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Saturday, May 06, 2006

Hamilton East MPP wants compensation for Firefighters

STANDING UP FOR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS - FOR FAIRNESS

Ontario should lead not trail others in the campaign to ensure firefighters receive compensation for their occupational diseases, says New Democrat Andrea Horwath.

The Hamilton East MPP has the support of firefighters and their families for her private member's bill, to recognize and compensate firefighters without question for diseases attributed to their job. The bill is named in memory of Hamilton firefighter Bob Shaw, who died after developing cancer of the esophagus from fighting the deadly toxic Plastimet Fire.

"I made a promise to the Shaw family that I would bring forward the necessary legislation to ensure occupational diseases related to firefighting are appropriately recognized and compensated. The McGuinty government has been slow to move on this life and death file. My bill may finally spur some long overdue action. And this can pave the way for other workers who are seeking similar provisions," Horwath said.

Compensate firefighters for job-related diseases

3 comment(s):

Great, another example of Canada emulating the worst features of the USA.
not taking care of FIREMEN???
are you kidding me?

By Blogger jay lassiter, at 7:27 AM  

Indeed! Canada must not emulate the worst actions of the US.

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