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Manitoba Extends Firefighter Protection

 
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:50 am    Post subject: Manitoba Extends Firefighter Protection Reply with quote
Breast cancer and prostate cancer added to workers compensation:

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For the 43 women who battle blazes in Winnipeg -- and those in other firefighting services throughout Manitoba -- it's also an affirmation of the contribution of women to the profession.

"I go into lots of fires in the North End and every fire is a potential danger," said Laura Graham, a 16-year veteran of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. "As far as I'm concerned it's a recognition of women."

More than 50 firefighters sat in the visitors' gallery of the legislature Tuesday as Jennifer Howard, minister responsible for the Workers Compensation Board, introduced Bill 6. The legislation adds breast cancer and three other cancers -- multiple myeloma, primary site prostate, and skin cancer -- to 10 other illnesses already covered for firefighters by workers compensation in Manitoba.

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