As a member of the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC), you join a trusted national network dedicated to advancing knowledge, sharing expertise, and strengthening workers’ compensation systems across Canada. Membership offers access to critical data, unique opportunities for networking and collaboration, and valuable resources to support your profession.
1. Access to Critical Data & Statistics
Members have exclusive access to the AWCBC’s Online Community Portal (AOC), which provides the latest reports, coding manuals, and training resources:
- National Work Injury Statistics Program (NWISP): Members have access to the National Work Injury Statistics Program (NWISP), which gathers data on work-related, accepted Lost Time Claims, Diseases and Fatalities across 20 major industries and 10 major occupation groups.
- Key Statistical Measures (KSM): A comprehensive snapshot of Canada’s workers’ compensation landscape, consolidating information on claims, injury rates, costs, and funding.
- Custom Data Reports: Members can request tailored data to suit jurisdictional or organizational needs, ensuring accurate comparisons and targeted insights.
2. Knowledge Sharing
Our centralized Information Request Service allows members to consult with one another on any business matter across all disciplines. Responses are compiled, shared with the requester, and stored in a national repository for future access by all members. In addition, members can search for past information requests by keyword, year, or category.
3. Education, Networking & Collaboration
AWCBC brings members together year-round to share intelligence, strengthen skills and networking, and build relationships:
- Committees & Events: Participate in national events, the AWCBC Committees Meeting (ACM), Governance Summit, and Staff Learning Symposium.
- Discovery Webinar Series: Designed for governors and senior leaders, these sessions highlight emerging trends and governance issues.
- Operational Webinar Series: Practical, in-depth discussions on key aspects of workers’ compensation systems, offering actionable insights for day-to-day operations.
4. Communication & Outreach
Stay informed, connected, and inspired through AWCBC’s communication platforms:
- Presentations & YouTube Channel: Access recorded presentations from governance summits, symposiums, and webinars, as well as podcasts and training videos.
- Newsletter: Receive timely updates directly to your inbox on workers’ compensation trends, events, and resources.
5. Strategic Value & International Collaboration
- Centralized National Liaison
AWCBC serves as the primary national hub and information source for Canada’s workers’ compensation boards and commissions. - Innovation & Emerging Issues
AWCBC aims to proactively identify emerging issues, drive innovation, and enhance benchmarking with both national and international counterparts. - International Networking
Membership facilitates engagement with the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) and the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds (AASCIF), enabling global knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Why Join?
Since 1919, AWCBC has been the centralized source for workers’ compensation data, trends, and collaboration across Canada.
By becoming a member, you gain access to data-driven insights, professional development opportunities, and a strong community of peers committed to advancing health and safety for Canadian workers.
