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Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, on Oct. 19. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press Employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave. As of Dec. 31, workers who have been continuously employed for at least 30 days will have access to three paid sick days. Workers will then get a fourth sick day as of Feb. 1, and will accumulate one additional day at the start of every month up to a maximum of 10 days per year. On the campaign trail in 2021, the Liberals pledged to introduce 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. In a news release, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says the paid leave means “more workers won’t have to choose between getting well and getting paid.” The Canadian Labour Congress applauded the new policy in a statement, urging provinces that do not offer paid sick leave to follow suit. https://www.tausiinsider.com/new-paid-sick-leave-rules-coming-into-effect-f...

The federal government is offering a new tax credit to help make it easier for Canadians to care for adult relatives in their own homes. The multi-generational home renovation tax credit took effect Jan. 1 for expenses related to building a secondary suite for a family member who is a senior or an adult with a disability. The credit will provide a 15 per cent tax refund on expenses of up to $50,000 to a maximum of $7,500. Stress Test podcast: One family’s solution to Canada’s housing crisis The secondary suite must be for a related adult over the age of 65 or living with a disability, including a grandparent, parent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew. The secondary suite must be a self-contained housing unit that includes a separate entrance, bathroom, kitchen and sleeping area. Additionally, the home being renovated must be inhabited or reasonably expected to be inhabited within 12 months after the end of the renovations. Some expenses, such as the purchase of...