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Minimum Wage Increases October 1, 2026: 5 Provinces & New Rates

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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TFSA and RRSP Limits 2026: How Much You Can Save

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

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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CRA Interest Rates Q4 2026: What You’ll Pay or Earn From October to December

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

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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EI Tariff-Relief Measures End October 10, 2026

EI Tariff Relief Deadline: What Changes October 10, 2026

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

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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Is the $250 Payment November 2025 Real? Fact-Check

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

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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CRA CERB Repayment Dispute: What to Do Now 2026

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

Getting a letter from the CRA saying you owe money back from a pandemic-era benefit can feel like a punch to the gut, especially years after the fact. If you’re dealing with a CRA CERB repayment dispute, the good news is there’s an actual process for pushing back — you don’t have to just pay

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Basic Personal Amount 2026 Canada: $16,452 Explained

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

If you’ve ever wondered exactly how much you can earn in a year before the government starts taking a cut, the Basic Personal Amount 2026 is the number you’re looking for. Every Canadian resident gets this built-in tax-free buffer, and for 2026 it’s bigger than it’s ever been. Here’s exactly how it works, what it’s

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Canada Counter-Tariffs Sept 2026: What Costs More

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

If your grocery bill or next appliance purchase feels a little steeper this month, there’s a real reason for it. The Canada counter-tariffs September 2026 took effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 8, applying new duties of 15%, 25%, or 50% on roughly 650 categories of U.S.-made goods. Here’s exactly what’s affected, why it happened,

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CRA Backup Multi-Factor Authentication 2026

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

If you’ve logged into your CRA account recently and been prompted to add a “backup” security option, you’re not alone — and it’s worth taking two minutes to actually do it, even though the CRA currently lets you skip it. Here’s exactly what changed, why the CRA is pushing this, and a few things about

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CRA My Account 2026: Complete Guide to Register, Login & Use Every Feature

Finance Tips / Kenneth James

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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