TCFFCA Magazine

It seems the Liberal government has tried every trick in the book to salvage its declining support among Canadians, but Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, bless her heart, has found something entirely new: a blend of arrogance and condescension that only exacerbates the problem. The “Vibecession” Disconnect In a recent interview, Freeland attempted to explain the Continue reading

Canadian businesses are raising concerns that while the federal government’s proposed “tax holiday” will provide relief to consumers, the logistics of implementing the changes in under three weeks present significant challenges. Challenges of Adjusting Point of Sale Systems “This is a mess,” said Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Many retailers Continue reading

Who Has Worked for Five Decades in Canada Shares Concerns Over Rebate Exclusion Carol Sheaves, a 67-year-old retiree from Moncton, New Brunswick, has spent over 50 years contributing to Canada’s economy, and she is frustrated that the government’s newly proposed $250 rebate cheques won’t benefit seniors like her. Sheaves, who considers the rebate “a freaking Continue reading

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent announcement of a two-month GST exemption has sparked mixed reactions across Canada, especially in provinces with the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). From December 14 to February 15, Canadians in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will benefit from reduced tax burdens on major items Continue reading

Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government has not technically lost the upcoming election yet, but in the broader battle of ideas, it increasingly seems like they’ve already surrendered to the Conservative Party of Canada. The GST Pause and Desperation Politics In a move that raises concerns about their political strategy, the Liberal government recently announced a temporary Continue reading

Though minimum wage just increased, it is still not enough to be considered a living wage, according to a new report. At the start of October, the minimum wage in Ontario rose to $17.20 per hour, marking a 3.9 per cent increase from the previous rate of $16.55 per hour. But, the Ontario Living Wage Network Continue reading

A front-line worker in Alberta’s healthcare system is raising concerns about the government’s proposed changes to Alberta Health Services (AHS). Known as Elizabeth (a pseudonym for fear of retaliation), she believes that dismantling AHS and creating four separate health agencies—primary care, acute care, continuing care, and Recovery Alberta—will negatively affect patient care. Impact of Siloing Continue reading

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller has confirmed that further reforms to Canada’s immigration and asylum systems will be proposed in the coming weeks. This follows recent changes, including a significant reduction in the number of permanent residents targeted for admission to Canada over the next two years and stricter regulations regarding temporary worker permits. Continue reading

The Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) has recently updated the living wage rates for 2024 across the province, revealing significant disparities between these figures and the provincial minimum wage. These new rates shed light on the financial difficulties many workers face in Ontario, where the cost of living continues to rise. What is a Living Continue reading