Ontario is preparing for an increase in the minimum wage, with an official announcement expected before April 1, 2025. This adjustment aims to help workers keep up with rising living costs while maintaining fair compensation. The minimum wage in Ontario varies based on the type of employment, including general labour, students, remote workers, and specialized … Read more

Starting in July 2025, Canadian families will see an increase in their Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments. This adjustment accounts for inflation and is designed to provide more financial support to parents raising children. For the 2025-2026 benefit year, the updated monthly payments will be: This increase of 2.7 percent is part of the government’s … Read more

Tax season is here again, but guess what? For some of us, it might be way easier this year. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is inviting two million taxpayers to use SimpleFile by Phone (SFP), a quick and hassle-free way to submit their tax returns in just 10 minutes without any paperwork or calculations. Who’s … Read more

Many Ontario residents are waiting for their March 2025 CRA benefits, which help with expenses like rent, food, and bills. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will send out three major payments this month: 1️Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – Monthly support for parents raising kids under 18.2️Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) – Helps with sales tax, property … Read more

The UK government is giving out £200 to help people who are struggling with high living costs. This money will be paid in March 2025 through something called the Household Support Fund (HSF). The idea is to help people pay for things like energy bills, food, and other everyday needs that have become more expensive … Read more

Australian government provides financial assistance to people in need through Centrelink, which is managed by Services Australia. These payments help Australians through different stages of life whether they are looking for work, studying, raising children, caring for someone, or retiring. However, Centrelink payments come with strict eligibility rules. Your income, assets, and visa status all … Read more

A casual worker only realised her job had ended when she received an employment separation certificate for Centrelink. Now, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ruled on whether issuing this document counted as a dismissal under the Fair Work Act 2009. Casual Worker Learns of Job Loss via Centrelink Paperwork The worker applied for Centrelink … Read more

Life has become expensive, and many seniors in Canada are struggling to keep up. To help, the government is giving an extra $1,200 to low-income seniors. This money is meant to make life a little easier for those who get Old Age Security (OAS) or Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments. This $1,200 is part of … Read more

In 2025, minimum wages across Canada’s provinces and territories will go up to help workers cope with rising costs of living. This change ensures wages stay fair and match the growing economic needs of each region. Check out the updated hourly rates, effective dates, and any upcoming changes for every province and territory below. Canada … Read more