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More than 150 organizations call for a new approach to defining disability in Canada

October 29, 2026

Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic has joined more than 150 organizations from across Canada calling on the federal government to establish a single, rights-based definition of disability and to change how people with disabilities qualify for federal supports. The joint statement, released…

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Stand with injured workers: endorse policy recommendations if Bill 105 passes

October 26, 2026

Injured workers deserve fairness, security, and a voice in decisions that affect their lives. The Ontario legislature is back in session on October 27th, and Bill 105 could be presented for third and final reading at any time. If it passes into…

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Participants needed for a study on at-home digital service workers

October 15, 2026

The University of Waterloo School is conducting a study about online work and health of home-based digital service workers. Do you: Do work that involves talking with customers? Is your work online? If this sounds like you and you are interested in…

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Participants needed for study on workplace injuries and illnesses

October 9, 2026

Have you had a work-related injury or illness that forced you to miss work anytime within the last 3 years? Participate in a 1-2 hour interview & receive $50 for your participation. Interviews (over zoom, phone or in person) will be audio…

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Bill 105 could see “indefinite oversight “ for workers with long-term or permanent injuries

September 10, 2026

Advocacy groups and unions warn that injured workers could lose a key protection with removal of the “lock-in” rule under proposed Ontario Bill 105, 2026 headed for third and final reading after the Legislative Assembly resumes in the fall (October 27). “It…

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Social assistance rates are stuck in time

June 27, 2026

Every year, our friends at Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) publish current social assistance rates so that Ontarians on social assistance, their advocates, and anyone paying attention can see what Ontario’s social assistance programs provide. This year, Ontario Works (OW) rates remain…

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Sign open letter – restore funding to injured workers groups

May 26, 2026

Hamilton & District Injured Workers Group (HDIWG) is calling on individuals and organizations to sign an open letter requesting that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Government of Ontario reverses the decision to cut funding to the Injured Workers Outreach Services…

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Hearing details on Bill 105 announced – short timelines to have your say

May 5, 2026

The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs has posted details of how to participate in hearings on Bill 105 : The Committee intends to hold public hearings in Toronto on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Interested people who wish to be considered…

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A call for closer scrutiny of Bill 105’s changes to workers’ compensation

April 28, 2026

Some of the proposed changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) in schedule 9 of omnibus Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, are ringing alarm bells. The Bill could pass very quickly – the injured worker community…

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“It’s just like chunks of your life being taken away from you…” Wayne’s story

April 4, 2026

This 4th video of the series Rights Don’t Retire highlights the impacts of injury on a worker, his struggle to recover when given no time to heal, and the devastating toll he saw it take on his family. Wayne is a sprinkler-fitter…

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