The Canada Open Work Permit may still be seen as one of the most flexible immigration options of 2025; basically allowing foreign nationals to work for almost all employers in the country, yet without any job offer or LMIA. There are no restrictions binding these workers to one employer, so they can easily switch jobs … Read more
There has been chatter on the Internet regarding Canadian seniors receiving a pension support of $3,716 per month in 2025. While this figure is successful in clinching attention, it is a misleading one. There is no one pension program that exactly pays that amount; rather, the figure is the sum of the three federal benefits … Read more
The Canada Grocery Rebate is meant to be a federal relief measure that helps low- and modest-income households facing the rising costs of food and rent. Managed by the CRA, it is complementary to the GST/HST credit and not a separate program altogether. This rebate was first introduced in 2023 during which period the government … Read more
A formalized schedule exists in Canada for the dates of paying major federal benefits by means of direct deposit, or mailed cheque if bank info had never been updated. In the month of September 2025, some major payments are scheduled to take place at the end of the month. These payments will be for CPP, … Read more
Old Age Security remains a major income support program for Canadian seniors, and adjustments are made every three months, depending on the rate of inflation. For October through December 2025, OAS payments are to be updated once again, with the Government of Canada confirming an increase of 0.7% over that of the previous quarter. The … Read more
In the month of September 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency will officially confirm that several income supports and pension payments are being directly deposited into the bank accounts of the recipients. These payments include those pertaining to Old Age Security (OAS), the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and several other federal benefits. … Read more
Planning for retirement is one of the most important aspects of financial security. With 2025 around the corner, the debate for Canada’s retirement age has gained momentum as speculations stir that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and federal authorities may reconsider the current retirement regime. Traditionally, Canadians became eligible for public pensions such as the … Read more
In response to increasing costs of living, Canada has implemented new minimum wage hikes both federally and at the provincial level. The federal minimum wage increased by 2.4%, raising it to CAD $17.75 per hour for workers in federally regulated sectors from April 1, 2025. Various provinces and territories will also initiate some wage increases … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is an organization called to give a rebate or credit under the GST/HST system, mainly for low-income individuals and families. The idea is to try to lessen the burden of GST/HST by rebating on a partial basis of the amount paid. This rebate is on a quarterly basis, so every … Read more