Workplace Safety North wins Canada Award for Excellence in mental health

NORTH BAY, ONT. — Workplace Safety North (WSN) is the platinum winner of the Canada Award for Excellence in the Mental Health at Work category.

The award, presented by Excellence Canada, a national authority on organizational excellence established by Industry Canada, recognizes outstanding achievements by organizations across Canada in different sectors, including private, public and not-for-profit.

The Canada Award for Excellence in the Mental Health is based on Excellence Canada’s Mental Health at Work framework which was created with input from experts across Canada and follows national standards for psychological health and safety in the workplace.

This marks the fourth Canada Award for Excellence that WSN has won, having received platinum in 2022, gold in 2019 and silver in 2016 for promoting a healthy workplace.

“We’re honoured to receive this recognition,” said Mike Parent, WSN president and CEO, in a statement. “At Workplace Safety North and Ontario Mine Rescue, we see mental health as just as important as physical safety. This award shows our commitment to improving mental health at work and creating a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued.”