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New Federal Budget to Deliver $1,100 Tax Credit for Personal Support Workers

                                                        Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu  The federal government has announced a major new measure in Budget 2025 aimed at supporting Canada’s personal support workers (PSWs). The initiative introduces a refundable tax credit of up to $1,100 per year for eligible PSWs, a move expected to benefit more than 200,000 frontline care workers across the country. Unveiled by Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu , the credit is designed to recognize the essential role PSWs play in Canada’s healthcare system, particularly in caring for seniors and vulnerable populations. The refundable nature of the credit means that even low- and modest-income workers, who may not owe income tax, will still be able to claim the benefit. The program will allow PSWs to claim five per cen...
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Market Rally Amid Geopolitical Tensions

 

Wall Street surged early today, driven by a mix of corporate earnings reports and geopolitical developments. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has led to a significant spike in oil prices, with U.S. benchmark crude oil rising by $2.10 to $76.83 per barrel and Brent crude increasing by $2.05 to $80.12 per barrel.

The unexpected airstrike, which Iran and Hamas attribute to Israel, has heightened tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting global oil supplies. This geopolitical uncertainty, combined with anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, has created a volatile yet optimistic market environment.

Global stocks have also seen gains, with major indexes in Europe and Asia closing higher. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, expected later today, which could provide further direction for the markets.


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