Yellowknife, NT/Iqaluit, NU (November 19, 2025) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) announces that the average employer assessment rate will remain steady at $2.40 per $100 of assessable payroll in 2026. 

This is the rate the WSCC would need to charge if all employers paid the same amount and is used as the starting point when setting industry group rates. There has been no change to this rate since 2020. 

Yellowknife, NT / Iqaluit, NU (November 13, 2025) – The Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission (WSCC) is pleased to announce the projects selected for funding under the Occupational Health and Safety Funding Program for 2026.

A total of just over $1M will provide funding to five organizations to help reduce work-related injuries and illnesses through education, capacity building, and training initiatives. 

Supportive communication should be part of everyday workplace culture — but especially when an employee is injured or ill and away from work. These conversations reduce isolation, support recovery, and create the foundation for a successful return to work.