The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System ( WHMIS ) are laws, created in 1988 to: give employers and workers information about the hazardous products or chemicals they may be exposed to at work. reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. Why was WHMIS created? WHMIS was developed to ensure that workers receive hazard information about materials that […]
Category: Canada
When Was The Digital Privacy Act Adopted In Canada?
June 18, 2015. Bill S-4 or the Digital Privacy Act or An Act to Amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is the Canadian government’s latest attempt to reform PIPEDA, and it was passed into a law as of June 18, 2015. When was the Digital Privacy Act adopted? IMPORTANT NOTE: On June […]
How Many Determinants Of Health Are Currently Identified By The Public Health Agency Of Canada?
fourteen determinants of health. The Canadian Public Health Association outlines fourteen determinants of health, and the ways in which these determinants can be traced to positive and negative health outcomes. What are the 12 determinants of health Canada? The main determinants of health include: Income and social status. Employment and working conditions. Education and literacy. […]
What Requires An Msds In Canada?
Do I need an MSDS? In Canada, every material that is controlled by WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) must have an accompanying MSDS that is specific to each individual product or material (both the product name and supplier on the MSDS must match the material in use). What items require MSDS? Any product that […]
Is The Department Of Justice A Central Agency In Canada?
The Department of Justice (French: Ministère de la Justice) is a department of the Government of Canada that represents the Canadian government in legal matters. The Department of Justice works to ensure that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. Is the Department of Justice a central agency? a central agency […]
What Are The Ranks In Air Cadets Canada?
Cadet Ranks No insignia Air Cadet (Cdt) This is the rank that you have upon enrolment. Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC) Cadet Corporal (Cpl) Cadet Flight Corporal (FCpl) Cadet Sergeant (Sgt) Cadet Flight Sergeant (FSgt) Cadet Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2) Cadet Warrant Officer First Class (WO1) What are the ranks of Air Cadets? Cadet […]
How Do I Contact The Minister Of Transport Canada?
He was appointed by the Prime Minister on October 30, 2008. You can reach his office by telephone at 613-991-0700, by fax at 613-995-0327 or by e-mail. Who is the Deputy Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities? Who is the head of Transport Canada? Omar AlghabraMinister of Transport (Canada) Minister of Transport Ministre des Transports […]
What Is The Percentage Of Employees In Canada Covered By Federal Employment Legislation?
Approximately 10 per cent. Approximately 10 per cent of the Canadian workforce is governed by federal laws, such as the Canada Labour Code and the federal Employment Equity Act. Even if an employer is federally regulated, it must still conform to certain provincial laws related to matters such as workers’ compensation. How many federally regulated […]
How Common Is Cf In Canada?
It is estimated that one in every 3,600 children born in Canada has CF. More than 4,300 Canadian children, adolescents, and adults with cystic fibrosis attend specialized CF clinics. How many people in Canada have cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare disease affecting over 4,300 Canadians or roughly 1 in 3,600 live births. […]
What Is The Arc In Canada?
When a foreign national is asked to leave Canada, very often in order to return legally they need to apply for an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC). This is a formal way to ask the Canadian government for permission to re-enter the country, despite having previously been asked to leave. How do I get […]