Health Canada Confirms FDA-Banned Synthetic Red Food Dye is Safe for Use in Canada
A synthetic food dye, Red 3, recently banned from the U.S. food supply, remains permitted in Canada. Despite the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) […]
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Ontario, Canada Recall Alert Thousands of Specialty Printers, Chocolate Bars, Batteries, and More Sold on Amazon
A range of products, including specialty printers, battery replacements, chocolate, and entertainment centres, have recently been recalled by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection […]
Ontario Introduces New Pilot Program for Canadian Permanent Residency Pathway
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has introduced an exciting new opportunity for skilled immigrants: the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program. This […]
B.C.’s $1,000 Grocery Rebates Face Possible Cuts in Efficiency Review
B.C. Premier David Eby announced Thursday that the promised $1,000 rebate cheque, a central and costly pledge from the fall provincial election, might be reconsidered […]
Canadian Dollar Drops to Multi-Year Lows
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has taken a hit, plunging to familiar multi-year lows last seen during the pandemic. This drop has pushed USD/CAD above the […]
Canada’s 2025 Tax Updates New Brackets, CPP Contribution Changes, and More
As we enter 2025, there are several updates to federal policies that could influence Canadians’ financial planning. While some adjustments are routine, others may require […]
Government Benefits Coming in January 2025 Ontario Trillium Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, CPP, ODSP, and More
January 2025 is a busy month for benefit payments in Canada. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and when the money should arrive in […]
Retirees 3 Major Updates to CPP and OAS You Need to Know for 2025
As a new year begins, Canadians can expect significant updates to Federal Government programs, including changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age […]
Canadian Mortgage and Real Estate Market Forecast for 2025
I hope everyone had a restful and joyful holiday season. As is tradition on this blog, the new year begins with a review of past […]
CRA Update 2025 Sees an Increase in the Basic Personal Amount!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a game-changing update for 2025: no federal taxes on the first $16,129 of income! This increase in the […]