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The Canadian federal government is involved in various sectors and services that contribute to the country’s functioning. Its primary responsibilities include healthcare, education, national defense, immigration, transportation, and taxation. The government administers social programs, oversees economic policies, regulates industries, manages international relations, and upholds laws across the country. It also plays a vital role in redistributing wealth through transfer payments to provinces and territories and allocates funds for infrastructure projects. The federal government operates through various departments and agencies to ensure the smooth functioning of the nation as a whole.

Month In Review – Federal

LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Workplace Violence Dec 9: First Reading for

OHS Policy Statement (Federal Version)

OHS laws require all companies to have an OHS policy,

OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Federal

The duty to post notices, information and other materials at

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Proposed Amendments To Canada’s Greenwashing Rules

Bill C-15 - An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November [...]

Top 8 Payroll Changes for 2026

What HR and payroll managers need to know when completing their T4s and year-end tax filings.

Working On Ice OHS Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Operations that have to be carried out over frozen bodies of water or icy surfaces can be extremely [...]

Bill C-251 And Modern Slavery

Bill C-251 (An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff) was introduced in October 2025 [...]

Portable Heaters Safety Policy

Temporary use of portable heaters (aka space heaters) can be a useful way to supplement permanently [...]

The 10 Most Significant New OHS Laws of 2026

Ontario inspectors can now issue Administrative Monetary Penalties for OHS violations.

Portable Heater OHS Safety Requirements – Know The Laws of Your Province

Portable heaters (aka space heaters) can be a useful way to supplement permanently installed [...]

Ottawa & Ontario Ink New Environmental Assessment Cooperation Agreement

Five provinces have made “one project, one review” deals to make environmental assessment easier.

Telework and OHS: Managing Ergonomics, Psychosocial Hazards, and Employer Duties When Home Becomes the Worksite

Five years ago, most Canadian OHS programs treated working from home as an exception. A short [...]

What the Latest Injury Data Tell Us: Disabling and Fatal Injury Trends in Federal Jurisdiction in Canada

If you work in Canadian OHS long enough, you develop a habit: when someone says "injuries are up," [...]

2025 Was the Year Safety Became Personal Special Report

What OHS Leaders Must Do Differently in 2026

The 10 Most Important Occupational Health and Safety Changes in Canada in 2025

What They Mean for Employers and What OHS Managers Must Do Now

Return to Work Audits: What OHS Managers Need to Know and How to Do Them Properly

Return to work programs often occupy a complex position within organizations, as they rarely fall [...]

Accelerating Major Grid And Energy Infrastructure: Legal And Regulatory Implications Of Budget 2025

On November 4 2025, the Government of Canada released Budget 2025, which represents a significant [...]

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