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Ministry of Labour announcements are grouped by calendar year. For information about recent convictions for violations of Ministry of Labour legislation, see our Court Bulletins.
January
| Ontario Government Moves To Protect Industrial Workers From Hearing Loss: Stronger Regulations Introduced For High-Noise Workplaces [ News Release and Backgrounder ] January 2, 2007 |
| Ontario Government Raises Minimum Wage: Increase Helps Lowest-Paid And Most Vulnerable Workers [ News Release and Backgrounder ] January 3, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government Committed To Applying Lessons Learned From SARS:
Examining Final SARS Report To Strengthen Public Health System And Protect Frontline Workers [ News Release and Backgrounder ] January 9, 2007 |
| The SARS Commission--Spring Of Fear--Final Report |
| Ontario's Minimum Wage Rises Tomorrow: Increase Helps Lowest-Paid And Most Vulnerable Workers January 31, 2007 [ News Release and Backgrounder ] |
February
| McGuinty Government Making It Easier For Manufacturers To Do Business: New Information Centre Will Help Manufacturers Of Plastic Products Understand And Meet Legal Responsibilities [ News Release and Backgrounder ] February 23, 2007 |
| Ontario Government Working To Reduce Workplace Pains And Strains: New Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Guideline Will Help reduce Workplace Injuries [ News Release and Backgrounder ] February 28, 2007 |
March
| McGuinty Government Launches Online Workplace Health & Safety Training Program For Colleges And Universities:
Program Will Help Make Workplace Safety A Priority For Future Leaders [ News Release and Backgrounder ] March 26, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government Introduces Reforms To Help Injured Workers: Measures Introduced in Ontario Budget Would Increase Benefits, Assure Fairness, and Improve Access [ News Release and Backgrounder ] March 29, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government Moves To Ensure Most
Vulnerable Share In Economic Growth
Ontario’s Minimum Wage To Increase To $10.25 Over Three Years [ News Release and Backgrounder ] March 30, 2007 |
April
May
June
| Minister of Labour Appoints Industrial Inquiry Commission In Labourers Strike: Minister Exercises Authority to Facilitate Negotiation June 11, 2007 |
| Ontario government Reminding Workers To Avoid Heat Stress By Staying Cool At Work:
Hot Summer Season Puts Indoor And Outdoor Workers At Risk [ News Release and Backgrounder ] June 12, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government Expands Coverage For Firefighters Suffering Work-Related Illness: Regulation Now Identifies Cancers And Heart Injuries Presumed Work-Related [ News Release and Backgrounder ] June 14, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government Making Summer Jobs Safe For Young Workers: Over One Million Tip Sheets Help Keep Young Workers Safe [ News Release and Backgrounder ] June 21, 2007 |
July
| McGuinty Government Boosts Minimum Wage For Students:
Minimum Wage For Summer Workers To Start To Increase 28 Per Cent On March 31, 2008 [ News Release and Backgrounder ] July 4, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government Protecting The Health And Safety Of Young Workers: Minister’s Action Group Reports On Protecting Vulnerable Workers Under 25 [ News Release and Backgrounder ] July 18, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government To Strengthen Protection For Workers: Tougher Exposure Limits Would Help Protect Workers From Hazardous
Substances [ News Release and Backgrounder ] July 23, 2007 |
| McGuinty Government To Host International Labour Relations Agency Conference: Ontario To Share Labour Relations Successes [ News Release and Backgrounder ] July 26, 2007 |
August
September
| McGuinty Government Expands Student Health And Safety Program: Live Safe! Work Smart! Now Includes Youngest Pupils [ News Release and Backgrounder ] September 6, 2007 |
| Thanksgiving Day A Public Holiday Under Employment Standards Act, 2000 September 19, 2007 |
November
December
| Ontarians Standing With Military Families [ Office of the Premier ] [ News Release and Backgrounder ] December 3, 2007 |
| Chesterville Painting Company & Director Found Guilty Of Disobeying Health & Safety Order December 6, 2007 |
| Injured Worker Benefits Increasing On January 1: Increase Helps Deserving Workers December 27, 2007 |
