Occupational Exposure Limits for Hazardous Substances
Deferred
Occupational Health and Safety
Deadline: No date set
Launch Date: No date set
Timeline
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Jul 20, 2018
Under Negotiation
Mar 23, 2026
Deferred
Summary
Businesses operating in or desiring to expand into other jurisdictions in Canada must comply with differing federal, provincial, and territorial OSH regulations. OELs for chemicals vary across Canada. Parties continue to explore possibilities for alignment of threshold values on Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) for hazardous substances. Most jurisdictions agree on limits and latest science.
Description
First featured on the 2018 RCT Work Plan. Still undergoing negotiation as of the 2025 Work Plan.
Jurisdiction Status
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Unknown | |
| Alberta | Unknown | |
| British Columbia | Unknown | |
| Manitoba | Unknown | |
| New Brunswick | Unknown | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Unknown | |
| Northwest Territories | Unknown | |
| Nova Scotia | Unknown | |
| Nunavut | Unknown | |
| Ontario | Unknown | |
| Prince Edward Island | Unknown | |
| Quebec | Unknown | |
| Saskatchewan | Unknown | |
| Yukon | Unknown |
Agreement History
Under Negotiation
Jul 20, 2018
Deferred
Mar 23, 2026
Created: Sep 9, 2025
Updated: May 11, 2026