Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – The Safety First in Cape Breton Network is excited to announce that early bird registration is now open for the 2026 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s signature workplace safety event set for May 6, 2026, at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre.

This Safety First in Cape Breton 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), Nova Scotia Power, the Cape Breton Partnership, and the Safety First in Cape Breton Planning Committee.

“We are excited to once again collaborate with our partners, sponsors, and dedicated volunteers to deliver another outstanding Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium,” says Tyler Mattheis, President and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership. “A strong safety culture helps businesses succeed, protects workers, and supports the long-term growth of our economy. The Cape Breton Partnership is proud to work with our partners to deliver an event that supports safer, stronger workplaces across Unama’ki – Cape Breton.”

The annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium enhances and celebrates Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s workplace safety culture through engaging panels featuring local perspectives, interactive activities with experienced workplace safety professionals, and opportunities to connect with decision-makers who guide occupational health and safety policy across Nova Scotia. The Symposium will also feature the presentation of the annual Safety First in Cape Breton Awards, recognizing individuals and employers as champions in Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s workplace safety culture.

“At the 2026 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, we are excited to spark conversations, fuel innovation, and celebrate the professionals who turn safety into momentum,” says Kelly Johnston Noseworthy, Relationship Manager with WCB Nova Scotia and Co-Chair of the Safety First in Cape Breton Committee. “Together, we’re not just moving safety forward in Cape Breton, we’re redefining what’s possible in creating safer, stronger workplaces.”

Early bird tickets for the 2026 Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium are available for $135 + tax until April 1, 2026. For event details, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://2026safetyfirstsymposium.eventbrite.ca.

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Media Contact:
Alyson Oliver, Communications Coordinator
Cape Breton Partnership
Alyson@capebretonpartnership.com
(902) 500-2772

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. Learn more at https://capebretonpartnership.com/.