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- Feature Item 1: Minister Raitt celebrates North American Occupational Safety and Health Week 2012
- Feature Item 2: Government of Canada announces new initiative to protect workers’ long-term disability benefits
- Feature Item 3: Government of Canada introduces legislation to protect the Canadian economy
- Feature Item 4: Canada’s Labour Minister speaks to attendees at an Economic Club of Canada luncheon
Feature Item 1
In the photo: Minister Raitt at the podium.
Minister Raitt celebrates North American Occupational Safety and Health Week 2012
Toronto, Ontario, May 7, 2012 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, participates in the Canadian launch of North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week at the Morningside campus of Centennial College in Toronto. The event was held in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), the CSSE Toronto Chapter, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Threads of Life, the Governments of Canada and Ontario, as well as the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Feature Item 2
In the photo: Minister Raitt.
Government of Canada announces new initiative to protect workers’ long-term disability benefits
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 17, 2012 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, meets with TELUS employees in Vancouver and announces an important initiative presented in Economic Action Plan 2012 that will help protect employees’ long-term disability benefits.
Feature Item 3
In the photo: Minister Raitt.
Government of Canada introduces legislation to protect the Canadian economy
Ottawa, Ontario, March 12, 2012 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, addresses media on the tabling of legislation to protect the Canadian economy and Canadian families. The legislation, titled “An Act to provide for the continuation and resumption of air service operations”, would prevent a work stoppage at Air Canada.
Feature Item 4
In the photo: Minister Raitt.
Canada’s Labour Minister speaks to attendees at an Economic Club of Canada luncheon
Toronto, Ontario, March 2, 2012 - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister, discusses the economy and current labour challenges and initiatives at the Economic Club of Canada luncheon.
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!
- 2012-05-14 - Minister of Labour announces reappointment of Elaine Kierans to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
- 2012-05-09 - The Government of Canada recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Westray mine tragedy
- 2012-05-08 - Minister Raitt congratulates Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services and PSAC for reaching an agreement
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