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- Manitoba's Technical Safety Act replaces the Elevator Act, with new permits, licences and incident reportingFailures of safety equipment used in regulated work must now be reported as dangerous incidents.
- Quebec Electrical chapter updated (CEC 2021 modified Quebec)Electricians must work to the updated code requirements.
- Federal recognition of provincial trade and occupational licencesCertified tradespeople can apply for federal recognition of their provincial authorization without re-qualifying.
- Working for Workers Seven: defibrillator reimbursement, safety-system procurement, ESA changesWorkers given termination notice get up to 3 unpaid days of job-seeking leave, and more sites will have defibrillators.
- Quebec construction industry reform: versatility, mobility and access measures phased inJourneypersons can do related short tasks outside their trade, and those with 15,000 hours gain province-wide mobility.
- Nova Scotia employers must have a written workplace harassment prevention policyYou can report harassment through a set procedure, including to someone other than your supervisor if they are involved.
- New Builders' Lien Act replaces the Mechanics Lien Act in the Northwest TerritoriesThe Act includes a workers' trust fund lien to help secure unpaid wages.
- PEI requires certified installers and a permit for fire alarm, sprinkler and suppression systemsTrainee installers may work only under the supervision of a certified installer of the same class.
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- Clean washrooms (from July 1, 2025) and posted cleaning records (from January 1, 2026) on construction projectsYou can see when site washrooms were last cleaned and report unsanitary conditions to an inspector.
- Quebec Construction Code Chapter I updated to NBC 2020 (modified Quebec)New hot-work fire protection rules apply on site.
- Alberta OHS Code updates fully in effect (harassment and violence, explosives)The harassment and violence protections are updated under the revised Code.
- Newfoundland and Labrador updates PPE rules: CSA Z96 high-visibility apparel and respirator fit testingWear CSA Z96 high-visibility apparel near vehicles and equipment, and do a seal check before each respirator use.