Ontario will review ‘financial oversight’ made by WSIB
Ontario launches review of Workplace Safety Insurance Board, an agency that administers compensation for injured workers across the province. Continue reading
Injured Workers
Research project on injured workers heading back to the job gets $1.4M funding boost
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A University of Ottawa project about injured workers getting back on the job is one of nine such projects that have been granted a total of $12 million by the federal government. Continue reading
Two Sask. companies fined over $80,000 after employees injured on job
Two serious work place injuries have resulted in hefty fines for two Saskatchewan companies. Continue reading
Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta focuses more on policy than workers: review
Instead of decision-making that focuses on helping people with their injuries, illnesses or concerns, the system currently focuses on “efficient management of claims,” read the review. Continue reading
2 workers injured, 1 critically, when Burlington Lift Bridge cable snaps
Two workers have been injured — one critically — after an electrical cable snapped on the Burlington Lift Bridge. Continue reading