Government & Benefits
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Canada Promised $10-a-Day Child Care — Why Are Parents Still Paying More?
By Caduck | September 1, 2026 📝 Editorial Note This article was reviewed using information from the Government of Canada, Canada Revenue Agency and provincial and territorial child-care programs. Child-care fees, eligibility rules and available spaces can change. This article provides general information and is not individual financial, tax or child-care advice. Canada has spent…
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No Family Doctor in Canada? 6 Things People Get Wrong About Finding One
By Caduck | August 30, 2026 Editorial Note: This article was reviewed using current information from HealthLink BC, the Government of Ontario, Alberta health resources, the Government of Québec, and the City of Surrey. Health-care access and registration procedures can change, so check the linked provincial resources for the latest details. This article provides general…
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EI Denied? You Have 30 Days to Ask for a Review
By Caduck | August 28, 2026 Editorial Note: This article was prepared after reviewing current information from Service Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), My Service Canada Account and the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal. EI decisions depend on the facts of each claim, so check the decision sent to you before deciding what…
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Just Had a Baby in Canada? You May Be Missing More Than the CCB
By Caduck | August 23, 2026 Canadian benefits and personal finance information editor Editorial Note: Caduck prepared this guide after reviewing current information from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Service Canada and participating provincial and territorial benefit programs. Benefit amounts and income thresholds reflect information available on August 23,…
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Forgot to Declare a Family Member? Canada’s Special Sponsorship Window Closes September 10
By Caduck | August 21, 2026 Editorial Note: Caduck prepared this article after reviewing current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rules, operational guidance and the public policy for previously undeclared family members. This article provides general information and does not replace professional legal or immigration advice. Some Canadian permanent residents have spent years believing…
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Not Married? Can You Still Sponsor Your Partner in Canada in 2026?
By Caduck | August 20, 2026 Editorial Note: Caduck prepared this article after reviewing current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rules and guidance. Immigration decisions depend on individual circumstances and the evidence submitted with an application. You do not necessarily need a marriage certificate to sponsor your partner for Canadian permanent residence. Canada’s family…
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Think the Disability Tax Credit Is Only for Physical Disabilities? Thousands of Canadians May Be Missing Out
**By Caduck | August 18, 2026** Editorial Note: Caduck prepared this article after reviewing current information from the Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada. This article provides general information and does not replace professional medical, tax or legal advice. Many Canadians hear the words Disability Tax Credit and picture someone who uses a wheelchair, has…
