8 h. ago Ottawa announces automated tax filing system aimed at helping low

People who are eligible for automatic tax filing will need to provide a few details and confirm their information in a pre-filled tax form from the CRA

Economics

12 h. ago Canada's new automated tax filing system to launch next year

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is moving forward with plans to expand its automated tax filing process, ensuring that low-income Canadians receive the benefits they're entitled to.During a press conference on Friday, Oct. 10, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that starting in the 2026 tax year, the CRA will automatically file taxes for millions of Canadians."To start, we're going to launch what we're calling automatic federal benefits to more than 5.5 million low-income Canadians," he stated.Carney explained that millions of low-income Canadians don't file their taxes either because they lack the resources to do so or because they believe their income is too low to matter."And that means too often that the people who most need benefits often don't get them," he explained, adding that they could be missing out on benefits such as the GST/HST tax credit, the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Worker's Benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and...

Economics

15 h. ago Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations to ensure they get access to benefit programs. That’s one of a number of programs Prime Minister Mark Carney said today will be included in the upcoming federal budget. The CRA already runs an automatic filing […]

Society

4 d. ago Illinois, Chicago sue to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to the city

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city on Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. Trump has long threatened to […]

Society

1 week ago Jobs minister urges Canada Post to table new offer to striking union

OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Canada Post to quickly table an offer to the union of striking postal workers. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers took to the picket lines Thursday after Ottawa announced sweeping changes to the Crown corporation’s operations to address its troubled financial situation. Those changes include ending daily […]

Politics

2 w. ago Business groups warn of ‘massive’ impact from another Canada Post strike

Business groups expect a “massive” hit to small company’s operations after unionized postal workers began a countrywide strike on Thursday evening. But the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said Ottawa must still push forward with announced changes to Canada Post’s business model, such as the eventual end to door-to-door mail delivery for nearly all Canadian […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada Post union launches strike after Ottawa announces delivery changes

Canadian Union of Postal Workers negotiator Jim Gallant told Global News that workers in the Atlantic provinces have already gone onto picket lines, with other provinces to follow.

Other

2 w. ago Five things to know about Canada Post’s future after Ottawa announces reforms

An overhaul to Canada Post’s operations is on the way after the federal government promised a suite of changes Thursday. The move comes as labour uncertainty continues to drag on and the mail carrier incurs significant financial losses. Here’s what you need to know about the factors affecting the Crown corporation’s future. What is Canada […]

Society

3 w. ago Morrissey cancels two U.S. performances days after alleged Ottawa death threat

It was not clear whether "recent events" mentioned in Friday's announcement referred to the Sept. 12 incident in Ottawa or to other events.

Events

3 w. ago Automated speed cameras make roads safer, Ontario police chiefs say

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trying to axe automated speed cameras in towns and cities, calling them a 'tax grab' and suggesting they don't make streets safer.

Events

3 w. ago Doug Ford calls them a ‘tax grab,’ but Ontario police chiefs say speed cameras work

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trying to axe automated speed cameras in towns and cities, calling them a 'tax grab' and suggesting they don't make streets safer.

Economics

3 w. ago Bank of Canada widely expected to lower key lending rate today

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision today, where it’s widely expected to lower its key lending rate. A quarter-point cut would bring the central bank’s benchmark rate down to 2.5 per cent after three consecutive holds at 2.75 per cent. The bank received a last-minute look at […]

Other

3 w. ago ‘I just believe he will’: Ford thinks Hwy. 401 tunnel will be nation

Last week, Ottawa announced five ideas that its new Major Projects Office would usher through the approvals process and fast-track. The 401 tunnel was not on the list.

Other

3 w. ago You can now buy and reload Presto cards at No Frills locations in Ontario

Buying or loading up a Presto card just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new Metrolinx pilot program that launched on Monday.The regional transit agency has partnered up with supermarket chain No Frills to bring Presto machines to five of the brand's grocery stores in Ontario — including three locations in Toronto and two in Ottawa.Metrolinx announced the new pilot partnership on Tuesday, revealing that Presto cards can now be purchased at the following locations:Jordan's No Frills, 1022 King St. W. (Toronto)  Carlo's No Frills, 6220 Yonge St. (Toronto)  John's No Frills, 1591 Wilson Ave. (Toronto)  Chris and Samia's No Frills, 200 Grant Carman Dr. (Ottawa)  Connor and Kennedy's No Frills, 2681 Alta Vista Dr. (Ottawa)  The pilot partnership also comes with the reveal of a new physical Presto card design bearing the No Frills logo, though its iconic yellow branding is otherwise conspicuously absent from the new-look cards.Metro...

Transport

4 w. ago Nova Scotia estimates initial capital cost of Wind West at $60 billion

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government document on the proposed initial phase of the Wind West offshore project pegs the capital cost at $60 billion. The estimate is contained in the document released Thursday, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Ottawa is prepared to work with Nova Scotia to ramp up the ambitious plan. […]

Economics