The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released its official list of updates for the 2025 tax year, outlining new income tax brackets, an increased basic personal amount, a new compensatory tax credit, and improvements to online account access. Tax season will officially open on February 23, 2026, with key deadlines running through April and June. … Read more
The federal government led by Mark Carney has announced a major enhancement to the GST/HST Credit, rebranding it as the Canada Grocery and Basic Needs Benefit (CGBB). Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the benefit will rise 25% starting July 2026 for five years. In addition, a one-time top-up equal to a 50% increase … Read more
Retirees and near-retirees in Quebec can expect several March 2026 government benefit payments, including deposits from the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec, and Retraite Québec. Key programs include the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Allowance, and the Solidarity Tax Credit. Most payments are issued automatically, but some … Read more
Single adults in Quebec could receive multiple government payments in February 2026, with benefits administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Revenu Québec, and Retraite Québec. From the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to Old Age Security (OAS) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), eligible single individuals — including separated, divorced, widowed, and single parents — … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that the next quarterly GST/HST Credit payment will begin on February 9, 2026, with eligible Canadians receiving up to $740, depending on income and household composition. The GST/HST Credit remains one of Canada’s most important tax-free income supports for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. With living costs … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed an updated GST/HST Credit payment scheduled for February 8, 2026, with eligible Canadians potentially receiving up to $650, depending on income and household size. The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment designed to help low- and moderate-income Canadians offset the cost of federal sales tax. The February … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a major affordability measure for 2026: a one-time payment of up to $1,890 for qualifying families, delivered through an expanded federal program now called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. The updated benefit replaces and enhances the long-standing GST/HST Credit and will be administered by the Canada Revenue Agency … Read more
As February 2026 begins, many Ontario residents will receive scheduled benefit payments administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada. The three primary payments expected this month are: While eligibility varies by program, understanding the payment schedule and requirements can help households plan their monthly finances more effectively. 1. Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed that GST/HST Credit payments will proceed on schedule in February 2026, addressing recent concerns about possible administrative delays. Eligible Canadians can receive up to $698 annually, depending on income and family size, with the next quarterly installment arriving during the standard February payment cycle. For low- and modest-income households, … Read more
Canada will begin phasing out automatic driver’s licence renewals for seniors starting February 12, 2026, introducing structured safety assessments at renewal. Provincial transportation authorities will implement updated screening requirements designed to address age-related changes in vision, reaction time and cognitive awareness. Officials say the reform is focused on public safety, not age-based punishment. Most healthy … Read more