Feature Archives - 2010

In the photo (from left to right): Mr. Kevin Wu, Marketing Manager, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC); Mr. Paul Muia, Director, Fire Protection Division, ULC; Mr. Peter Nanda, Laboratory Operations Manager, ULC; Mr. Emmanuel Sopeju, Staff Engineer, Regulatory Department, ULC; Mr. Martin Oughton, President and General Manager, ULC; Minister Raitt; Ms. Anna Ananiadis, Regional Director, Ontario Region Labour Program; Mr. Randy de Launay, Manager, Fire Protection Engineering Services, HRSDC; Mr. Mahendra (Mike) Prasad, Manager, International Standards, ULC Standards; and Mr. John Arrabito, Vice President and Treasurer, ULC.

Minister Raitt promotes fire safety in the workplace

Ottawa, Ontario, October 4, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, visited Underwriters Laboratories of Canada as part of Fire Prevention Week 2010, in order to raise awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace.

Government of Canada launches Fire Prevention Week 2010

In the photo: Minister Raitt with students from W.E. Gowling Public School and fire prevention officials.

Ottawa, Ontario, September 30, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, attended the official launch of Fire Prevention Week, the annual focal point for fire prevention activities sponsored by Fire Prevention Canada and federal, provincial and municipal fire services.

In the photo (from left to right): Mr. Michael Daigle, Assistant Division Chief - Prevention, City of Ottawa; Mr. Luc Pagé, Fire Marshal, Canadian Forces; Mr. Benoit Laroche, Fire Marshal, Government of New Brunswick; Minister Raitt; Mr. John deHooge, Fire Chief, City of Ottawa; and Mr. Robert Simonds, Fire Chief, City of Saint John.

In the photo: Minister Raitt presents a certificate to Mr. Peter Aceto, President and Chief Executive Officer of ING DIRECT Canada. They are accompanied by Rakhi Henderson (left) and Prem Veerappen (right), both members of ING DIRECT's Employment Equity Committee.

Minister Raitt applauds ING DIRECT's leadership in the workplace

Toronto, Ontario, August 10, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, today recognized ING DIRECT Canada for its ongoing efforts and success in promoting a competitive and diverse workplace.

In the photo: Minister Raitt presents a certificate to Mr. Bohdan Bodnar, Vice President of Human Resources at Spectra Energy Corp.

Minister Raitt recognizes Vancouver business for workplace equity

Vancouver, British Columbia, July 12, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, met with representatives of Spectra Energy Corp. and commended them for their ongoing efforts in promoting diversity, and for their commitment to employment equity and a racism-free workplace.

Government of Canada celebrates signing of Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement

In the photo (from left to right):
Minister Raitt; His Excellency Victor Pérez Batista, Minister of Agricultural Development for the Republic of Panama; the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade; His Excellency Roberto C. Henríquez, Minister of Commerce and Industry for the Republic of Panama; and the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas).

Toronto, Ontario, May 14, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, celebrated the signing of the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, and highlighted a shared commitment to building competitive economies and expanding commercial ties for the benefit of Canadian and Panamanian citizens.

Minister Lisa Raitt at the launch of North American Occupational Safety & Health Week (NAOSH)

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, addresses attendees at the launch of the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week in Charlottetown, Monday, May 3, 2010.

Minister Lisa Raitt marks the National Day of Mourning

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, addresses attendees at the National Day of Mourning ceremony, held in Ottawa in Vincent Massey Park. The National Day of Mourning, held every year on April 28^th, pays tribute to workers killed or injured at work.

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, lays a commemorative wreath during the ceremony for the National Day of Mourning, held in Ottawa in Vincent Massey Park. The National Day of Mourning, held every year on April 28^th, pays tribute to workers killed or injured at work.

Montreal, Quebec, March 21, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by delivering a keynote address at the 12^th National Metropolis Conference.

Gatineau, Quebec, March 8, 2010 -
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, delivers the opening remarks at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Forum III: Leading Workplace Change.

Minister Raitt visits the Halifax Employers Association

Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 26, 2010 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour, presents a certificate to Mr. Richard Moore, President of the Halifax Employers Association, in recognition of their success in promoting diversity in the workplace and for their commitment to employment equity.

Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Labour

Ottawa, Ontario, February 22, 2010 -
In the photo (left to right): Minister Janice Sherry, Prince Edward Island; Minister Keith Peterson, Nunavut; Minister Rob Norris, Saskatchewan; Minister Murray Coell, British Columbia; Minister Susan Sullivan, Newfoundland and Labrador; Minister Lisa Raitt, Canada; Minister Sam Hamad, Quebec; Minister Peter Fonseca, Ontario; Minister Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta; Minister Marilyn More, Nova Scotia; Minister Jackson Lafferty, Northwest Territories; Minister Jennifer Howard, Manitoba.

Absent from the picture: Minister Archie Lang, Yukon; Minister Donald Arseneault, New Brunswick.

Haiti Fundraiser

The Honourable Minister Lisa Raitt participated in a Haiti Fundraiser event held on January 28^th. The Labour Program employee's generosity and spirit of solidarity helped raised $1062.48 which will be sent to the Canadian Red Cross to help bring some relief to the people of Haiti.