Yellowknife, NT (April 26, 2022) – On April 19, 2022, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed seven charges against Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. (ARCAN) in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under the Safety Act. 

ARCAN is charged with multiple counts alleging violations of the Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, including failure to properly train and supervise workers and non-compliance with regulatory requirements for the use of aerial devices, as well as other offences.

Yellowknife, NT (April 20, 2022) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is seeking input as it works to improve access to workplace safety training and certification. 

Under workplace safety legislation, all employers are responsible for providing the education and training workers need to do their job safely.