7 d. ago Ontario residents will get payouts from the government this week

Ontario residents may want to check their bank accounts this week, as the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Tuesday, June 10.Payments are usually issued on the 10th of the month; however, if payment dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are deposited on the last working day before the 10th.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive monthly payments.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $...

Politics

2 w. ago The federal dental care plan is expanding. Here’s how you can get access 

All remaining, eligible adults aged 18 to 64 can apply for dental coverage, with benefits beginning as early as June 1

Transport

2 w. ago Hudson’s Bay says 8,300 employees will lose jobs, benefits by June 1

The cut, revealed in court documents, will span the majority of the 9,364 workers at Canada's oldest company and form one of the country's biggest retail layoffs in recent memory.

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2 w. ago Hudson’s Bay says 8,300 workers to be out of a job by June: Court docs

New court documents say more than 8,300 workers will have lost their job and some benefits by the time Hudson’s Bay closes all of its stores on June 1. The job cuts will leave about 1,000 staff to work two additional weeks to let people pick up furniture and fixtures they bought and help the […]

Society

2 w. ago Canadians will be getting government money with payouts this week

Eligible Canadians will get money from the government this week through several federal programs and one provincial program.With many Canadians grappling with rising living costs, these benefits certainly go a long way, so make sure to check if you're eligible.This week, families in Alberta can look forward to the Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB), which is paid out to each child. Eligible Canadians will receive three types of pensions this week: the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, and the Veteran Disability Pension.Find out more about the different ways that Canadians will receive money from the government this week, along with the eligibility requirements for each program.Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) — May 27The Alberta Child and Family Benefit offers financial support to lower- and middle-income families with children under the age of 18. To be eligible, families must meet the income criteria, file a tax return, reside in ...

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3 w. ago Hudson’s Bay employees sparking interest from Holt Renfrew and other retailers

TORONTO — Big-name department and drug stores are circling the more than 9,300 Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Canada workers who will soon be out of a job. Luxury retailer Holt Renfrew told The Canadian Press it’s added dozens of former Bay and Saks staff to its store teams, “with more still to come.” […]

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3 w. ago Benefits and credits you may be eligible for in Canada next month

Benefits and credit payments will be issued by the government of Canada or provincial governments in June through several programs, and you may be eligible for some.Most Canadians are now facing a tough time, with the high cost of living, stagnant wages and experts signalling the alarm about an impending recession.According to Statistics Canada's Consumer Price Index for April, the cost of food increased by 3.8 per cent, and housing increased by 3.4 per cent. On the plus side, the cost of transportation dropped slightly by 1.9 per cent.Loblaw CEO Per Bank warns that Canadian shoppers will likely feel the effects of rising prices as tariff-impacted products hit the shelves. According to the company's April food inflation report, products like coffee, liquid eggs, chicken, beef and nuts are set to become more expensive.Now is a great time to check which benefits you may be eligible for in Canada, or which payments you can expect to ...

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