Canada’s 2025 Tax Updates New Brackets, CPP Contribution Changes, and More
As we enter 2025, there are several updates to federal policies that could influence Canadians’ financial planning. While some adjustments are routine, others may require […]
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Government Benefits Coming in January 2025 Ontario Trillium Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, CPP, ODSP, and More
January 2025 is a busy month for benefit payments in Canada. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and when the money should arrive in […]
Retirees 3 Major Updates to CPP and OAS You Need to Know for 2025
As a new year begins, Canadians can expect significant updates to Federal Government programs, including changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age […]
Canadian Mortgage and Real Estate Market Forecast for 2025
I hope everyone had a restful and joyful holiday season. As is tradition on this blog, the new year begins with a review of past […]
CRA Update 2025 Sees an Increase in the Basic Personal Amount!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a game-changing update for 2025: no federal taxes on the first $16,129 of income! This increase in the […]
Could Trump’s Tariffs Hit Canadian Oil & Gas Earnings Hard in 2025?
Canada’s largest oil and gas producers are ramping up their production plans for 2025 despite U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% blanket tariff on crude […]
Gas Prices Surge Across Canada Five Cities See Double Digit Increases This Week
Gas prices in Canada surged over the past week, with several cities experiencing significant increases. According to data from Kalibrate, the national average price for […]
Rare Australian 5 Cent Coin Valued at $4,000 Highly Sought After
Did you know a rare minting error on a 2016 Australian 5-cent coin could make it worth as much as $4,000? Coin collectors worldwide are […]
Freeland to Scrap Promised $250 Cheques for Working Canadians in Monday’s Mini-Budget
If you were among the nearly 19 million working Canadians expecting a $250 cheque from the Liberal government in the new year, it’s time to […]
Canada Suspends Federal Rebate for Electric Vehicles
The federal government has announced the pause of its five-year-old Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program, which provided up to $5,000 in rebates to Canadians […]