As 2025 approaches, speculation is rising about a potential $3,800 monthly pension boost for Canadian seniors. This article unpacks what seniors will actually receive, based on the latest projections for Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Projected Pension Components for 2025 Canada Pension Read more
Rising rental costs across Canada have put many households under pressure. To help Canadians cope, the federal government has introduced the Rent Relief Canada 2025 program. This short-term initiative provides a tax-free one-time payment of $430 to eligible renters who meet specific conditions. Unlike traditional benefit programs, Rent Relief Canada Read more
If you’re receiving the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), there’s good news—you might be in line for additional financial support this week. Many families could see hundreds of dollars more per child, depending on their eligibility and province of residence. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issues this tax-free monthly benefit to Read more
As inflation and living costs remain high across Canada, the federal and provincial governments are rolling out several benefit payments in September 2025 to ease financial stress for millions of eligible residents. From the newly introduced Canada Disability Benefit to recurring payments like CPP, OAS, and child benefits, this month Read more
Losing a spouse is emotionally overwhelming—and financially challenging. Recently, a viral figure of $3,555 per month for widows in Canada has captured attention. While there’s no single “widows’ pension” at that exact amount, low-income widows may indeed receive close to or up to $3,555 monthly—but only when combining a suite Read more
Rising costs have sparked viral claims about a single $3,716 monthly pension for seniors. In reality, there’s no one program that pays $3,716. That figure comes from adding the top end of three separate benefits—CPP, OAS, and GIS—and it ignores how GIS is income-tested. Here’s the verified 2025 picture, plus Read more