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Ontario to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

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Firefighters affected by thyroid cancer and pancreatic cancer will soon be able to claim compensation for their illnesses. Changes to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage introduced by the province this week. Claims will be retroactive to Jan. 1, 1960, and apply to full-time, volunteer and part-time firefighters, as well as fire investigators.

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Global News

Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton says pancreatic and thyroid cancers in firefighters will now be presumed to be work-related.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

TORONTO - Ontario is expanding workplace coverage of cancers for firefighters.

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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Toronto Sun

Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

Pancreatic and thyroid cancers in firefighters will now be presumed to be work related

1 year ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Globe & Mail

Ontario to expand cancer coverage for firefighters

WSIB changes will extend compensation to firefighters affected by thyroid cancer and pancreatic cancer

1 year ago·Canada

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SooToday.com

Ontario expanding firefighter cancer coverage for WSIB claims

TORONTO — Ontario is expanding workplace coverage of cancers for firefighters. Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton says pancreatic and thyroid cancers in firefighters will now be presumed to be work related.

1 year ago·Sault Ste. Marie, United States

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