Centennials are a time to reflect on our history while looking towards the future. Canadian workplaces have changed significantly since the founding of the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada in 1919. (more…)

The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Molloy as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of WSCC for a five-year term, effective Monday, August 12, 2019. (more…)

Canadian Security magazine has named its first annual Top 10 Under 40 in the Canadian security industry, and the WSIB’s Security Manager, Melinda Saunders has been recognized for her “accomplishments, work ethic, volunteer efforts and commitment to the profession.” (more…)

WCB PEI is pleased to announce that Cheryl Paynter has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer for the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island. (more…)

WorkSafeNB is pleased to announce that Mel Norton, a partner in the Lawson Creamer law firm of Saint John, New Brunswick, has been appointed chairperson of WorkSafeNB’s board of directors. Mel’s appointment is for a five-year term that is part-time, with the possibility of reappointment. (more…)

The Saskatchewan WCB Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Phil Germain has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board. (more…)

WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors has announced that Anne Naser has been named as the new President and CEO of WorkSafeBC. (more…)

Following his selection by the WCB-Alberta Board of Directors in January 2019, Trevor Alexander is now officially ‘on the job’ in Edmonton as the new President & CEO of WCB-Alberta. (more…)

WorkSafeBC and the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences have announced a scholarship initiative designed to encourage and support students pursuing a career in disability management. (more…)

The Manitoba government has introduced proposed legislation that would strengthen penalties for serious workplace infractions, and improve the efficiency of services by modernizing The Workplace Safety and Health Act, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced. (more…)

The Manitoba government is introducing amendments that would create a new institutional safety officer designation to better support security guards in hospitals and other public institutions with expanded authority, prescribed training and appropriate protections, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen has announced. (more…)