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Canadian retirees have reason to celebrate: as of May 2025, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits have increased, allowing eligible seniors to receive up to $2,233.44 per month combined. This new total — $1,433 from CPP and $800.44 from OAS (for those aged 75 and over) — is part of Continue reading

As the cost of living continues to rise across Canada, millions of households are relying on financial relief from provincial programs. These CRA provincial benefits coming in June 2025 provide direct monthly or quarterly payments to eligible Canadians and are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). In this guide, we cover which provincial benefits Continue reading

Why Service Canada Is Cutting 800 Jobs in 2025 Service Canada is preparing for a significant staffing adjustment as projections show a steep decline in passport applications through 2025 and into 2026. The government agency announced it will be cutting approximately 800 term positions across the country, starting in June 2025. This move follows a Continue reading

Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), North America’s oldest retailer, will shut the doors of more than 80 stores across Canada on June 1, bringing an end to a major chapter in the country’s retail history. This mass closure follows a months-long liquidation process that began in late March. The closures also come with a devastating human Continue reading

A new financial relief measure is arriving this summer. Beginning July 4, 2025, eligible Canadians will benefit from a GST/HST credit boost, as confirmed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This 2.7% increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit is designed to support low- and modest-income families and individuals coping with the rising Continue reading

New Rules & Regulation for Canadian Drivers in 2025 In 2025, Canadian drivers will encounter a range of new regulations aimed at enhancing road safety, integrating advanced technologies, and ensuring compliance across various transportation sectors. These changes, introduced by Transport Canada and other regulatory bodies, reflect the country’s commitment to reducing road fatalities and adapting Continue reading

In a significant development for Canada’s struggling retail landscape, Ruby Liu — a billionaire entrepreneur from British Columbia — has finalized a deal to acquire up to 28 Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) department store leases across three provinces. This comes amid the dramatic and public unraveling of the 355-year-old Canadian institution, long regarded as a Continue reading

Air Canada is set to suspend five direct routes between major Canadian cities and secondary U.S. destinations starting in Fall 2025. The decision is part of a strategic shift aimed at optimizing its transborder network before the onset of the Winter 2025–26 season. This move, which impacts flights from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, reflects changing Continue reading

The popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained, known for breaking down complex automotive engineering topics, has tackled one of the biggest automotive recalls in recent memory: the General Motors recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles equipped with the 6.2L V8 L87 engine. Hosted by mechanical engineer Jason Fenske, the video walks through the root of the engine Continue reading

As June 2025 approaches, many Canadians can expect a much-needed financial boost from the federal government. Whether you’re juggling the cost of groceries, daycare, or housing, a variety of benefit payments are set to arrive from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada — with some households receiving hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Continue reading