Legislative Feedback

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Legislative Feedback

The WCB is committed to ensuring that PEI’s safety and compensation legislation protects workers and employers, promotes a culture of workplace safety and encourages safe and timely return to work.

The Workers Compensation Act is based on the Meredith Principles, which are the framework of no-fault workers compensation legislation across Canada. The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act sets out the standards for health and safety in Island workplaces in consultation with the OHS Advisory Council.

The WCB works with Island workers and employers to administer the Acts and their regulations, and we welcome feedback on ways the legislation can be improved.

Click here to submit your feedback online or send us your suggestions in writing to:

	Workers Compensation Board
	PO Box 757, 14 Weymouth Street
	Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L7
	Fax: 902-368-5696

Although our legislation is available in English only, we welcome feedback in both French and English. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in their language of choice.

Bien que nos lois soient seulement disponibles en anglais, les commentaires peuvent être formulés en anglais ou en français. Nous encourageons les intéressés à s’exprimer dans la langue de leur choix.

Draft Legislation

We are currently inviting feedback on the following legislative/regulatory changes.

Legislation		Due Date for Feedback
There are currently no draft legislations.

To provide input on the WCB's draft legislation:

Click on the Legislation link to review the proposed legislation.
Click on the feedback link beside each legislation to provide your feedback.
Submit your feedback prior to the due date listed.

Although all feedback received is considered in the policy approval process, the WCB is unable to respond to each individual submission.

If you have any questions about the WCB's policy process, please contact us.

Thank you for helping us to strengthen PEI's safety and compensation legislation and regulation.

Note: Your name and contact information are collected under the authority of section 31(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to contact you to reply to your question. If you have any questions about this collection of information, please contact: FOIPP Coordinator, Workers Compensation Board of PEI, 14 Weymouth Street, P.O. Box 757, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L7, (902) 368-5680 or toll free at 1-800-237-5049.

October 21, 2021

Draft policies for feedback

The Board of Directors has approved, in principle, changes to the policies:Employer Registration (POL-19)Personal Coverage (POL-22)The draft policies, along with the summaries of the proposed changes, are available in the Policy Consultation section of our website. We invite you to provide feedback by November 19, 2021.

September 28, 2021

Two PEI Youths Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce that Elliot Fraser and Martina Ellis are the recipients of this year’s Safe Youth Award. The award, along with the $500 prize is presented annually to Prince Edward Island youth who demonstrate an understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles, and take the initiative to apply them in their workplaces.“By rewarding young people today for working safely, we are striving toward safer workplaces for tomorrow,” said Jim MacPhee, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. “Seeing safety values being not only embraced but promoted in the next generation of workers is truly noteworthy.” Elliot Fraser secured the Safe Youth Award in the age 15-19 category and is being recognized in his role as a summer student with Environmental Industrial Services Inc. Elliot’s supervisor attributed the key to his success as “his ability to quickly learn and follow the many safety protocols, his ability to apply previously learned knowledge and experience to his workplace, and commitment to asking questions continually in order to acquire new understanding of hazards and hazard control.”Martina Ellis, the recipient in the age 20-24 category, is an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant with Health PEI. Martina demonstrates her OHS understanding and initiative as an active member of the OHS Committee, trains employees on TLR (transfers, lifts, and repositioning), has taken "train-the trainer" courses, and regularly holds education sessions for staff at her workplace. Martina made specific mention of the challenge often faced by employees in long-term care, which is to remember to take care of their own health; she pointed out the importance of refresher training to remind employees of their right to proper training and support in their work.“There are unique safety challenges across industries and our youth safety champions provide excellent examples of the many ways people can contribute to their workplaces,” said Cheryl Paynter, CEO of the Workers Compensation Board. “We’re so pleased to recognize these youth who continue to promote health and safety in workplaces across the Island.”For more information about educating young workers about workplace safety, visit the Workers Compensation Board website at http://www.wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/YoungWorkers or contact the WCB office at 902-368-5680 or 1-800-237-5049.

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