Thomes Jim 
In July 2025, the much-awaited Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) will officially launch, delivering much needed monetary support to working-age Canadians with disabilities. This marks a historic step in reducing poverty and enhancing economic security for one of the most vulnerable populations in the country. This benefit is intended to augment income supports and help with … Read more
In a big uplift to counter the ever-growing living costs, Canada, through the federal government, has affected a CPP payments increase, which will come into force in July 2025. Starting from that date, pensioners who qualify for this scheme can obtain up to $1,364 per month, a figure adjusted according to inflation in line with … Read more
Several important changes to the CPP in 2025 will affect both retired persons and working Canadians. The government is following a long-term strategy with changes in the CPP to ensure sustainability and adequacy of retirement income. With the general cost of living rising across Canada, CPP improvements would now ensure greater income security and financial … Read more
The Canadian driver has new rules and responsibilities starting July 1, 2025, under a nationwide reform of driving laws. The legislative intent behind the changes is to ensure road safety and reduce distracted and impaired driving while updating the archaic transportation policies. Seasoned drivers or holders of new licenses should all know the changes to … Read more
On January 10, 2025, the federal government announced a new one-time rent relief payment to reduce housing and financial stress across the country. The $430 supports low-income renters with rising living expenses and mounting housing costs. The payment fits into Canada’s broader plan to promote housing affordability for other vulnerable groups such as seniors, students, … Read more
As cost-of-living pressures are still pressing down on households and inflation just keeps hitting their budgets day after day, a number of minimum wage hike series are getting implemented in provinces and territories across Canada in 2025. The federal and provincial governments had thus considered labour market data and cost-of-living trends in revising their respected … Read more