OHS Canada: eNewsletter

June 4, 2019

News

Former Mountie says 'humiliating' that sex assault probes against doctor dropped

HALIFAX - A former Mountie who filed a complaint against a physician who performed medical exams on recruits says it was humiliating to learn no charges would be laid against him after allegations of sexual assault. » Read More

Saskatchewan introduces mandatory truck driver training for farmers

REGINA - Saskatchewan is expanding mandatory training for semi- truck drivers to include farmers. » Read More

Correctional service waited three months to report sex assault claim to police

OTTAWA - The Correctional Service of Canada apologized on Friday for wrongly saying it called police right away when it heard allegations that a guard at the Nova Institution for women had sexually assaulted an inmate. » Read More

Headlines

Two dead as single engine plane crashes after takeoff from Whitehorse airport

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Feds lay out proposed new rules for voice, video recorders in locomotives

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Tax Court ruling says defrauded foreign workers in Quebec eligible for EI

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Construction accident in Alberta’s energy sector kills two workers

FOX CREEK, Alta. – A construction accident in northern Alberta has killed two workers. » Read More

Alberta introduces bill to change overtime pay, reduce youth minimum wage

EDMONTON – Alberta is cutting the minimum wage for young workers and making other changes to overtime, holiday pay and votes for union certification. » Read More

Product News

RCMP steps up traffic enforcement in support of roadside-worker safety

Richmond, B.C. (May 13, 2019) — The RCMP Lower Mainland District Integrated Road Safety Unit is partnering with the Work Zone Safety Alliance and WorkSafeBC to raise awareness about the risks workers face while working on or alongside the road. » Read More