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Ontario designing 'portable benefits' plan for workers who don't have coverage
Ontario intends to develop a "portable benefits" system for workers who don't have health, dental or vision coverage, with the package intended to move with the individuals if they change jobs.
Verdict and recommendations expected today in scaffolding collapse inquiry
The verdict and recommendations in an inquest into a scaffolding collapse that killed four men in Toronto more than a decade ago are expected today.
Inquest into 2009 scaffolding collapse that left four men dead begins
Fayzullo Fazilov, Alexsandrs Bondarevs, Vladimir Korostin and Aleksey Blumberg died after the swing stage they were on suddenly collapsed on Christmas Eve 2009.
Rapid test or medical note OK for COVID workplace claims during Omicron: WSIB
Ontarians who suspect they caught COVID-19 at work can make claims with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board even without a positive result from a PCR test.
IWH appoints new president
The institute has appointed Dr. Peter Smith as its next president. Smith assumed the role on January 17.