(Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS) – The Safety First in Cape Breton Network is pleased to announce that early bird registration is now available for the 2025 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium. The annual event focused on enhancing and celebrating Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s workplace safety culture will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre.

“We are thrilled to collaborate on another terrific Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium with our partners, sponsors, and volunteers to champion safety leadership and foster a culture of continuous improvement in our workplaces,” says Tyler Mattheis, President & CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “Our Safety First Network’s mission is clear: to ensure that everyone returns home safely each day, and it’s a mission that we fully support.”

This year’s symposium is made possible through the generous support of key partners and sponsors, including the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB Nova Scotia), the Cape Breton Partnership, and the Safety First in Cape Breton Planning Committee.

Kelly Johnston-Noseworthy, Co-Chair of the Safety First in Cape Breton Network and Relationship Manager with WCB Nova Scotia, highlighted the event’s engaging offerings: “We’re excited to offer a day packed with valuable insights, engaging discussions, and interactive elements. Attendees will benefit from two excellent panel sessions, along with unique activities to enhance their experience.”

A new addition to the 2025 event is an engaging “Safety Style Jeopardy” session and a mock investigation exercise, both led by health and safety professional Calum MacPhee. These activities are designed to challenge participants while reinforcing best practices in workplace safety.

“Our goal through the panel discussions and networking opportunities along with available tools and resources is to stimulate conversation about psychological health and safety and help prepare employers and workers for upcoming legislation and rules while reinforcing the most important reasons for championing a safe and healthy workplace,” says Blaise MacNeil Co-Chair of the Safety First in Cape Breton Network and member of the Safety Branch Awareness & Outreach team at LSI.

Don’t miss the opportunity to register early and save. The Early Bird rate of $129.99 + tax is available until April 8, 2025, after which the price will increase to $159.99 + tax. For additional details about the 2025 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, to register for early bird pricing, or to inquire about sponsorship or trade show opportunities, please visit: https://2025SafetyFirst.eventbrite.ca.

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Media Contact:

Carly Appleton, Communications Coordinator
Cape Breton Partnership
Carly@capebretonpartnership.com
902-227-7976

About the Cape Breton Partnership:
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs by promoting our Island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed.  For more information, visit https://capebretonpartnership.com.