In a decisive move aimed at helping Canadians manage rising living expenses, the federal government has announced a \$250 Working Canadians Rebate along with a temporary GST/HST holiday on essential goods. Together, these measures represent one of the most direct efforts in 2025 to put money back into people’s pockets during a period of economic … Read more
Canada continues to strengthen its position as one of the most attractive destinations for international workers and students. Among the many immigration and employment programs, the Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) stands out as a flexible option that allows eligible foreign nationals to work for almost any employer without the restrictions of a single-company contract. … Read more
As tuition fees, textbooks, and housing costs continue to climb, the Government of Canada has announced a permanent 20% boost to the Canada Student Grant (CSG), starting in the 2025–26 academic year. This long-term change will provide up to \$5,040 annually for eligible full-time students—non-repayable financial support aimed at making higher education more accessible and … Read more
For thousands of Canadian seniors, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a critical financial lifeline during retirement. So when online chatter began claiming that retirees would start receiving \$969 per month from July 2025, it sparked excitement — and confusion. Is the government introducing a massive OAS hike? Is this an across-the-board payment increase? … Read more
In 2025, the official retirement age in Canada remains 65 — the point at which Canadians can collect their full Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits. However, growing discussions in Ottawa suggest this could soon change. Under a proposal being debated, the retirement age could gradually rise to 67 by 2030, … Read more
Canadian households struggling with the rising cost of living may soon see some relief as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) considers reintroducing the \$234 Grocery Rebate in August 2025. This federal benefit, first launched in July 2023, provided a one-time financial boost to help low- and moderate-income residents purchase essential groceries such as bread, milk, … Read more
As Canadians continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has unveiled a significant boost to one of its most widely used support programs — the GST/HST credit. For 2025, eligible individuals and families could receive up to \$3,000 through an enhanced GST rebate, delivered in four quarterly payments … Read more
In the face of rising living costs, Canadian families are set to receive a significant boost in 2025 through the Canada Family Benefit. The program, managed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), will provide up to \$445 per month per child for eligible households — a tax-free payment designed to ease the financial strain on … Read more
For many Canadians approaching retirement, the question of how much they can rely on in monthly pension income is critical. In 2025, seniors could receive up to \$2500 per month through a combination of Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). While this figure may sound like a … Read more
Canadian seniors are set to receive a modest but meaningful boost to their Old Age Security (OAS) payments starting in July 2025. While the increase may seem small, for many retirees on fixed incomes, every dollar can help offset the rising cost of living. The update, announced by the federal government, reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment … Read more