Yellowknife, NT (June 6, 2018) – On Saturday, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) announced the winners of the 61st Annual Mine Rescue Competition, held June 1 and 2, 2018 in…
Media Releases
Media Release: The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Lay Charges under the Northwest Territories Safety Act
Yellowknife, NT (May 29, 2018) – On April 24, 2018, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed five charges in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under the Northwest Territories…
Media Release: Northern Mines to Compete at the WSCC’s Annual Mine Rescue Competition
Yellowknife, NT (May 18, 2018) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut invites Northerners to witness the events of the 61st Annual Mine…
WSCC Connect Service Disruption
Employers, WSCC Connect is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience while we work to restore service.
Media Release: Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission reviews recommendations from the Office of the Chief Coroner of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NT (March 28, 2018) – Today, the Office of the Chief Coroner of the Northwest Territories released their report on the investigation into the death of David John Vinnicombe, with…
Media Release: Kitnuna Projects Inc. and Best Choice Construction (RB) Ltd. sentenced for offences under the Nunavut Safety Act
Iqaluit, NU (March 20, 2018) – On March 13, 2018, Kitnuna Projects Inc. (“Kitnuna Projects”) and Best Choice Construction (RB) Ltd. (“Best Choice Construction”) appeared in the Nunavut Court of…
Phone Service Disruption
WSCC Inuvik Office is experiencing technical difficulties with their phone system. Call 1-800-661-0792 to report a serious workplace incident or injury.
Media Release: Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission Supports Pink Shirt Day
Yellowknife, NT (February 28, 2018) – In continued recognition of Pink Shirt Day, employees of the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut wore…
Media Release: Allen Services & Contracting Ltd. Sentenced for Offence under the Northwest Territories' Safety Act
Yellowknife, NT (February 22, 2018) – On February 20, 2018, Allen Services & Contracting Ltd. (“Allen Services”) appeared in the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories in Inuvik. Allen…
WSCC Connect Service Disruption
WSCC is currently experiencing an interruption to our WSCC Connect service. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please call 1-800-661-0792 to report a serious workplace incident or injury.
Service Disruption: Update
Update: Service has now been restored. Thank you for your patience. WSCC's Yellowknife office is currently experiencing an interruption to our network and email service. We apologize for the…
Your Opinion Matters: Proposed Revisions to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
The new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (“Regulations”) came into force in the Northwest Territories in June 2015, and in Nunavut in March 2016. Over the period of time since they were…