Government benefits

Industry

Disability benefit search tool launched by Prosper Canada

The new feature accompanies an existing benefits search tool

By Staff |November 8, 2022

1 min read

Tax News

Ontario Liberals promise to boost provincial top-up to OAS

Eligible seniors would receive up to $1,000 more annually

By The Canadian Press |April 25, 2022

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Government transfers doubled in 2020: StatsCan

Median Canadian income rose during the Covid-19 pandemic as a result of programs like CERB and CRB

By Greg Meckbach |March 23, 2022

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Inflation fight could prove hard to exit: Fitch

Fiscal responses to price pressures may hinder post-pandemic consolidation

By James Langton |March 7, 2022

2 min read

Tax News

End to interest relief on pandemic benefits could lead to more insolvencies

A study found that tax obligations and student loans drove a rise in unsecured debt

By Staff |February 14, 2022

2 min read

Industry

New tool can point clients toward government benefits

Tool developed by Prosper Canada allows users to "navigate the maze of government information"

By Staff |January 19, 2022

1 min read

Tax Strategies

Help your client plan for income when a spouse dies

A sample case illustrates the impacts for the surviving spouse

By Keith Masterman |November 22, 2021

5 min read

Economic Indicators

Small biz needs greater access to government support, CFIB says

Only 20% of small businesses in need expect to qualify for new wage and rent subsidies

By Staff |October 29, 2021

2 min read

Economic Indicators

With hours before deadline, Liberals reshape pandemic aid to businesses, workers

Support will target still-hurting sectors of the economy

October 21, 2021

3 min read

Economic Indicators

CERB payments went to workers hit hard by lockdowns: StatsCan

Visible minorities and Indigenous people were more likely to receive the benefit

By Staff |June 2, 2021

1 min read

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