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Title:

Collaborating to Prevent and Respond to Workplace Harassment and Violence

Agreement Number:

018760801

Agreement Value:

$2,140,850.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 24, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The objective of the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF) is to develop sector specific tools and resources related to harassment and violence prevention that will support behavioural changes in the workplace, provide guidance to workers regarding new harassment and violence regulations, and support the co-development and delivery of mandatory training that will be set out in the harassment and violence regulations.

Organization:

Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF) are:.• Increase awareness of sector specific workplace practices that contribute to the development of positive workplace cultures..• Improve the capacity of employers and unions to communicate the new harassment and violence prevention provisions in the Canada Labour Code and associated regulations .• Improve dissemination, transfer, and application of knowledge and information among partners, stakeholders, employers, and unions..• Enhance the use of sectoral tools and resources to address workplace harassment and violence..• Enhance the integration of sectoral best practices into tools and resources for employers, unions, and employees; and.• Decreased incidents of workplace harassment and violence..

Location:

London, Ontario, CA N6G1G7

Reference Number:

141-2022-2023-Q4-04376

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108162587RR0001

Recipient Type:

Academia

Amendment Date

Nov 11, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children

Recipient's Legal Name:

The University of Western Ontario

Federal Riding Name:

London Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35053

Program:

Workplace Harassment & Violence Prevention-Cont

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (WHVPF), formerly Labour Management Collaboration Program (LMCP), is to promote and co develop labour management tools and resources and ensure the physical and psychological health and safety of the employees. These objectives support the Minister of Labour’s mandate to ensure that federally regulated workplaces are free of harassment and violence.

Coverage:

National

Amendments:

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