Consultation Details
As Chair of this independent Review, Prof. Harry Arthurs continues to consult with injured workers, employers and interested parties across the province. To facilitate this discussion, Prof. Arthurs released a Green Paper which provides the context of, and background information on, the six issues being addressed by the Review, and poses key questions for consideration.
Public consultations have been held in a number of cities across the province. Locations were selected on the basis of indications of interest received in response to advertisements in local newspapers.
Submissions made to the WSIB Funding Review:
The Funding Review has five phases:
Phase One – October to December 2010 [completed]
- Chair of the Review holds introductory meetings with key stakeholders
Phase Two – January 2011 to April 2011 [completed]
- Release of the Green Paper in support of public hearings outlining key issues.
- Technical consultation with expert representatives and non-aligned experts.
- Public consultation sessions across Ontario.
- Ongoing research.
- Chair of Review to meet with worker and employer stakeholders to validate what was heard and ensure common understanding of the issues.
- Chair of Review to meet with WSIB, Ministry of Labour and opposition labour critics
- Ongoing research
- Chair of Review to meet with employer and worker stakeholders to discuss options and possible recommendations.
- Chair of Review to meet with WSIB, Ministry of Labour and labour critics.
- Reports are finalized.
- Chair of Review to provide reports to WSIB and the Ministry of Labour
Phase Three – May 2011 to October 2011
Phase Four – November 2011 to December 2011
Phase Five – January 2012