Brampton, ON – A major infrastructure project is underway in Brampton, with the city set to triple the number of lanes on one of its busiest roadways to address rising traffic congestion and support future housing developments. The $16.1 million Mayfield Road expansion project was officially launched during a groundbreaking event held on Friday, marking Continue reading
Canada GST Rebate 2025: Who’s Eligible, How Much You’ll Get, and Key Payment Dates You Can’t Afford to Miss
The Canada GST rebate 2025 is a vital financial support program for millions of Canadians with low and modest incomes. Officially called the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit, the Canada GST rebate helps offset the cost of GST or HST paid throughout the year on goods and services. Administered by the Canada Continue reading
CRA Uncashed Cheques 2025: $1.7 Billion in Missing Refunds and Benefits — How to Check If You’re Owed a Cheque Worth Up to $100,000
Have you ever moved, changed banks, or missed a government payment? If so, you could be among thousands of Canadians owed money through CRA uncashed cheques — some worth over $100,000. In 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) revealed it is holding more than 10.2 million uncashed cheques worth a staggering $1.7 billion in total. Continue reading
All CRA Payments Coming in May 2025: Full List of Dates for CCP, CCB, Carbon Rebates & More
As Canadian households continue to manage rising living costs, May 2025 brings a round of financial relief through various Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) payments. These benefits, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit, Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and several climate action and provincial rebates, are essential for helping low- and middle-income Canadians cover everyday Continue reading
B.C. Set to Increase Minimum Wage This Week
British Columbia is once again adjusting its minimum wage to align with rising living costs. Starting Sunday, June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage in the province will increase by 2.6%, moving from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour. This increase is part of the provincial government’s ongoing strategy to ensure that the wages of the Continue reading
Canada Approves 834,010 New Temporary Resident Visas
Canada welcomed a historic number of temporary residents in the first quarter of 2025. According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a staggering 834,010 temporary resident applications and extensions were approved between January and March—spanning international students, temporary foreign workers, and visitors. While these figures highlight Canada’s commitment to global mobility and Continue reading
New Canada Work Permit Rules Take Effect in May 2025
On May 27, 2025, Canada introduced a transformative temporary public policy that marks a significant departure from previous work permit rules. This new measure allows temporary foreign workers (TFWs) with valid status in Canada to start new jobs immediately after applying for a new work permit—without waiting for approval. Implemented under Section 25.2 of the Continue reading
Ontario Based Company Fined $200,000: Worker Fatally Struck by Forklift in Tragic Workplace Incident
Fatal Workplace Accident at Janco Steel Ltd. Leads to Major Fine A tragic workplace accident at a steel processing facility in Stoney Creek has resulted in a $200,000 fine for Janco Steel Ltd., following the death of a worker who was fatally struck by an industrial forklift. The conviction was handed down on April 2, Continue reading
Why Thousands of Canadians Still Can’t See Their TFSA Info on CRA: System Delays, Poor Communication, and Rising Frustration
Canadians Locked Out of TFSA Info on CRA Accounts: A Nationwide Problem Across Canada, taxpayers are voicing growing frustration over their inability to access Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) information through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s online portal. What began as a minor technical inconvenience has now spiraled into a weeks-long blackout, prompting concern, confusion, and Continue reading
Canada Temporary Foreign Workers Policy Extended 2025: IRCC Continues to Allow Job Changes Without New Work Permit Approval First
In a significant update for Canada temporary foreign workers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended a crucial public policy that allows eligible foreign nationals to change employers and occupations before receiving a new work permit. Originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, this temporary public policy has now been revoked and Continue reading