Ontario Vacation Pay After a Layoff: Why 12 Years of Service Still Counted
An Ontario labour board decision shows why a temporary layoff may not reset the service clock for vacation pay. See when Ontario’s 6% rate applies.
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Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit October 2026: Payment Date and Amounts
The October 5 CGEB payment uses 2025 tax information. Compare calculated quarterly maximums, check income limits and find out why some recipients may receive no October deposit.
CRA Online Tax Filing Authentication Is Optional in 2027
CRA online tax filing authentication begins February 22, 2027. The new step is optional for 2026 returns, and first-time filers can still use NETFILE.
Income Needed to Afford Rent in Canada: What $1,740 Requires
The income needed to afford $1,740 monthly rent in Canada is about $69,600 under the 30% benchmark. See the formula, comparisons and costs renters should add.
Canada Job Vacancies 2026: Offered Wages Rise 2% as Openings Hold Steady
Canada had 510,200 job vacancies in Q2 2026. The average offered wage rose 2.0% to $28.55 an hour. See the pay math and what job seekers should compare.
Amazon Canada Wage Increase 2026: What $26.27 an Hour Means
The Amazon Canada wage increase lifts the average operations wage to $26.27 on September 27. See what the change adds per pay period and why individual rates may differ.
Canada Inflation Rate August 2026: Is a 3% Raise Enough?
Canada’s August inflation rate held at 3.0%, but provincial rates ranged from 2.4% in Ontario to 5.1% in Nova Scotia. On a $50,000 salary, a 3% raise matched or beat the CPI benchmark in only two provinces.
Employee vs Independent Contractor in Ontario: Engineer Loses Termination Pay Claim
A new Ontario employee vs independent contractor ruling shows why job titles, incorporation, invoices and HST do not decide worker status on their own.
OAS Rises 1.4% in October. Here Are the Exact New Payment Amounts
OAS rises 1.4 percent for the October to December quarter, the largest adjustment of 2026. The maximum monthly pension reaches $762.50 at ages 65 to 74 and $838.75 at 75 and over, first paid October 28.
Disability Tax Credit Form Deadline Is September 8, Not September 6
The CRA stops accepting pre-2023 versions of Form T2201 on September 8, and the deadline lands the day after Labour Day. Some trade coverage has the date wrong by two days. Here is how to check your form and what an approval is worth per cheque.