MHCA acknowledges it is located on Treaty One land and the homeland of the Metis Nation

Employers council seeks clarity on coverage of COVID-19 related illness

The Manitoba Employers Council, of which MHCA is a member, has written to the Workers Compensation Board chair, seeking clarification of its policy for covering COVID-19 related illness.

“We are writing out of concern about the potential financial impact on WCB should claims relating to COVID-19 be accepted that are not the direct result of the course of employment,” the March 26 letter to WCB Chair Michael Werier states.

“We seek assurance that the application of WCB occupational disease policy will be applied to claims arising directly out of the course of employment, as opposed to arising from community transmission. For example, if an employee catches the flu from a co-worker while at work, this is not considered in the course of employment. However, a healthcare provider who is infected by a patient, would be covered.”

The council is asking that the policy regarding community vs. occupational disease be applied consistently and that WCB adjudicators receive a clarifying, informational bulletin on the issue.

“Simply, we seek confirmation COVID-19 is not generally compensable for workers where the likely cause of infection is through community transmission.”

The letter was copied to Scott Fielding, minister responsible for the WCB Act, WCB President Winston Maharaj and the employer representatives on the WCB board of directors.

Chair’s Gala

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Close to 650pp attended from both industry, government and stakeholder partners.  It was the closing of Nicole Chabot’s two year term as Chair.  Dennis Cruise of Bituminex Paving was welcomed as the new Chair.

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2022 Heavy Santa

December 16, 2022
David Livingstone School

This event was made possible through fundraising at the MHCA Chair’s Gala and Spring Mixer.

104 goodie bags and presents were prepared for the grades 1-4 students at David Livingstone School. 

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Awards Breakfast & Annual General Meeting

November 18, 2022
RBC Convention Centre

Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure (MTI) Award Winner

  • Grading – Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd.: PTH 6 Grahamdale
  • Paving – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PTH 83
  • Urban Works – Coco Paving o/a Russell Redi-Mix: Bituminous Reconstruction PA 634 and Bituminous Pavement PTH 5
  • Special Projects – Mekhana Development Corp/Arnason Industries Ltd: Theresa Point Airport
  • Major Structures – D. Steele Construction: Bridge Replacement over the Red River Floodway on PTH 59N
  • Minor Structures – Moncrief Construction Ltd.: Reinforced concrete box culvert on PTH 5
  • Water Management – Brunet Ltd.: Flood response, Morris ring dike closure

200 members and guests gathered to hear greetings from Premier Heather Stefanson and the newly elected Mayor of Winnipeg, Scott Gillingham. Hon. Doyle Piwniuk, Minister, Manitoba Infrastructure, handed out the MTI Awards.

31 companies were recognized for their milestone membership commitments.

Matthew Neziol, of Bayview Construction, received the Safety Leader Award.

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