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Greetings

Welcome to the Canada Labour Open House 2023! This is the time when the entire Canada Labour Program gathers to discuss and share insights about work-related topics. We'll be exploring various aspects, including health, safety, and labour standards, across all the different regions such as Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Central, and North West Pacific.

Let's come together, learn, and celebrate our dedication to improving workplaces.

Event Program

September 19th to September 21st 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EDT)

Join this event to learn from a wide variety of speakers on a number of topics in the Labour Program.

Day 1 - Tuesday, September 19th

12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. (EDT)
Land Acknowledgement

Opening Remarks

Video Link
Presenter: Sandra Hassan, Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social

Development Canada


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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EDT)
Presentation Pdf

Canada Labour Code Part II Overview

Presented by: Ontario Region

Description: A brief and general overview of Part II of the Canada Labour Code with a focus of what employers

are required to report and when

Host: Neil Vaz


Presenter: Christian Chan, Emma Woolridge, Louise Kostovski

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1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. (EDT)

Break

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1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (EDT) (Room 1)
Presentation Pdf

Internal Complaint Resolution Process and Refusal to Work

Presented by: Central Region

Description: An overview and case studies of the Internal Complaint Resolution Process and Refusal to Work
Host: Christian Tardi

Presenter: Kathleen McMahon, Genevieve Trudeau

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (EDT) (Room 2)

Question and Answer Session (Occupational Health and Safety)

Host: Jeffrey Pope

Facilitator: Michelle Sterling, Gilles Arsenault, Jeffrey Pope, Hollie Butler

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2:45 p.m - 3:00 p.m. (EDT)

Break

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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (EDT)
Presentation Pdf

Harassment and Violence Regulation

Presented by: North West Pacific Region

Description: Overview of the new Regulation, as well as key changes and revisions.
Host: Kaylee Waldner

Presenter: Brad Tetarenko, Kaylee Waldner

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Day 2 - Wednesday, September 20th

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Presentation pdf

How to Prepare for an Occupational Health and Safety Inspection

Presented by: North West Pacific Region

Stream Link
Description: Provide insight to employers into the general health and safety inspections conducted by the Labour

Program and what to expect.  

Host: Kaylee Waldner


Presenter: Michael Wong, Jonathan Gregory

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1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. (EDT)

Break

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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (EDT) (Room 1)

Administrative Monetary Penalties

Presentation Pdf
Stream Link
Description: An overview of AMPs and the steps involved in the process
Host: Fred Lee


Presenter:
John Hood, Ceayon Johnston

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (EDT) (Room 2)

Question and Answer Session (Occupational Health and Safety)

Stream Link
Host: Christian Tardi

Facilitator: Cathy Corbett

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2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (EDT)

Break

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Presentation Pdf

Occupational Health and Safety Trends And Statistics

Presented by: National Headquarters - Workplace Directorate

Stream Link
Description: An overview of the key performance indicators that are gathered and the results of the output of the data

once it is rationalized.  

Host: Fred Lee


Presenter: Steven Beecraft, Graeme Nowlan

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Day 3 - Thursday, September 21st

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
Presentation Pdf

Persons Granted Access

Presented by: Atlantic Region

Stream Link
Description: An overview of the responsibilities assigned to employers who grant access to their workplaces including

contractors, subcontractors and visitors.

Host: Jeffrey Pope, Hollie Butler


Presenter:
Chris Assels, Gilles Arsenault

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1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. (EDT)

Break

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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (EDT) (Room 1)
Presentation Pdf

Misclassification of employees

Presented by: National Headquarters - Regional Operations and Compliance

Stream Link
Description: An overview of the relationship between employers and employees, how they are identified, and the

challenges that have arisen in certain industries.

Host: TBD


Presenter: Andrew Schewe, Prashanth Ragunathan, Shirley Smith, Savanna Long; Melanie Beaulieau, Sheri White

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (EDT) (Room 2)

Question and Answer Session (Occupational Health and Safety)

Stream Link
Host: Kaylee Waldner


Facilitator:
Brad Tetarenko, Ron Johnson

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2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (EDT)

Break

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2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Presentation Pdf

Hazard Prevention Program

Presented by: Ontario Region

Stream Link
Description: An overview of the Hazard Prevention Program and steps to comply with the Regulation
Host: Neil Vaz

Presenter: Tara Withers, Gary Wu

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Copies of pre-recorded video presentations

Opening Remarks

Bilingual:

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Canada Labour Code Part II Overview

English:

French:

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Internal Complaint Resolution Process and Refusal to Work

English:

French:

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Harassment and Violence Regulation

English:

French:

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How to Prepare for an Occupational Health and Safety Inspection

English:

French:

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Administrative Monetary Penalties

English:

French:

  • Video Link (French)

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Occupational Health and Safety Trends and Statistics

English:

French:

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Misclassification of employees

English:

French:

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Person Granted Access

English:

French:

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Hazard Prevention Program

English:

French:

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Additional resources

Labour Program Forward Regulatory Plan: 2023 to 2025

Link to the website