Workers now have presumptive coverage for 22 types of cancer
Wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan will now receive presumptive coverage for various types of cancer, as amendments to the rules have taken effect.
As of Aug. 1, changes to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 have come into force.
“We are committed to supporting our wildland firefighters, who have been putting themselves at risk to protect their communities,” Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Compensation Board Jim Reiter said. “Saskatchewan is leading the way in Canada with the extension of presumptive cancer coverage for 22 types of cancer.”
Late in 2024, the government proposed the amendments, including the inclusion of wildland firefighters under presumptive coverage for 22 cancers and heart injury. That aligns Saskatchewan with similar provisions in Manitoba, British Columbia, and Ontario.
"In March of 2024, we passed legislation providing coverage for firefighters for 22 types of cancer,” Reiter said at the time. “With the introduction of this Bill, we are extending that same coverage to wildland firefighters who also face risks as they help protect our environment, structures, and communities.”
The types of cancer that are under presumptive coverage are:
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| primary site pancreatic cancer | bladder cancer | lung cancer |
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