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National Day of Mourning
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…
April 26, 2023
The OWA launches a new website
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…
March 21, 2023
Notice of office reopenings
Starting May 24, 2022, all OWA offices will be open to the public for walk-in inquiries. Most offices will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some offices will also be open…
May 20, 2022
Spotlight
Online services for people with claims
View your claim information through the WSIB’s online services. If you have a claim with the WSIB, you can sign up for an online services account to view your information including claim status, benefits and...