The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that online filing for the 2025 tax year opens on February 23, 2026. But before rushing to file, the agency is urging Canadians to make sure they’ve received all required tax slips and receipts to avoid reassessments, delays or refund slowdowns. While NETFILE opens in late February, most … Read more
Your Canadian passport may look like personal property, but legally it belongs to the Government of Canada. Under federal rules administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Minister has broad authority to revoke, cancel, suspend or refuse passport services in a range of situations. Most Canadians assume passports are only at risk after … Read more
Canadians looking to travel in March 2026 don’t have to overpay for spring break hotspots. New data from Skyscanner shows that affordable flights still exist — but many of the cheapest routes lead to unexpected destinations. After analyzing thousands of routes and millions of fares, Skyscanner identified the most budget-friendly cities Canadians can fly to … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially indexed the 2026 federal income tax brackets by 2%, reflecting inflation data from Statistics Canada. These changes could directly affect how much tax you pay this year — and how much you keep. Starting January 1, 2026, the lowest federal tax rate drops again to 14%, down from … Read more
Service Canada has introduced February 2026 updates designed to prevent missed payments, improve benefit accuracy and deliver recalculated support to eligible Canadians. In some cases, combined adjustments across multiple programs could total up to $1,200, depending on eligibility. Importantly, this is not a new universal $1,200 payment. Instead, the amount reflects potential cumulative increases, retroactive … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to offer the Canada Caregiver Tax Credit (CTC) in 2026, allowing eligible caregivers to claim up to $2,616 in non-refundable federal tax relief. The credit is designed to support Canadians who provide financial and personal care to a dependent family member with a recognized physical or mental impairment. While … Read more
Reports of a $1,950 direct deposit arriving in February 2026 have circulated widely online, prompting questions from Canadians about eligibility and payment dates. However, as of now, there is no officially confirmed universal one-time $1,950 federal payment scheduled for all Canadians. When new relief measures are introduced, they are formally announced through the Government of … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released updated guidance regarding the $236 Grocery Rebate, a one-time payment designed to help low- and modest-income households manage higher food costs. The rebate is automatically assessed using 2024 tax return information and is linked to the GST/HST Credit system. Eligible Canadians do not need to submit a separate … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed updated 2026 GST/HST credit amounts, increasing annual payments for eligible low- and modest-income Canadians. The changes reflect inflation adjustments and cost-of-living pressures, with higher support for single adults, seniors and families with children. The revised structure will apply automatically based on 2025 tax returns, meaning eligible Canadians do … Read more
The federal government has introduced an updated seniors support measure for 2026, confirming a $1,250 one-time payment for eligible Canadians aged 65 and older who apply before February 25, 2026. The payment is intended to help seniors manage rising costs for groceries, utilities and medical expenses. Administered through existing federal systems — including coordination between … Read more