Legislation & Government Policy

WorkSafeNB will process loss of earning payments in advance during the December holiday season to ensure workers receive benefits without disruption. Workers receiving loss of earning benefits, long-term disability or… …

WorkSafeNB issued $53.2 million in performance refunds this week to hundreds of eligible employers across New Brunswick, returning surplus funds from the organization’s Accident Fund. Employers with refunds exceeding $1,000… …

Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Act will undergo significant changes on Jan. 1, 2026, expanding protections for workers and streamlining processes for employers. The amendments modernize the system and include longer… …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration have launched a collaborative injury prevention strategy to reduce workplace injuries across the province. Safer… …

WorkSafeNB has partnered with Nova Scotia to conduct joint tower crane inspections as construction activity increases across New Brunswick. The collaboration began at the Representatives of Atlantic Provinces occupational health… …

More than 1,700 Prince Edward Island residents completed a survey earlier this year to inform a new 10-year road safety strategy for the province. Impaired and distracted driving emerged as… …

Alberta’s government is requiring commercial carriers to provide driver experience records for Class 1 tractor-trailer truck drivers when they change jobs, a measure aimed at improving road safety by ensuring… …

The Ontario government will introduce legislation imposing a lifetime driving ban for anyone convicted of dangerous driving causing death, alongside new roadside licence suspensions and enhanced penalties for serious traffic… …

WorkplaceNL will maintain its average assessment rate at $1.73 per $100 of assessable payroll for 2026, marking another year of stability for employers in Newfoundland and Labrador. The rate includes… …