In May 2017, a female police officer was sexually assaulted by a higher-ranking male officer while attending a retirement party.  In a decision dated March 31, 2021, the WSIB Appeals Resolution Officer denied entitlement for her mental stress injury, because she found that the incident did not arise out of an in the course of the officer’s employment. In a Decision dated December 19, 2023, the WSIAT Panel disagreed with that analysis, applying a broad/inclusive […]

Today marks the 6 year anniversary for the announcement of presumptive legislation for Ontario First Responders.  I will never forget that day.  A lot has changed in 6 years, but there is definitely more work to be done to address the stigma around the PTSD diagnosis, to support those who dedicate their lives to serving our communities and keeping them safe. https://www.chch.com/provincial-ptsd-legislation/?fbclid=IwAR1jqiJ70TodjsXpGNdteXeI91Epxxi4U-M5Ll3f9dtMdoNHJJEycs4El5w