ITF Priorities

2025 Goals and Priorities

Priorities of the ITF Association are set annually by the membership in November of each year.  In addition to specific actionable items, the list also includes items the ITF Association monitors through regular review of statistical and other information as well as initiatives that support member development. 

To promote a FAIR, BALANCED and SUSTAINABLE workers' compensation systems

  • Participate in review of WCB legislation, programs, policies and procedures; implementation of egregious conduct and duty to cooperate legislation, and any other legislative changes

  • Explore opportunities to raise awareness among Alberta employers regarding WCB account/case management and cost containment strategies

  • Employer access to claim file information (redaction and timelines)

monitoring:

  • WCB Funding Policy and Pricing Programs
  • Cost Relief - fair and consistent application; process timelines
  • WCB Strategic Business plan & Strategy Map outcomes
  • Premium Levies - Occupational Health & Safety funding and budget; changes to other levies

To be a STRATEGIC PARTNER of the Workers’ Compensation Board, Appeals Commission and Government through consultation on matters impacting Alberta employers

  • Review quality of service impacts, costs and implications of legislative, policy and operational changes, as well as consistency and appropriateness of claim decisions

  • Engagement with government (Jobs, Economy & Trade, Red Tape Reduction)

  • Invitation of guests to ITF Association meetings (Minister responsible for the WCB, Chair of the WCB Board of Directors and WCB Board members, Chief Appeals Commissioner and WCB Medical Director)

  • Recruitment of new members

monitoring:

  • Appeals Commission Tribunal operations; Appeal Advisor & Medical Panels functions
  • Identify issues affecting sustainability of the Accident Fund; AIMCo performance
  • Effectiveness of the Policy Consultation Advisory Group

To provide a FORUM for the presentation/discussion of member concerns and views on issues related to the Alberta workers’ compensation system

  • Proactively identify issues for review (duration of disability, psychological injuries; physio & rehab services, DRDRB, Economic Loss Payments, claim cost accountability)

  • Health Practitioner Engagement & Accountability - Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, paramedical providers and OIS clinics; education re RTW process, medical reporting

monitoring:

  • WCB data integrity - reliability and usefulness of stats for WCB and OHS reporting
  • Occupational diseases - expansion of criteria and/or presumption

To be an INFORMATION RESOURCE for the members of the ITF Association on policies, programs, and issues relating to the Alberta workers’ compensation system

  • Facilitate sharing of expertise among ITF Association members
  • Facilitation of educational opportunities for ITF Association members