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. […]
A dozen tips and hacks every Amazon shopper should know
Everyone loves the convenience of online shopping, but Amazon must be doing something special to get this many people to commit to a $99 subscription. As of 2025, about 57% of Canadian adults subscribe to Amazon Prime (1) representing roughly 17 million Canadians. Part of the draw is the convenience. According to Queue-It, a leading […]
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 […]
Made a mistake on your taxes? CRA is making it easier to come clean
There’s good news for Canadians who may have accidentally or unwillingly made a mistake on their taxes in the past. Starting October 1, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will roll out changes to its Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP). This initiative is designed to help taxpayers correct past mistakes without facing the full brunt of […]
Quebec $46M lottery winner faces the ultimate retirement decision
Claude Boucher, a Cégep de Victoriaville employee from the Bois-Francs region of Centre-du-Québec, won the Gold Ball Jackpot of $46,000,000 in the August 27 Lotto 6/49 draw. He purchased the winning ticket using his usual numbers via the Loto-Québec gaming website. “I was scrolling quickly and I thought, ‘$46,000 isn’t too bad! But what are […]
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. Don’t Miss Want to retire with an extra $1.3M? See […]
A bitter cup: why your coffee is costing more
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual — it’s a staple in Canadian daily life and wallets. As of 2024, Canadians spend roughly $504 a year on coffee outside the home, (1) making it clear that rising prices hit more than just the taste buds, they can also put a real dent in household budgets. By […]
Canadian snowbird retirees are being forced to sell their Florida homes amid skyrocketing insurance costs, plunging loonie — is this temporary or long-term exodus from the Sunshine State?
For years, Ontario retiree Cesidia Cedrone and her husband escaped Canada’s brutal winters by retreating to their cozy Florida condo. But this year, instead of packing their bags for the sunshine, they packed up their belongings in Florida — for good. “Things changed so drastically. The Canadian dollar is not at par with the U.S. […]
I’m almost 50 and don’t have enough retirement savings. What should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 solid ways you can catch up
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement planning is often seen as a distant concern — until it isn’t. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that went viral, a 49-year-old confessed to having $0 savings for retirement and only $900 in their bank […]
Family outraged after Air Canada sat their 18 month old alone on a flight — Why advocates say passenger rights need better protection
A Canadian family is fuming after Air Canada planned to place their 18-month old more than five rows away from her parents — and no enforcement action was taken against the airline. The McLachlans were flying home to Toronto on an Air Canada Rouge flight in January, CTV News reported (1), when their flight was […]