Permeable Plus was fined $70,000 after a worker was critically injured by a moving skid steer at an Ottawa worksite in May 2024. The court also imposed a 25% victim fine surcharge, bringing the fine and surcharge to $87,500.
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Ontario and OLG have launched a competition to bring up to three new casino operators to Niagara, with more than $3 billion in direct gaming investment planned over 20 years. Each operator must invest at least $1.5 billion and pay a $100 million entrance fee; the province says the expansion could support more than 10,000 construction jobs.
Ontario is proposing more than $8 billion in tax relief over five years by allowing eligible businesses to immediately write off 100 per cent of the cost of a wide range of investments. The measure depends on federal legislation passing; the province estimates it could attract at least $11 billion in investment, add $6 billion to GDP and support 30,000 jobs.
Ontario introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, which proposes changes the government says could eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permit-processing time. The measures include streamlining approvals, reducing reliance on U.S. waste-storage capacity and easing licensing barriers for workers from other provinces and territories.
Irving Consumer Products Ltd. was fined $100,000 after pleading guilty to an Ontario workplace safety offence related to a 2024 incident at its Toronto facility. A mandatory 25% victim fine surcharge adds $25,000; the investigation found workers were not trained on a procedure limiting the table to two bales.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has welcomed the first students to the province’s respiratory therapy program at its Regina campus. The province invested more than $8 million in the program, which aims to train respiratory therapists for health care needs in Saskatchewan.
Health and Social Services Profession Statutes Amendment Act
Bill 56, Health and Social Services Profession Statutes Amendment Act, northwest Territories bill would overhaul health-profession regulation, repealing Midwifery and Pharmacy Acts. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Denny Rodgers.
An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
Bill 57, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act, a bill to amend the Employment Standards Act would give workers unpaid leaves up to 26 weeks, allow two-week hour-averaging for overtime, and require free transport for remote-site terminations. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Caitlin Cleveland.
Nearly 200 First Nations Chiefs and leaders met with the Prime Minister and provincial and territorial premiers to discuss shared priorities. The federal government will explore a First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund and announced funding for Indigenous jobs, emergency preparedness, policing and community safety.
Ontario is investing $60 million to add 2,946 postsecondary seats at eight Northeast Ontario colleges and universities. The new places target programs linked to regional job needs, with enrollment possible as early as fall 2026.
Ontario says more than 511,000 additional people were connected to a family doctor or primary care team, based on figures through May 31, 2026. The province also says over 470,000 people have been cleared from the Health Care Connect waitlist since January 2025, as it works toward connecting everyone to primary care by 2029.
Disability Employment Month Recognized
Bill SR-404, Disability Employment Month Recognized, senate resolution would recognize October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and urge promotion by employers, schools and organizations. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Christine Tartaglione (Democratic), Vincent Hughes, Maria Collett, Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Joseph Picozzi, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Jay Costa, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Devlin Robinson, Amanda Cappelletti, and Judy Schwank.
Senate recognizes Career Awareness Day
Bill SR-406, Senate recognizes Career Awareness Day, the Senate would recognize October 20, 2026 as Pennsylvania Career Awareness Day to highlight workforce preparation. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Rothman (Republican), Sharif Street, Joseph Picozzi, Vincent Hughes, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patrick Stefano, and Scott Martin.
Aid expansion for disadvantaged and veteran farmers
Bill HR-10914, Aid expansion for disadvantaged and veteran farmers, a bill would expand assistance for disadvantaged and veteran farmers; referred to the House Agriculture Committee. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Jennifer McClellan (D), Andrea Salinas, and Shontel Brown.
Senate honors Chamber of Business and Industry
Bill SR-402, Senate honors Chamber of Business and Industry, senate would recognize the Chamber for being named 2026 State Chamber of the Year by the National Association of State Chambers. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Greg Rothman (Republican), Michele Brooks, Gene Yaw, Sharif Street, Elder Vogel, Tracy Pennycuick, Nicholas Miller, Daniel Laughlin, Camera Bartolotta, Lisa Baker, Judith Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Kristin Phillips-Hill, and Patrick Stefano.
SGEU and SAHO have reached a tentative six-year collective agreement covering about 2,040 health care workers in northern and central Saskatchewan, from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2029. The agreement must be ratified by SGEU members and SAHO, and its details will be shared after ratification.
Ontario is providing $73 million for 2,776 additional seats at Toronto Metropolitan University, including 2,115 in STEM, 627 in health and 34 in education. The expansion is part of a provincial plan to fund more than 70,000 postsecondary seats in fields tied to workforce needs.
The Manitoba government is providing $100,000 toward a $141,574 project at Brandon’s Creation Nation Makerspace. The Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation will refurbish and resell donated medical equipment, while community members gain practical skills and families can buy items such as walkers and wheelchairs for less.
AEDs at utility worksites required
Bill S-10725, AEDs at utility worksites required, senate bill would require at least one AED at each covered utility worksite where two or more workers operate transmission or distribution lines 601 volts or more. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Ryan (Democratic).
Study on converting detention centers
Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.