Canadian unions are calling for the enforcement of the Westray Law that has been in effect for 20 years.
The Westray Act was passed in 2004. However, despite its existence, the law remains largely unenforced, leaving too many negligent employers off the hook and countless workers vulnerable to unsafe working conditions, said the United Steelworkers (USW).
Overall, 18,000 workers have died because of their work since the law took effect, said both USW and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).
