Prorogation throws capital gains tax changes in limbo
Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down and prorogue Parliament will keep his government from implementing its proposed changes to capital gains for now, but Canadians might not be off the hook with...
View ArticleHow Trump’s tariff threats might impact the U.S. Fed’s interest rates
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A top policymaker at the U.S. Federal Reserve said Wednesday that he still supports cutting interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation...
View ArticleHow to steer your finances around a weak loonie — or even get ahead
The loonie is struggling, putting a premium on anything Canadians buy that comes with a price tag in U.S. dollars. With the Canadian dollar languishing around 69.5 cents US — floating near four year...
View ArticleLoblaw apologizes after underweighted meat sold in Western Canada stores
Loblaw is apologizing after the grocer confirmed some meat products sold in stores across Western Canada were underweighted compared with what was posted on the label, leading to some customers being...
View ArticleCanada Workers Benefit goes out Friday. How much will you get?
Some eligible working Canadians are set to receive advanced payments of workers benefits from the federal government this week. The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) will go out on Friday to...
View ArticleHalf of Canadians $200 or less away from not being able to pay bills: poll
The Bank of Canada’s rapid interest rate cuts have seemingly not helped Canadians feel much better about their financial pictures as MNP LTD reports a new low in its outlook on personal debt. The MNP...
View Article1st carbon rebates of 2025 set to roll out. What Canadians can expect
Millions of Canadians will receive the year’s first carbon rebates from the federal government this week. January payments of the Canada Carbon Rebate will go out on Wednesday to Canadians in eight...
View ArticleHousing market cools heading into 2025, but CREA eyes spring rebound
Signs of a burgeoning housing rebound fell flat as temperatures cooled across the country in December, but the Canadian Real Estate Association sees the stars aligning for a busy spring market. CREA...
View ArticlePoilievre pledges to reverse Liberals’ capital gains tax changes if elected
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Thursday promised to reverse the Liberal government’s controversial changes to capital gains taxes if he...
View ArticleCRA simplifies sign-in process before 2025 tax season
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As the 2025 tax season approaches, the Canada Revenue Agency has refreshed its website to make it easier for Canadians to sign in to their online...
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