Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that the provincial government would be giving back $2.5 billion aimed at easing the burdens of doing business in Ontario.

The four major components of the initiative include the distribution of a $2-billion surplus rebate from the Workers Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) back to eligible businesses, a reduction in the board’s premiums to reportedly historic lows, a $400-million investment in worker health, and the removal of certification exam fees for skilled workers.