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- Feature Item 1: Canada's Labour Minister honoured by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
- Feature Item 2: Government of Canada launches the 15th annual Fire Prevention Week 2011
- Feature Item 3: Canada's Labour Minister applauds safety excellence in electricity industry
- Feature Item 4: Canada's Safest Employers Award 2011
Feature Item 1
In the photo (from left to right): Mr. Graham Richardson, News Anchor for CTV Ottawa; and Minister Raitt.
Canada's Labour Minister honoured by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health
Ottawa, Ontario, October 5, 2011 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, was recognized as a Champion of Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. The Minister received an award for raising awareness of mental health issues in the public sector.
Feature Item 2
In the photo (from left to right): Mr. Luc Pagé, Fire Marshal, Canadian Forces; Mr. Eugene Marotta, Secretary Treasurer, Fire Prevention Canada; Ms. Julie Richer, House of Commons Canada; Mr. Rick McCullough, President, Fire Prevention Canada; Minister Raitt; Ms. Céline Guérin, Acting Manager, Fire Systems and Prevention, House of Commons Canada; Mr. Benoît Laroche, Fire Marshal, Government of New Brunswick; and Mr. Robert Simonds, President, Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.
Government of Canada launches the 15th annual Fire Prevention Week 2011
Ottawa, Ontario, October 6, 2011 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, attended the official launch of the 15th annual Fire Prevention Week, the focal point for fire prevention activities sponsored by Fire Prevention Canada and federal, provincial and municipal fire services.
Feature Item 3
In the photo (from left to right): Mr. Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre; Mr. Patrick Knox, Certified Power Line Person, Toronto Hydro (Lifesaving Award Winner); Minister Raitt; Mr. George Knapp, Crew Leader, Toronto Hydro (Lifesaving Award Winner); and Mr. David Johnston, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Toronto Hydro.
Canada's Labour Minister applauds safety excellence in electricity industry
Ottawa, Ontario, October 4, 2011 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, attended the Canadian Electricity Association Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
Feature Item 4
Canada's Safest Employers Award 2011
Toronto, Ontario, September 27, 2011 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, delivered a speech at the Canada's Safest Employers Award 2011 Gala held in Toronto, Ontario on September 27, 2011.
New regulations for the marine sector are now in force to protect marine workers and prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.
This new Guide suggests a simple, practical procedure for employers and employees to follow in implementing the prescribed steps for the prevention of violence in the work place, including education and training.
Eighth Issue of the Labour Focus Newsletter. This issue is filled with articles, announcements, tips and facts, and information about Labour Program events, policies and programs. Go ahead and take a look!
- 2012-01-31 - Minister Raitt congratulates BC Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on ratifying an eight-year collective agreement
- 2012-01-27 - Minister Raitt Congratulates Seaspan Marine Corporation and the ILWU
- 2012-01-27 - Minister Raitt Congratulates CN and Teamsters Canada on New Agreement
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