Paycheques · New October 20
Your 2027 CPP and EI changes
See the confirmed EI maximum, planned CPP rate cut and January-paycheque effect.
Matelacom Money guides · Updated September 28, 2026
The useful answer—then the details that could change it.
Choose a topic below. Every guide starts with the fast answer, shows the real dollar impact and links directly to the official source.
New and updated
Four high-interest Canadian questions, reviewed and approved by Matelacom Inc.
Benefits · New October 7
Canada Child Benefit October 2026: date, maximums and missing-payment steps
October 20 is the date. See the current maximums, Ontario top-up and the five-business-day rule.
Housing · Updated
Ontario Rent Increase 2027: what a landlord can charge
Calculate 1.9%, then check the notice, timing and exemptions.
Taxes · New
Is GoFundMe taxable in Canada?
Separate personal gifts, business income and charitable receipts.
Groceries · New
Find the cheapest protein per 30 grams
Use the shelf price and Nutrition Facts table to expose the real value.
Saving · New
The long-term cost of two Lotto 6/49 plays a week
Compare recurring ticket spending with investing the same amount.
Benefits
Every major Canada benefit payment date for October 2026
Groceries benefit, OTB, ACWB, disability, CCB, CPP and OAS in date order.
Saving
TFSA, FHSA or RRSP: where should your next $1,000 go?
Choose by goal, flexibility and tax value.
RRSP planning
How much RRSP should you contribute in Ontario?
Start with real CRA room, then test the tax value against cash flow.