The Regina Open Door Society is located in the City of Regina on Treaty 4 land, which is recognized as the traditional territory of the nêhiyawak/Cree, Nahkawē/Saulteaux, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
If you’re new to Canada and want to know more about the benefits and services provided by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), then this series is for you!
In just six sessions, we’ll cover all the important information about CRA benefits, credits, and services.
You can sign up for one or more sessions, and you have the option to participate either in person or online!
Our upcoming series include the following topics:
- October 16 – Understanding Taxes in Canada
Introduction to Canada’s tax system (Residency status, T4 slip, why we pay taxes, what to expect when you start working, ways to file a tax return). - October 30th – New to Canada – Benefits and Credits
Learn about Canada Child benefit, Child Disability Benefit, Disability Tax Credit, GST, Canada Workers Benefit, Climate Action Incentive, and Canada Dental Benefit. - November 15th – Scams
How to recognize a scam, examples of fraudulent communications, and how to protect yourself. - November 27th – Adult 65+ Benefits and Credits
Common types of income and credits for seniors, pension income splitting, medical expenses, home accessibility tax credit, authorizing a representative, GST Credit, Climate Action Incentive. - December 04th – Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
Learn about the eligibility, application, claiming the deduction, and the gateway to other government programs. - December 11th – Digital Services
learn about CRA My Account, online services for individuals, Netfile and Auto-fill my return, express NOA (Notice of Assessment).
*All sessions start at 11:00am. Register now to book your spot!
If you have any questions about these sessions, please contact Orientation Services for Newcomers (OSN) at osn-online@rods.sk.ca