Ontario proposes first WSIB benefit increase in nearly 30 years

by Todd Humber April 13, 2026

written by Todd Humber April 13, 2026

The Ontario government has proposed raising Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) income replacement benefits for the first time since 1998, increasing payouts to 90 per cent of a worker’s…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Ontario proposes first WSIB benefit increase in nearly 30 years

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