TORONTO, ONTARIO — Entente Education Canada has praised the federal government's decision to make the Canada Caregiver Credit refundable, a change expected to benefit 585,000 caregivers starting in 2027. This adjustment will provide up to $1,260 annually to caregivers with low or no income tax liability, who previously received little or no benefit from the credit. The organization, along with others, had advocated for this measure in a letter to the Minister of Finance, also urging that caregiver benefits be made non-taxable to maximize assistance.

In addition to applauding the refundable credit, Entente Education Canada is advocating for more frequent Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments, suggesting biweekly payments to help 7.7 million recipients manage everyday expenses more effectively. The organization has been engaging with MPs and government officials on this proposal and looks forward to further collaboration. John Cappelletti, chair of Entente Education Canada, said “We are pleased the government heard caregivers and the many organizations, including ours, to make the Canada Caregiver Credit refundable”.

CREDIT: Entente Education Canada
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