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Know Before You Go: Store Hours, Public Services, and Travel Tips for Victoria Day Monday Victoria Day 2025 falls on Monday, May 19, and marks the unofficial start of summer in Canada. Celebrated in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday, it is a statutory holiday in most provinces and territories. With fireworks, long weekends, and cottage Continue reading

Doug Ford Follows Through on Promise to Eliminate 407 East Tolls and Slash Fuel Costs for Ontario Families In a major win for commuters, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially removed tolls from the eastern, provincially owned section of Highway 407, fulfilling a long-standing promise and delivering much-needed cost relief for drivers in Durham Region. Continue reading

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is set to implement new office hours and service adjustments starting in 2025, aiming to improve access, streamline operations, and meet evolving taxpayer needs. Whether you’re filing returns, applying for benefits, or seeking tax advice, understanding the CRA office hours changes in 2025 is crucial to planning your visits, calls, Continue reading

The Canadian government is rolling out a transformative new benefit for low-income, working-age individuals with disabilities. Known as the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), this initiative is set to begin in mid-2025 and could provide up to $2,400 annually in financial support. If you’re wondering what the CRA $2,400 Disability Benefit in May 2025 means for Continue reading

Canada’s labor market just sent a strong signal to policymakers—and it’s one the Bank of Canada (BoC) is unlikely to ignore. With unemployment jumping to 6.9% in April 2025, the highest level outside the pandemic since 2017, many economists now believe a BoC interest rate cut in June is all but certain. Unemployment Hits 6.9% Continue reading

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of Canada’s most beneficial investment tools, allowing Canadians to grow their savings tax-free. But despite its simplicity, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) keeps a close eye on how these accounts are used. Misuse or misunderstanding of TFSA rules can lead to CRA audits, penalties, or even taxes on Continue reading

As part of an ambitious national effort to improve access to oral health, the Senior Canadian Dental Care Plan 2025 is officially rolling out across provinces. This federally funded program is set to provide free or low-cost dental care for eligible Canadian seniors, aiming to close the long-standing gap in dental coverage for older adults. Continue reading

Nearly 40 TD Bank Locations to Shut Their Doors Amid Strategic Shift and Compliance Overhaul TD Bank is closing 38 of its U.S. branches on June 5, 2025, as part of a major restructuring of its physical retail operations. The decision comes just months after the Canadian-based banking giant admitted guilt in a historic money Continue reading