If a letter from the CRA titled “Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit (GST/HSTC) Notice” just landed in your mailbox or your CRA My Account inbox, here’s the short version: this is the CRA’s official explanation of how much credit you’re getting, why, and based on what numbers. A GST/HSTC Notice isn’t something to
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Canada’s minimum wage landscape is changing again in October 2026. On October 1, 2026, five provinces increased their general Minimum Wage Increases rates, giving thousands of workers a higher legal minimum for their hourly earnings. The five provinces affected are Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The increases range from 25 cents
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If you’re planning your savings for the year ahead, the two numbers that matter most are already confirmed. The TFSA and RRSP contribution limits 2026 are $7,000 and $32,490 respectively, and knowing exactly how they work — not just the headline figures — can mean the difference between maximizing your tax-free growth and leaving room
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If you owe money to the CRA, or the CRA owes money to you, the rate that applies depends entirely on which quarter you’re in. The CRA interest rates Q4 2026 are now confirmed for the October 1 to December 31 period, and while most figures are holding steady, knowing the exact numbers matters if
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If you’ve filed an Employment Insurance claim sometime in the last year and a half, you may have benefited from a set of temporary relief measures without even realizing it. Those measures are now on their third and final extension, and they’re set to expire on October 10, 2026. Here’s exactly what’s ending, what’s already
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If you’ve been putting off a dental visit because of the bill, this one is worth five minutes of your time. The Canadian Dental Care Plan 2026 is now open to eligible Canadians of every age, and it can cover anywhere from part to all of your dental costs, depending on your family income. Here’s
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If you’ve seen headlines claiming the CRA “confirmed” a $250 payment landing in November 2025, you’re not alone — and it’s worth knowing upfront that this claim doesn’t hold up. There is no official $250 payment coming in November 2025, and the confusion traces back to a real program that was actually cancelled almost a
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If you receive Employment and Income Assistance in Manitoba, knowing exactly when your payment lands matters for avoiding late fees, NSF charges, or a stressful gap before rent is due. The Manitoba EIA payment dates 2026 follow a predictable monthly pattern, but the exact date shifts slightly each month depending on weekends and holidays. Here’s
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If you receive support through the Ontario Disability Support Program, knowing exactly when your deposit lands each month makes a real difference for budgeting around rent and bills. The ODSP payment dates 2026 follow a consistent monthly pattern — the last business day of the month — with one notable exception in September and a
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If you’re applying for the CPP Disability Benefit, here’s something worth knowing before you even submit your paperwork: roughly 60% of first-time applications get denied. That’s not meant to discourage you — it’s meant to prepare you, because a denial on your first attempt is common enough that it shouldn’t feel like the end of
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