Government of Canada announces three appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

News release

December 20, 2022                  Gatineau, Quebec               Employment and Social Development Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to serve the best interests of Canadians.

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., announced three appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Council of Governors:

  • Gary O’Toole – appointed as a governor representing Nova Scotia for a term of four years
  • Amir Raza – appointed as a governor representing employers for a term of four years
  • Myles Morris – appointed as a governor representing Alberta for a term of four years

Established in 1978 through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, CCOHS aims to promote the well-being of workers in Canada by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health, safety and wellness programs. The tripartite Council of Governors, which represents governments (federal, provincial and territorial), employers and workers, assists in delivering trustworthy and complete occupational health and safety service, and ensures a balanced approach to workplace health and safety issues. 

Quotes

“Mr. O’Toole, Mr. Raza, and Mr. Morris are all exceptional advocates for workers’ rights. Now, they’re lending us their expertise to keep Canadians safe on the job.”

– Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr.

Quick facts

  •  As outlined in the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, there are 22 seats on the Council of Governors. Thirteen seats are allocated to provinces and territories, four to employer groups, four to employee groups and one to the Chairperson, who normally represents the federal jurisdiction.

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Hartley Witten
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr.
343-575-1065
hartley.witten@labour-travail.gc.ca

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Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

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