Gatineau – Minister of Seniors, Joanne Thompson, announced new benefits for part-time students whose parents are disabled or deceased and contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). As of January 1, 2025, eligible part-time students aged 18–24 will receive 50 percent of the amount paid by the CPP to full-time students. For 2025, this is a monthly flat rate of …
Gatineau – More than 5.6 million Canadians have a My Service Canada Account (MSCA), and more than 2 million sign-in monthly to get information on Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Social Insurance Number and more. As part of the ongoing effort to improve the client experience with the Government of Canada, Minister of Citizens’ Services Terry Beech …
Ottawa – Canada’s Deputy PM, Chrystia Freeland gave the following 2023 Fall Economic statement: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Our government was elected on a promise to deliver for the middle class. And our economic plan is focused on building an economy that works for everyone—with good jobs that people can count on. Major investments in public transit, in …
