The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates able to best serve the interests of Canadians.
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced the appointments of Lori Kennedy and Shari Nurse as Governors representing employers at the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for a term of four years.
The CCOHS, located in Hamilton, Ontario, was created in 1978 to promote the total well-being of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support workplace health and safety.
Governed by a tripartite council representing the federal, provincial and territorial governments, employers and workers, the CCOHS provides Canadians with unbiased and relevant information that supports responsible decision-making on health and safety issues in the workplace.
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"I wish to congratulate Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Nurse on their appointments as Governor representing employers for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. They both bring valued expertise and a wealth of knowledge and experience."
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
