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FSC & PMTC joint letter on Automatic Speed Enforcement cameras
The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) and the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) have issued a joint letter to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Office of the Premier.
Based on a motion at the FSC Annual General Meeting, held on October 23, 2025, the letter strongly urges the provincial government to reconsider its recent ban on automated speed enforcement (ASE) programs.
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FSC chapter details
Are you interested in learning more about the other FSC chapters or maybe attending another chapter meeting as a guest?
For more details, visit:
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Happy Holidays from IHSA and our Board of Directors
Happy holidays from IHSA! As we look back on 2025, we’re grateful for the many ways that we worked with our incredible members in the transportation, construction, electrical utilities, and aggregates industries.
Next year, we’re excited to continue providing the expert training, services, and information that help our members build safer and healthier workplaces across Ontario. Thank you for sharing our vision of safe and healthy workplaces free from incidents, injuries, illnesses, or fatalities.
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IHSA's Risk Assessment & Root Cause Workshop Resources
IHSA has published new resources based on our Risk Assessment and Root Cause Analysis workshops, designed for and by the industries we serve. These comprehensive resources help high-risk sectors identify potential hazards, evaluate risk, and develop effective solutions to prevent future incidents.
Resources include full workshop results and technical reports on critical topics such as yard safety and driver fatigue (general trucking), slips, trips, and falls (surface mining and aggregates), underground strikes (electrical utilities), and working at heights (residential roofing).
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CVOR Collision Point Review Panel
Did you know that IHSA has a CVOR Review Panel? Once a submission is received, this panel meets to determine whether an incident was preventable or non-preventable. The panel is an unbiased, neutral, highly qualified third party and maintains complete confidentiality.
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Latest episode of the IHSA Safety Podcast
The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario. Listen to the latest episodes now:
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Regulations and Statutes in Force as of January 1, 2026
From the Office of the Premier, effective January 1, 2026, Ontario is implementing legislative and regulatory changes to improve labour mobility through "As of Right" frameworks and enhance public safety with stricter driving penalties.
The updates include focus on reducing administrative red tape for businesses and modernizing healthcare by streamlining professional registrations and expanding digital health record access. These broad measures aim to strengthen the provincial economy and improve worker protection across multiple sectors.
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CRE-MSD launches new vibration hazard resources to boost MSD prevention
The Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD), in collaboration with the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health (CROSH), has new resources to help workplaces address vibration hazards. These posters and tools support awareness, assessment, and control measures under the MSD Prevention Guideline for Ontario.
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Managing substance use and the workplace workshops in Ottawa and Toronto
In early 2026, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction is hosting a series of workshops on preventing and reducing substance use in the workplace.
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MTO-published plans and annual reports 2025–2026
Review the Ministry of Transportation’s investment plan for 2025–2026, detailing strategies for next-generation transit, critical highway expansion projects, and regulatory changes.
Take a look at the strategic plan, including financial estimates and measurable 2024–2025 results aimed at ensuring a safe, efficient, and future-ready network.
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Regulatory proposal consultation period: Ontario Free Trade Mobility Act
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade (MEDJCT) has launched a 45-day consultation on a proposed draft regulation that, if approved, would enable mutual recognition for goods and services in Ontario under the Ontario Free Trade and Mobility Act, 2025 (OFTMA).
MEDJCT is seeking stakeholder input to support the operationalization of mutual recognition and to identify potential risks, implementation challenges, and mitigation strategies for consideration.
The consultation period runs until January 28, 2026.
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City News: Ontario government issues request for proposals on Highway 410 extension
Ontario's Transportation Minister recently announced the province's request for proposals on the construction of the Highway 410 extension that would connect to Highway 413 when built.
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Transportation industry
partner news and resources
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MLITSD What's New
Stay updated on current news from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training,
and Skills Development.
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Network News
Stay up to date on all of the latest news from IHSA's Labour-Management Network.
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Transportation Network News archive
Are you looking for a past edition of IHSA's Transportation Network News? View the current edition along with an archive of all past releases.
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