Dual Citizenship Benefits for Immigrants

Discover how dual citizenship offers immigrants the advantage of retaining their original nationality while gaining Canadian citizenship benefits.

Top Vancouver Employers Offering Defined Benefit Pensions in 2025

Top Vancouver Employers Offering Defined Benefit Pensions in 2025

Vancouver Jobs with Defined Benefit Pensions in 2025
In Vancouver’s costly job market, defined benefit pensions offer retirement security with guaranteed monthly payouts for life. Employers like the City of Vancouver, BC Hydro, Vancouver Coastal Health, and non-profits such as United Way and Atira Women’s Resource Society provide these rare benefits through plans like the Municipal Pension Plan and Teachers’ Pension Plan. These pensions, based on years worked and salary, reduce financial stress, as contributions are expertly managed. From healthcare to education, diverse roles ensure meaningful careers with lasting rewards. Job seekers can explore openings at WorkBC or employer sites to secure their future.

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CRA New 2025 Tax Slip Delays Frustrate Canadians as Deadline Looms

As the April 30, 2025, tax filing deadline approaches, Canadian taxpayers are grappling with a frustrating issue: missing tax slips on the Canada Revenue Agency’s online portals. Despite a new validation process introduced by the CRA to ensure accurate data, many T4s, T5s, and other critical tax documents remain unavailable digitally. This glitch is slowing […]

UnitedHealth Stock Plummets 21% After Slashed Profit Forecast

UnitedHealth Stock Plummets 21% After Slashed Profit Forecast

UnitedHealth Group’s stock plummeted 21.44% on April 17, 2025, after slashing its 2025 profit forecast from $29.50-$30 to $26-$26.50 per share due to soaring Medicare Advantage costs. The insurer cited heightened demand for outpatient and physician services, with its medical care ratio rising to 85.5% in 2024. Q1 earnings met expectations at $7.27 per share, but revenue of $109.6 billion missed estimates. The announcement triggered a sector-wide selloff, with Humana, CVS Health, and Cigna shares dropping 3%-13%, potentially erasing $130 billion in market value. Hospital operators like HCA Healthcare gained 3%-7% amid increased service demand. CEO Andrew Witty called the results “unusual and unacceptable,” vowing to address challenges. The news highlights broader industry struggles with Medicare funding cuts and rising healthcare utilization, raising concerns about premium hikes and access to care for consumers. Investors face volatility, but UnitedHealth’s long-term fundamentals remain strong.

Easter Travel

Easter Travel Hacks for Canadians: Save Time This Easter 2025

Easter weekend is a prime time for Canadians to hit the road, visit family, or jet off for a quick getaway. However, with high travel volumes, especially around Good Friday and Easter Monday, preparation is key to avoiding delays, fines, or unexpected hassles. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), […]

32,000 Statistics Canada Jobs Now Hiring Across Canada For 2026

Top 5 Canada Permanent Residency Pathways In 2026

New CPP Payments To Be Sent Canada-Wide On January 28, With An Increase

All The CRA Tax Deadlines For 2026 and Important Updates