Workplace first aid training
Partially Implemented
Occupational Health and Safety
Deadline: Mar 31, 2023 (Overdue)
Launch Date: No date set
Timeline
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Jul 20, 2018
Under Negotiation
Jun 20, 2022
Agreement Reached
Sep 13, 2025
Partially Implemented
Today
Summary
Variation in first aid course content, duration, and types of courses.
Description
Introduced as of the 2018 RCT Work Plan. An agreement has existed since June 20, 2022. As of the 2025 RCT Work Plan, some but not all provinces have implemented common standards for first aid training.
Jurisdiction Status
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Complete | |
| Alberta | Complete | |
| British Columbia | Complete | |
| Manitoba | Complete | |
| New Brunswick | Complete | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Complete | |
| Northwest Territories | Complete | |
| Nova Scotia | Complete | |
| Nunavut | Complete | |
| Ontario | Implementing | Has not yet implemented as of RCT 2026 Work Plan. |
| Prince Edward Island | Complete | |
| Quebec | Implementing | Has not yet implemented as of RCT 2026 Work Plan. |
| Saskatchewan | Implementing | Has not yet implemented as of RCT 2026 Work Plan. |
| Yukon | Complete |
Agreement History
Under Negotiation
Jul 20, 2018
Agreement Reached
Jun 20, 2022
Partially Implemented
Sep 13, 2025
Created: Sep 9, 2025
Updated: May 10, 2026