As a new wave of federal payments begins rolling out this month, low-income workers across …
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The Rise and Fall of an Ontario Lumber Town
Ontario is celebrated for its vibrant cities, cottage country, national parks, and charming small towns. But beyond the popular tourist trails lies a different kind of story — one of industry, ambition, and abandonment. Scattered …
Continue readingCanadian Workers Eligible for Up to $600 from CRA Benefit This July
As a new wave of federal payments begins rolling out this month, low-income workers across Canada could be in for a welcome financial boost. Thanks to updates from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the Canada …
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Canada Rolls Out Major Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families Starting July 1
A Closer Look at the One-Percentage-Point Reduction in the Lowest Income Tax Bracket Starting July 1, 2025, the Canadian federal government will reduce the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15% to 14%. This …
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Working Past 65? What You Need to Know About CPP, OAS, and Tax Planning
For many Canadians, retirement has long been visualized as a finish line — a specific date marked on a calendar when career ends and leisure begins. Yet, that narrative is evolving. Increasingly, people are choosing …
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Ontario Trillium Benefit Payments Set to Increase in July 2025
As July kicks off, so does a brand-new benefit year for government payments in Ontario — and with the rising cost of living, now’s the perfect time to find out whether you’re eligible for extra …
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Canada Raises Student Visa Financial Requirement by Over CAD 2,000
International students planning to study in Canada will face stricter financial requirements beginning September 1, 2025. According to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the minimum funds needed to apply for a …
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New StatCan Data Shows Record Number of People Leaving Canada
Canada is witnessing a sharp uptick in emigration, with tens of thousands of citizens and residents choosing to leave. According to Statistics Canada, a total of 27,086 Canadian citizens and permanent residents emigrated from January …
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July 2025 Payment Dates for Government Benefits in Ontario and Canada: CDB, OTB, CPP, CCB & More
Several key federal and provincial government benefit payments are scheduled throughout July 2025. These payments include long-standing programs such as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Old Age Security (OAS), and the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB), …
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Canadians to Receive Up to $575 More in GST/HST Credit Payments This Week
Starting July 2025, millions of Canadians will receive an increased GST/HST Credit payment — and if you live in certain provinces, you could pocket hundreds more per quarter than just the federal base amount. Here’s …
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Canada’s New Tax Cut Kicks In Here’s How Much Bigger Your Next Paycheque Could Be
A Mid-Year Tax Break That Starts Paying Off Immediately Canadian workers will now start seeing a little more money in their paycheques, thanks to a newly implemented federal tax cut that quietly took effect on …
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