Manitoba Workers Continue to Face Canada's Highest Injury Rate

For the third year in a row, Manitoba has the highest workplace injury rate in Canada. According to the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL)—of which TEAM/IFPTE Local 161 and WAPSO/IFPTE Local 162 are affiliates—the province’s 2025 time-loss injury rate was 25% higher than any other province and more than 60% above the national average. MFL President Kevin Rebeck is calling for an independent review of the Workers Compensation Board’s injury prevention system, saying, “Manitoba workers deserve better than last place.” 

Read more from the MFL here.