Worker's Compensation Program
The Worker's Compensation Program reimburses provinces and territories for 75% of compensation costs for volunteer emergency workers injured or killed during service or training.
Funder: Public Safety Canada
Due Dates: Rolling (Claims submitted as incidents occur)
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; federal government reimburses 75% of eligible compensation costs per claim to provinces/territories.
Summary: Supports provinces and territories by cost-sharing compensation for volunteer emergency workers injured or killed during emergency service or training.
Description
The Worker's Compensation Program (WCP) is a federal initiative administered by Public Safety Canada to assist provincial and territorial governments in compensating volunteer emergency service workers who are injured or killed during authorized emergency service work or training. The program provides a 75% federal cost-share of eligible compensation determined by the relevant provincial or territorial Workers' Compensation Board (WCB), ensuring that volunteers who serve in critical situations are recognized and supported in the event of injury or death. The program aims to facilitate volunteer participation in emergency response and search and rescue (SAR) by addressing gaps in insurance coverage and sharing the financial responsibility with provinces and territories.
