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All jurisdictions specify elements required in harassment and violence prevention policies and programs. While there are variations between jurisdictions, there are many common elements such as:
NOTE: In this document, we use the term violence to also include bullying and harassment
Please refer to the following OSH Answers documents for information:
The following OSH Answer documents on Working Alone also offer more information:
Below is a table for guidance purposes that lists legislation and a general summary of elements of a harassment or violence prevention policy and program.
NOTE that other requirements may be listed in other sections, regulations, Codes, or Acts that are not listed in this table. For more details, consult the legislation directly.
Always consult the legislation that applies in your situation, and with your jurisdiction for complete information.
Table 1 Main Sources of Violence and Harassment Legislation in Canada | ||
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Jurisdiction | Legislation | Elements (general summary) |
Canada | Canada Labour Code, Part II Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations |
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British Columbia | Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, B.C. Reg. 296/97, Part 4, Sections 4.22 to 4.31 |
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Alberta | Occupational Health and Safety Code, 2009 Part 27 Violence |
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Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Employment Act, S.S. 2013, c. S-15.1 Section 3-21, Duty re policy statement on violence and prevention plan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996, R.R.S., c. O-1, r. 1 Section 36, Harassment Section 37, Violence |
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Manitoba | Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, Man. Reg. 217/2006 Part 10 Harassment Part 11 Violence |
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Ontario | Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1 Part III.0.1, Violence and Harassment |
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Quebec | Act respecting labour standards, CQLR c. N-1.1 Chapter IV, Division V.2 Psychological Harassment, Sections 81.18 to 81.20 |
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New Brunswick | General Regulation, N.B. Reg. 91-191 Part XXII.I Violence and Harassment |
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Nova Scotia | Violence in the Workplace Regulations, N.S. Reg. 209/2007 |
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Prince Edward Island | Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations, EC180/87 Part 52 Violence Workplace Harassment Regulation, EC710/19 |
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Newfoundland and Labrador | Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012, N.L.R. 5/12 Part III, Sections 22 to 24.2 |
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Yukon | Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (in force September 2021) |
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Northwest Territories | Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, R-039-2015 Section 34 Harassment Section 35 Violence |
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Nunavut | Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, R-003-2016 Section 34 Harassment Section 35 Violence |
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