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Iqaluit, NU (May 31, 2021) – On May 25, 2021, the Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq appeared in the Nunavut Court of Justice and was sentenced for an offence contrary to the Nunavut Safety Act. The Hamlet pleaded guilty to one count of failing to comply with several WSCC directives regarding the inspection…
Iqaluit, NU (April 27, 2021) – The National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness at work. “Every year on April 28, we remember all those who have lost their lives on the job and we make a commitment…
Yellowknife, NT (April 27, 2021) – The National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness at work. “Today, we remember the workers who have lost their lives and the families, friends, co-workers and…
Iqaluit, NU (April 23, 2021) – A video by Skills Canada Nunavut participant, Cassidy Devereaux, encouraging youth to think about workplace safety has won first place in the Workers’ Safety and Compensation (WSCC) annual video contest. Devereaux’s video, “Summer Student Safety”, is a claymation…
Yellowknife, NT (April 1, 2021) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (WSCC) has today announced the appointment of Jenni Bruce as the new chair of its Governance Council. The seven person Council oversees the conduct of business and management…
Yellowknife, NT (April 1, 2021) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (WSCC) has today announced the appointment of Jenni Bruce as the new chair of its Governance Council. The seven person Council oversees the conduct of business and management…
Yellowknife, NT (February 18, 2021) – On February 15, 2021, Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation appeared in the Nunavut Court of Justice and was sentenced for an offence under the Mine Health & Safety Act. The mine pleaded guilty to violating section 2(2)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act and…
Yellowknife, NT (February 1, 2021) – Employers in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut can now report workplace incidents and injuries online through the e-Business service, WSCC Connect. “The WSCC has been working directly with employers to test this new service and to give hands-on assistance…
Yellowknife, NT (August 10, 2020) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the pension system for workplace injuries or illnesses. “We’re looking forward to having strong representation from individuals and organizations across Nunavut and…
Yellowknife, NT (June 15 2020) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) today released additional materials to assist employers in reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in their workplaces. All employers should prepare a COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan to identify what safety…
