The Ontario government will spend $30 million over three years to help municipal fire departments reduce the risk of cancer among firefighters, officials said Thursday. The Fire Protection Grant, to…
The federal government is planning to let public servants in certain frontline safety and security roles — including firefighters, paramedics, prison guards and border services officers — retire earlier without…
The Saskatchewan government introduced amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 on Wednesday that, if passed, would extend presumptive cancer coverage to wildland firefighters. The legislation aims to address health risks associated…
Ontario is investing more than $32 million to provide mental health supports for first responders and public safety personnel, the provincial government announced Tuesday. The new Mental Health Supports for…
Premier Wab Kinew paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters who have died in the line of duty, as Manitobans gathered to honour them at the province’s annual…
British Columbia and the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) have reached an agreement-in-principle that will allow wildland firefighters to access their pensions earlier, aligning their benefits with those of other…
No injuries have been reported after a fire at a historic plywood mill over the weekend. A fire broke out at the Rockshield Engineered Wood Products plant in Cochrane, Ont.,…
The Ontario government is set to invest over $10 million in the construction of five new training facilities and the training of thousands of firefighters across the province. This initiative…
A number of significant amendments to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act are coming into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, including changes designed to expand occupational disease coverage and streamline various administrative…
The Government of New Brunswick’s Bill 45, officially known as An Act Respecting the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act, received royal assent on June 7, 2024, and…
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