In the case of the GNWT, the short-term recent poor performance over the last two years is concerning and very problematic. It is clear that while the government will enjoy a new
rate of 79 cents per $100, it had only a slight increase from its original 66 cents per $100 in the wake of these huge penalties in claims growth. In essence, is the GNWT being treated more favourably or being capped in response to this recent poor performance and is business subsidizing the remaining balance sheet for the WSCC?
I will have more questions for the Minister of Human Resources on why the GNWT Safe Advantage penalties are so high and growing yearly, which departments are causing such claims growth, and why are WSCC payroll premiums not broken down by department to reflect a more realistic comparison in the industry rate classes and premiums.