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PROVINCIAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACCOUNTS
Register with WSIB in Ontario, WorkSafeBC, CNESST in Quebec or your provincial workers' compensation board. Prepare your business and payroll details and understand what comes next.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REGISTRATION IN CANADA
Workers’ compensation is administered by provincial and territorial boards. Registration requirements depend on where work takes place, your business activities and the people performing the work.
Choose support for the province where you operate. An employer account is separate from incorporation and CRA payroll registration; the relevant board determines coverage, classification and assessment requirements.
WCB registration in nine provinces
Select the province where work is performed. If you operate in more than one province, review each board’s requirements before choosing your registrations.
WSIB, CNESST, WorkSafe and WCB registration support.
For businesses operating in Ontario
Prepare your Ontario employer registration.
Get help with a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board account application. Provide your business activities, worker start dates and payroll details. Mandatory coverage depends on the business; construction and optional coverage have specific rules.
For employers with work in Quebec
Set up your Quebec employer file.
Get support with CNESST employer registration for occupational health and safety insurance. Prepare your business identity, Quebec operating details and worker information. Follow the CNESST’s instructions for registration, classification and subsequent reporting.
For businesses operating in Alberta
Prepare your WCB-Alberta application.
Request support with an Alberta workers’ compensation account. Describe your industry and operations and provide the requested earnings and worker details. Check whether mandatory coverage applies and whether owners need separate personal coverage.
For businesses with work in British Columbia
Apply for WorkSafeBC coverage.
Get help with WorkSafeBC account registration for your business. Provide business activities, ownership and worker information so WorkSafeBC can assess your coverage requirements. Include any work performed outside B.C.
For businesses operating in Manitoba
Prepare your Manitoba employer account.
Request help with WCB Manitoba registration. Supply your business details, operating activities and estimated payroll. Following review, the board provides the applicable industry classification, premium information and reporting instructions.
For businesses with work in New Brunswick
Review your WorkSafeNB registration needs.
Get support with a WorkSafeNB account application. Provide the work performed, worker numbers and estimated assessable earnings. Mandatory registration and voluntary coverage depend on the applicable rules; identify any out-of-province operations.
For businesses operating in Saskatchewan
Register with Saskatchewan’s WCB.
Request support with your Saskatchewan workers’ compensation application. Describe your activities and supply the required business and worker details. WCB registration is separate from registering your business with Saskatchewan’s corporate registry.
For employers with work in Newfoundland & Labrador
Prepare your WorkplaceNL registration.
Get support with a WorkplaceNL employer account. Provide your business structure, activities, start date and worker or contractor details. Registration rules differ for incorporated and unincorporated businesses, including owner-operated businesses.
For businesses operating in Nova Scotia
Prepare your Nova Scotia coverage application.
Request help with WCB Nova Scotia account registration. Supply the operating details, workforce information and payroll estimates required for review. Confirm whether mandatory coverage, voluntary coverage or special protection fits your situation.
Unsure which board applies? Tell us where your workers operate, what they do and whether you already have a workers’ compensation account.
Discuss your registration ↗WHY CHOOSE NUANS PRE-SEARCH
Each workers’ compensation board has its own registration process. NUANS Pre-Search offers account setup support so you can choose the right provincial service and gather the information your application needs.
Questions? Speak with our teamChoose the provincial service that matches where your business and workers operate.
Prepare your business activities, worker information and payroll estimates for the application.
Contact our team about registration details or your order; board decisions remain with the board.
HOW YOUR WSIB OR WCB REGISTRATION WORKS
Select a provincial service, provide the required business information and review the board’s response and ongoing account responsibilities.
Select the board for your work location and identify any existing account or operations in other provinces.
View provincial services ↗Describe the work performed and supply your legal business details, worker start dates and requested payroll information.
Requirements vary by board and business activityCheck the account details, coverage decision and any further information requested. Note your reporting and payment responsibilities.
The board confirms coverage and assessment details
WHAT YOU NEED FOR WSIB & WCB REGISTRATION
Gather these essentials before applying. The relevant board may request additional information about ownership, contractors or out-of-province work.
Business identity
Your legal name, structure, business number if available, and registration details.
Activities & work locations
A clear description of your products or services and where the work is performed.
Workers & payroll
Worker numbers, start dates and estimated earnings, plus owner or contractor details if requested.
Contacts & existing accounts
An authorized contact, business addresses and any current workers’ compensation account numbers.
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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REGISTRATION GUIDE
Understand the difference between employer registration, personal coverage, payroll accounts and ongoing workers’ compensation responsibilities.
Coverage is not mandatory for every business in every province. The rules can depend on your industry, workforce and legal structure. Some boards offer voluntary coverage or personal coverage for people not automatically covered.
Check the applicable board’s rules before work starts. Construction, owner-operated companies and contractor arrangements may have specific requirements.
Compare provincial services ↗An account in one province does not automatically resolve your obligations elsewhere. Work performed outside your home province may require another registration or a coverage determination by the boards involved.
Provide the work locations, expected duration and worker details. Review out-of-province requirements before sending workers to a new location.
Ask about multi-province work ↗A CRA payroll account handles payroll deductions and remittances. A workers’ compensation account is a separate registration with the relevant board. Incorporating or opening a payroll account does not itself establish WCB or WSIB coverage.
Check which accounts your business already has and which obligations apply. Keep business names and operating details consistent across your applications.
Explore CRA account setup ↗Registration is the first step. Employers may also need to report earnings, pay premiums or assessments, report workplace injuries and notify the board of business changes. Requirements and deadlines vary by board.
A clearance confirms the information specified by the issuing board; it is not the same as opening an account. Review clearance requirements when hiring contractors or accepting contracts.
Ask about your account setup ↗FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clear answers about provincial account setup, coverage requirements, payroll information and employer responsibilities.
Tell our team where your business operates, the work performed and which provincial account you need.
Contact our team ↗It is the process of registering a business with the relevant workers’ compensation board. The board reviews business activities and workforce details to determine the applicable coverage, classification and assessment requirements. An account is separate from incorporation, a business licence or CRA payroll registration.
No single rule applies to every business across Canada. Requirements depend on the province or territory, industry, business structure and people doing the work. Mandatory and optional coverage rules differ. Check the relevant board’s requirements before starting work or hiring workers.
This page offers services for Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia. Select the province where work is performed. For operations in several provinces, review each board’s requirements.
No. They administer workers’ compensation in different jurisdictions. Ontario uses WSIB, Quebec uses CNESST, British Columbia uses WorkSafeBC, New Brunswick uses WorkSafeNB, and Newfoundland and Labrador uses WorkplaceNL. Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia use their provincial WCB organizations.
Prepare your legal business name, structure, contact details, operating locations and description of work. You may also need a business number, incorporation details, worker start dates, estimated payroll, and information about owners or contractors. Requirements vary by board and application type.
Owner coverage depends on the jurisdiction, business structure and work performed. Some owners need mandatory coverage, while others may apply for optional personal coverage. Do not assume the employer account automatically covers every owner, partner or director. Confirm their status with the relevant board.
Possibly. Work outside your home province may trigger registration or reporting requirements in another jurisdiction. Coverage can depend on the location, duration and nature of the work. Contact the boards involved before sending workers to another province; one account is not automatically nationwide coverage.
No. A CRA payroll account and workers’ compensation registration serve different purposes. Payroll accounts handle applicable tax deductions and remittances, while workers’ compensation is administered by the relevant board. Review and arrange each registration your business requires.
Do not assume coverage is active simply because an application or service order was submitted. The board determines the applicable coverage and effective date and may request further information. Review the board’s confirmation and account instructions before relying on coverage.
No. An account number identifies your business with the board. A clearance confirms the coverage or account standing specified by the issuing board, subject to its rules. Contractors and businesses hiring them may need clearances; opening an account does not automatically satisfy every clearance requirement.
Check the selected registration service for its current service fee. Workers’ compensation premiums or assessments are separate and are determined by the board using applicable factors such as industry and assessable earnings. Employers also have ongoing reporting and payment responsibilities after registration.