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In 2025, Canada has introduced significant changes to its driving regulations, particularly affecting young and novice drivers. These updates aim to enhance road safety, streamline the licensing process, and address medical fitness considerations. Learner’s Licence Age by Province and Territory The minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit varies across Canada: Note: Some provinces offer Continue reading

In 2025, Canadian families have more support than ever when it comes to keeping their children’s teeth healthy. With the expansion of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and continued provincial programs, many children can now receive free or subsidized dental care, regardless of family income. Here’s what parents need to know about what’s covered, Continue reading

A widely sold pasta sauce brand has been urgently recalled in Canada due to undeclared allergens that pose a serious health risk to certain consumers. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide recall of Cucina & Amore brand Pesto Alla Genovese Basil, urging people to immediately stop consuming or distributing the product. Continue reading

As the cost of living continues to stretch household budgets, the federal government is stepping in once again with targeted support. A CRA one-time payment of $250 is coming this spring 2025, offering direct financial relief to millions of eligible Canadians. Here’s a complete guide to this CRA one-time payment, including payment dates, eligibility requirements, Continue reading

Starting July 2025, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will see adjustments to payment amounts and eligibility to better support families across the country. These updates are part of the government’s annual inflation-indexed review to help Canadian families keep up with the rising cost of living. Updated Child Tax Benefit Payment Amounts for July 2025 – Continue reading

May 2025 is packed with important Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) benefit payments that could put hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars into your pocket. From families with children to low-income Ontarians and Albertans, several programs are issuing payments this month, including the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB), Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR), Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and Alberta Child Continue reading

As the cost of living continues to rise in 2025, many Canadians are turning to government benefits to help offset everyday expenses. Fortunately, a variety of federal and provincial payments have already been confirmed for the first half of 2025. From tax credits to monthly benefit cheques, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other federal Continue reading

As housing affordability remains a central issue for Canadians, a renewed focus on tax relief has brought the GST/HST New Housing Rebate back into the spotlight in 2025. With Mark Carney’s recent endorsement of expanded housing support measures, including enhanced rebate awareness and potential adjustments to eligibility thresholds, now is the time for prospective homeowners Continue reading

If you’re a Canadian resident expecting government support, understanding the Canada Revenue Agency May 2025 payments is essential for planning your monthly budget. In May, the CRA will issue several federal and provincial payments, including the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Old Age Security (OAS), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). Here’s Continue reading

Health Canada has expanded a national recall affecting children’s jewellery sold under the Boutique Chic brand after tests revealed dangerously high levels of lead — a toxic metal known to cause irreversible brain and developmental damage in young children. The products, marketed toward kids and sold across Canada from January to May 2025, have been Continue reading