Happy Family Day

February 17, 2020

A shout-out to all injured-worker support units for their strength and resilience. First introduced to Canada in 1990, Family Day falls on the third Monday of February. Family Day was designed to reflect the values of support, home and belonging, as well…

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Research study on injured worker retirement income seeks participants

February 13, 2020

Participants are wanted for a University of Waterloo research study focusing on Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) policies and what they mean for injured workers’ retirement pensions, financial security, and well-being. The specific purpose of this study is to examine how…

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How to reduce poverty?

January 21, 2020

December 2019 the Ontario government announced a consultation on the next five-year Poverty Reduction Strategy. According to Ministry figures, one in seven Ontarians live in poverty. Several recent reports provide a closer look at the social and economic dimensions of poverty.…

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The year in review

December 31, 2019

A look back at some of the events and issues impacting injured workers this past year: January Minister of Labour launches review of occupational cancer to be led by Dr Paul Demers, with report due by the end of November. Experts call…

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