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In 2005, the 911 interpreters sent a Swahili language (official languages of the East African Community countries, namely Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) interpreter to WSIB (Worker's Safety & Insurance Board) Ontario for interpreting an injury claim. The interpreter suffered a fall at the location that resulted in a long-term leg injury. The incident also led to a legal dispute between the 911 interpreters and the worker's compensation board of Manitoba as to who will be responsible to cover the injury. 911 interpreters were of the view that since the location was not appropriate for wearing heels the officials requesting the interpretation services should have been informed prior to the appointment. The worker's compensation board on the other hand argued that since she was sent from 911 interpreters, they should be the ones responsible for the injury claim. The case ended up in court