Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce that Ernest Tam has joined our Toronto office as an Associate. Welcome to our team!
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Ontario Hikes Corporate OHSA Penalties to Highest in Canada
On October 26, 2023, Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 received Royal Assent. Included in legislative changes made by the Bill is an amendment to subsection 66(1) of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act that increases the maximum fine that can be imposed on a corporation from $1.5 million to $2 million. This is now the highest corporate fine available for a conviction under health and safety legislation in Canada. In this Advisor, we comment on and analyze this most recent increase in maximum fines in Ontario.
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