Hello again, You may have heard that the Minister of Labour announced today proposed changes to the WSIB. Here’s the link: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007285/ontario-increasing-wsib-benefits-to-protect-injured-workers -LOE from 85% to 90% -Workers can receive LOE past age 65 if they planned to keep working -“Proposed changes would, if passed, apply to eligible workers on or after the date the legislation … Continue reading Minister announces improvements for injured workers
Month: April 2026
Minister announces improvements for injured workers
Eugene’s letter to the editor – April 11, 2026
letter to the editor written by Eugene which was printed in Chronicle Journal.
Media coverage – Meredith Act and more
Good morning, It has been quite a week so far. We wanted to send along some media coverage as well as links to events on Tuesday around the second reading and debate on the Bill 86, the Meredith Act. The press conference can be found here: M-260414-Tue-0900_Vaugeois-Bill86 The debate is now up on you tube here: … Continue reading Media coverage – Meredith Act and more
Research on workplace injury on families
Greetings, We got some local media coverage on our current research project looking at the impact of a workplace injury or illness on family members. Here is the interview with Professor Amanda Maranzan https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-391-superior-morning/clip/16209006-amanda-maranzan-workplace-injury-research-project We are still looking for participants and are asking for your help. Our poster can be found here that will … Continue reading Research on workplace injury on families
Fractured Promises: Mental Health and the Human Cost of Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation System to the Workers
Greetings, Fractured Promises: Mental Health and the Human Cost of Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation System to the Workers https://jwgwvxx.clicks.mlsend.com/td/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjE0Mjg3MDcsXCJsXCI6MTg1Mjk0NzMwMDM0MTUzMjczLFwiclwiOjE4NTI5NDc0MTE5MzA5ODgyOX0iLCJzIjoiYjMwYTgyMmRhYjY0NmNjMiJ9 The TBDIWSG has a partnership with the Bora Laskin Law School at Lakehead University. Each year, we have 2 or 3 law students volunteer with us as part of the Probono Students Canada program. They learn about … Continue reading Fractured Promises: Mental Health and the Human Cost of Ontario’s Workers’ Compensation System to the Workers
April 29th Community Meeting on Proposed Changes to WSIB
From our friends at IWC. Greetings,You may have heard that the Government of Ontario has proposed some significant changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The specific details of the legislation are not fully available at this point, but the proposed changes include: Raising loss of earnings benefits from 85% of pre-injury earnings to … Continue reading April 29th Community Meeting on Proposed Changes to WSIB
Family Voices Needed: Share the Impact of Workplace Injury
Workplace injuries don’t just affect workers—they impact entire families. A new research project led by Lakehead University, the Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group, and EPID@Work is looking to better understand how injuries and long-term time off work affect family members. If you have a loved one who has been injured and off … Continue reading Family Voices Needed: Share the Impact of Workplace Injury
Learn About New WSIB Proposals – Join Our Community Meeting
New proposals for the WSIB are on the table—and injured workers need to be informed, involved, and heard. The Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group is hosting a special community meeting where we will come together to listen, learn, discuss, and take action. These changes could impact injured workers across Ontario. This is … Continue reading Learn About New WSIB Proposals – Join Our Community Meeting
Take Action: End the Age 65 Cut-Off for Injured Workers
Injured workers across Ontario are facing an outdated and unfair rule—one that cuts off Loss of Earnings (LOE) benefits at age 65, regardless of whether a worker planned or needed to keep working. Even worse, workers injured at age 63 or older may receive as little as two years of compensation. This is discrimination based … Continue reading Take Action: End the Age 65 Cut-Off for Injured Workers
ONIWG AGM
WANTED" ONIWG is holding their AGM in May this year and we are letting all injured workers know that they can attend the AGM free of charge. It will be held in Toronto, and we hope to see you there. Sponsorship is limited, so act fast! If you are an injured worker who is interest in attending, please complete … Continue reading ONIWG AGM