New advisory committee will screen WSIB board appointments before they reach the Minister

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Pending proclamation, a formal advisory committee must be established to vet and recommend candidates for most WSIB board member positions before the Minister can propose names to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. At least a majority-plus-one of the board's appointed members (those in the general category) must come from candidates the committee recommends, and the committee itself must include both public members selected through an open process and individuals with occupational health and safety backgrounds. Candidates must first apply through the Public Appointments Secretariat. The board of directors also gains a new formal channel to recommend in writing that a member's appointment be revoked, which the Minister must consider. These changes are not yet in force and will take effect on a date to be set by order.

Who this affects: WSIB board members and candidates · Ontario Minister responsible for WSIB · Lieutenant Governor in Council · Employer and worker representatives seeking board seats · WSIB board of directors