Good news for Canadian families! The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments for October 2025 are arriving soon. This tax-free monthly benefit from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) helps parents manage the cost of raising their children under the age of 18. If you are eligible, you can expect your CCB…
New Licence Test Rules: Imagine you’re 65 or older and you love driving around town freely. But what if your licence renewal suddenly comes with extra tests—vision checks, reaction time evaluations, and knowledge exams? Starting 26 October 2025, Canada is rolling out tougher rules for senior drivers. These changes are…
The BC Family Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment for British Columbia families with children under 18. It’s administered through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is paid on the same day as your Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The 2025–26 benefit year (paid July 2025 to June 2026) is based…
Retiring at age 65 used to feel like a guaranteed milestone—finish work, relax, enjoy life. But things are changing fast. With people living longer, healthier lives and work styles becoming more flexible, Canada’s idea of retirement is being rewritten. Now, when and how you collect OAS and CPP benefits can…
Tax time can feel confusing, but the new Child Tax Credit changes for 2026 aim to bring relief and clarity. Thanks to the law passed in 2025, many families will now get $2,200 per child in credit — with part of it refundable. In this article, you will learn who…
With food prices rising across the country, the Canada Grocery Rebate October 2025 is a much-anticipated relief for many households. Rather than a separate program, this rebate functions as a top-up to the GST/HST credit, automatically applied based on your tax return. If you qualify, you don’t need to apply…
The $1,551 Seniors’ Benefit is an annual, tax-free payment offered to eligible seniors in Newfoundland & Labrador (NL). Even though it’s a provincial program, it is delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) together with your GST/HST credit payments. Because of that pairing, no separate application is required. Who Qualifies…
Emergency Housing Grant: In 2025, Canada is offering much-needed help to people who are struggling to pay rent or deal with housing problems. The new $2000 Emergency Housing Grant aims to support low-income families, seniors, and individuals who are facing eviction or cannot afford urgent home repairs. It gives financial…
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment that helps families cover the cost of raising children under 18. For the July 2025–June 2026 benefit year, the maximum amounts have been inflation-indexed, meaning families may receive up to $7,997 per child under 6 and up to $6,748 per…
For decades, Canadians viewed age 65 as the traditional mark of retirement. It was the time to stop working, collect Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, and enjoy a slower pace of life. But that idea is rapidly changing. With Canadians living longer, staying healthier, and…