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Yukon introduces new workers' comp legislation
Whitehorse, Yukon-Yukon is the latest territory after Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to table a new Workers' Compensation Act. Like the Acts in the other territories, the Yukon Workers' Compens...
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BC bans smoking in indoor public places, workplaces
Victoria, BC-Amendments to British Columbia's Tobacco Control Regulation (B.C. Reg. 232/2007), which restrict the promotion and sale of tobacco products and ban smoking in indoor public places and wor...
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NS first province to ban smoking in vehicles with young passengers
Halifax, NS-Thanks to an amendment to the Smoke-free Places Act that came into force on April 1, 2008, youth in Nova Scotia can no longer be exposed to second-hand smoke in motor vehicles. Bill 6, the...
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Manitoba sets out plan to further reduce workplace injuries
Winnipeg, Manitoba-Manitoba Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced recently a new comprehensive prevention plan to further reduce workplace injuries. Key goals in the new plan include r...
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PEI's Workers Comp Act committee reports back
The Prince Edward Island's Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has released the Legislative Review Advisory Committee's final report on the Workers Compensation Act.
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First criminal conviction and sentencing under Bill C-45 (Westray Bill)
The first sentencing of the first corporation charged under the federal Criminal Code was issued on March 17, 2008. The family of the deceased was reported to be outraged at what it perceived to be a ...
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WorkSafeBC mulling changes to multiple classification unit policy
WorkSafeBC (WCB) has issued a discussion paper in which it asks stakeholders to comment on proposed changes to its multiple classification policy.
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No leg or reg changes to Alta ER program
Following a review of stakeholders' comments on a review by the Alberta Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of its experience rating (ER) program for large employers, the Board has decided not to change...
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Cornwall brake company fined $70,000 after worker injured
A Cornwall maker of brake shoes and pads for automobiles has pleaded guilty and was fined $70,000 in the Ontario Co...
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FEATURE: Is your WHMIS program in jeopardy?
If eyes begin to roll when the words "WHMIS training" are uttered at your workplace, then it just might be time to ...
4/24/2008 | Full Story
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