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OLCWCN letter re need for committee hearings on proposed WSIA amendments in Bill 105

April 28, 2026

Letter addresses issues of concern regarding the proposed changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act in schedule 9 of omnibus Bill 105, Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act. In particular, the proposed elimination of the 72-month limit on the WSIB…

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Labour Pains podcast #7 : Bill 105 & injured workers

April 28, 2026

There are some very big changes proposed to Ontario’s workers’ compensation in schedule 9 of the Government’s Bill 105 Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act. Some of these changes are being welcomed by injured & ill workers and advocates, and some…

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What the Meredith Act changes

March 24, 2026

A detailed explanation of the provisions of the NDP’s Private Members Bill 86, Meredith Act (Fair Compensation for Injured Workers), 2025,, the result of years of consultation with injured workers support groups. The Bill repeals the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA)…

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Labour Pains podcast #4 : Who killed Sir William?

July 2, 2025

In the latest episode of IWC’s podcast (formerly InjuredWorkerCast) staff lawyer Tebasum Durrani holds a discussion with Steve Mantis, co-author with Marion Endicott of Who Killed Sir William? “a reflective and analytical look at what happened to the original vision behind Ontario’s…

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ONIWG media release: After 40 years, Ontario finally recognizes Injured Workers Day

June 1, 2025

On June 1st 2025 injured and ill workers will come together for the first ever provincially proclaimed Injured Workers’ Day, thanks to the passage of Bill 118 – The Injured Workers’ Day Act.…

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The Meredith Act (Workers’ Compensation Act, 2025)

February 10, 2025

Draft Act developed by the Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group, along with ONIWG and allies, proposed as a replacement to Ontario’s current Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. This new version incorporates changes to ensure the fair compensation envisioned by…

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TB&DIWSG media release: Meredith Act

February 8, 2025

Announcement of a media conference on Feb. 10th in Thunder Bay on the release of the injured workers group’s draft Meredith Act, proposed to replace the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.…

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What injured workers need: a community response

December 9, 2024

“A community response to WSIB’s $2.5 billion gift to employers” . There is no surplus until there is full compensation: the recent round of reckless payouts to employers must be cancelled until every injured worker’s basic needs are met. The demands in…

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ONIWG-RAC submission to pre-budget hearings

January 31, 2024

Presentation to the Ontario Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Finance Economic Affairs pre-budget hearings in Thunder Bay focuses on cost-shifting from the WSIB to provincial coffers and the financial impacts of the current workers’ compensation system.…

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ONIWG letter re New Years’ resolutions

January 23, 2024

“New Years Resolutions” for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and Minister of Labour collected from injured workers and their allies make clear that changes are urgently needed to have Ontario’s workers compensation system serve their needs better and more justly.…

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