Daily Commercial News (24.02.2017) In the first study of its kind in Canada, a team of researchers at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) has set out to answer a question: How much do Ontario employers spend to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses?
The Independent (11.11.2016) One in five children live in poverty in Canada, according to Unicef, and a recent poll found two-thirds of Canadians open to the idea of basic income
CTV Vancouver News (06,03.2017) The British Columbia government is adding three types of cancer to those that could be considered occupational diseases suffered by firefighters. A release from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training says breast cancer, prostate cancer and multiple myeloma will be added to the Firefighters Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act.
OHS Canada Magazine (28.06.2016) Bill C-292, an Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (occupational-disease and accident registry), passed its first reading in the House of Commons in Ottawa on June 14.
Le Figaro (06.06.2016) Au moment où les Allemands débattent de reporter l'âge de la retraite à 70 ans voire 73 ans, le Canada l'a au contraire abaissé de 67 ans à 65 ans.
CBC News (20.06.2016) Federal and provincial finance ministers meet in Vancouver today with proposals to revamp the Canada Pension Plan the starring feature of the talks.
La Presse (19.06.2016) Les astres pourraient finalement s'aligner pour assurer un élargissement du Régime de pensions du Canada alors que les pourparlers nationaux devraient s'intensifier dans les prochains jours.
canadianinquirer.net (03.05.2016) The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, spoke today about the importance of encouraging and supporting the ongoing participation of older workers in society at the Age‑Friendly Business Initiative Forum, hosted by the International Longevity Centre (ILC) Canada and the University of Ottawa.
Ottawa Citizen (08.02.2016) Ottawa’s public health board wants to tap Ontario taxpayers for more money to cover the extra costs of providing medical and dental care to Syrian refugees coming to this city.
The Globe and Mail (23.11.2015) The Ontario government is preparing to overhaul health care in the province, including scrapping its troubled system for delivering home care and reforming primary care with the aim of improving patient access.
