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UN highlights the unique challenges faced by disabled injured workers during COVID-19

May 19, 2020 by

UN High Commissioner on Human Rights recently sounded the alarm that Canadians living with disabilities – including permanently injured workers – face disproportionate challenges during the pandemic… In the six weeks that have followed the WSIB’s bailout for employers, no measures have…

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Universal workers compensation coverage and the COVID pandemic

May 6, 2020 by

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 to the Premier calling for universal coverage.…

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IWC letter re WSIB response to COVID-19 pandemic

April 14, 2020 by

IWC calls on the WSIB to take a proactive role to ensure the well-being of injured and ill workers during this critical time. This includes applying the precautionary principle by extending compensation to all workers who must be removed from the workplace…

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Letter to WSIB President on COVID-19 impacts

March 24, 2020 by

ONIWG calls on WSIB to challenges injured workers face from social distancing & reduced access to treatment facilities, COVID-19 claims adjudication policy, financial stresses and deeming. (See also Mar. 25 letter to Premier on applying presumption of work-relatedness )…

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Letter to Attorney General re concerns about changes to legal clinics in Bill 161

March 5, 2020 by

Letter outlines concerns on the new Legal Aid Services Act, including whether it will limit access to justice for the low income, see fees introduced, remove community control over legal needs ……

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Submission to CPSO consultation on Third Party Reports and Medical Expert: Reports & Testimony

February 11, 2020 by

IWC submission draws attention of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to confidentiality concerns regarding clinical notes and medical reports provided by physicians to the WSIB.…

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ONIWG Submission to UN CRPD

September 4, 2019 by

In “Deeming laws and practices as violations of the rights of people work-acquired disabilities in Canada”, its submission to the 22nd session of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ONIWG encourages the Committee to focus attention on Canadian…

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Ontario injured workers bring concerns to the United Nations

September 4, 2019 by

On September 4th and 5th the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will be reviewing Canada, including allegations that Canadian workers’ compensation systems are committing a human rights violation. ONIWG says the practice of “deeming” violates Canada’s…

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IWC Submission to the WSIB Operational Review

August 15, 2019 by

While addressing the Review focus on financial oversight, administration and efficiency, the IWC Submission asks the Reviewers also to consider the implications these high level issues have on the frontline experience of injured workers.…

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ONIWG letter of response to LAO Board on legal aid cuts

July 23, 2019 by

While appreciating the time and thought that went into LAO Chair Charles Harnick’s letter to ONIWG of July 5th, the ONIWG President responds to correct some inaccuracies. In particular, she notes that it underestimates the services provided by worker clinics to injured…

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