1991

Appeal process defined
Independent quasi-judiciary appeal process is instituted in January 1991.

1991

First screening officer decision
The Commission renders its first formal decision on a claim for exemption.

1995

First appeal filed
First appeal filed by industry claimant.

1998

A time of transition
Weldon Newton takes over as president, embarking on a 10-year mission of renewal in May 1998.

1998

Growing the HMIRC team
Health Canada personnel are transferred to the Commission's central office in December 1998.

1998

Business lines
The Commission is reorganized to adopt three business lines designed to provide clients with better and faster service; client services; and MSDS compliance and dispute resolution.

1999

Blueprint for change
The Commission lays out in June a comprehensive, multi-year renewal program of administrative, legal, operational and legislative change.

1999

Material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
An MSDS Compliance pilot project is implemented offering claimants and affected parties the opportunity to review and comment on the health, safety information and advice provided to the Screening Officers.