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