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UPDATE: Nine Saskatoon Companies And Two Residents Must Stop Offering Investment Opportunities
A Temporary Cease Trade Order was issued against Epic Alliance Inc. on October 21, 2021, The Cease Trade Order was terminated by the FCAA Hearing Panel on November 16, 2021. As this matter is still in progress, the FCAA cannot comment on the particulars of the matter. Publicly available information includes the Temporary Cease Trade Order, Extending Order, and Termination… Continue reading UPDATE: Nine Saskatoon Companies And Two Residents Must Stop Offering Investment Opportunities
Cost of Living Top of Agenda As Parliament Returns
Source: Rachel Gilmore, globalnews.ca, November 2, 2021 Affordability and cost of living topped the list as the key issue Canadians think the government should prioritize. As Parliament prepares to spring back into action on Monday, Canadians have one thing at the top of their mind: the rising cost of living. That’s the latest from a… Continue reading Cost of Living Top of Agenda As Parliament Returns
CPP Earnings Cap Sees Fastest Increase Rate in 30 Years
Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, November 20, 2021 If the YMPE goes up, then you need to pay more into (CPP), though you’ll get more out on the other end. The CPP(CPP) earnings ceiling is increasing at the highest rate in 30 years, a change that will provide a boost to benefits for new retirees and… Continue reading CPP Earnings Cap Sees Fastest Increase Rate in 30 Years
The Governments Of Canada And Saskatchewan Implement Reduced Child Care Fees
Since signing the early learning and child care agreements with the federal government in August, the Government of Saskatchewan has delivered a wage increase and training opportunities for early childhood educators (ECEs) ensuring families and their children have access to high quality and inclusive child care in the province. Today, the Governments of Canada and… Continue reading The Governments Of Canada And Saskatchewan Implement Reduced Child Care Fees
Mortgage Pre-approvals Rate Hikes Looms
Source: Tara Deschamps The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, November 17, 2021 A rise in both mortgage and interest rates would end an almost two-year period of rock-bottom borrowing costs. Canadians are scrambling to get mortgage pre-approvals and rate holds before the era of low interest rates comes to an end, as some economists predict. Real estate… Continue reading Mortgage Pre-approvals Rate Hikes Looms
Taking Charge of Your Finances
About half of Canadians experienced a financial impact due to COVID-19. And women were disproportionally affected by the pandemic. If keeping up with bills and financial obligations has become a challenge, you’re not alone. There are ways you can begin to take charge of your personal finances once again. Know your options If you’re having… Continue reading Taking Charge of Your Finances
Government Introduces New Legislation To Combat Money Laundering
Government has introduced legislation that will provide new tools to combat money laundering and pursue proceeds of crime in Saskatchewan. “These changes will greatly improve our ability to go after assets that have been involved in money laundering and other criminal activities,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “With this legislation we are… Continue reading Government Introduces New Legislation To Combat Money Laundering
Sask’s Minimum Wage, Second Lowest In Country
Source: Pat McKay, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, November 6th, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed Saskatchewan’s minimum wage as being to be too low. SASKATOON – On Tuesday the province of Ontario raised its minimum wage to $15 an hour, which is tied for fifth highest in the country, according to retailcouncil.org. On Oct. 1, the minimum wage… Continue reading Sask’s Minimum Wage, Second Lowest In Country
Wage Increase Announced For Early Childhood Educators
The Government Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan has announced an investment of $9.6 million to fund a wage increase of up to $3 per hour for qualified Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in the province. “Our government is thankful for the hard work Saskatchewan ECEs do every day,” Education Minister Dustin Duncan said. “This investment… Continue reading Wage Increase Announced For Early Childhood Educators