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Migrant workers denied EI benefits get new hearings
(Canadian OH&S News)
Feds propose broad changes to labour code
(Canadian OH&S News)
Ontario migrant workers win healthcare extension
(Canadian OH&S News)
Alberta misrepresenting work injuries: report
(Canadian OH&S News)
Quebec ombud faults workplace safety board
(Canadian OH&S News)
Manitoba WCB takes aim at experience rating system
(Canadian OH&S News)
Union, government meet to discuss asbestos concerns
(Canadian OH&S News)
Canada Celebrates 100 Years of Workers’ Compensation – Meredith Principles Remains Relevant a Century Later
TORONTO, ONT. (Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada)
City of Saskatoon saves nearly $1 million in productivity time
(Canadian OH&S News)
Bill proposes expansion of presumptive coverage
VAUGHAN, Ont. (Canadian OH&S News)
Staking Claims
WorkSafeNB is digging deep into its pockets to pay back nearly $4 million to workers’ compensation claimants following a recent ruling from the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick, which found that the board had improperly clawed back injury…
Ministers call for suspension of OxyContin generics
OTTAWA (Canadian OH&S News)
Auditor-general calls for changes to aid injured or ill veterans
OTTAWA (Canadian OH&S News)

A New Life
When Annette Elliott showed up for work on that first day, her co-workers were stupefied. They have always known her as Anthony, the father of four and a diligent air traffic controller at NAV Canada’s tower in Winnipeg since 1994.
Ontario WCB approves use of OxyContin replacement
TORONTO (Canadian OH&S News)

Rights and Wrongs
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario seems to be a more frequent stop for injured workers with accommodation concerns since changes to the provincial human rights system were adopted two years ago.

ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN
It was two days before Christmas in 2008. An off-duty transit police officer and his family were on their way …
The Long and Short of It (August 15, 2010)
Prescription narcotic use, perhaps abuse, has served as fodder for its fair share of headlines and has grabbed…
Swine Flu and Pandemic Planning Resources
These online swine flu, pandemic planning and emergency preparedness resources have been compiled by COHSN staff.