Yellowknife, NT (July 18, 2017) – On July 14, 2017, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed four charges in the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife, under the…
Media Releases
Media Release: The Annual Mine Rescue Competition Celebrates Its 60th Year
Yellowknife, NT (June 7, 2017) – The Mine Rescue Competition of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut celebrates 60 years of mine rescue this year, with the public event to take place on Saturday,…
Media Release: Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Lay Charges under the Northwest Territories Safety Act
Yellowknife, NT (May 23, 2017) – On May 10, 2017, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed nine charges in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under the Northwest Territories’…
Media Release: #FocusOnSafety Territorial Youth Video Contest Winners Advance to National Stage
Yellowknife, NT (May 1, 2017) – A video by Arviat high school students that encourages youth to be aware of workplace hazards has won first prize in the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s…
Media Release: The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Lay Charges under the Nunavut Safety Act
Iqaluit, NU (April 12, 2017) – On April 11, 2017 the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed charges in the Nunavut Court of Justice under the Nunavut Safety Act. Joseph Brown,…
WSCC Connect Service Disruption
WSCC Connect e-services, Make a Payment and Report Payroll are unavailable on Sunday, March 5 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Media Release: Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Supports Pink Shirt Day
Iqaluit, NU (February 24, 2017) – Wednesday, in honour and recognition of Pink Shirt Day, employees of the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) across Nunavut and the Northwest…
Media Release: The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Lay Charges under the Nunavut Safety Act
Iqaluit, NU (January 30, 2017) – On January 27, 2017 the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed charges in the Nunavut Court of Justice under the Nunavut Safety Act. The multiple counts…
Media Release: Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Launches new e-Services on WSCC Connect
Yellowknife, NT (January 9, 2017) – Today, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) announce the release of two new e-Services, added to WSCC Connect. Report Payroll allows…
Media Release: Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Announces New Workers’ Advisor
Yellowknife, NT (January 3, 2017) – Today, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) welcomes the appointment of Mr. Patrick Scott of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as the new…
Media Release: WSCC Seeks Input on Proposed Legislative Changes and Safety Ticketing
Yellowknife, NT (December 2, 2016) –The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) continues to seek feedback on the proposed changes to the Workers’ Compensation Acts (WCAs) of the Northwest…
Media Release: WSCC Releases New Code of Practice
Yellowknife, NT (November 30, 2016) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) announces the release of our new Code of Practice, Working with Lead. This code provides necessary…