CRA Confirms GST/HST Credit Payment for February 2026 : Up to $698 for Eligible Canadians

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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 Ends Automatic Senior Licence Renewals from February 2026

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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

CRA Confirms 6 Early February 2026 Payments, Full Deposit Dates Released

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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has outlined six scheduled federal benefit payments ahead of the 2026 holiday period, confirming revised deposit dates and updated benefit levels across key programs. The early February 2026 deposits include payments under the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), GST/HST Credit, Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), among … Read more

CRA Confirms February 20, 2026 CCB Payment: Families Could See Up to $1,780 Boost

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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that the next Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment will be issued around February 20, 2026, following the regular monthly schedule. For eligible families, updated benefit levels for the 2025–2026 cycle could result in annual increases of up to $1,780, depending on income and number of children. This is … Read more

Senior Driver Licence Rules Change in February 2026, What Canadians 75+ Must Know

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Canadian provinces will introduce updated senior driver licence renewal rules beginning February 2026, adding structured medical and cognitive screening for older motorists. The changes are designed to improve road safety while allowing seniors who are medically fit to continue driving. Driver licensing is administered by provincial transportation authorities, but most jurisdictions are aligning around a … Read more