Our Policy Consultation Advisory Group (PCAG) works with WCB executives and representatives of the Board of Directors’ Policy Committee to provide input on policy priorities. In addition to WCB representatives, the group is made up of four members from the organized labour community and four members of the employer community. The organized labour and employer members are selected by their respective communities.
The policy topics for PCAG’s consideration fall into three broad categories:
- compensation policy changes
- assessment policy changes
- funding policy changes
Input includes:
- methods of consultation for policies that will have a significant impact on the worker and employer communities
- identification of emerging policy issues for consideration on the policy project plan
- the scope and methods of consultation for policy changes as they arise outside of the policy project plan
- options and proposals for resolving issues that do not require wider consultation (e.g., housekeeping items)
In addition to providing input and advice as noted above, PCAG members will also receive information about operational issues, programs and initiatives at WCB to share with their respective communities.
The group’s role and function is advisory in nature—it is not a decision-making body. Accountability for policy development remains with the Board of Directors, as authorized under Section 6 of the Workers' Compensation Act. Accountability for operational initiatives, programs and issues remains with WCB. The group does not deal with individual worker or employer issues, with matters that are primarily operational in nature, or with WCB staff issues.
PCAG meeting minutes
The minutes are available for reference.
PCAG Terms of Reference
The group’s formalized Terms of Reference are posted for information.
Resources
- Sign up for policy notifications to learn when a policy has been updated or posted for consultation.
