- Saskatchewan WCB seeking customer feedback March 4, 2024
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- WCB Nova Scotia welcomes its first Chief Technology Officer March 4, 2024
After an extensive search that attracted interest from within Nova Scotia and across Canada, the WCB is set to welcome Gaëtan Boudreau P.Eng, as its first ever Chief Technology Officer. Gaëtan will join the WCB’s Executive Team starting on April 15th.
Continue reading →- The WCB of Manitoba Appoints New Acting WCB President and CEO; Richard Deacon leaves after three years in role March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024 (WINNIPEG) – The WCB today announced the departure of Richard Deacon after three years as leader. At the same time, WCB Board Chair announced the appointment of Catherine Skinner as Acting President and CEO, while the search for a new leader begins.
Continue reading →- Preparations for gradual onset psychological injury highlighted in latest WCB community report March 1, 2024
WCB Nova Scotia’s third quarter of 2023 was marked by preparation to protect Nova Scotia’s workers and employers from a new type of compensable injury.
Continue reading →- New Requirements for Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Committees Effective March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024
Public Advisory: New Requirements for Workplace Occupational Health and Safety Committees Effective March 1, 2024.
Continue reading →- Workplace deaths a tragic start to 2024 February 29, 2024
Nova Scotia was shaken last week by separate workplace tragedies that claimed two lives.
Continue reading →- The CNESST of Quebec welcomes new CEO Mr. Bruno Labrecque February 22, 2024
Quebec City, February 22, 2024 – The Council of Ministers, appointed Mr. Bruno Labrecque as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST). He will replace the current President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Manuelle Oudar, who has been appointed as an independent senator.Mr. Bruno Labrecque will take office on February 26, 2024.
Continue reading →- Workplace Solutions 2024 February 20, 2024
This year’s Workplace Solutions event, “The Good, The Bad, and The Hazardous: practical approaches to help manage hazards and ensure success for your health and safety management systems” takes place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Continue reading →- Unprecedented engagement in PTSD legislation consultation for correctional officers shaping next steps February 16, 2024
We are pleased to share the results of our latest public consultation regarding a change to legislation that would include correctional officers in the definition of emergency response workers under the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Continue reading →- Free noise level assessment for Island potato farmers February 15, 2024
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is offering free noise level assessments to Island potato farmers who would like to volunteer and contribute to creating educational materials for the potato industry. The WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Division is looking for six or more potato farmers to take part in this initiative.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia welcomes its first Chief Technology Officer March 4, 2024