OHS Compliance Calendar 2024

Upcoming deadlines, regulatory changes, enforcement events and other developments you need to prepare for. Although we update this information every month you can see your specific jurisdiction’s information here

March

Mar. 1—Nova Scotia—Deadline to comment on WCB proposed changes to workers comp traumatic mental stress coverage rules

Mar. 1—PEI—Deadline to  comment on proposed changes to provide workers comp benefits for work-related harassment

Mar. 15—BC—workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline*

Mar. 15—Quebec—workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline

Mar. 19—Alberta—Deadline to complete online survey on OHS workplace violence requirements

Mar. 24—Nationwide—Deadline for agricultural employers to apply for YESP funding

Mar. 24—Nunavut—Deadline to apply for Targeted Employment and Training Programs funding

Mar. 29—Ontario—Deadline to comment on proposed changes to master electrician licensing renewal rules

Mar. 31—BC—workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline*

Mar. 31—Nova Scotia—workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline

Mar. 31—Ontario—workers comp 2024 payroll filing deadline (Schedule 1 employers)

Mar. 31—Ontario—Deadline to apply for Ontario Small Business Health and Safety Training program reimbursement

Mar. 31—Ontario—Deadline to get free training and workplace kits under Workplace Naloxone Program

April

Apr. 2—New Brunswick—Bill 2 repeal of Beverage Containers Act goes into effect

Apr. 3—New Brunswick—Deadline for comments on proposed changes to OHS regulations

Apr. 12—Ontario—Deadline for comments on Highway Traffic Act Electronic Logging Devices rule changes

Apr. 13—Quebec—Deadline to comment on proposed changes to OHS regulations for airborne contaminants

Apr. 24—Federal—Deadline to comment on draft VOCs regulations for petroleum industry

Apr. 26—BC—Deadline to comment on proposed OHS amendments for activity-related soft tissue disorders

Apr. 26—BC—Deadline to comment on proposed changes to workers comp Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule

June

June 28—BC—Deadline to comment on proposed changes to workers comp benefits calculation formulas

August

Aug. 8—Saskatchewan—Changes to Radiation Health and Safety Regulations take effect

Aug. 31—Prince Edward Island—Deadline to participate in Forestry Commission online surveying

November

Nov. 1—BC—New OHS first aid requirements take effect

December

Dec. 31—Alberta—Deadline to move water licences in paper form to DRAS online platform

Note:

*In BC, workers comp filing deadlines are staggered among Feb. 28, March 15 and March 31 based on the final 2 digits of the employer’s account number