- Appointment at the CNESST October 1, 2020
Manuelle Oudar reappointed as Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of CNESST by the Council of Ministers.
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Continue reading → - What COVID-19 financial relief measures have AWCBC Members introduced? September 25, 2020
In quick response to new financial stresses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Canada’s provincial and territorial workers’ compensation Boards and Commissions have introduced financial relief measures for their jurisdiction’s employers.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC: Statistics 2019 September 22, 2020
WorkSafeBC Statistics report is published as a complement to the operational and financial reviews in an audited annual report and service plan. This publication serves as a foundation for better understanding the causes and patterns of specific areas of injury with a view to exploring and initiating prevention strategies.
Continue reading → - WCB Alberta: Learn how CEWS impacts employer WCB premiums. September 22, 2020
Are you receiving the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)? CEWS is a federal wage subsidy program to help employers during the COVID pandemic. Learn how this subsidy impacts your WCB premiums.
Continue reading → - WCB Manitoba – President & CEO Steps Down After Eight Years August 28, 2020
Release Date: 2020-08-28
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) today announced that Winston Maharaj, President & CEO, will be stepping down from his position effective October 30, 2020.
Continue reading → - B.C. government announces new chair for WorkSafeBC Board of Directors August 14, 2020
On August 14, 2020, the Minister of Labour Harry Bains announced the appointment of Jeff Parr as chair of the Board of Directors.
Parr is a former deputy minister in multiple provincial governments, most
Continue reading → - What are AWCBC’s Partners doing in response to COVID-19? August 11, 2020
Here’s what AWCBC’s national and international Partners are doing across Canada and the U.S., and around the globe in response to COVID-19. Please visit awcbc.org and follow @awcbc_acatc on Twitter for regular updates on continuing responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue reading → - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak Update August 5, 2020
This Outbreak Update is updated once daily with COVID-19 information that is provided by provinces and territories to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). A detailed Epidemiologic Summary is also available.
Continue reading → - What COVID-19 Claims Adjudication information have AWCBC Members published? July 28, 2020
Understanding that COVID-19 can be contracted at work, Canada’s provincial and territorial workers’ compensation Boards and Commissions have published information for those who may be eligible to receive benefits after filing a claim.
Continue reading → - WCB PEI | Safety Matters @ Work: Workplace Harassment June 1, 2020
Continue reading →Every worker has a right to a healthy and safe workplace. To achieve this, employers and workers play a contributing role in creating and maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.
