The task force was announced in May, amid concerns about rising premiums for businesses.

Business owners across the province are expressing concern over proposed increases to WorkSafe NB premiums that could go up by as much as 51 per cent.

The province has announced it will start a non-governmental task force that will review workers' compensation in New Brunswick.

The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, along with other chambers in the province, are encouraging business owners to take part in a letter writing campaign to MLAs about WorkSafeNB insurance premium increases.