West Island News
Suburban municipalities to pay $38 million to Montreal Agglo
The ASM demands provincial intervention for immediate and fair adjustments to the Montréal quotas suburban municipalities are subject to.
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West Island News
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
Canadians prioritize intentional spending as nearly nine in 10 feel the financial pinch.
Interac releases a music track intended to help shoppers spend mindfully, and their research provides insight into Canadians' spending.
West Island News
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
15 suburban mayors call on updating the financing and management of the Montreal agglomeration.
The ASM released a statement on behalf of its 15 municipalities calling on parties to state their commitments to its members.
West Island News
- Mar 14, 2022
- 1 min
Federal minimum wage rises to $15.55 an hour on April 1st
The federal minimum wage is adjusted every year on April 1st. The measure came into force in 2021.
West Island News
- Mar 7, 2022
- 2 min
CPA Canada announces launch of free women's financial literacy webinar on International Women's Day
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is launching a new financial literacy series to celebrate International Women's Day.
West Island News
- Jan 18, 2022
- 3 min
Association of Suburban Municipalities claiming millions of dollars in over taxation by Agglo
This injustice started in 2019 with the adoption of a Ministerial Order that differed from the rules established in the 2008 agreement.
West Island News
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
Pointe-Claire launches financial assistance program
the City of Pointe-Claire has launched a financial assistance program for low-income families. Here's how you can apply.
West Island News
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Top notaries according to the West Island community
A list of notaries suggested by the West Island community
West Island News
- May 3, 2021
- 2 min
Small businesses want a fairer EI system, not higher premiums
Eighty-four per cent of small business owners want to see EI premiums split 50:50 between employers and employees.
West Island News
- Apr 22, 2021
- 5 min
$10 a day child care for Canadian families
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, highlighted that Budget 2021 sets a goal of on average $10 a day child care within the next five years.
West Island News
- Apr 13, 2021
- 5 min
CRA Tax Tips - Last-minute tax-filing tip
The CRA put together some helpful tips and information to make last–minute tax filing easier this year.
West Island News
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Annual indexation of electricity rates
After a rate freeze in 2020, Hydro-Québec is announcing its annual indexation of electricity rates.
West Island News
- Feb 28, 2021
- 9 min
CRA Tax Tip - What you need to know for the 2021 tax-filing season
Here's what you need to know for this tax-filing season, including filing options, COVID-19 benefits, and what's new according to the CRA.
West Island News
- Feb 24, 2021
- 4 min
The CRA is here to help Canadians through a tax season like no other
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help Canadians through a tax season like no other.
West Island News
- Feb 20, 2021
- 3 min
Canada proposes increase in worker's COVID recovery benefits
Government of Canada proposes increase to number of weeks for recovery benefits & EI regular benefits to ensure continued support.
West Island News
- Feb 20, 2021
- 1 min
Beaconsfield delays payment of municipal taxes
The deadlines for payment of municipal taxes in Beaconsfield will be extended this year.
West Island News
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
Lac-Saint-Louis Pre-Budget Consultation
The Government of Canada has launched pre-budget consultations to hear from Canadians and experts across the country about how Budget 2021 c
West Island News
- Jan 24, 2021
- 4 min
Oxfam report: The Inequality Virus
Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade according to a new Oxfam report: The In
Rhonda Massad
- Dec 27, 2020
- 3 min
Montreal’s Housing Market Performance During 2020 Pandemic
Montreal’s housing market faced a turbulent 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves across the real estate industry and the economy.
Rhonda Massad
- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
PME MTL West-Island offering Financial Assistance for Local Businesses
This new fund comes in the form of a loan, up to a maximum of $50,000 and aims to alleviate cash-flow-related challenges.
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