If you’re a low or middle-income earner in Canada, you could be eligible for tax relief through the updated GST/HST credit program. As of May 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced new income thresholds and increased payment amounts for this vital benefit. This article breaks down everything you need to know about the Continue reading
Kathy Hilton
All CRA Payments Arriving in June 2025 GST, CCB, Climate Rebates & More
A Financial Lifeline as Canadians Face Ongoing Cost of Living Pressures As the summer season approaches, many Canadians are set to receive vital financial support from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in June 2025. With inflation and living expenses still elevated across the country, these payments offer critical relief for households managing tight budgets. Key Continue reading
CRA Benefits May 2025 5 Payments Arriving This Month Worth Up to $1,908
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is issuing a series of major payments this May to support families, seniors, parents, and late tax filers in Ontario. These benefits, designed to ease the financial burden of inflation and living expenses, can add up to as much as $1,908 for qualifying households. If you live in Ontario and Continue reading
Quebec Increases Minimum Wage to $16.10 an Hour Starting May 2025 What Workers Need to Know
Starting May 1, 2025, thousands of workers in Quebec will earn more as the minimum wage rises from $15.75 to $16.10 per hour. This 2.22% increase will impact approximately 217,400 employees, including over 118,000 women—a key demographic in part-time and lower-wage roles. How Much More Will Workers Earn? For full-time employees, the raise means an Continue reading
Seniors to Get $727.67 to $800.44 OAS Payment on May 28 See If You’re Eligible
For Canadian seniors aged 65 and over, May brings a critical date—Wednesday, May 28. On this day, millions will see their Old Age Security (OAS) pension payment land in their accounts. Whether you’re already receiving benefits or approaching eligibility, this comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about the May 2025 OAS payment, including Continue reading
New $300 Federal Benefit for Canadians in 2025 Eligibility and Payment Dates Explained
As Canadians continue to face the strain of rising inflation and living expenses, the federal government has introduced a targeted relief measure: a one-time, tax-free $300 payment for eligible low- and moderate-income individuals and families. This payment is part of a larger 2025 financial support initiative designed to ease economic stress for vulnerable citizens. What Continue reading
Dollar Tree to Shut Down Over 370 Stores Across the U.S.
A Historic Shake-Up in Discount Retail In March 2024, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar announced plans to close 1,000 stores across the United States, marking one of the largest retail shutdowns in recent American history. The restructuring includes 370 Family Dollar closures and 600 Dollar Tree locations. For many communities, this move is more than Continue reading
World’s Largest Project Unveiled 30 Tons of ‘Liquid Energy’ Produced Daily in American Desert
A Game-Changing Facility in the Heart of the Nevada Desert In the sun-drenched expanse of North Las Vegas, a clean energy revolution is unfolding quietly yet powerfully. Air Liquide’s groundbreaking facility, now the world’s largest liquid hydrogen production plant, is setting new standards in the hydrogen economy by producing up to 30 tons of liquid Continue reading
USD/CAD Sentiment Toward Canadian Dollar Turns Bearish
Fed Holds Steady Amid Stagflation Worries, Triggers Broad USD Rally The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected but signaled a cautious tone amid growing concerns over stagflation—rising inflation coupled with weakening employment. Chair Jerome Powell made clear that the Fed is in no rush to initiate rate cuts, instead opting to monitor the Continue reading
The Beer Store to Shut Down 11 More Locations Across Ontario See Dates and Locations
A Wave of Closures Hits Ontario’s Beer Store Locations The Beer Store has confirmed it will be permanently shutting down 11 more of its retail outlets across Ontario, including two high-traffic stores in Toronto. The closures are part of a broader strategic shift aimed at adapting to changing market demands and the province’s evolving alcohol Continue reading