Janet Mannella

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety's Accessibility Plan outlines a three-year roadmap (2026-2028) to achieve a barrier-free organization, aligning with the Accessible Canada Act. The plan addresses seven priority areas: employment, the built environment, information and communication technologies, communication, procurement of goods, services, and facilities, design and delivery of programs and services, and transportation. Key objectives include enhancing accessible career opportunities, improving physical and digital environments, ensuring clear communications, and integrating accessibility into all products and services to promote the total well-being of working Canadians.

This report details the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety's (CCOHS) commitments and actions for sustainable development for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year. It aligns with the 2022 to 2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and the United Nations 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals. The plan focuses on key areas including supporting mental health and healthy behaviors, championing gender equality, advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and addressing inequality, reducing waste and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, and taking action on climate change and its impacts. CCOHS aims to integrate sustainable development into its decision-making processes and contribute to broader government strategies for a more sustainable future.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) developed a four-year strategic plan to advance workplace health and safety in Canada. The plan's vision is to meet the evolving needs of the world of work with modernized and innovative products and services, become the preferred trusted source for health and safety guidance, provide excellent customer experiences, be an employer of choice, and achieve financial stability. Its priorities include national leadership on health and safety issues, responsible growth, service excellence, and employee experience. The plan aims to create safer, healthier environments by addressing priority sectors and critical health and safety concerns such as education, climate change impacts, psychological health and safety, chemical safety, and musculoskeletal injuries.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Report for 2023-2024 outlines the organization's commitments and progress towards the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) goals. Key areas of focus include supporting mental health and healthy behaviors by promoting workplace smoking cessation, championing gender equality by preventing gender-based violence and supporting survivors, advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and taking action on inequality, reducing waste and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles through green procurement practices, and taking action on climate change and its impacts by implementing the Greening Government Strategy. The report details various initiatives, targets, and performance indicators related to these goals, aligning with Canada's 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The 2023-2027 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy outlines the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety's (CCOHS) commitment to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) and the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Key goals include supporting mental health and healthy behaviors by promoting workplace smoking cessation, championing gender equality through resources that address gender-based violence, advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through cultural competency training and procurement practices, reducing waste through green procurement, and taking action on climate change by implementing the Greening Government Strategy. The strategy focuses on training, resource development, and internal process improvements to achieve these goals.