Each year the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) schedules proactive health and safety campaigns/initiatives to raise awareness of workplace hazards and promote compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.
The 2025/26 MLITSD campaigns/initiatives begin April 1, 2025. WSPS members should take note of the following campaigns which focus on their sectors/industries.
Industrial Sector Compliance Campaigns
Campaigns run April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026. Workplace inspections begin April 1, 2025.
- Exposure to Chemical Agents
Services Sector Compliance Campaigns
Campaign runs April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026. Workplace inspections begin June 2, 2025.
- MSD Prevention in the Retail Sector
Regional Compliance Initiatives
- Southern Ontario Tender Fruit Growers (May 1 - July 31, 2025)
- Eastern Ontario Summer Camps Initiative (May 2 - October 30, 2025)
- Southwestern Ontario Retail & Restaurant Workplace Violence & Harassment Initiative (September 1 - December 31, 2025)
- Central-West Ontario Stone Steel & Concrete Pre-cast Industries Rigging & Hoisting Initiative (February 16 - March 31, 2026)
Supports for Businesses
Throughout the campaigns, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) will provide education, outreach and awareness to assist businesses with their compliance efforts.
Learn more.
Updated January 2, 2026
