https://www.retiresmarter.ca/news/ What the Bank of Canada, Finance Canada, the CRA, Service Canada and Statistics Canada have published about CPP, OAS, benefits, rates, inflation and tax, in their own words. Refreshed daily. en-ca Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT 720 https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-release-budget-2026-on-november-5-2026.html https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/10/government-of-canada-to-release-budget-2026-on-november-5-2026.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Finance Canada Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that he will table Budget 2026 on November 5, 2026. (Department of Finance Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/261019/dq261019a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/261019/dq261019a-eng.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.1% year over year in September, following a 3.0% increase in August. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.4% in September. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/261009/dq261009a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/261009/dq261009a-eng.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Employment declined by 68,000 (-0.3%) in September and the employment rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 60.6%. The unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 6.5%. (Statistics Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/10/secretary-of-state-mclean-marks-national-seniors-day.html https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/10/secretary-of-state-mclean-marks-national-seniors-day.html Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT Service Canada / ESDC Secretary of State McLean marks National Seniors Day (Employment and Social Development Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260929/dq260929a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260929/dq260929a-eng.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Real gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in July, following three consecutive months of expansion. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260924/dq260924a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260924/dq260924a-eng.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Retail sales decreased 0.7% to $73.7 billion in July. Sales were down in eight of nine subsectors, led by declines at general merchandise retailers. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260923/dq260923b-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260923/dq260923b-eng.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Population estimates for Canada, the provinces, and territories on July 1, 2026, are now available. These new data allow for an analysis of population change during the second quarter of 2026. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260923/dq260923a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260923/dq260923a-eng.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The population of Canada reached an estimated 41,798,407 people on July 1, 2026, an increase of 189,425 people (+0.5%) from July 1, 2025. This is the lowest annual July-to-July (or June to June before 1946) growth in the total size of the population since 1944/1945 (+126,000; +1.0%) and the lowest growth in percentage since 1915/1916 (+20,000; +0.3%). (Statistics Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/minister-champagne-introduces-legislation-to-extend-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-for-canadians.html https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/minister-champagne-introduces-legislation-to-extend-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-for-canadians.html Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Finance Canada Minister Champagne introduces legislation to extend the federal fuel excise tax relief for Canadians (Department of Finance Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canada-deposit-insurance-corporation.html https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canada-deposit-insurance-corporation.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Finance Canada The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments. (Department of Finance Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260918/dq260918a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260918/dq260918a-eng.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Updated data from the 2023 Survey of Household Spending are now available. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260917/dq260917d-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260917/dq260917d-eng.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The New Housing Price Index (December 2016=100) is now available for August. (Statistics Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/canada-employment-insurance-commission-confirms-2027-employment-insurance-premium-rate.html https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/canada-employment-insurance-commission-confirms-2027-employment-insurance-premium-rate.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Service Canada / ESDC Today, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission made available the actuarial report and its summary for the 2027 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate for 2027 is set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees and $2.30 for employers, who pay 1.4 times the employee rate. This rate will come into effect on January 1, 2027, and is equal to the 2025 rate. (Employment and Social Development Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260914/dq260914a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260914/dq260914a-eng.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.0% year over year in August, matching the 3.0% increase in July. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.2% in August. (Statistics Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/09/greater-tax-certainty-for-major-investments-in-canada.html https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/2026/09/greater-tax-certainty-for-major-investments-in-canada.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT CRA In a more uncertain world, the Government of Canada is giving major investors the clarity and certainty they need to move forward with confidence to get projects built. (Canada Revenue Agency) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260911/dq260911a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260911/dq260911a-eng.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The net worth of Canadian households—the value of all assets minus all liabilities—rose 2.9% in the second quarter of 2026 to eclipse $19 trillion, as a boon in equity markets translated into greater household net worth through higher asset valuations. (Statistics Canada) https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/09/bank-canada-board-launches-process-fill-external-deputy-governor-position/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/09/bank-canada-board-launches-process-fill-external-deputy-governor-position/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bank of Canada The Board of Directors of the Bank of Canada has initiated a recruitment process to fill the external Deputy Governor position left vacant by the appointment of Nicolas Vincent as a full-time Deputy Governor. (Bank of Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/supplemental-canada-disability-benefit-payments-to-begin-in-september.html https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/supplemental-canada-disability-benefit-payments-to-begin-in-september.html Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Service Canada / ESDC Canada is stronger when everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive. Persons with disabilities are more likely to face barriers to financial and economic security than Canadians without disabilities. The Government of Canada is focused on reducing barriers to accessing support so that persons with disabilities have greater opportunities to participate fully in their communities and the economy. (Employment and Social Development Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-concludes-pre-budget-consultations-for-budget-2026.html https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-concludes-pre-budget-consultations-for-budget-2026.html Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Finance Canada Yesterday, the Government of Canada concluded its pre-budget consultations for Budget 2026. In the face of ongoing affordability pressures and recent U.S. tariff actions, Budget 2026 will outline the government's next steps to support Canadian workers and businesses, create the conditions for businesses to grow and invest, strengthen Canada’s competitiveness, and build a more resilient and prosperous economy. (Department of Finance Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260904/dq260904a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260904/dq260904a-eng.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Employment declined by 42,000 (-0.2%) in August and the employment rate fell 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4%. (Statistics Canada) https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/09/bank-canada-unveils-new-vertical-20-bank-note/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/09/bank-canada-unveils-new-vertical-20-bank-note/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bank of Canada Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, and the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), joined Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today at an event to unveil Canada’s new vertical $20 bank note featuring a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. (Bank of Canada) https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/09/fad-press-release-2026-09-02/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/09/fad-press-release-2026-09-02/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. (Bank of Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Finance Canada Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors. (Department of Finance Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260828/dq260828b-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260828/dq260828b-eng.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Real gross domestic product grew 0.3% in June, led by services-producing industries. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260828/dq260828a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260828/dq260828a-eng.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Real gross domestic product increased 0.8% in the second quarter of 2026, led by higher exports, household spending and business capital investment. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260821/dq260821a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260821/dq260821a-eng.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Retail sales increased 0.6% to $74.3 billion in June. Sales were up in seven of nine subsectors, led by increases at general merchandise retailers. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260820/dq260820c-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260820/dq260820c-eng.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The New Housing Price Index (December 2016=100) is now available for July. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260817/dq260817a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260817/dq260817a-eng.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.0% year over year in July, following a 2.8% gain in June. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.3% in July. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260807/dq260807a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260807/dq260807a-eng.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Employment increased by 75,000 (+0.4%) in July and the employment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 60.9%. The unemployment rate declined 0.1 percentage points to 6.4%. (Statistics Canada) https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/g7-2026-cross-border-coordination-exercise-cbce/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/g7-2026-cross-border-coordination-exercise-cbce/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bank of Canada The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) successfully concluded its 2026 Cross-border coordination exercise (CBCE) on May 18, 2026. This exercise demonstrates the Group’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across the G7 financial sector. (Bank of Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260731/dq260731a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260731/dq260731a-eng.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada Real gross domestic product expanded 0.3% in May, as both goods-producing and services-producing industries expanded in the month. (Statistics Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260728/dq260728a-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260728/dq260728a-eng.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The number of Canadians who were active members of a registered pension plan (RPP) grew by 132,000 (+1.8%) from 2023 to nearly 7.4 million members in 2024. Employment grew by 394,200 (+2.1%) over the same period, according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS). (Statistics Canada) https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/bank-canada-publishes-2027-schedule-policy-interest-rate-announcements-other-major-publications/ https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/bank-canada-publishes-2027-schedule-policy-interest-rate-announcements-other-major-publications/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada today published its 2027 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and the release of the quarterly Monetary Policy Report. (Bank of Canada) https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260724/dq260724c-eng.htm https://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/260724/dq260724c-eng.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Statistics Canada The New Housing Price Index (December 2016=100) is now available for June. (Statistics Canada)