Many taxpayers believe that a credit held by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or Revenu Québec will automatically be used to pay upcoming tax liabilities. However, the Tax Court of Canada’s ruling in BMLex Avocats Inc. v. The King shows that relying on this assumption can lead to unexpected interest charges. The Court confirmed that taxpayers must … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced federal byelections in three constituencies: North Vancouver—Capilano in British Columbia, Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec. Voting in all three ridings is scheduled for August 31. Vacancies Left by Former MPs The contests will replace three former members of Parliament. Jonathan Wilkinson, the former Liberal MP … Read more
Two people were killed and five others suffered injuries after gunfire erupted on Sunday evening during a popular food festival in Seattle. The shooting occurred at an events complex near the Space Needle, where the Seattle Center was hosting the annual Bite of Seattle festival. Following the incident, police advised residents and visitors to stay … Read more
An Ottawa police officer has been ordered to give up approximately 18 days of pay after admitting that he made sexually harassing remarks to a female colleague during use-of-force training. Const. Andre Hart made the comments after performing a training manoeuvre too forcefully and incorrectly, causing the female officer significant discomfort. The disciplinary outcome was … Read more
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato is facing public scrutiny following two alleged speeding incidents on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge and a disputed roadside drug test result. The 22-year-old footballer was reportedly stopped twice within just over two hours. During the second incident, police allege he was travelling more than 45km/h above the posted speed limit. Volpato Allegedly … Read more
British Columbia’s police oversight agency has found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by a Surrey police officer involved in a fatal pedestrian collision in December 2025. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. concluded that the officer will not face charges after reviewing vehicle data, witness accounts and the circumstances surrounding the crash. IIO Finds No … Read more
Millions of Canadian retirees receive two important government payments each month: the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. Together, CPP and OAS payments in Canada provide a basic source of retirement income. However, the amount most seniors receive is often much lower than the advertised maximum. Actual payments depend on contribution history, earnings, age, residency and … Read more
The Manitoba government has announced that 249 people who were previously living in encampments have now been placed in housing. The placements were completed through the province’s Your Way Home strategy, which was introduced at the beginning of last year to help people experiencing homelessness move into safer and more stable accommodation. Housing Minister Bernadette Smith … Read more
An Ontario couple has pleaded guilty in connection with a fake Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket scheme that defrauded more than 100 victims across Southern Ontario. Denise Tisor and her common-law partner, David Blake, entered guilty pleas in a Milton court to one count each of defrauding the public after victims paid more than $265,000 for tickets that never materialized. 107 … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act, a bill designed to help businesses and consumers handle cash transactions as the penny is phased out. The measure would create a national rule for rounding cash purchases to the nearest nickel when exact change is not available. It now heads to the Senate for … Read more