Bill 152, Occupational Safety and Health Day Act, 2021
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Explanatory Note was written as a
reader’s aid to Bill 152 and does not form part of the law.
Bill 152 has been enacted as Chapter 6 of the Statutes of Ontario, 2021.
The Bill proclaims the first Tuesday in May in each year as Occupational Safety and Health Day.
Bill 152 2021
An Act to proclaim Occupational Safety and Health Day
Preamble
Workplace injuries occur every day and profoundly affect workers, their families and their communities. By proclaiming the first Tuesday in May in each year as Occupational Safety and Health Day, the Province of Ontario recognizes the importance of supporting and nurturing a safety and health culture in every workplace.
Occupational Safety and Health Day will take place during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and will provide an opportunity to promote workplace safety and health through education of safety and health rights, responsibilities and prevention measures.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Occupational Safety and Health Day
1 The first Tuesday in May in each year is proclaimed as Occupational Safety and Health Day.
Commencement
2 This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3 The short title of this Act is the Occupational Safety and Health Day Act, 2021.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill proclaims the first Tuesday in May in each year as Occupational Safety and Health Day.
Bill 152 2019
An Act to proclaim Occupational Safety and Health Day
Preamble
Workplace injuries occur every day and profoundly affect workers, their families and their communities. By proclaiming the first Tuesday in May in each year as Occupational Safety and Health Day, the Province of Ontario recognizes the importance of supporting and nurturing a safety and health culture in every workplace.
Occupational Safety and Health Day will take place during North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and will provide an opportunity to promote workplace safety and health through education of safety and health rights, responsibilities and prevention measures.
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:
Occupational Safety and Health Day
1 The first Tuesday in May in each year is proclaimed as Occupational Safety and Health Day.
Commencement
2 This Act comes into force on the day it receives Royal Assent.
Short title
3 The short title of this Act is the Occupational Safety and Health Day Act, 2019.
| Date | Bill stage | Event | Outcome | Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2021 | Royal Assent | Royal Assent received | - | - |
| April 26, 2021 | Third Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
| April 26, 2021 | Third Reading | Debated | - | - |
| March 24, 2021 | Second Reading | Ordered for Third Reading | - | - |
| March 24, 2021 | Second Reading | Reported without amendment | - | - |
| March 24, 2021 | Second Reading | Consideration of a Bill | - | Standing Committee on Social Policy |
| March 22, 2021 | Second Reading | Consideration of a Bill | - | Standing Committee on Social Policy |
| November 28, 2019 | Second Reading | Ordered referred to Standing Committee | - | Standing Committee on Social Policy |
| November 28, 2019 | Second Reading | Vote | Carried on division | - |
| November 28, 2019 | Second Reading | Debated | - | - |
| November 27, 2019 | First Reading | Vote | Carried | - |
Debates and Progress
First Reading
Committee
Second Reading
Ms. Jane McKenna, Mr. Wayne Gates, Mrs. Robin Martin, Ms. Jessica Bell, Miss Monique Taylor, Ms. Doly Begum, Mrs. Lisa Gretzky
Carried on recorded division. Referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
Committee
Standing Committee on Social Policy
Reported to the House without amendment. Ordered for third reading.
Third Reading
Ms. Jane McKenna, Mr. Taras Natyshak, Miss Monique Taylor, Mr. John Vanthof, Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens, Mr. Kevin Yarde, Mr. Wayne Gates
Declared carried.
Royal Assent
Tuesday, April 27, 2021