Elizabeth Witmer Reappointed as WSIB Chair

The WSIB is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Witmer has been re-appointed for a third term as Chair of the Board of Directors – a position she has filled with distinction since 2012. Mrs. Witmer’s reappointment is effective May 17, 2020 to December 31, 2020.

Under Mrs. Witmer’s exceptional leadership the WSIB has been successful in achieving key milestones, including declining premium rates, the elimination of the WSIB’s historic unfunded liability, the introduction of our new premium rate-setting model, the creation of our new Health and Safety Excellence Program, and the expansion of our online services.

Mrs. Witmer has been recognized on many occasions for her passionate advocacy and long-term commitment to workplace health and safety and most recently by the Ontario General Contractors Association who presented her with the Doug Chalmers Award for Safety during her years of public service Mrs. Witmer has also received numerous honours including the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, the Social Work Doctors’ Award, was named an Honorary Nurse by the RNAO and received the KW Citizen of the Year Award.

"Over her distinguished career, Elizabeth Witmer has demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to public service," said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. "I am grateful she has agreed to continue her work at the WSIB, particularly during this critical time for worker safety."

We at the WSIB are grateful for Mrs. Witmer’s continued leadership as we look forward to building on our recent accomplishments and continue our momentum as we seek to deliver better results for the people we serve.