Bill overview
Bill 36, “Heat Stress Act, 2025”, is an Ontario bill from session 44-1. It was introduced by Peter Tabuns, Chandra Pasma, Lise Vaugeois, Jamie West (NDP, Toronto-Danforth).
Its latest recorded status is “In committee”.
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SUMMARY FROM THE OFFICIAL REGISTRY
What you need to know
The Bill amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act to add a new Part IV.1. Part IV.1 requires the Minister to develop and implement a Worker Heat Protection Standard and sets out requirements for that standard. Every employer is required to ensure there is heat stress training for employees. All employees shall receive compensation at the regular rate at which the employee is employed for any period required under the Worker Heat Protection Standard, such as periods for rest, breaks, medical removal protection and training. For the first five years after the Worker Heat Protection Standard is implemented, the Minister shall annually present a report to the Legislature detailing illness and mortality figures relating to heat stress and the Ministry’s enforcement activities with respect to the Worker Heat Protection Standard.
Vote roll
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