Government of Nova Scotia
Economic Development
Business Climate Index

2002

Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation ranking measures the workers' compensation premiums available per covered employee (Statistics Canada, 1999, Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada, 1999).

Issue:
  • The cost per employee for worker's compensation benefits in Nova Scotia is high and the coverage is low.
Action to be taken:
  • Respond to ‘The Workers' Compensation Program, a Focused Review' and examine specific recommendations in the report to:

    • increase the number of employees in the province covered by worker's compensation

    • reduce complexities in aspects of the system to reduce administration costs of the Worker's Compensation Board

    • continue the 12-year plan to reduce the unfunded liability and continue good financial management; and

    • consider increasing the benefits to make them more attractive to employees.
Outcome:
  • Nova Scotia's worker's compensation coverage and rates will be competitive within Canada.
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    Updates:

    • April 2003