Prevention Link

Return to Work 101 – London
2026-04-21 | Workers Health & Safety Centre – London, 841 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario, N6E 3R5, Canada
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training, April 21, 2026, London
The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively, and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 8, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 9 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: Workers Health & Safety Centre
841 Wellington Rd., Unit B2
London, ON N6E 3R5

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Principles of Accommodation Law – London
2026-04-22 | Workers Health & Safety Centre – London, 841 Wellington Rd, London, Ontario, N6E 3R5, Canada
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training, April 22, 2026, London
With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.”
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 8, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 9 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: Workers Health & Safety Centre
841 Wellington Rd., Unit B2
London, ON N6E 3R5

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Return to Work 101 – Mississauga
2026-04-28 | IBEW Hall 353 – Mississauga, 3185 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1C5, Canada
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training, April 28, 2026, GTA
The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively, and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 15, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 13 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: IBEW Local 353 Mississauga Training Centre
3185 Orlando Dr
Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Principles of Accommodation Law – Mississauga
2026-04-29 | IBEW Hall 353 – Mississauga, 3185 Orlando Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1C5, Canada
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training, April 29, 2026, GTA
With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.”
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 15, 2026
There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.
Cost: $169.00. Register before March 13 to get $20.00 discount!
Where: IBEW Local 353 Mississauga Training Centre
3185 Orlando Dr
Mississauga, ON L4V 1C5

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Level 6 Occupational Disease - Oakwood Resort Grand Bend
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-05 | Oakwood Resort Grand Bend, 70671 Bluewater Hwy, Grand Bend, Ontario, N0M 1T0, Canada
Level 6: Occupational Disease | May 31 – June 5, 2026 (In-Person)
SOLD OUT. Add your name to the waitlist.

Final core certification course offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum.
Graduates will gain unique skills enabling them to recognize and advocate for workers with occupational disease, and their survivors.
This advanced course explores the impact of occupational disease on society and workplaces, medical standards for causation, the adjudication process, as well as the role of scientific evidence, exposure studies, and expert opinions.
NEW LOCATION!
Where: Oakwood Resort Grand Bend
70671 Bluewater Hwy,
Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026. Register before April 17 for $100 off!
Prerequisites: Level 1 and Level 2.
Cost: $2,399.00 (Incl. HST). Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan.

PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee.
Prevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages, non-refundable travel, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge.
PREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY:
Prevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you.
Information provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.

Unraveling Protected Grounds – CLC Ontario – Hamilton
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-24 | Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y2, Canada
Unraveling Protected Grounds at CLC Ontario Summer School 2026
Sunday, July 19 to Friday, July 24, 2026
The Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2
Last day to register is June 15, 2026
Discover how the Ontario Human Rights Code protects people in the workplace and what it means in everyday situations. This engaging session explores the protected grounds in employment, how discrimination and harassment can occur, and the role everyone plays. Through practical examples and discussion, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to recognize human rights issues and help foster a workplace built on dignity and fairness.

Who is this course for: All workers are welcome! Workplace leadership encouraged! No pre-requisites required.

This year we are thrilled to be bringing back the highly sought after Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Summer School and Women’s School! Labour Education builds solidarity and knowledge, and it creates meaningful bonds that last a lifetime. In these exciting weeks of learning, union members will gain valuable skills in order to continue the fight in today’s workplaces, giving adults of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn how to defend their rights using proven methods. If your union wants to train the next generation of local activists or expand the skills that today’s leaders and activists already have, the CLC’s 2026 Ontario Summer and Women’s Schools are here to help our labour movement succeed.

Level 1 and Level 2 Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals – Niagara Regional Labour Council – St. Catharines
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre, 2 North Service Road, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2N 4G9, Canada
Level 1 & Level 2 In-Person Training:
Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals
Levels 1 and 2 are foundation courses that teach participants the workers’ compensation system in Ontario (WSIB). Once you complete Level 2, you can take any level of our core curriculum, in any order, afterwards.
Level 1: Rights and Obligations
This introductory course explores the history of Ontario’s workers’ compensation system. Participants will learn the basics of a disability prevention framework, including:
• types of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses;
• legal tests applied by the WSIB when considering entitlement;
• methods to report an injury/illness and steps to initiative a claim;
• reporting strategies, including time limits and potential penalties; and
• roles and responsibilities of workers, worker reps, and employers regarding return to work.
Level 2: Benefits and Services
This course delves into the significance of legislation (Workplace Safety & Insurance Act), regulations, and policies. Participants explore:
• changes to the legislation and their effects on benefits and services;
• benefits and services available under three different eras;
• benefit calculations including Non-Economic Loss (NEL) and Loss of Earnings (LOE);
• the entire claim adjudication process;
• how to prepare and guide a claim from beginning to end;
• internal and external appeal systems;
• how incentive programs and experience rating work; and
• communication skills needed throughout.
Organizer: Niagara Region Labour Council
Occupational Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation Summer School
When: July 20-24, 2026
Location: Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre
2 North Service Road, St. Catharines
Cost: $650.00
Accommodation is not included in the course cost.
Registration deadline: June 26
How to register: Click here to download the registration form.

Levels 1&2 or Level 4 or Level 6 - Eastern Ontario Labour Education Fall 2026 H&S/WSIB School - Picton
2026-11-18 - 2026-11-22 | Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre, RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 , Canada
2026 Fall Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education
November 18-22, 2026 OR November 17-22, 2026
Isaiah Tubbs Resort, West Lake, Picton, ON
Important: Please see below for course start date. All courses end Sunday, November 22, 2026
Level 1 & Level 2: Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals
Level 1: Rights & Obligations and Level 2: Benefits & Services are foundation courses that teach participants the workers’ compensation system in Ontario (WSIB). Once you complete Level 2, you can take any level of our core curriculum, in any order, afterwards.
Participants learn about the principles of workers’ compensation, how to report and file a WSIB claim, types of injuries, regulations and policies, benefits and services, and much more.
Prerequisites: None
*starts evening of Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Level 4: Return to Work
Through an examination of leading research, legal frameworks, and evidence-based best practices, participants learn the principles of effective return-to-work practices and the Duty to Accommodate.
Prerequisites: Levels 1 & 2
*starts evening of Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Level 6: Occupational Disease
This advanced course examines the impact of occupational disease on workers, workplaces, and society; medical standards for causation; and the adjudication process. It also explores the role of scientific evidence, exposure studies, and expert opinions in occupational disease claims.
Prerequisites: Levels 1 & 2
*starts evening of Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Cost
Levels 1 & 2 and Level 4:
Single Accommodation: $1850.00
Shared Accommodation (if available): $1650.00
*Day Student (no accom) $750.00
Level 6:
Single Accommodation: $2150.00
Shared Accommodation (if available): $1950.00
*Day Student (no accom) $850.00
Registration fees, excluding the Day Student Rate, are totals and include course materials, accommodations, all meals, school shirt, and banquet dinner.
*Day rate includes daily lunch, Saturday night Banquet Dinner, course materials and shirt.
Register here: laboureducation.net/registration
Deadline to register is October 16, 2026
