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NEWSWCB PEI Mar 6, 2026

The WCB launches new resources to support Island workers and employers

The PEI Workers Compensation Board has released three new guides and updated another to help employers and workers improve workplace health and safety. The free resources provide practical guidance on cold stress prevention, WHMIS, and workplace safety responsibilities.

NEWSWCB PEI Mar 4, 2026

WCB reminds employers in P.E.I. of penalties for missing registration deadline

Employers in Prince Edward Island who missed the Feb. 28 WCB annual registration renewal deadline face a 25% arbitrary payroll assessment, late filing penalties, and interest charges on their April 2026 bill. This can significantly increase premiums and may also restrict access to clearance letters and flexible payment options.

NEWSWorkSafeBC Mar 4, 2026

B.C. adds eight cancers to firefighter compensation list, most in Canada

British Columbia has added eight additional cancers to the list of presumptive occupational diseases for firefighters, giving them easier access to workers’ compensation benefits. The change brings B.C.’s total to the highest number of recognized firefighter cancers in Canada, reflecting the elevated cancer risks linked to firefighting exposures.