In a 2019 submission to WorkSafeBC, lawyers for the CFL said it would be “unreasonable” to require the league to pay into the worker compensation model given the inherent risks in the game.

Source: https://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/sports/pro-athletes-chasing-workers-compensation-for-their-injuries/

The unions have targeted British Columbia as the first province in which to press the issue because WorkSafeBC, its workplace safety agency, sets its own policies so changes wouldn’t have to come through legislation.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/ontarios-labour-ministry-reviewing-cflpas-workers-compensation-concerns/

WorkSafeBC says this is why WorkSafeBC has a Construction Planned Inspectional Initiative that is designed to reduce injuries in the sector.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/jas-mann-roofing-and-waterproofing-of-vancouver-fined-almost-15000-by-worksafebc/

WorkSafeBC says this is why WorkSafeBC has a Construction Planned Inspectional Initiative that is designed to reduce injuries in the sector.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/jas-mann-roofing-and-waterproofing-of-vancouver-fined-almost-15000-by-worksafebc/