MEDIA ADVISORY - When is the Last Time an Insurance Company Lowered its Rates? The WSIB is Doing Just That on September 14, 2016

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Media are invited to join us at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's (WSIB) Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Highlights include:

• A five per cent premium rate reduction on the average rate to take effect January 1, 2017, which will enable $250 million to remain in Ontario's economy
• First premium rate reduction since 2001
• Release of the WSIB's 2016 Economic Statement

DATE:	Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
TIME:	9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

Speakers will include:

• Elizabeth Witmer, WSIB Chair
• Thomas Teahen, WSIB President & CEO

Mrs. Witmer and Mr. Teahen will be available for media interviews immediately following the AGM.

Contact us for an embargoed copy of the WSIB's 2016 Economic Statement and/or Quick Facts

Follow us on Twitter: @WSIB and @WSIBPresident

SOURCE Workplace Safety & Insurance Board

Christine Arnott, WSIB Public Affairs, 416-344-4202, [email protected]