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WorkSafeBC holds premium rate at $1.55 for ninth straight year

by Safety News Canada January 6, 2026

written by Safety News Canada January 6, 2026

WorkSafeBC will maintain its average base premium rate at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll in 2026, marking the ninth consecutive year without change to the rate employers pay for workers’ compensation coverage. The rate remains below the expected cost to operate the system. The average cost rat...

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