2025-26 MLITSD Campaigns & Initiatives

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.

• Material Handling

• Exposure to Chemical Agents

• WHMIS Training

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)

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 September 30, 2025