Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Minister O'Regan announces appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Julie Hébert and Lori Kennedy to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors .

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  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointments of Julie Hébert and Lori Kennedy to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors .
  • Based out of the United Steelworkers' (USW) Quebec office, Ms. Hébert has been the Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator since 2018.
  • Established in 1978 by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, CCOHS aims to promote the well-being of workers in Canada.
  • For example, CCOHS promotes the physical, psychosocial and mental health of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health, safety and wellness programs.

If companies want to stop quiet quitting they need to take burnout seriously

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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If you aren’t burned out, it may well be because you did some quiet quitting to keep work at bay.

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  • If you aren’t burned out, it may well be because you did some quiet quitting to keep work at bay.
  • Last summer, I wrote about how employee burnout remained high in Canada and discussed how it could be addressed.
  • Because employees who quiet quit may set better boundaries around their work, quiet quitting enables them to prevent burnout.
  • Read more: Quiet quitting is a new name for an old method of industrial action
    The fact that many employees have resorted to quiet quitting suggests workplaces are not addressing or taking burnout seriously enough.

CHAIR 2022 Leadership Award Winners – Healthcare

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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"CHAIR wants to recognize John's passion and leadership in embracing new ideas around copper alloy engineered infection reduction materials to enhance the safety of the staff, residents, and families of Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care."

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  • "CHAIR wants to recognize John's passion and leadership in embracing new ideas around copper alloy engineered infection reduction materials to enhance the safety of the staff, residents, and families of Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care."
  • "Infection control in general, and in healthcare in particular, needs to be innovative and passive to reduce our reliance on harsh chemicals and manual disinfection systems.
  • CHAIR is an excellent forum to bring these innovations and systems to the attention of regulators and organizations."
  • Said Dr. Wong, "The engineered space represents a crucial component to patient and healthcare worker safety.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day of Mourning

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:
    "Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we come together to remember all Canadians who were killed, injured, or became ill because of workplace accidents.
  • Our thoughts go to those who live with the trauma of these tragedies, including the families carrying the weight of a loved one's absence.
  • "Established more than 30 years ago, this day invites us to reaffirm our commitment to creating safer and healthier workplaces for everyone.
  • As we mourn, we recommit to creating healthier workplaces where everyone can feel safe to go to work."

Anne Tennier reappointed as President and CEO of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the reappointment of Anne Tennier as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for another five-year term, effective April 16, 2023.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the reappointment of Anne Tennier as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for another five-year term, effective April 16, 2023.
  • Ms. Tennier has been leading CCOHS and chairing the executive board as President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2018.
  • In addition to being a national leader in workplace health and safety, Ms. Tennier is a local leader in her community.
  • The Council of Governors assists in delivering trustworthy and complete occupational health and safety service, and ensures a balanced approach to workplace health and safety issues.

Government of Canada announces new appointment to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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Andrea Peart is a National Health and Safety Officer at the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), providing expertise on a variety of workplace health and safety issues across the federal sector.

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  • Andrea Peart is a National Health and Safety Officer at the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), providing expertise on a variety of workplace health and safety issues across the federal sector.
  • Prior to her role at PSAC, she worked as the National Representative for Health, Safety and Environment for the Canadian Labour Congress.
  • Her vast experience and technical expertise also includes participating on numerous committees (including the Labour Program's Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee and the National Joint Council's Service-Wide Occupational Health and Safety Committee) along with drafting various federal regulations and policies, including PartX and PartXII of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the new regulatory framework for workplace violence and harassment.
  • I have no doubt that will continue as she joins the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety's tripartite Council of Governors once again.

Government of Canada to require vaccination of federal workforce and federally regulated transportation sector

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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The Government of Canada today announced its intent to require vaccination as early as the end of September across the federal public service.

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  • The Government of Canada today announced its intent to require vaccination as early as the end of September across the federal public service.
  • The government will engage with key stakeholders, including bargaining agents and transportation sector operators as we plan for the implementation of these initiatives.
  • Further, the Government of Canada expects that Crown Corporations and other employers in the federally regulated sector will also require vaccination for their employees.
  • With the federal public service, there are approximately 19,000 employers and 1,235,000 employees (8% of all workers in Canada).

Opioids and the Trades: Supporting Employee Health and Safety

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Its called Substance Use and the Workplace: Supporting Employers and Employees in the Trades .

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  • Its called Substance Use and the Workplace: Supporting Employers and Employees in the Trades .
  • This collection of resources is aimed at helping employers address employee substance use, with a particular focus on young men working in the trades.
  • Employers can find ready-to-use resources from more than 30 organizations to learn how to reduce risks related to substances and substance use disorder, and to support workplace health and safety.
  • CCSA has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to further connect the toolkit of resources with employers and workers.

Government of Canada announces a reappointment and appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, announced the reappointment of Joseph Bajzath and theappointments of Rodney Cook and Tim Petersento the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors .

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  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, announced the reappointment of Joseph Bajzath and theappointments of Rodney Cook and Tim Petersento the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors .
  • Thetripartite Council, which represents governments (federal, provincial and territorial), employers, and labour, assists in delivering a trustworthy and complete occupational health and safety service, and ensures a balanced approach to workplace health and safety issues.
  • "I am pleased to announce several appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety's tripartite Council of Governors.
  • The leadership, knowledge and experience of these members will play an integral role in supporting crucial decisions on today's workplace health and safety issues."

Statement on World Mental Health Day by the Minister of Labour

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
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GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement regarding World Mental Health Day:

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement regarding World Mental Health Day:
    "On World Mental Health Day, we are putting the spotlight on protecting and supporting mental health in the workplace.
  • Our government recognizes the mental health and well-being of Canadian workers must be prioritized.
  • Weare working together with unions, workers, employers and expertsto create psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.
  • We are also working with our partners and stakeholders to support workers' mental health by promoting and sharing credible information and resources during this time of crisis.These include free e-courses offered bythe Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, and a Resource Hub hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) which provides credible information and resources about mental health and wellness.