The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) commends the Government of Ontario for committing to introduce legislation that, if passed, will ensure wildland firefighters have the same presumptive WSIB coverage for cancers, heart injuries,
Category: Firefighters and Cancer
Ontario to Expand Cancer Coverage to Wildland Firefighters
The following release is from the Government of Ontario. To read more about CCSN’s work on this critical topic, visit our Firefighting and Cancer page. NEWS RELEASE Ontario Strengthening Protections for Firefighters
Rising Wildfires, Rising Injustice: The Battle for Fair Compensation for Firefighters
In a startling revelation, forest and wildland firefighters across the country find themselves not only battling rampant wildfires but also an unjust system that denies them fair access to compensation in cases
Cancer Can’t Wait: Governments from across Canada should expedite the implementation of a new cancer framework for Canadian firefighters
New federal legislation aims to protect firefighters from cancer. OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2023 /CNW/ – The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) is urging governments across the nation to make good on
New Legislation Aims to Tackle Firefighter Cancer
( Left to Right: Nir Hagigi, CCSN Public Policy Analyst; Senator Hassan Yussuff; Lindsay Timm, CCSN Community Engagement Manager; Gabriel McDonald, CCSN Social Policy Researcher ) We have discussed before about the
Ontario Expanding Cancer Coverage for Firefighters
The following is a press release from the Government of Ontario. TORONTO — The Ontario government is working for workers by expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster