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Management Discussion and Analysis The Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is an integral part of the annual performance report and provides management’s perspective on the operations and financial position of WorkplaceNL. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2017. The MD&A was prepared based on information available as of March 9, 2018. The Board of Directors has undertaken its own review of the MD&A following the recommendation of the Financial Services Committee. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This report contains forward-looking statements about certain matters that are by their nature subject to many risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made herein. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the organization’s objectives, strategies, targeted and expected financial results; and, the outlook for the provincial, national and global economies. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changing market, industry and general economic factors or conditions; changes in legislation affecting the organization’s policies and
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practices; changes in accounting standards; and other risks, known or unknown. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
OPERATIONS OF WorkplaceNL WorkplaceNL operates under the authority of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (the Act). In accordance with the Act, WorkplaceNL promotes health and safety in workplaces with an objective of preventing the occurrence of workplace injuries and known occupational diseases. When injuries occur, WorkplaceNL provides support and benefits to injured workers, in accordance with the entitlement provisions
