Not even a day into 2014 and guess what? There’s a touch of political controversy.
Not a lot, mind you. But just enough to get more than a few Canadians grumbling.
Why?
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is disputing a claim by Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party government that it’s freezing Employment Insurance premiums.
Not so, says the federation.
It says maximum EI rates are going up by $31 for employers and $23 for employees.
The federation also says Canadian Pension Plan premiums are going up by $140 for workers with an annual income of at least $52,500
What does it all mean?
Surprise, surprise. Paycheques will shrink.
Now, what was it you said to your spouse about saving more money this year?
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