Publications Collection

Recent submissions, reports, guides and other documents developed by Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic, the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups, and other groups and advocates from the injured worker community. Additional materials can be accessed through the IWC Library.

IWC Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy re Bill 161

June 12, 2020 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

IWC submission on proposed changes to legal aid in the omnibus Smarter and Stronger Justice Act addresses access to justice issues, decision-making authority, the role of community boards in determining pressing local needs, clinic funding ……

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ONIWG oral presentation on Bill 161

June 11, 2020 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

In oral presentation to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on changes to the Legal Aid Services Act in Bill 161, Smarter and Stronger Justice Act, ONIWG speaks to concerns on the Bill’s language on purpose, issues of fee-for-service, loss of community…

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

May 19, 2020 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

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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Letter to the WSIB President re: Black mental health and COVID-19

April 23, 2020 by Women of Inspiration

Letter to the WSIB President on the group’s support of the government’s Bill 178 which recognizes black mental health awareness specifically and that provision of health care service should be culturally appropriate. As such, WOI requests the WSIB to put together a…

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Universal workers compensation coverage and the COVID pandemic

April 22, 2020 by Women of Inspiration

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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IWC letter re WSIB response to COVID-19 pandemic

April 14, 2020 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

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 Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

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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What to do if you get injured or ill from work [multilingual]

March 20, 2020 by McMaster University - School of Labour Studies

Pamphlet for Ontario injured workers who experience language barriers to help them navigate the workers’ compensation system. The guide is available here from McMaster in 7 languages: English, Tamil, Portuguese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish.…

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Guide to identifying and addressing challenges related to language barriers in return to work

March 15, 2020 by McMaster University - School of Labour Studies

Download a copy here from McMaster University. Advice on dealing with challenges that arise from language barriers after a work injury or illness and in the return-to-work (RTW) process. Intended for workers’ compensation staff, worker advocates, employers, vocational rehabilitation providers, healthcare…

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

March 5, 2020 by Bright Lights Injured Workers' Group

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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