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Notice: WSIB Labour Disruption
May 23, 2025
Due to a labour disruption at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), you may experience delays in WSIB services. Please note that the Office of the Worker Adviser (OWA) is independent from the WSIB…
Thunder Bay office to be by appointment only
May 12, 2025
As of May 12, 2025, the Office of the Worker Adviser in Thunder Bay will be closed to walk-ins and will only be open for scheduled appointments. To schedule an appointment, you can contact us…
Notice of temporary office closure for Toronto – March 13
March 12, 2025
Please note that the Toronto office will be closed to the public on Thursday, March 13th, 2025. The regular office schedule will resume on Tuesday, March 18. If you need any assistance, please contact us…
Notice of temporary office closure for Sault Ste. Marie – February 4
January 27, 2025
Please note that the Sault Ste. Marie office will be closed to the public on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. The office will instead be open on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 and the regular office schedule…
Notice of temporary office closure for Mississauga – December 17
December 16, 2024
Please note the office is closed to the public on December 17th. We are available for in person visits on December 18th. If you need any assistance, please contact us at (905) 568-2359.
Notice of temporary office closure for Timmins
December 18, 2023
Please be advised that the Timmins office will be closed to the public. If you need any assistance, please contact us at (705) 268-3454
National Day of Mourning
April 26, 2023
The National Day of Mourning is marked annually in Canada on April 28th. It is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness from their job. It is also…
The OWA launches a new website
March 21, 2023
The Office of the Worker Adviser is excited to launch our redesigned website. Our new website was designed to be easier to navigate, user-friendly, and functional. Our pages are now organized under one menu and…