The government has announced that it will introduce legislation that would create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first respondents is assumed to be work-related. This legislation is designed to ensure that first responders are able to access resources and treatment quickly. If enacted into law the legislation would do the following:

• Expedite the claims for those diagnosed with PTSD, to ensure eligibility for WSIB benefits
• Remove the need to prove a causal link between PTSD and a workplace event
• Require employers to implement PTSD prevention plans within the workplace

For more: Ontario to Introduce Legislation to Support First Responders with PTSD Supporting Ontario's First Responders Act (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), 2016