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Foreign Ag Workers Ontario Pension Status Unclear

It's not clear yet whether temporary foreign agricultural workers will be involved in the proposed new Ontario Retirement Pension Plan.

A Ministry of Finance official says temporary, seasonal, part-time and contract workers will generally be required to participate in the plan if they do not participate ina comparable workplace pension plan.

However, Scott Blodgett adds that the government is continuing to examine unique workplace arrangements.

And Blodgett says that includes temporary foreign workers and seasonal agricultural workers.

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Upgrades completed at the blue rink at Clearwater Arena. October 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)

Scoreboard, Nov 15

The Leafs wrapped up a historic, winless 0–6–0 homestand with a 1–0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.