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…)
New WorkSafeNB chairperson announced
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…)
Saskatchewan WCB announces new Chief Executive Officer
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…)
Anne Naser named President and CEO of WorkSafeBC
WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors has announced that Anne Naser has been named as the new President and CEO of WorkSafeBC. (more…)
Trevor Alexander begins as new President & CEO of WCB Alberta
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…)
Disability Management scholarship fund aims to improve B.C. Return to Work outcomes
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…)
Province of Manitoba introduces Workplace Safety and Health Amendment Act
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…)
Province of Manitoba introduces amendments that would create Institutional Safety Officers
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…)
Trevor Alexander selected as new WCB-Alberta President & CEO
Announcement from Grace Thostenson, WCB-Alberta Board Chair, to staff at WCB-Alberta:
I’m pleased to let you know the WCB-Alberta Board of Directors has selected Trevor Alexander as our new President & CEO, effective March 18, 2019. (more…)