Old Age Security is about to see its biggest quarterly increase of 2026. The Government of Canada has confirmed a 1.4% increase for the October to December 2026 quarter — the largest single jump of the year — pushing the maximum monthly OAS pension past $762 for seniors aged 65 to 74 and above $838 […]
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Canada Disability Benefit recipients are getting a one-time boost this fall. New federal regulations take legal effect on September 1, 2026, authorizing a $150 lump-sum supplemental payment to help offset the cost of getting a Disability Tax Credit certificate. Here’s exactly who qualifies, how the payment works, and what else changed in the same regulatory
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CRA My Account is the single most useful tool the Canada Revenue Agency offers, yet most people only ever use it to check a refund status. This guide covers how to register, how to log in, every major feature worth knowing about, and how to fix the most common access problems. What Is CRA My
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Canada Benefit Payment Dates September 2026 bring a lighter calendar than August, but one date change catches a lot of families off guard. Here’s exactly what’s landing, when, and which benefits are skipping September entirely. Canada Benefit Payment Dates September 2026 at a Glance Benefit September 2026 Date Notes Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) September 10
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If you used CRA My Account, My Service Canada Account, or any other Government of Canada portal back in 2020, you may be owed money. The claims portal for a major federal data breach settlement officially opened on August 4, 2026, and eligible Canadians now have until February 3, 2027 to file. Here’s exactly what
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Every year, the CRA adjusts key benefit amounts and tax thresholds to keep pace with inflation — a process called indexation. For 2026, that adjustment factor is 2%, noticeably lower than the 2.7% increase applied in 2025. But “2%” doesn’t tell the whole story, because some benefits got extra boosts on top of standard indexation,
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If your GST/HST Credit deposit suddenly showed up under a different name this year, you’re not imagining things. Starting July 2026, the Canada Revenue Agency replaced the long-running GST/HST Credit with a new, permanently larger payment called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). Millions of Canadians are still confused about what changed, how much
Losing someone you truly cared about can feel emotionally brutal, and then dealing with financial duties afterwards, it can pile on even more pressure. In Canada, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit provides a one-time payment, so the estate or specific eligible people can assist with expenses that show up after a contributor passes
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Picking the right moment to start getting your Canada Pension Plan CPP retirement pension is one of the most important money calls you’ll face during retirement. Getting the difference between CPP Early vs Late Retirement really matters, because most Canadians can begin taking CPP as early as age 60, while some people prefer to postpone
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Wondering if you qualify for the Canada Pension Plan retirement pension, or how starting age affects your payment? This guide covers exactly who’s eligible for CPP in 2026, how the amount is actually calculated, real-world examples, and the most common mistakes that cost people money. Who Is Eligible for CPP in 2026? Qualifying for the
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