Ontario workers are waking up to a fresh pay increase this year as the province’s general minimum wage has officially climbed to $17.60 per hour, effective October 1, 2025. The rise, announced by the Ontario government on September 29, 2025, replaces the previous rate of $17.20 and reflects a 2.4% increase indexed to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI). The … Read more
Canadian seniors are set to receive a crucial financial boost in December 2025 as the Canada Revenue Agency prepares to distribute a one-time, non-taxable $2,400 direct deposit. This special payment aims to help older Canadians manage record living costs, especially as inflation continues to pressure budgets for essentials like food, housing, and healthcare. It’s one of … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially confirmed that millions of Canadians will receive their next GST/HST credit payment on December 30, 2025. This payment, worth up to $533 for the 2025–2026 benefit year, will help low- and middle-income households manage rising living costs as the year closes. The tax-free credit is one of Canada’s most important financial supports, offering direct … Read more
Starting in July 2025, Canadian families will see an enhanced Canada Child Benefit (CCB) designed to deliver greater financial relief amid sharp rises in the cost of living. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that for the 2025–2026 benefit year, families can receive up to $7,997 per child under six and up to $6,748 per child aged six to seventeen, paid monthly from July … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially confirmed a $628 grocery rebate payment scheduled for December 12, 2025, aimed at helping Canadians manage soaring grocery and living costs. This one-time payment, designed for low- and middle-income households, offers timely relief as food prices, housing costs, and energy bills continue to climb heading into the winter and holiday season. … Read more
For generations, turning 65 symbolized a firm endpoint: a time to retire, collect benefits, and transition into leisurely years. But in 2025 and beyond, that traditional idea is rapidly fading. Longer lifespans, rising living costs, and evolving work trends are reshaping how Canadians think about retirement. Rather than marking an abrupt stop, age 65 is … Read more
Canada’s retirement landscape is undergoing a historic transformation in 2025. The federal government has officially ended the traditional rule that treated age 65 as the standard retirement point, empowering seniors with two flexible choices for how and when to retire. These landmark reforms modernize Canada’s aging policy, promoting personal choice, financial independence, and long-term stability. … Read more
The federal government has announced a significant year-end boost for older Canadians: a $2,200 one-time support payment set for direct deposit on December 12, 2025. This targeted financial measure is designed to help seniors cope with rising living costs as the holiday season and colder months approach. For millions of Canadians living on fixed incomes or relying on … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed one of the most anticipated financial relief measures of the year — a $1,350 benefit payment scheduled for December 10, 2025. The one-time deposit comes as families across the country face rising costs tied to inflation, higher grocery bills, and winter expenses. Designed as a targeted year-end top-up, the December benefit supports low- and middle-income … Read more
Canadians will soon receive some welcome financial relief as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) prepares to distribute the next GST/HST credit payment on December 12, 2025. The deposit—worth up to $533 for eligible individuals—comes just in time for the holidays, providing much-needed support for households managing rising living costs. With grocery prices, heating bills, and transportation costs continuing to stretch family … Read more