Canada’s Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews, and British Columbia Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Shirley Bond, today announced that the federal and provincial governments have reached an agreement to renew British Columbia’s RCMP policing contract for another 20 years. The announcement was made at an official signing ceremony in Surrey today. “Today is a significant milestone … Continue reading
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, will host a round table with stakeholders to discuss occupational health and safety in the workplace. Minister Raitt will be available for a photo op and to answer questions from the media following the round table. Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. … Continue reading
OAKVILLE, February 13, 2012 — Today, the Honourable Vic Toews, Canada’s Public Safety Minister, accompanied by the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, announced the participation of Environment Canada in the National Alert Aggregation and Dissemination (NAAD) System. It is anticipated that Environment Canada will provide over 80% of the overall NAAD System content. “Canadians understand … Continue reading
Saskatchewan is increasing the maximum fine that can be levied for Occupational Health and Safety violations as part of a package of amendments to the provincial act. Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said the changes are meant to improve workplace health and safety. Under the bill introduced Tuesday, the maximum monetary fine … Continue reading