February 2022 Summary Reports

This is a summary of all the stakeholder feedback received throughout February 2022. Comments of a similar nature are compiled into a single statement on the following policy amendment proposals:

Other feedback not pertaining to these policy amendment proposals is contained in a separate section entitled ‘Other Feedback Received’ at the end.

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Prevention Statement

  • No feedback received

EA-03 Optional Coverage

General Comments

This policy is wordy and not user friendly to read


Gaps in the Policy Proposal

Section 7 - Cancellation of Optional Coverage:
  • The last bullet is very broad; consideration should be given to including criteria to clarify this statement or whether this bullet is actually needed
  • Suggest providing examples of when a cancellation would occur
The coverage date change is not acceptable:
  • The way this policy is written Optional coverage takes effect when the application is approved by the board or the date specified in the application, whichever is latest; as an employer, there can be delays in processing the application that create gaps in coverage
  • Delays in processing applications are out of the control of employers; this change is unfair to employers

Additional Comments

If the coverage amount is changed or cancelled, the policy says it is dated as to the date the change request was received by the board; but the original coverage is only in effect after it is approved. These two processes should match. It should be that the original application and any changes to coverage should take effect as of the date they are received, not date by which it is approved

Consideration should be given to automatic renewals for coverage. Car insurance, commercial liability insurance, etc. all automatically renew. As a business owner not having to fill out a new application every year would save time and eliminate any gaps in coverage

EN-09 Adjudicating Psychological Injuries

General Comments

Overall this is a good policy and the specific examples are helpful

Definition of ‘traumatic events’ – consider whether to include sexual violence/sexual trauma

Positive feedback about this policy and appreciation for the work that has gone into it


Gaps in the Policy Proposal

No feedback received


Additional Comments

No feedback received

FA-06 Retirement Benefit

General Comments

Definition of ‘Appeal Tribunal’ – consider including an explanation that this definition is the same as in the Act; confusing with the term ‘continued’  

Section 1 – General:
  •  Suggest adding the wording “for the purposes of these calculations” for clarity
Section 5 - Death of a Worker Before Payment:
  •  Paragraph b. – suggest clarifying the wording and removing the word ‘may’
Section 7 – Reporting:
  • Suggest including information that workers may be entitled to retirement benefits just so that it emphasizes the board’s responsibility to educate and inform the workers and employers

Gaps in the Policy Proposal

​No feedback received


Additional Comments

No feedback received

GN-06 Third Party Actions

General Comments

There are a lot of pieces to this issue that need explanation; industries would appreciate any materials or question and answer documents to assist with understanding this policy


Gaps in the Policy Proposal

Section 4. No Right to Choose Whether to Sue or Claim Compensation:
  •  The wording could be a little clearer concerning the ‘application of the Act’; it sounds like there can never be a claim

​Additional Comments

​No feedback received

Other Feedback Received

During the engagement additional feedback was received on aspects of the legislation and it is summarized here.

Consistent feedback is that this policy does not address the challenges of the placer mining industry:
  • The exceptions for vehicles is problematic because many placer miners have small planes that are used in the operation of the mine