US EditionOntario Labour Federation Urges More Worker Protections as Air Quality Concerns Grow
NORTHERN ONTARIO, AUG 5 – Environment Canada urges caution as wildfire smoke continues to degrade air quality in northern Ontario, affecting communities including Pikangikum and Sandy Lake First Nations.
- On August 5, 2025, Environment Canada indicated that smoke from wildfires is causing air quality concerns in northern Ontario, prompting ongoing advisories in the region.
- The smoke from wildfires across the country has led to reduced air quality, causing mild irritations and less frequent serious symptoms like chest pains and severe coughs.
- Environment Canada advises limiting outdoor time and postponing activities as air quality and visibility may fluctuate throughout the day, while southern parts of Ontario saw improvements.
- Laura Walton, president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, highlighted the absence of workplace safeguards addressing extreme heat and smoky conditions, while Michael Lynk encouraged unions to take a stronger stance in defending workers' rights under such environmental challenges.
- The Ontario Federation of Labour plans to introduce a November legislative motion advocating stronger worker protections amid rising extreme weather and air quality challenges.
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Parts of northern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke – 105.9 The Region
A stretch of northern Ontario remains under a special air quality statement amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. The special statement for southern parts of the province, including the Toronto area, lifted this morning as conditions there improved. Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires can cause reduced air quality and visibility that can fluctuate throughout the day. It says northern parts of the province, includ…
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