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Canada OAS payment increase: Seniors to get more money from October 28 as 2026 benefit rises 1.4% — new monthly amounts, GIS, payment dates and tax rules explained

Canada's Old Age Security (OAS) payments are set to increase by 1.4% for the October to December 2026 quarter, giving millions of seniors a higher monthly benefit. The new rate will apply from the October 28 payment. Here’s what seniors need to know about the estimated new OAS and GIS…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

CRA Lawsuit Settlement: Who Can Claim Up to $5,000 and How to Check Eligibility

Thousands of Canadians affected by 2020 government account cyberattacks can now apply for up to $5,000 compensation under an $8.7 million settlement.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Canada Class Action Lawsuit: $8.7 million settlement offers eligible Canadians up to $5,000 - Check who qualifies and how to claim compensation

A court in Canada has given the green light for an $8.7 million settlement arising from a privacy breach that occurred in 2020. Canadians whose Government of Canada accounts were compromised can file for compensation related to the unauthorized access and subsequent fraud resolution efforts. Valid claims for expenses might…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Supreme Court's indyref2 ruling ‘very problematic’, top constitution expert says

THE Supreme Court’s rejection of the argument that Scotland has the right to self-determination in international law is “very problematic”,…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2022

The Bank of Canada's own policy is the reason why inflation is so high

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again in an effort to quell inflation. The central bank raised its policy rate by 0.75 percentage points on Sept. 7, bringing its benchmark overnight rate to 3.25 per cent. Economists are expecting the central bank to raise it again before the…

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022

Food insecurity during COVID-19: 2SLGBTQ+ people talk about challenges and support

Many people grow up without enough food to eat, even within Canada; a G7 country with one of the world’s most advanced economies. The Government of Canada defines food insecurity as the “inability to acquire or consume” a diet that is adequate in quality and quantity, or “the uncertainty that…

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022

Addressing athlete abuse in Canadian sport requires internal change and external investigators

Canadian sport is in crisis. Reports of misconduct are making headlines with troubling regularity. Many sports federations under the purview of Sport Canada appear saturated with harassment, bullying and abuse.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022

AECOM Bags Contract To Support Faro Mine Remediation Project, Canada

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has secured a contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to perform remediation plan design and quality assurance support services for the Faro Mine Remediation Project. AECOM will work with the Government of Canada, affected First Nations, and additional consultants and partners…

Benzinga · Jun 6, 2022

Where to find more water: eight unconventional resources to tap

As climate change worsens, and with populations rising worldwide, water shortages are a top threat to human development and security.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022

New budget offers Canada a chance to get employee ownership right

The Government of Canada’s recently released 2022 budget represents a significant step forward in Canada’s journey towards greater employee ownership. In this budget, the government committed to establishing an Employee Ownership Trust. These trusts are vehicles used to purchase and hold shares in a company, in the interest of that…

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2022