Just when we were about to settle in and enjoy the low gas prices we got hit with a move by the Ontario government with its Cap and Trade plan. As a result of this plan you can expect to pay 4.3 cents per liter more for your gas. When it comes to your natural…
Everyone tends to hold their breath when they know a new budget is about to hit the table in Ontario. This year of 2016 has been no different, although it has left some very disgruntled while others are quite happy. W hich category you fall into is all going to come down to your…
When filling out your income tax form you often see a lot of little additional boxes at that you have the option to check off. One of these will be whether you would like to donate your tax refund to the province. It would seem that the province has a debt of $298.9…
You have no doubt been hearing the rumblings of an ORPP which means Ontario Retirement Pension Plan. This can be pretty difficult for many people to focus on when they are struggling to make ends meet right now financially. Yet the government is driving them to focus on their future. While this may…
In part one we talked about the availability of potential funding for students. We are going to continue with this by outlining some of the basics about the various funding programs. It has to be remembered that there is specific criteria that must be met with each and every form of funding. It also must…
If you are looking for student funding to help with your costs for going back to school in Ontario, then chances are you are going to be looking at OSAP. This government student funding program is made up of many different funding entities. Some you will have to pay back, and others you…
It may not be a matter of how much you do know about OSAP but it should be a matter of how much should you know. OSAP is the Ontario Student Assistance Program. It is a collection of loans and grants that can be issued to students who need help paying for their…
Many soon to be or new business owners are not aware that the Ontario Government has put Small Business Advisory Services in place, and therefore they don’t take advantage of it. This is a service that will offer business advice, support services, and inform you of business regulations. It really is a good starting point…
As a tax payer how many times have you wished that you could just stand before the Ontario government and speak your peace and really be heard? Well you may have taken a similar opportunity although you certainly weren’t going to have all eyes on you and the undivided attention of the politicians, but at…
Any pensioner that relies just on their pension plan would most likely tell you that they can barely survive on this income. The Federal Government has made it clear that they are intent on focusing on the economy and that changes for the good in the CPP is simply not on the agenda. On the…
