Subject: WSIAT / TASPAAT – Register now / Inscrivez-vous : Northern Perspectives – Tribunal Processes | Points de vue dans les régions du Nord – Processus du Tribunal

 

Dear Advisory Group,

 

Please feel free to forward the invitation below to anyone in your networks who may be interested in attending WSIAT’s Northern Outreach sessions.

Be part of the conversation—in person or virtually—in one of the following cities:

 

Thunder Bay | Wednesday June 3, 2026

Sault Ste. Marie | Thursday June 4, 2026

Sudbury | Friday June 5, 2026

 The deadline to register is Friday May 8, 2026.

 register here

The WSIAT, Jurisdiction, and the Appeal Process
A concise introduction to the workers’ compensation system, the Tribunal’s mandate, and how appeals are adjudicated.

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the Early Intervention Program (EIP)
How ADR is used at the Tribunal, with practical insight into the EIP and its role in resolving appeals early.

 

Order in Council Panel: Adjudication in Practice and Best Practices for Representatives
Adjudicators offer candid perspectives on what makes for effective advocacy and how key adjudication issues are approached.

 

French Language Services at the WSIAT
A focused overview of the Tribunal’s French Language Services and recent improvements to service delivery.

 

AI at the WSIAT 
What representatives need to know about the Tribunal’s use of AI and the responsible use of AI tools in appeals work.

 

Open Discussion
An interactive session to ask questions, share insights, and exchange regional perspectives.

 

Please register in the city of your choice, indicating your preferred

attendance method using the registration form.

 

*In-person space is limited and may not be guaranteed.

 

We will confirm your choice by email.

 

We look forward to continuing the conversation.

 

For more information contact:

Jessica Francis

Associate Director, Appeal Intake Services

Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal

jessica.francis@wsiat.ca