$31M in bonuses last year at Housing Corporation: Canadian Taxpayers Federation

CMHC paid $31.7 million in bonuses as Canada's housing affordability crisis deepened

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) paid out 31.7 million in taxpayer-funded bonuses last year even as home affordability continued to deteriorate across the country, according to government records highlighted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

Sports Bet Pays Off as Omers Reaps 50% Gain on MLSE Investment

Ontario’s pension fund for government workers generated a return of more than 50 in less than three years on an investment tied to Toronto’s major league sports teams, vindicating a bet that was initially viewed as expensive when it was first made.

Canadian Apartment REIT: A 4.5% Dividend Yield With Ample Coverage

Canadian Apartment REIT: A 4.5% Dividend Yield With Ample Coverage

‘Need to rein in spending’: NC lawmakers advance proposed $34 billion state budget

The budget contains raises and bonuses for state workers and teachers, one-time boosts to retired state workers' pensions, income tax cuts for all North Carolinians and tax increases for data centers and sports betting companies.

Here's What a $1 Million, $2 Million, and $3 Million Retirement Could Look Like

They all paint pretty different pictures.

'Significant' Pay Rises Offered by Professor Layton Studio — if You Correctly Answer Quizzes About the Company's Games

Significant pay rises are on offer at Professor Layton developer Level-5 — if you can correctly answer questions about the company's games.

Ofcom Chief Executive’s Inflation-Busting Pay Rise Takes Her Salary to Almost £500,000

Ofcom’s annual report and accounts for 2025/26 shows that its chief executive took home a whopping £478,784. Up from £455,324 the year before – her salary and allowances rose by an inflation-busting 4.87 Total staff costs jumped by 10 to £153.1 million which is two-thirds of all operating expenditure. Headcount rose to 1,665 from 1,557,

Saskatchewan restructuring income assistance program for those with disabilities

Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will see changes to their benefits as of Sept. 1, the province says.

MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?

MP housing perks: Who has claimed the most accommodation allowance?

Social Security Confirms - How You Get Paid is Changing

Social Security Confirms - How You Get Paid is Changing

Ottawa set to relaunch federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces

After a hiatus, the popular greener homes grant is returning to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia, CBC News has learned.

Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities

REGINA — Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will soon see changes to their benefits. The province says starting Sept. 1, the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program will be restructured to make it easier for clients to access assistance. Social Services Minister Terry Jenson says the province is moving benefits that deal with [] The post Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities appeared first on Loonie Politics.

LAU: Minimum wages hike will not increase ‘affordability’ in Alberta

It’s curious that a cornerstone policy of the Alberta NDP’s new “Affordability Agenda” will, in addition to reducing employment, raise prices for food and other essentials. Specifically, the official Opposition wants the Alberta government to raise the minimum wage to 18 over three years. However, as many empirical studies show, artificially raising the cost of []

Nigerian woman explains reality of living in Canada on $5,000 monthly salary

A young woman in Canada reveals her 5,000 monthly earnings and living costs, igniting online debates about immigrant financial pressures and family support.

BCDA, PEZA among billion-peso dividend club

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it remitted P2.6 billion in dividends to the National Government (NG) from its 2025 results. In a social media post on Thursday, its subsidiary, Clark Development Corp. (CDC), said it turned over P2.6 billion in dividends to the NG. Government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) remitted a combined []

'Relief and reform': pre-election budget promises

Cost-of-living relief features heavily in the NSW budget, with housing, health and energy also key priorities as the government heads towards a 2027 election.

Lakeside midwestern city offering $9,500 for families to move and start a life there

In addition to 5,500 for moving expenses, the city is also offering incentives like YMCA memberships and golf packages to prospective new residents

Kroger rewards members can now use points to save on groceries

Kroger rewards program members can now redeem points for dollars off groceries in-store and online, in addition to savings at the pump. “Fuel points” are now simply “points,” giving members the freedom to choose how they save. “We’re excited to help customers stretch their budgets and give more choices in how they use the rewards [] The post Kroger rewards members can now use points to save on groceries appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

CMHC dished out $31.7M in bonuses last year despite housing crisis, records show

“If your organization’s goal is making homes affordable, your C-suite shouldn’t be taking millions in taxpayer-funded bonuses while Canadians can’t afford homes,” said the CTF's Franco Terrazzano

PepsiCo Q2 Results: Earnings Miss Street Estimates As North American Market Drags

Pepsi's net income attributable to the firm increased from 1.26 billion, or 92 cents per share, to 2.98 billion, or 2.18 per share, in the second quarter.

Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share 

By Mather Godwin Dangote Cement Plc has announced a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout to shareholders, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately N753.8 billion, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The [] The post Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share appeared first on Vanguard News.

Farmer protests force Gujarat to switch to market-value for transmission projects

Under the revised policy, compensation for land occupied by transmission towers will instead be calculated at 200 of the prevailing market value, a move expected to substantially increase payouts in several districts

After threat of cuts, California expands subsidized child care by more than 20,000 spaces

After talk of potential cuts, California's budget adds 22,770 subsidized child-care spaces. The expansion means Gov. Gavin Newsom will fulfill nearly three-quarters of the slots he promised in 2021.

Saskatchewan Roughriders post slight financial loss in 2025

The Saskatchewan Roughriders incurred a small financial loss in 2025 despite excellent on-field results. The team delivered its annual financial report on Tuesday evening. It cited gross revenue of 44.7 million, a 9.6 percent increase from 40.8 million in 2024. 33 percent of revenue came from gate receipts, followed by sponsorship (21 percent), merchandise (20 []

Choosing Between Salary and Dividends in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

Should you pay yourself a salary or dividends in 2026? A CPA’s guide to the 7 key factors for Canadian owners, including CPP2 updates, mortgages, and tax integration.

Magnesite workers approve new contract

The agreement includes improvements to wages, shift premiums, RRSP contributions, clothing allowances, and overtime.

Editorial: Stormont has been given another funding reward by the government for its atrocious financial stewardship

News Letter editorial on Wednesday July 1 2026:

FVD councillor spent thousands in tax money on steak dinners

A provincial councillor for the far-right party Forum voor Democratie (FVD) spent two years’ worth of a public expenses allowance...

How Ekurhuleni managers enriched themselves after protecting Mkhwanazi

Behari’s monthly salary increased from R159,250 to R208,024 after alleged illegal adjustment

Illinois bill expanding LIHEAP eligibility arrives on Pritzker’s desk – WAND (Decatur)

This plan could increase the income eligibility threshold for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The reality is this is another rate increase on the people who are middle income and all the way up, said Rep. CD Davidsmeyer. If we're talking about affordability, frankly, we can't afford it.

“Taxpayers Got Stuck Footing the Bill”: Reporter Questions Cost of Southern California Sidewalk Project

A video shared on X is drawing attention after a reporter questioned the cost of a sidewalk project in San Bernardino County, California, claiming taxpayers spent about 1 million on a small section of concrete. In a news report posted to X, a woman shares how a controversial tax project made very little difference in Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “Taxpayers Got Stuck Footing the Bill”: Reporter Questions Cost of Southern California Sidewalk Project appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Summer bonuses at major Japan firms top ¥1 million for first time

The weighted average amount of summer bonuses rose 1.88 from a year before to ¥1,008,706, thanks to robust corporate earnings and base salary hikes.

Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase

Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase

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