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Spring Economic Update 2026 Allocates $755 Million to Sport System, Minister Diab Says
News & Updates
Spring Economic Update 2026 Allocates $755 Million to Sport System, Minister Diab Says

The Spring Economic Update 2026 commits $755 million over five years to sport, including $50 million for event hosting and $45 million…

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
What the $3 Billion National Food Security Strategy Means for Immigrants and Temporary Workers
Settlement & Life in Canada
What the $3 Billion National Food Security Strategy Means for Immigrants and Temporary Workers

Canada’s $3B food sovereignty plan will reshape agri-food labour demand and grocery prices. Here’s how the strategy splits opportunities for job seekers,…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
Canada Child Benefit Increase Hits July Payments as Minister Diab Leads Halifax Event
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Canada Child Benefit Increase Hits July Payments as Minister Diab Leads Halifax Event

The CCB increase for 2026–2027 arrives with the July 20 payment, and Minister Diab’s events in Halifax emphasize the benefit’s role in…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Canada Child Benefit payments increase in 2026–2027: up to $8,157 per child under 6
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Canada Child Benefit payments increase in 2026–2027: up to $8,157 per child under 6

The Canada Child Benefit’s annual inflation adjustment pushes maximum per-child amounts to $8,157 and $6,883, but the income-tested structure limits real gains…

Sep 19, 2026 4 min read
Federal fuel excise tax relief extended through January 31, 2027, with phased return to full rates
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Federal fuel excise tax relief extended through January 31, 2027, with phased return to full rates

Zero-cent federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels runs through Jan. 31, followed by a half-rate transition to full…

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read
Ottawa extends federal fuel excise tax relief to January 31, 2027, then partial rate until March 31
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Ottawa extends federal fuel excise tax relief to January 31, 2027, then partial rate until March 31

The federal fuel excise tax suspension continues through January 31, 2027, with a 50% rate from February 1 to March 31, 2027,…

Sep 19, 2026 7 min read
Fuel Tax Suspension Extended Through January 2027, Phased Reinstatement to Follow
News & Updates
Fuel Tax Suspension Extended Through January 2027, Phased Reinstatement to Follow

The federal excise tax suspension on gasoline and diesel will continue through January 31, 2027, with half rates for February and March…

Sep 19, 2026 3 min read
Opening a Bank Account in Canada as a Newcomer: Pre-Arrival vs. Post-Arrival
Settlement & Life in Canada
Opening a Bank Account in Canada as a Newcomer: Pre-Arrival vs. Post-Arrival

The process depends on whether you are still abroad or already in Canada. Each path requires specific documentation and activation steps, and…

Sep 19, 2026 9 min read
Finding Housing in Canada: A Newcomer’s Timeline from Renting to Buying
Settlement & Life in Canada
Finding Housing in Canada: A Newcomer’s Timeline from Renting to Buying

Rent before you buy. Most newcomers need 2–3 years of credit history. This timeline maps the steps from landing to your first…

Sep 19, 2026 7 min read
Canadian Healthcare for Newcomers: How Provincial Health Insurance Works
Provincial Guides
Canadian Healthcare for Newcomers: How Provincial Health Insurance Works

Your province decides whether you get a health card on day one or wait two to three months. This guide maps the…

Sep 19, 2026 6 min read
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