A federal department responsible for the country's building code has formed a task force to review upcoming changes to the use of wired glass, which is set to lose its safety designation at the end of the month.

The Canadian General Standards Board is set to remove wired glass from its national building standards at the end of February.

Wired glass – which is being phased out in the United States because of the risk of severe injuries – could be a feature of Canadian buildings for decades to come.

An ex-manager is 'blowing the whistle' on an Ontario employer alleged to have falsely labeled as organic poultry destined for major supermarkets.