• Little evidence AI is to blame for decline in youth hiring, new StatCan study finds

    Little evidence AI is to blame for decline in youth hiring, new StatCan study finds
    A recent study from Statistics Canada suggests that while it may be more difficult for youth to land a job, AI is not necessarily to blame.The study published last week said it found “no broad evidence” that the rise of AI has led to substantial decreases in hiring or increases in job separation rates — which account for voluntary and involuntary ending of employment — in Canada since November 2022, when ChatGPT publicly launched.It also noted this was the case for younger workers and pe
  • Ontario Trillium Benefit payment dates: November OTB drops soon

    Ontario Trillium Benefit payment dates: November OTB drops soon
    Ontarians eligible for the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment will get this month’s payment on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.The OTB is issued on the 10th day of the month, every month. If that date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, it will be issued for the last “working day” before the 10th. The OTB payment schedule (known as the benefit year) runs from July to June of the following calendar year, because payments are based on your previous year’s tax returns. The OTB
  • Ontario Trillium Benefit notice: What does it mean?

    Ontario Trillium Benefit notice: What does it mean?
    The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a tax-free benefit paid monthly or annually to eligible Ontario residents. It combines three provincial tax credits, specifically, the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and Northern Ontario Energy Credit.An OTB notice is sent to taxpayers by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and explains your benefit amount and any changes to your eligibility. When you receive a notice, it does not mean that something is wrong, but your benefit does