Coverage

IWC Submission re PSW/DSW Coverage Consultation

April 28, 2021

The submission urges mandatory WSIB coverage for all employers of Persons Support Workers (PSWs) and Developmental Support Workers (DSWs) who, as the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, care for some the most vulnerable Ontarians. IWC has long advocated for the expansion of the…

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Deputation regarding Bill 238 (WSIB COVID relief)

March 9, 2021

Presentation to the Standing Committee on General Government by Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic on behalf of the OLCWCN addresses Bill 238 which caps WSIB premiums for large employers. Deputation proposes three better uses of a WSIB COVID relief bill that would…

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Universal coverage overview

November 27, 2020

Every worker deserves to have a safety net to protect, prevent, and provide during workplace injuries – attention paid to workers compensation coverage in Ontario has been lacking; COVID-19 has focused attention on why universal coverage is important ……

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Universal workers compensation coverage and the COVID pandemic

April 22, 2020

Many vulnerable essential service workers, not covered by workers’ compensation, are putting themselves at risk during the current pandemic. WOI endorses Maryam Nazemi’s Apr. 7 letter (attached) to the Premier calling for universal coverage.…

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re Workers’ compensation universal coverage

July 19, 2017

With approx. 29% of Ontario workers not covered, letter to the Minister of Labour asks his government to make workers’ compensation more inclusive, expanding coverage to industries not specifically named in the legislation (a list barely updated in the past 50 years),…

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Letter to the Premier – Make workers compensation fair again

December 12, 2016

Letter asks the Premier to reconsider the austerity agenda that is impacting injured workers and calls for action on 4 major concerns: continued violation by WSIB of the Charter of Rights in its handling of chronic mental health claims; systemic disregard of…

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Injured worker’s speech on Day of Mourning

April 28, 2013

Former teacher speaks on how a work injury affects the whole family in many ways and calls for universal coverage.…

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Re Committee hearings on Bill 119, Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act, 2008

November 17, 2008

Written submission to Standing Committee on Social Policy applauds Bill 119 as an important but small first step towards full coverage of all Ontario workers. Brief traces history of coverage review, addresses concerns of those opposed, including the myth of cheaper private…

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