Ontario Government Proposes to Shorten Construction Industry Open Periods

On April 20, 2026, the Ontario government announced the introduction of the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026, which would, if passed, contain important potential changes to the construction industry’s “open period” which all construction employers should be aware of. Later that same day, Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act,…

OHSA Changes to Head Protection, Elevated Work Platform, and Respirator Requirements Coming

On April 20, 2026, Ontario made a series of changes which will impact construction projects and workplaces handling Designated Substances. These changes introduce Type 2 headwear requirements on construction projects, impose new, detailed training requirements for workers operating mobile elevating work platforms, and integrate certain CSA/ANSI standards into Regulations made under the Occupational Health and…

Family Status Accommodation and Governance Responsibilities in Police Services

Accommodation requests and governance role clarity continue to raise complex questions for police services. Join Hicks Morley’s Glenn Christie, Nigel McKechnie, Laura Buck, Sean Reginio, and Stevie Gellatly on May 27 for a practical webinar on family status accommodation and Board–Chief responsibilities, featuring real‑world examples and clear guidance.

Canada Sport Commission’s Final Report: Time for Action

Canada’s Future of Sport Commission has released its final report – laying out 98 Calls to Action—ranging from immediate safe sport and governance expectations to longer-term structural reform. For organizations that fund, oversee, or deliver sport programs, the recommendations could signal higher compliance and audit readiness requirements. Frank Cesario, Kayley Leon and Brittany Bates review the key takeaways and practical steps you can take now.