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Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to send rebates in February 2025

The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back more than $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers, reducing business premium rates and investing in keeping workers healthy and safe. 

Ontario is putting more money back into workers’ pockets, keeping costs down for safe businesses and investing in health and safety by: 

  • -  Returning $2 billion in surplus funds to Ontario businesses through the WSIB thanks to the agency’s new approach to strong financial management. Eligible employers will receive their one-time rebate starting in February 2025 if they are a safe employer, which includes not having been convicted more than once under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act or Occupational Health and Safety Act since 2020. 
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When to scout for wheat pests: A seasonal guide for producers

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Wheat producers in Saskatchewan need to stay alert throughout the growing season to manage insect pests effectively. Targeting wheat at different stages is important - from seeding to grain fill, these pests can mean lost yield and quality. This pest scouting video is one of the tools producers can use to stay one step ahead when protecting their crop and their bottom line as it shows when to target pests throughout the growing season.