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On the Radar: New Canada Child Benefit will help low-income families

Most families with children under 18 will get payments from the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) starting in July 2016. The CCB is an important payment for low- and middle-income families as getting it can increase their income significantly.

This month's On the Radar explains some basics about the CCB, how it's different from the old child...

On the Radar: Patients’ rights when waiting for a long-term care home

Hospitals in Ontario are overcrowded and there are long waiting lists for long-term care homes. As a result, patients who need long-term care often find themselves pressured to leave the hospital before a home of their choice is available.

This month's On the Radar looks at the rights people have in this situation, and what hospitals can and...

On the Radar: Filing tax returns after separation or divorce

Many things change after separation or divorce, including what tax credits and benefits someone might get. By filing a tax return, some benefits apply even if a person has little or no income.

This month's On the Radar talks about some of the things that a person who is newly separated or divorced should think about when doing their tax...