Canadian small businesses pay 20% more tax than U.S. competitors, CFIB warns
Canadian micro and small businesses are paying significantly more in taxes than their U.S. counterparts, according to new research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). According to the report, a firm with four employees in Canada pays, on average, 20% more in taxes than one of the same size in the United States. […]
Most Canadians aren’t ready for the $1 trillion wealth transfer
As Canada’s population ages, a massive wealth transfer is looming — one experts say many households aren’t ready for. The Great Wealth Transfer, which predicts a staggering $1-trillion reallocation of wealth, has raised concerns about Canadians’ preparedness for what will happen to their estate once they pass away. This concern is not without merit. According […]
RBC poll finds Canadian entrepreneurship aspirations hit eight-year high, but official numbers lagging
Entrepreneurial ambition in Canada is rising to levels not seen since before the pandemic. According to the 2025 RBC Small Business Poll, 59% of Canadians say they aspire to own a business — the highest share since 2017. The findings suggest Canadians are not only dreaming of entrepreneurship but see it as a realistic path […]
Toronto tenant says she was nearly evicted after paying rent — why advocates say it’s becoming common
Toronto resident Sara Basso had been living in the same low-rise for over a decade and ostensibly had a good arrangement with her landlord. That is, until she received what she believed was a “meritless” eviction application in January, she told CBC News (1). Basso received a copy of the application that was filed with […]
Burnout is rising among Canadians — and many say their workplace isn’t helping
Canadian workers are being exhausted at rising rates, with 39% saying they feel burnt out, up from 35% last year, according to a new national survey from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and Canada Life. Behind those numbers is a familiar story: Employees are struggling to keep up with workloads, stress and economic pressures — […]
60% of Canada’s indie cinemas are in the red — here’s what we’ll lose if they disappear
Last week a call went out from Canada’s film industry urging support for independent cinemas and Canadian films. The message highlighted not only cultural concerns but also the financial pressures facing small businesses, strained revenue models and the risk of communities losing vital gathering spaces. A fragile ecosystem under strain According to a recent survey […]
After the 2025 market slump, is it finally save to buy stocks again?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Markets have steadied after a turbulent spring when President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China rattled global investors. The S&P 500 and TSX have since clawed back […]
Home prices under $500K? These 10 Alberta towns still offer it — and one town has an average home price of $270K!
Anyone who’s spent time in Alberta knows the province marches to the beat of its own drum. Thinking about making the move to Wild Rose Country? You’re in the right place. From the jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains to the endless boreal forests, and even the pancake-flat prairies (don’t knock it till you’ve caught one of those […]
“Free” iPhone 17? Why that bank promo might cost you more than you think
Free iPhone 17 just for opening a bank account? Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Canadian banks and fintechs continually roll out flashy promotions to lure in new customers — offering everything from Apple gear to cold hard cash. While these perks are tempting, the fine print can turn that “free” iPhone into a surprisingly expensive […]
CRA ordered to deliver 100-day plan to improve service
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is under renewed scrutiny for long call centre wait times and declining service levels. Amid growing concerns in recent weeks from taxpayers and union leaders, the federal government has directed the agency to deliver a “100-day plan” aimed at improving customer service and reducing delays. In a statement on X […]