Driving in winter weather - snow, ice, wet, and cold - creates a great challenge for both vehicles and their drivers. Nearly 30% of car accidents in Canada happen on snowy or icy roads. According to Traffic Accident Information System (TAIS) reports, 5% of accidents occur during a snowfall. It is a chilling fact - more than 50,000 accidents a year will be caused by winter precipitation. Nearly 40% of all work-related crashes that result in injury and time loss occur between November and February.

Yellowknife, NT (September 28, 2023) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is deferring the upcoming September 30 installment payment and waiving legislative penalties.  

Employers expecting to pay their fees on September 30 can now make that payment on October 31, with no legislative penalty being applied for late payment.