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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, learn about rights\, obligations\, and principles of accommodation: respect for dignity\, individualization\, integration\, and full participation. \nThis workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. \nWe will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere: OPSEU/SEFPO Timmins Membership Centre\n414 Algonquin Boulevard East\, Unit 1\, Timmins\, ON P4N 1B6 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  October 14\, 2026
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/pal-timmins/
LOCATION:OPSEU/SEFPO Timmins Membership Centre\, 414 Algonquin Boulevard East\, Unit 1\, Timmins\, Ontario\, P4N 1B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20261007T210810Z
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SUMMARY:Workers' Compensation 101
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario\, the history and principles of compensation legislation and third party rights of action. \nKey definitions within the system are described\, including:  worker\, employer\, accident\, disablement\, recurrence\, secondary injuries\, aggravation\, occupational disease\, stress and chronic pain. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nInjury reporting;\nHow claims are filed;\nThe responsibilities of the workplace parties;\nThe role of medical professionals; and\nBenefits and services available to injured and ill workers.\n\nInformation on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)\, including time limits for dealing with issues are discussed and the process flow for claims and appeals are presented. \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere: Ontario Federation of Labour\n895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\nToronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  October 20\, 2026 \n \n 
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/principles-of-accommodation-law-2/
LOCATION:Ontario Federation of Labour\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two Toronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20261007T210637Z
CREATED:20261007T184508Z
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UID:10000021-1793664000-1793750399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, learn about rights\, obligations\, and principles of accommodation: respect for dignity\, individualization\, integration\, and full participation. \nThis workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. \nWe will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere: Ontario Federation of Labour\n895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\nToronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  October 27\, 2026 \n \n 
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/principles-of-accommodation-law-3/
LOCATION:Ontario Federation of Labour\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two Toronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20261007T210441Z
CREATED:20261007T192948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T210441Z
UID:10000023-1794268800-1794355199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a globally recognized program. Participants will learn to recognize when someone may be struggling with their mental health and how to offer initial support during tough times. \nEssentials offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles without formal assessment or certification. \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere:Ontario Federation of Labour\n895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\nToronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  November 03\, 2026 \nImportant: The email address provided here will be used to enroll you with Opening Minds (Mental Health Commission of Canada) and to issue your certificate. Please ensure you enter an email address that you regularly check and can access.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/mental-health-first-aid-essentials-2/
LOCATION:Ontario Federation of Labour\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two Toronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20261007T211909Z
CREATED:20260928T144410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T211909Z
UID:10000018-1794873600-1794959999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, learn about rights\, obligations\, and principles of accommodation: respect for dignity\, individualization\, integration\, and full participation. \nThis workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. \nWe will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere: Workers Health & Safety Centre\, 841 Wellington Rd.\, Unit B2 London\, ON N6E 3R5 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  November 02\, 2026
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/principles-of-accommodation-law/
LOCATION:Workers Health & Safety Centre\, 841 Wellington Rd.\, Unit B2\, London\, ON\, N6E 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261001T191022Z
CREATED:20260515T024348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191022Z
UID:10000009-1794960000-1795391999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Levels 1 & 2 or Level 4 or Level 6 - Eastern Ontario Labour Education Fall 2026 H&S/WSIB School
DESCRIPTION:2026 Fall Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education\nNovember 18-22\, 2026 OR November 17-22\, 2026\nIsaiah Tubbs Resort\, West Lake\, Picton\, ON \nImportant: Please see below for course start date. All courses end Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 \nLevel 1 & Level 2: Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals\nLevel 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.\nParticipants 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.\nPrerequisites: None\n*starts evening of Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 \nLevel 4: Return to Work\nThrough 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.\nPrerequisites: Levels 1 & 2\n*starts evening of Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 \nLevel 6: Occupational Disease\nThis 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.\nPrerequisites: Levels 1 & 2\n*starts evening of Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 \nCost\nLevels 1 & 2 and Level 4:\nSingle Accommodation: $1850.00\nShared Accommodation (if available): $1650.00\n*Day Student (no accom) $750.00 \nLevel 6:\nSingle Accommodation: $2150.00\nShared Accommodation (if available): $1950.00\n*Day Student (no accom) $850.00 \nRegistration fees\, excluding the Day Student Rate\, are totals and include course materials\, accommodations\, all meals\, school shirt\, and banquet dinner. \n*Day rate includes daily lunch\, Saturday night Banquet Dinner\, course materials and shirt. \nDeadline to register is October 16\, 2026
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/levels-1-2-or-level-4-or-level-6-eastern-ontario-labour-education-fall-2026-hs-wsib-school-picton/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations,Level Two: Benefits and Services,Level Four: Return to Work,Level Six: Occupational Disease
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Ontario Labour Council":MAILTO:kdlceducation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20261007T211716Z
CREATED:20260928T153113Z
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UID:10000019-1794960000-1795046399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a globally recognized program. Participants will learn to recognize when someone may be struggling with their mental health and how to offer initial support during tough times. \nEssentials offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles without formal assessment or certification. \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere: Workers Health & Safety Centre\, 841 Wellington Rd.\, Unit B2 London\, ON N6E 3R5 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  November 02\, 2026 \nImportant: The email address provided here will be used to enroll you with Opening Minds (Mental Health Commission of Canada) and to issue your certificate. Please ensure you enter an email address that you regularly check and can access.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/mental-health-first-aid-essentials/
LOCATION:Workers Health & Safety Centre\, 841 Wellington Rd.\, Unit B2\, London\, ON\, N6E 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20261007T210119Z
CREATED:20261007T193556Z
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UID:10000024-1795478400-1795564799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Hearings in Writing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them. \nIn accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions\, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused. \nUsing various outlines and templates\, the traditional structure of a submission is examined with attention given to strategies and guidelines to produce an effective written hearing submission. \nParticipants will explore making facts and law persuasive and the technical components of writing\, including referring to and attaching documents and a professional format will be reviewed. \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch)\nWhere: Ontario Federation of Labour\n895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\nToronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  November 17\, 2026
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/hearings-in-writing/
LOCATION:Ontario Federation of Labour\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two Toronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20261007T210309Z
CREATED:20261007T194053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T210309Z
UID:10000025-1796688000-1796774399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Electronic Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Electronic evidence has become increasingly more common in recent years and WSIB accepts digital evidence and surveillance in audio\, video\, film\, and photographic formats. \nThe unique challenges of this type of evidence will be explored in this workshop. Through a series of exercises\, participants will learn: \n\nWhat electronic evidence is;\nHow to use electronic evidence to their advantage; and\nThe pitfalls of electronic evidence.\n\nThe rules for introducing electronic evidence are reviewed\, how to argue the admissibility of it\, and how much weight a decision maker should assign to this type of evidence is explore. \nClass time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nCost: $169.00 (Includes lunch) \n\nWhere: Ontario Federation of Labour\n895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\nToronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3 \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  December 01\, 2026
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/training/electronic-evidence/
LOCATION:Ontario Federation of Labour\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two Toronto\, Ontario M3C 1W3\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
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