Helpful Government Links

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is available to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP, and whose disability is both severe and prolonged and prevents them regularly from working in any substantially gainful employment.

The Ministry of the Attorney General is responsible for providing a fair and accessible justice system which reflects the needs of the diverse communities it serves across government and the province.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal is the final level of appeal to which workers and employers may bring disputes concerning workplace safety and insurance matters in Ontario. The Appeals Tribunal is separate from and independent of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work.

Insurance Canada provides consumers and insurance professionals with information about insurance-related topics pertinent to Canada.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care pays for a wide range of services. However, it does not pay for services that are not medically necessary, such as cosmetic surgery.

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is an arm's-length agency of the Ministry of Finance. This agency is responsible for regulations dealing with pensions, insurance, loan corporations, trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires, co-operatives and mortgage brokers. This is where most disputes related to accident benefit insurance coverage are resolved.