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Family Businesses and Employment Insurance
December 11th, 2014 by Grant M. Driedger
If you are a part of a family run business, there are two things you should know about the Employment Insurance premiums you have been paying for years: If a family member is laid off, EI may not honour their application for benefits; and You might be able to claim back thousands of dollars in premiums that have been paid. Many people are unaware that… Read More »
CPP Disability Benefits
July 1st, 2014 by Grant M. Driedger
The legislation that set up the CPP Pension plan we’re all familiar with also created a lesser known social safety net: disability benefits. If you or someone you know is unable to work due to a mental or physical disability, these benefits can form a critical part of their income going forward. To be eligible a person must: be under 65 years of age; have… Read More »
