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Ontario Electricity Rebate Cap Starts May 2027: Who Pays More

10/30/2026 by Administrator

Woman resting her head on her hand while checking her phone at home, illustrating concern over the Ontario Electricity Rebate cap of 1,200 kWh a month starting May 2027.

Ontario will cap the residential electricity rebate at 1,200 kWh a month from May 1, 2027. See who may be affected and what remains unknown.

Bank of Canada Rate Hike: What 0.25% Costs Borrowers

10/29/2026 by Administrator

A couple reviews loan paperwork and a calculator at a kitchen table, illustrating higher borrowing costs after the Bank of Canada raised its rate to 2.5%.

The Bank of Canada raised its rate to 2.5%. See calculated mortgage and HELOC costs, who pays more, and what changes for fixed and variable loans.

Canada Summer Jobs 2027: Wage Subsidy Amounts and Deadline

10/29/202610/28/2026 by Administrator

A young woman working in a small shop, illustrating the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy for small employers hiring students.

Canada Summer Jobs 2027 applications close December 3, 2026. See employer eligibility, wage subsidy amounts, job rules and calculated provincial examples.

B.C. Permanent Daylight Saving Time: November 1 Payroll Checklist

10/28/202610/27/2026 by Administrator

Woman in glasses and a white blazer typing at a desk in a dark office at night, illustrating payroll checks for B.C. staying on permanent daylight saving time.

Most of B.C. will not turn clocks back on November 1, 2026. Here is what payroll teams should test, which communities are exceptions, and how Alberta’s new time affects scheduling.

Ontario WSIB Rates 2027: What Employers Will Pay

10/23/2026 by Administrator

Pensive businessman in a dark suit reviewing papers and a laptop at his desk, illustrating Ontario employers budgeting for the lower 2027 WSIB premium rate

Ontario’s average WSIB premium rate falls to $1.18 per $100 of insurable earnings in 2027, while the earnings ceiling rises to $126,700. See the payroll math and November checklist.

Federal Equal Pay Rules Start for Part-Time and Temp Workers

10/21/2026 by Administrator

Courier in work overalls sitting in the back of a delivery van checking a parcel against a clipboard, illustrating new federal equal pay rules for part-time and temporary workers

New federal equal pay rules took effect October 20, 2026. See who is covered, when wage differences remain lawful and how the 90-day review works.

Canada Inflation September 2026: Gas Costs Outpace 3.1% CPI

10/20/2026 by Administrator

Woman in a white T-shirt refuelling her car at a gas station, illustrating how gasoline prices rose much faster than overall inflation in Canada in September 2026

September inflation reached 3.1%, but gasoline rose 27.8%. Worked budget examples show why your household’s costs may differ from the national average.

Alberta’s $1,000 Satellite Internet Rebate: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

10/16/202610/14/2026 by Administrator

Older man in a wide-brimmed sun hat checking his smartphone outdoors in a rural yard, illustrating Alberta's $1,000 satellite internet rebate for households without high-speed broadband

Alberta offers up to $1,000 toward eligible satellite internet equipment and installation for qualifying rural households. Check the address rules, expenses and March 2027 deadline.

Changing Jobs for Higher Pay in Canada: What 5.6% vs. 3.0% Means

10/09/202610/09/2026 by Administrator

Smiling woman in glasses and a dark blazer shaking hands across a desk after a job interview, illustrating the pay gain from changing jobs in Canada

New ADP payroll data shows Canadian job-changers gained 5.6% in base pay, compared with 3.0% for job-stayers. The gap can be meaningful, but it is not a guaranteed raise for every worker.

AISH Benefits for Couples Restored: Retroactive Payment Due

10/07/202610/07/2026 by Administrator

Older couple at a kitchen table, the man reviewing a statement on a clipboard while the woman checks her phone, illustrating Alberta restoring full AISH benefits for couples

Alberta is restoring full AISH and ADAP benefits for couples where both partners receive disability assistance, with automatic retroactive reimbursement back to August 2026.