Acts / Regulations / Schedules

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Regulations / Schedules to Workers’ Compensation Legislation

This table lists all workers’ compensation Acts, regulations and schedules for each jurisdiction and provides links to each Act.

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Appeals

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Review / Appeal Bodies, Policy, Process and Procedures

These tables identify the external and internal appeal bodies in each jurisdiction and provide links to policy, legislation and additional resources.

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Board of Directors and Governance

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Board of Directors – Summary of Board Structure and Composition

These tables outline the structure and composition of the Board of Directors at each workers' compensation jurisdictions.

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Compensation Principles and Presumptions

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Compensation Principles and Presumptions

This table describes general presumptions in workers’ compensation legislation and policy.

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Firefighter Presumptions

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Firefighter Presumptions

The following table provides links to regulations, legislation and policy related to firefighter presumptions in each province and territory.

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Interjurisdictional Agreement

Fact Sheet

AWCBC Fact Sheet: The Interjurisdictional Agreement (IJA)

The Interjurisdictional Agreement on workers' compensation ensures consistent and fair treatment for workers across different jurisdictions.

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Agreement

Interjurisdictional Agreement (IJA)

Click here to view the Interjurisdictional Agreement on workers' compensation.

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Occupational Disease / Industrial Disease

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Occupational Disease – Definitions, Policy, Schedules, Regulations and Legislation

This table gives details about occupational disease (also called industrial disease) in each province and territory.

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Reporting an Injury/Disease

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Summary Requirements for Reporting an Injury/Disease

These tables describe the requirements for reporting an injury or disease for workers, dependants, employers and healthcare providers.

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Scope of Coverage

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Scope of Coverage - Industries/Occupations

These tables outline how workers’ compensation coverage is determined in each province and territory.

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Who is Responsible for OH&S

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Occupational Health and Safety: Who is responsible

These tables identify whether the government or the Workers’ Compensation Board/Commission is responsible for occupational health and safety.

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