Former Crown lawyer files Charter challenge over workers' compensation system

Nova Scotia has the lowest compensation in Canada for injured employees, according to recent report

CBC NewsJosh Hoffman

A former Crown prosecutor who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder is bringing a Charter challenge against the Workers' Compensation Board and the Nova Scotia government over the province's limit on compensation for injured workers.

Brandon Trask worked for the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service for nearly four years. For two of those years, he said he worked on dozens of cases involving child sexual abuse offences, which led to his PTSD diagnosis and inability to continue worki…

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CBC NewsJosh Hoffman, Posted: Nov 13, 2024 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 33 minutes ago
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