Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have obtained a copy of a research document which was apparently prepared for a Member of Cabinet entitled: "Jurisdictional Survey, Occupational Health and Safety and the Workers' Compensation Board" in consideration of the transfer of certain government responsibilities to the Workers' Compensation Board.
May I suggest that there are some very gross errors in the information provided about the role of the WCB in other jurisdictions that could easily misinform the Minister responsible or our WCB. The information is in a table format that lists what responsibilities the WCB has in each province. Some errors are:
that mine safety inspection in BC is the responsibility of the WCB. This is totally wrong. The WCB in BC is not responsible for mine safety inspections. For Manitoba, that WCB is funded 90 per cent by premiums and 10 per cent by government. This is actually the reverse. The WCB is funded 90 per cent by government and 10 per cent by employer premiums.
I will be tabling this letter during the sitting at the appropriate time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.