Knowing and understanding your responsibilities are the first steps. You must also be able and willing to meet each of those obligations. There are offences in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 for not meeting your obligations, and a court may impose fines and restitution orders upon conviction.
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December 2024
December 19: Jihad Al Jasem fined $7,500
On December 19, 2024, Jihad Al Jasem of Listowel, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Jihad Al Jasem was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford to pay a fine of $7,500, payable within six (6) months.
December 10: Janis Parker Director of Parker Pad and Printing Limited fined $7,500
On December 10, 2024, Janis Parker being a Director of Parker Pad and Printing Limited operating in Markham, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of knowingly authorizing, permitting, or acquiescing in the commission of an offence by Parker Pad and Printing Limited, having failed to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three days after learning an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Janis Parker was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay, Ontario to pay a fine of $7,500, payable within ninety (90) days.
December 10: Sitescape Construction Group Inc. operating as Nafisa Damascene Sweet and Cuisine fined $10,000
On December 10, 2024, Sitescape Construction Group Inc. operating as Nafisa Damascene Sweet and Cuisine in Mississauga, Ontario was found guilty of one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under s. 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an ex parte trial.
Sitescape Construction Group Inc. operating as Nafisa Damascene Sweet and Cuisine was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, to pay a fine of $10,000, payable within one (1) year.
November 2024
November 28: Vicano Construction Ltd. fined $10,000
On November 28, 2024 Vicano Construction Ltd. operating in Brantford, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Vicano Construction Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford, to pay a fine of $10,000, payable within four (4) months.
October 2024
October 25: Imran Bashir fined $10,000
On October 25, 2024, Imran Bashir of Woodstock, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Imran Bashir was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock to pay a fine of $10,000, payable within 120 days.
October 22: QMP Frozen Inc. operating as Queen Margherita Pizza fined $8,500
On October 22, 2024 QMP Frozen Inc. operating as Queen Margherita Pizza in Kleinburg, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under section 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, QMP Frozen Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket to pay a fine of $8,500, payable within twelve (12) months.
September 2024
September 10: Harpreet Hayer fined $5,000
On September 10, 2024, Harpreet Hayer of Brampton, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
Harpreet Hayer was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton to pay a fine of $5,000, payable within one (1) year.
August 2024
August 22: Saint Elizabeth Health Care fined $27,500
On August 22, 2024, Saint Elizabeth Health Care of Markham, Ontario operating as Ottawa Service Delivery Centre in Ottawa Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker, and one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board such other information as the Board may require in connection with the accident. These are violations under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Saint Elizabeth Health Care was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa, to pay fines totaling $27,500, payable within four (4) months.
June 2024
June 12: 2548756 Ontario Ltd. operating as Zone Employment Centre fined $50,000
On June 12, 2024, 2548756 Ontario Ltd. operating as Zone Employment Centre in Vaughan, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three days of learning of an accident to a worker, (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board an annual statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed, and two (2) counts of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement stetting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. These are violations under section 152(3), 152(1) and 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an ex parte trial.
2548756 Ontario Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket, to pay fines totaling $50,000, payable within twelve (12) months.
June 6: Larson Properties Partnership Corp. fined $7,500
On June 6, 2024, Larson Properties Partnership Corp. operating in Stratford, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under section 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
On a joint sentencing submission, Larson Properties Partnership Corp. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford to pay a fine of $7,500, payable within six (6) months.
June 5: 893731 Ontario Limited operating as Rockscape Design fined $7,500
On June 5, 2024, 893731 Ontario Limited operating as Rockscape Design in Bracebridge, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, 893731 Ontario Limited was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge, to pay a fine of $7,500, payable within 30 days.
June 4: Alnejmah Fine Foods Inc. fined $3,500
On June 4, 2024, Alnejmah Fine Foods Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of providing a statement to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed, that was not an accurate statement. This is a violation under section 152(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Alnejmah Fine Foods inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton to pay a fine of $3,500, payable within twelve (12) months.
May 2024
May 23: Junk Hero Incorporated fined $8,000
On May 23, 2024, Junk Hero Incorporated of Etobicoke, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of each of failing to register with the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within ten days of becoming an employer, and failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board an annual reconciliation statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. These are violations under s. 151(1) and 152(1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
Junk Hero Incorporated was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, to pay fines totaling $8,000, payable within one (1) year.
May 14: Jenny-Lee Fournier imposed a suspended sentence
On May 14, 2024, Jenny-Lee Fournier of Toronto, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with her entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto imposed Jenny-Lee Fournier a suspended sentence, in addition to a probation order pursuant to section 72 of the Provincial Offences Act. The probationary period was set for a period of one (1) year.
May 10: S & S Disposable Packaging Inc. operating as Alpha Eagle Group fined $7,000
On May 10, 2024, S & S Disposable Packaging Inc. operating as Alpha Eagle Group in Markham, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
On a joint sentencing submission, S & S Disposable Packaging Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket, to pay a fine a $7,000, payable within three (3) years.
May 8: Ontario Insulation Oshawa Limited fined $10,000
On May 8, 2024, Ontario Insulation Oshawa Limited operating in Oshawa, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of Claim Suppression, having taken action with the intent of discouraging or preventing a worker from filing a claim for benefits. This is a violation under section 155.1 of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Ontario Insulation Oshawa Limited was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Whitby, to pay a fine of $10,000, payable within 12 months.
April 2024
April 24: Morgan Ornstein fined $15,000
On April 24, 2024 Morgan Ornstein of Collingwood, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with her entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On April 29, 2024, Morgan Ornstein was sentenced by the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood to pay a fine of $15,000, payable within twelve (12) months.
March 2024
March 13: 2607255 Ontario Inc. operating as Naan and Kabob fined $12,000
On March 13, 2024, 2607255 Ontario Inc. operating as Naan and Kabob in Toronto, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, 2607255 Ontario Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to pay a fine of $12,000, payable within one hundred and eighty (180) days.
March 5: Ramnarace Moonilal fined $12,000
On March 5, 2024, Ramnarace Moonilal of Brampton, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board in connection with his claim for benefits. This is a violation under section 149(1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Ramnarace Moonilal was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, to pay a fine of $12,000, payable within two (2) years.
February 2024
February 27: Galaxy Fire Protection Inc. fined $7,000
On February 27, 2024, Galaxy Fire Protection Inc., of Toronto, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of providing a statement to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed, that was not an accurate statement. This is a violation under section 152(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Galaxy Fire Protection Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to pay a fine of $7,000 payable within six (6) months.
February 20: Nordic Cleaning & Maid Services Inc. fined $5,000
On February 20, 2024, Nordic Cleaning & Maid Services Inc. operating in Toronto, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under section 152 (1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Nordic Cleaning & Maid Services was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to pay a fine of $5,000, payable within four (4) months.
January 2024
January 25: Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited fined $15,000
On January 25, 2024 Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited operating in Ashton, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa, to pay a fine of $15,000, payable within six (6) months.
January 9: United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. operating as UPS Canada fined $85,000
On January 9, 2024, United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. operating as UPS Canada in Hanover Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, to pay a fine of $85,000, payable within ninety (90) days.
November 2023
November 23: DX Inc. fined $2,000
On November 23, 2023, DX Inc. operating in Caledon, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days of learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
DX Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, to pay a fine of $2,000 payable within one (1) year.
November 22: Jose (Joe) Machado fined $1,000 and a free standing restitution order in the amount of $15,541.47
On November 22, 2023, Jose (Joe) Machado of Cambridge, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing or refusing to comply with a probation order, contrary to section 75 of the Provincial Offences Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Jose Machado was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener, to pay a fine of $1,000, payable within twelve (12) months, in addition to a free standing restitution order in the amount of $15,541.47 pursuant to section 149(5) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
November 21: Livewell Staffing Inc. fined $8,000
On November 21, 2023 Livewell Staffing Inc. operating as Livewell Healthcare in Etobicoke, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under section 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Livewell Staffing Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to pay a fine of $8,000, payable within twelve (12) months.
November 17: York Regional Traffic Services Inc. fined $5,000
On November 17, 2023, York Regional Traffic Services Inc. operating in Richmond Hill, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of directly or indirectly deducting from a worker's wages an amount that the employer is, or may become, liable to pay to the worker under the insurance plan. This is a violation under section 155(1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, York Regional Traffic Services Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket, to pay a fine of $5,000, payable within sixty (60) days.
November 14: Two Lane Dairy Farms Ltd fined $4,500
On November 14, 2023, Two Lane Dairy Farms Ltd. operating in Listowel, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Two Lane Dairy Farms Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford to pay a fine of $4,500, payable within sixty (60) days.
November 1: T & L Holdings (Kenora) Inc. operating as Ye Olde Chip Truck fined $3,000
On November 1, 2023, T & L Holdings (Kenora) Inc. operating as Ye Olde Chip Truck in Kenora, Ontario, pleaded guilty to (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker, and one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. These are violations under section 152(3) and 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, T & L Holdings (Kenora) Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora to pay a fine of $3,000, payable within one (1) year.
October 2023
October 25: Muskoka Elite Cheer and Tumbling Ltd. fined $3,000
On October 25, 2023, Muskoka Elite Cheer and Tumbling Ltd. in Bracebridge, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Muskoka Elite Cheer and Tumbling Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario to pay a fine of $3,000, payable within one (1) year.
October 6: 1086289 Ontario Inc. operating as Urban Electrical Contractors fined $7,000
On October 6, 2023, 1086289 Ontario Inc. operating as Urban Electrical Contractors in Concord, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
10869289 Ontario Inc., was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket to pay a fine of $7,000, payable within one (1) year.
September 2023
September 28: Michael Jay Walcot sentenced to 20 days of imprisonment
On September 28, 2023 Michael Jay Walcot also known as; R. Jason Walcot, Robert Michael Jason Walcot, Michael Robert Walcot, Robert Walcot, Robert Walcott, Michael Walcot, Michael Walcott, Michael J. Walcot, M. Jason Walcot, Jason Walcot, Jay Walcot, Jay M. Walcot, Jay Michael Walcot and John Walcott of Ottawa, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board in connection with his claim for benefits. This is a violation under section 149(1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Michael Jay Walcot was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa, to twenty (20) days of imprisonment to be served intermittently.
September 21: 1499852 Ontario Inc. operating as Coffeeway fined $3,000
On September 21, 2023, 1499852 Ontario Inc. operating as Coffeeway in Kingston, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under s. 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
1499852 Ontario Inc. operating as Coffeeway was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston, to pay a fine of $3,000, payable within six (6) months.
August 2023
August 24: Leon Rawa fined $20,000
On August 24, 2023, Leon Rawa of Vaughan, Ontario being a Director of Dufferin Central Pharmacy in Toronto, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of knowingly authorizing, permitting or acquiescing in the commission of an offence by Dufferin Central Pharmacy, by knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board to obtain payment for goods or services provided to the Board, whether or not the Board received the goods or services. This is a violation under section 149(4) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Leon Rawa was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, to pay a fine of $20,000, payable within six (6) months.
August 1: Javid Heidari fined $5,000
On August 1, 2023 Javid Heidari of North York, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with his entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Javid Heidari was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to pay a fine of $5,000, payable within one (1) year.
July 2023
July 27: Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services ULC fined $30,000
On July 27, 2023, Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services ULC o/a Amazon Canada in Toronto, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On October 3, 2023, Amazon Canada was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, Ontario to pay a fine of $30,000 payable within ninety (90) days.
July 19: 2771308 Ontario Inc. fined $49,000
On July 19, 2023, 2771308 Ontario Inc. of Ajax, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of providing a statement to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed, that was not an accurate statement, and two (2) counts of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three days after learning of an accident to a worker. These are violations under section 152(2) and 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
Additionally, Ren Yuan Liu of Aurora, Ontario, being a director of 2771308 Ontario Inc., pleaded guilty to knowingly authorizing, permitting or acquiescing in the commission of an offence by 2771308 Ontario Inc., by providing a statement to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Bard setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed, that was not an accurate statement. This is a violation under section 152(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
Additionally, You Zhong (John) Lin of Markham, Ontario, pleaded guilty as a party to the offence, to 2771308 Ontario Inc. having failed to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act.
The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts. On a joint sentencing submission, 2771308 Ontario Inc. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Whitby to pay fines totaling $49,000, payable within two (2) years.
July 11: Sarbjit Judge fined $6,000
On July 11, 2023 Sarbjit Judge of Brampton, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with her entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Sarbjit Judge was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton to pay a fine of $6,000, payable within two (2) years.
June 2023
June 23: Abhishek Tandon, Director of 2695049 Ontario Inc. operating as Canhire Solutions in Nobleton fined $3,000
On June 23, 2023, Abhishek Tandon being a Director of 2695049 Ontario Inc. operating as Canhire Solutions in Nobleton, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of knowingly authorizing, permitting or acquiescing in the commission of an offence by 2695049 Ontario Inc., by failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Abhishek Tandon was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket to pay a fine of $3,000, payable within ninety (90) days.
June 15: 1923134 Ontario Inc. operating as Gustav Chophouse & Bar fined $8,000
On June 15, 2023, 1923134 Ontario Inc. operating as Gustav Chophouse & Bar in Collingwood, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under s. 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
1923134 Ontario Inc. operating as Gustav Chophouse & Bar was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, Ontario to pay a fine of $8,000, payable within one (1) year.
May 2023
May 19: L.T.L. Contracting Ltd. fined $25,000
On May 19, 2023, L.T.L. Contracting Ltd. in Shuniah, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board in connection with a worker's claim for benefits. This is a violation under s. 149(1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, L.T.L. Contracting Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay, to pay a fine of $25,000 payable within ninety (90) days.
April 2023
April 26: Randi Stead fined $1,000
On April 26, 2023 Randi Stead of Hamilton, Ontario, was found guilty of one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with her entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of a trial.
Randi Stead was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton, to pay a fine of $1,000, payable within one (1) year.
April 4: Resform Construction Ltd. fined $35,000
On April 4, 2023, Resform Construction Ltd. of Cookstown, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Resform Construction Ltd., was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, to pay a fine of $35,000, payable within one (1) year.
April 4: Yeshua Ambassador Services Inc. fined $30,000
On April 4, 2023, Yeshua Ambassador Services Inc., of Brampton, Ontario plead guilty to one (1) count of giving the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owned, that was not an accurate statement. This is a violation under section 152(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Yeshua Ambassador Services Inc., was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, to pay a fine of $30,000 payable within twelve (12) months.
April 4: Jaipaul Persaud fined $20,500
On April 4, 2023, Jaipaul Persaud, being a Director of Around The Clock Staffing Solutions Inc., in Etobicoke, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count each of knowingly authorizing, permitting or acquiescing in the commission of an offence by Around The Clock Staffing Solutions Inc., by failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed, and failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. These are violations under s. 152(1.1) and 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Jaipaul Persaud was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to pay fines totaling $20,500, payable within eighteen (18) months.
March 2023
March 7: City Cab (Brantford-Darling Street) Limited in Brantford fined $7,000
On March 7, 2023, City Cab (Brantford-Darling Street) Limited in Brantford, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under section 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
In a joint sentencing submission, City Cab (Brantford-Darling Street) Limited was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford to pay a fine of $7,000 payable within 1 year.
February 2023
February 1: Dyna-Co Construction Ltd. fined $7,500
On February 1, 2023, Dyna-Co Construction Ltd. of Kitchener, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Dyna-Co Construction was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener, to pay a fine of $7,500, payable within sixty (60) days.
January 2023
January 17: Number 1 Mississauga Auto Collision Ltd. fined $5,500
On January 17, 2023, Number 1 Mississauga Auto Collision Ltd. in Mississauga, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to give the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board a statement setting out the total wages earned by all workers or premiums owed. This is a violation under section 152(1.1) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
In a joint sentencing submission, Number 1 Mississauga Auto Collision Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Mississauga to pay a fine of $5,500, payable within 6 months.
January 12: Craig Foster fined $5,000
On January 12, 2023 Craig Foster of Burlington, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with his entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Craig Foster was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Burlington, to pay a fine of $5,000, payable within one (1) year.
January 10: 1140506 Ontario Inc. operating as Brantford Mushroom Farm fined $10,000
On January 10, 2023, 1140506 Ontario Inc. operating as Brantford Mushroom Farm in Brantford, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of Claim Suppression, having taken action with the intent of discouraging or preventing a worker from filing a claim for benefits. This is a violation under section 155.1 of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, 1140506 Ontario Inc. operating as Brantford Mushroom Farm was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford, to pay a fine of $10,000, payable within 1 year.
December 2022
December 19: Armogan Gopaul fined $12,000
On December 19, 2022, Armogan Gopaul of Toronto, Ontario, was convicted of six (6) counts of knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board in connection with his claim for benefits, and one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with his entitlement to benefits. These are violation under s. 149(1) and 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. This matter proceeded by way of a Trial.
Armogan Gopaul was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto, to pay fines totaling $12,000, payable within one (1) year. In addition to the fine imposed, the Court issued a probation order pursuant to Section 72 of the Provincial Offences Act. The probationary period was set for a period of two (2) years.
December 15: Christopher Wells sentenced to 30 days of imprisonment
On December 15, 2022, Christopher Wells of London, Ontario pleaded guilty to two (2) counts of knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board in connection with his claim for benefits, and one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with his entitlement to benefits. These are violations under sections 149(1) and 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On May 1, 2023, the Ontario Court of Justice in London sentenced Christopher Wells to thirty (30) days of imprisonment, ten (10) days per count. In addition, the Court issued a probation order pursuant to Section 72 of the Provincial Offences Act. The probationary period was set for a period of one (1) year.
December 15: Michelle Garceau fined $9,500
On December 15, 2022, Michelle Garceau of Hamilton, Ontario, pleaded guilty to one (1) count of willfully failing to inform the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board of a material change in circumstances in connection with her entitlement to benefits. This is a violation under section 149(2) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
Michelle Garceau was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Hamilton, to pay a fine of $9,500, payable within twenty-four (24) months.
December 13: Robin Maharaj sentenced to 300 days of imprisonment
On December 13, 2022, Robin Maharaj of St.Catharines, Ontario, also known as Robindranand Maharaj, Dave Robin Saunders, Dave Saunders, Robin Saunders, Robin Dave Saunders, Dave Cunningham and Dave Angeleno found guilty of ten (10) counts of knowingly making a false or misleading statement or representation to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board in connection with his claim for benefits. These are violations under s. 149(1) of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of a trial.
On March 21, 2023, the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto sentenced Robin Maharaj to 30 days of imprisonment per count, to be served consecutively, for a total of 300 days.
December 6: Royal Roadlines Ltd. fined $3,500
On December 6, 2022, Royal Roadlines Ltd. of Brampton, Ontario pleaded guilty to one (1) count of failing to notify the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board within three (3) days after learning of an accident to a worker. This is a violation under section 152(3) of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act. The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts.
On a joint sentencing submission, Royal Roadlines Ltd. was ordered by the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, to pay a fine of $3,500, payable within thirty (30) days.