Overview
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has appointed an independent committee to review the province's workers' compensation system. We invite you to share your ideas and experiences to help improve the workers' compensation system.
The Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act, 2022 requires a review every five years to make sure the workers' compensation system continues to meet the needs of workers and employers.
The review will look at what is working well, what challenges exist, and where improvements can be made. The findings will help ensure the workers' compensation system continues to support workers and employers across Newfoundland and Labrador in a responsive, sustainable, and effective way.
We want to hear about:
- Your experiences with the workers' compensation system;
- Problems with the system and opportunities to make it better;
- Your ideas for improving the system; and
- What matters most and what should be done to better support workers and employers.
We encourage workers, employers, industry partners, municipalities, Indigenous Governments and Organizations, businesses, community organizations, and members of the public to take part in the review.
Your ideas, experiences, and views can help shape the future of the workers' compensation system so it continues to meet the needs of workers and employers across Newfoundland and Labrador.
How Can You Get Involved?
Meet with the Independent Review Committee
You can meet one-on-one with the Independent Review Committee in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Use the registration link below to request a one-on-one meeting with the Review Committee. You will have 30 minutes to present your views. The Committee requests that all presenters submit an electronic copy of their presentation at least four days prior to their meeting. Send to wcsreview@gov.nl.ca. Available dates and locations are listed below, and more dates may be added if there is enough interest.
Recording devices ARE NOT ALLOWED during one-on-one presentations.
| Date | Location | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| November 23 | Labrador City (In-person) | November 18, 2026 |
| November 26 & 27 | Corner Brook (In-person) | November 23, 2026 |
| November 30 & December 1 | St. John's (In-person) | November 26, 2026 |
| December 7 | Gander (In-person) | December 3, 2026 |
| December 15 | Virtual (Online) | December 10, 2026 |
Please click here to register for your preferred date and location. After you register, we will contact you to schedule a meeting time.
If you require accessibility accommodations, disability-related supports, or other help to participate, please email: wcsreview@gov.nl.ca.
Please note, if fewer than five people register for a date, meetings on that date may be rescheduled to another date or other arrangements may be made.
Complete the Online Questionnaire:
This questionnaire will be open until December 22, 2026 and should take about ten minutes to complete.
Please note you must log in or register to complete the questionnaire.
If you have any questions related to this questionnaire or require an alternate format, please contact the Committee at wcsreview@gov.nl.ca.
Provide a Written Submissions:
If you prefer to share your feedback in writing, written submissions will be accepted until December 22, 2026.
Email: wcsreview@gov.nl.ca
Mail:
2026 Statutory Review Worker's Compensation System
Department of Government Services
P. O. Box 8700
2nd Floor, West Block, Confederation Building
St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
If you have questions related to written submissions, please contact the Committee at: wcsreview@gov.nl.ca.
Engagement Materials
For more information about the review and its purpose, please click here to view the discussion guide.
How Will Your Input Be Used?
The Committee will review all feedback and use it to develop recommendations for improving Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system.
Privacy Statement
Please do not include personal information beyond the contact information requested.
The collection of information is done under the authority of section 61(c) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015, for the purpose of collecting public feedback on the review of the workers’ compensation system. It is recommended that you do not include personal information with your submission beyond the contact information requested. Any personal information collected, including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers, will be governed in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and will only be used for the purpose of informing the review of the workers’ compensation system and where applicable, contacting individuals to schedule meetings or engagement sessions with the Review Committee. No recording devices will be permitted during engagement sessions.
If you have questions about how your information will be collected, used, or disclosed, please contact the Committee Liaison at wcsreview@gov.nl.ca.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or additional comments, please contact the Independent Review Committee at wcsreview@gov.nl.ca.