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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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Government Shutdown Grounds America: Flight Delays Soar Amid Staffing Crisis

Commercial airplanes land and prepare to take off at New York's LaGuardia Airport in the borough of Queens.

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown, now stretching past its 27th day, has thrown the nation’s air travel system into chaos. With thousands of flights delayed and hundreds cancelled in recent days, passengers are facing mounting frustration as the aviation network struggles to cope with severe staffing shortages.

At the heart of the disruption are 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown. While these employees remain on duty, the lack of compensation has led to widespread strain, fatigue, and in some cases, staff calling out, leaving critical gaps at airports and control towers.

On Monday alone, more than 4,000 flights were delayed and 118 cancelled, according to FlightAware. The day before, the number was even higher, with over 8,700 delays nationwide. Major hubs such as Newark Liberty, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Atlanta have been hit hardest, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) forced to implement ground delay programs to manage the traffic bottlenecks.

Airlines have urged travelers to check flight statuses frequently and prepare for longer wait times at security checkpoints. The Transportation Department has warned that delays and cancellations are likely to persist as long as the shutdown continues.

Industry experts caution that the situation could worsen if the shutdown drags on. Former FAA officials have noted that while controllers and TSA officers are considered “essential,” the stress of working without pay is unsustainable. As one aviation analyst put it, “The system is running on borrowed time.”.

For now, passengers are left navigating a turbulent travel landscape, with no clear resolution in sight. The shutdown, triggered by a budget impasse in Washington, has not only paralyzed federal agencies but also exposed the fragility of America’s aviation infrastructure when political gridlock takes hold.

In short: America’s skies remain open, but the system is stretched to its breaking point.


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