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Tax Deadline April 30: The Most Common CRA Mistakes Canadians Make — and How to Avoid Them

Missed deductions, wrong SINs, unreported side income — these are the errors that delay your refund, trigger CRA letters, and quietly cost Canadians millions every year. Here's your 2026 checklist With April 30 just days away, millions of Canadians are racing to pull together slips, receipts, and records before the Canada Revenue Agency's personal income tax deadline. But filing on time and filing  correctly  are two very different things. The CRA flags thousands of returns each year for errors that are entirely preventable — errors that delay refunds, generate costly reassessments, and sometimes result in penalties that linger for months. Whether you're a first-time filer, a seasoned DIY-er, or someone handing everything to an accountant, here are the 10 most common CRA mistakes Canadians make — and exactly how to avoid each one. 1. Misunderstanding the April 30 deadline The filing deadline for most Canadians is  April 30, 2026 . Miss it when you owe money, and you'll ...

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Ontario College Faculty Strike Averted with Binding Arbitration Agreement

 


In a significant development, the College Employer Council and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) have reached an agreement to enter binding arbitration, effectively averting a strike that could have impacted faculty and students across Ontario. 


The union, which represents over 15,000 faculty members, had issued a five-day strike notice last week, warning that labor action could begin as early as Thursday. However, after mediation sessions this week, both sides agreed to let an arbitrator resolve the remaining issues. 


While "significant benefit gains" were achieved in negotiations, several key issues, including work conditions, job security, and quality of education, remained unresolved. These outstanding matters will now be addressed by the arbitrator, who will make a final, binding decision.


The College Employer Council has assured that classes will continue as scheduled, ensuring that students' education will not be disrupted. 


This move to arbitration is seen as a positive step in resolving the dispute without the need for a strike, allowing faculty members to continue their work and students to stay on track with their studies. The outcome of the arbitration will be closely watched as it could set the tone for future negotiations in Ontario’s education sector.



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