Twenty-two Nova Scotians died at work or as a result of their work in 2025, with occupational disease fatalities more than doubling compared to the previous year, according to the… …
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PREMIUM Tribunal overturns fraud finding in workers’ comp case involving barrel racing surveillance
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WCB Nova Scotia sets higher performance targets after strong 2025 results
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has raised its performance targets for 2026 after exceeding most of its goals in 2025, according to the organization’s newly released operational plan.… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Manitoba marks Safety and Health Week with workplace injury prevention focus
Manitoba Safety and Health Week will run May 4-9, 2026, with events designed to raise awareness about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses across the province. The annual celebration is organized… …
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Extreme cold poses serious injury risk for outdoor workers: SAFE Work Manitoba
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSAFE Work Manitoba is warning employers and outdoor workers to take precautions against cold-related injuries as bitterly cold temperatures increase workplace hazards across the province. The division of the Workers… …
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Manitoba opens public consultation on Workers Compensation Act review
Manitoba has opened a public consultation period for a legislative review of its Workers Compensation Act, with feedback accepted until March 31, 2026. The Workers Compensation Act Legislative Review Committee… …
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PREMIUM Tribunal denies mental disorder claim after finding workplace conflicts not traumatic
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PREMIUM Worker fired for $180 copper theft entitled to keep disability benefits for chainsaw injury: Tribunal
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WorkSafeNB launches new finance system for corporate suppliers
WorkSafeNB is rolling out a new finance system that will change how corporate suppliers submit invoices and track payments starting in early February. The workers’ compensation board will implement Oracle… …
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Concrete pressure, lack of engineering oversight caused church chimney collapse that injured three
A WorkSafeBC investigation has determined that excessive concrete pressure and the absence of engineering analysis led to a November 2023 chimney collapse that seriously injured three workers during a church… …



