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Nova Scotia Has the Lowest Compensation for Injured Workers in Canada, Report Finds

  • Nova Scotia’s compensation program for injured workers is the only one in Canada not fully funded, offering the lowest benefits and the longest time away from work for injured employees.
  • Recommendations include reducing bureaucracy, enforcing employer obligations for injured worker return, and implementing penalties for non-compliance.
  • The province plans to phase in the recommendations but no timeline has been provided.