Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At the time this case was taken to the courts and the policy that applied to the case goes back to before there was a clear policy in place from the WCB. The WCB has, since the Martin case in the Atlantic provinces in 2004, adopted a policy around chronic pain. What they have done since adopting that policy is direct their council to approach the courts to ensure that that policy is in compliance with the Charter and all court decisions. They have committed, at their most recent meeting, to revise the policy if anything is found wanting in it.
Charles Dent on Question 501-15(4): WCB Chronic Pain Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 501-15(4): Wcb Chronic Pain Policy
Question 501-15(4): WCB Chronic Pain Policy
Item 7: Oral Questions
March 1st, 2006
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