Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Is The Smallest School In Canada?

Canada’s Smallest School: The tiny school on Nova Scotia’s Tancook Island now has two students, with one forecast next year. Just like in 2009-10, it is threatened with closure. Five years ago, consultant Dr. Jim Gunn gave it a reprieve for five years, provided it enrolled at least 3 students. What school has the smallest […]

What Did The Canada Child Benefit Replace?

Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), it was introduced in July 2016 to replace the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB). The CCB provides eligible parents with children under the age of 18 a monthly, tax-free payment. What did the CCB replace? Effective July 2016, the new Canada Child Benefit (CCB) replaced the Canada Child […]

How Much Does Canada Spend On Ccb?

According to the federal budget, the CCB will cost $25.2 billion this year, making it one of the most expensive federal programs. Several analyses have concluded that a larger share of spending under the new CCB finds its way to middle- and upper-income households compared to the previous two programs. How much does Canada spend […]