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We would like to welcome Erika R. Hachey, Mario J. Lanteigne and Bernard T. LeBlanc as Vice-Chairpersons of WCAT effective August 5, 2020, each for a term of 3 years. We would also like to extend our thanks to outgoing Vice-Chairperson, Daniel Leger, and wish him all the best in his future plans.

Limitation periods – COVID-19 Please note that the Mandatory Order issued under the Emergency Measures Act which suspends limitation periods, including those applicable to Administrative Tribunals, has been revised.

We would like to welcome Kelli Simmonds as Chairperson of WCAT effective May 28, 2020, for a term of 5 years. We would also like to extend our thanks to outgoing Chairperson, Daniel Theriault, and wish him all the best in his future plans.

Please note that the Emergency Measures Act, amended by Bill 41 on April 17, 2020, suspends limitation periods and includes Administrative Tribunals. This Bill suspends the WCAT limitation period of one year for filing a Notice of Appeal until 90 days after the state of emergency is lifted. The suspension of the limitation period is retroactive to March 19, 2020.

During the State of Emergency presently facing our province, WCAT is taking all precautions to ensure the safety of our staff, as well as the parties who appear before us. Until further notice, all hearings shall be conducted by teleconference. At my direction, WCAT staff will prioritize appeals to be heard with an emphasis on those cases involving loss of benefits.

Welcome to our new website. It is our hope that this new website will be more user-friendly and will, at the same time, allow users to access important information regarding WCAT and resources on how to begin the appeal process.