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Christopher Liew: Here are some of the most surprising tax claims that are absolutely legitimate

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew walks you through some of the strangest, most surprising things the CRA actually lets you claim on your return, and how to make sure you're doing it right.

Inflation expected to jump in March as Iran oil shock enters price data

Statistics Canada will reveal the early impacts of the Iran war’s oil price shock on inflation when the agency reports its consumer price index for March on Monday.

Growing food to save money on groceries: Does it work?

The demand for vegetable seeds is surging at one Saskatoon garden centre as more Canadians look for homegrown solutions to steep grocery costs.

Who’s paying Amazon’s Canadian fuel surcharge, and how much is it?

Canadian companies using Amazon to pick, pack and ship goods will have to start paying a new surcharge because of rising fuel costs.

The gap between Canada’s richest and poorest grew last year, StatCan says

Statistics Canada says the income and wealth gaps between Canada’s wealthiest and highest earners and those at the bottom increased throughout last year.

Diesel prices could remain high for months — and hit consumers harder than gas costs

High diesel prices continue to ripple through the economy and put pressure on consumers even as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East offers a hint of relief to global commodities.

These common grocery items saw the biggest price jumps in February

Canadian grocery prices were up 5.7 per cent in February from a year ago, according to Statistics Canada, with the biggest price increases seen across the Maritime provinces.

Poilievre calls for gas taxes to be scrapped for rest of year

Pierre Poilievre is calling for federal gas taxes to be scrapped for the rest of the year, arguing the tax holiday would bring immediate relief to drivers facing rising fuel prices.

‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Grocers warn of rising prices tied to Iran conflict

A Vancouver grocer says he’s doing everything he can to hold the line on prices but warns it may not last much longer, as rising fuel costs ripple through the supply chain.

Ontario minimum wage workers to get raise on Oct. 1. Here’s how much they’ll make

Ontario’s minimum wage is set to rise to $17.95 an hour on Oct. 1.

The dramatic overnight spike in gas and diesel prices for Canadians

The shock at the pumps continues for Canadians as the price of gas and diesel increased significantly overnight.

Beer, wine and spirits tax set to rise April 1 as brewers call for relief

An Ottawa craft brewer says rising alcohol taxes are among the factors that have pushed his business to the brink, as the federal government prepares to implement another automatic excise tax increase on April 1.

Cost of living hitting food banks in Canada so hard that visits are limited to once a month

Food banks across the country are being forced to scale back services at a time when Canadians need them the most, due to limited supplies.

Why is chocolate still so expensive? What experts say ahead of Easter

Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years, much to the relief of chocolatiers — but that doesn’t mean consumers will see lower prices.

Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers

A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank is reconsidering how it thinks and talks about inflation as it prepares to review its mandate later this year.