Kirkland Lake Region Injured Workers Group

Spring Newsletter

Enclosed is the Meeting Minutes For Our AGM April 2021

Hi all, hope you are all doing well during these crazy times. Covid has hit us all, in some way or another. Our group is adapting to change and is doing well. If you are seeing this you are considered a member in good standing at the Kirkland Lake Region Injured Workers Group and are entitled to vote at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) The attached documents serve as our notice of our AGM, the agenda, and the draft minutes of our last AGM which must be approved by members a...nd the board of directors, as always we wish to thank our board and past members of our board, without whom the group could not operate. Last year we assisted and served 907 injured workers during a pandemic year. In order to continue operations we need to have an AGM. Unfortunately due to Covid we cannot meet to do so. We urge all members to vote today, to help us stay open and continue to assist yourselves and new members. How to Vote: A simple email reply with your vote on each of the agenda items will suffice or You can indicate in an email you give us the proxy vote to vote on your behalf or fill out the form and send it back. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping on our board please let us know. We are always looking to make our community better by helping those around us. Please visit and like our Facebook page ( Kirkland Lake Region Injured Workers Group), if you have time. We use this platform to educate our community, so check in every once and awhile to check it out. Thank you for your continued support, stay safe. Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions 705-567-3638 or email at [email protected].

Help ! Courtesy Post : Sherry Mongeau PhD is doing a study and needs your help! Her study is on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): An Occupational Ha...zard in the Minerals Industry. The goal of the study is to better understand the impact of COPD in the minerals industry and the compensation process experience in some underground workers in northeastern Ontario. If you know someone or if you yourself can help her out the information is below in details to get a hold of her. Or if you have some questions give us a call at 705-567-3638 or email at [email protected]

A link to the Dust vs. Dust article is now posted on the McIntyre Powder Project website

FYI The T5007 have been sent out for income tax purposes. If you have not received yours yet, call WSIB at 1-800-387-0750. Make sure it was sent to right address. Especially with the mail delays better to act now so you don't have to wait too long. If you have any questions you can also email us at [email protected] or call us at 705-567-3638.

Courtesy Post : Sherry Mongeau PhD is doing a study and needs your help! Her study is on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): An Occupational Hazard in the Minerals Industry. The goal of the study is to better understand the impact of COPD in the minerals industry and the compensation process experience in some underground workers in northeastern Ontario. If you know someone or if you yourself can help her out the information is below in details to get a hold of her.... Or if you have some questions give us a call at 705-567-3638 or email at [email protected]

File Request Form: Often decisions are made with out the medical or important information to ensure a proper decision is made by WSIB. You can ensure that WSIB has the information needed by requesting a copy of your file. In your file you can see conversations with WSIB, forms, medical documents, return to work documents, appeal etc.... Once you have time to review your file, you can then ensure the information is there that is missing or communicate a clarification if you see something that is not right. It allows you to ask the right questions. It's your right to get your file and if you have an active claim request it often to keep your copy up to date. You can find the file request form on the WSIB website under forms. WSIB is moving to online files so you may see this as well. Currently not files all are available online. If you're not sure or can't find it give us a call or email us and we can send you one. Our contact information is 705-567-3638 or email at [email protected] https://www.wsib.ca//doc/2019-01/accesp_2144a_11_12_fs.pdf

Here are the new rates for 2021 and meal allowance amounts and mileage. ( From WSIB Website) Benefit Rate 2021 Policy Document... Clothing Allowance: minor damage $295.20 max. major damage $590.40 max. 17-07-03 Non-Professional Escort Fee: $114.00/day 17-01-08 Guide and Support Dog Allowance:$1,420.50 annually 17-06-04 Independent Living Allowance: $4,280.63 annually 17-06-02 Meal Allowance: Breakfast: $12 Lunch: $16 Dinner: $23 17-01-09 Personal Care Allowance: General Attendant Rate $14.25/hr Personal Attendant Rate $18.76/hr Skilled Attendant Rate $27.33/hr 17-06-05 Bookkeeping Fee $720.00 annual maximum 17-06-05 Transportation Allowance $0.40/km 17-01-09 If you have any questions give us a call at 705-567-3638 or email us at [email protected]

Happy New Year to you all! Hope 2021 will be a little easier for everyone. Our office is open to calls 705-567-3638 and emails [email protected] and Facebook messenger under Kirkland Lake Region Injured Workers Group. We will not be open to public via our office as per government recommendations. We will let you know when this changes.