November 15, 2016
Province Announces Public Consultation Begins on Legislative Review of Workers Compensation Act
– – –90-day Public Consultation Period will Run until Feb. 15, 2017
The legislative review committee responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of the Workers Compensation Act launched its public consultation today, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen said today.
“Workers Compensation Board provides an essential service to Manitoba by protecting the workers and employers of this province,” said Cullen. “The legislative review of the act will help the Workers Compensation Board continue to evolve and keep pace with changes in Manitoba’s workforce.”
Legislation requires a comprehensive review of the Workers Compensation Act be undertaken every 10 years. Members of the appointed legislative review committee (LRC) are chair Michael Werier, Chris Lorenc, Anna Rothney and Ken Sutherland.
“It’s an honour to lead this important work to ensure Manitobans continue to be well-served by the act,” said Werier. “I am joined by three talented individuals who bring considerable knowledge and expertise regarding the current act.”
The 90-day public consultation period will remain open until Feb. 15, 2017. The LRC will accept submissions online at www.wcbactreview.com or by fax at 204-954-4968.
“We will use public contributions to help guide the Workers Compensation Act into the future,” said Cullen. “We encourage all Manitobans to participate by sharing their views on the legislative review act website, www.wcbactreview.com.”
Interested Manitobans are encouraged to visit the LRC website, www.wcbactreview.com, to learn more about the mandate and scope of the review. Once the public consultation period is over, the LRC will review all submissions and prepare a report for consideration by the Manitoba government on or before June 30, 2017, the minister added.
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