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Home & family
Care homes, powers of attorney and the money questions that arrive when a family changes shape.
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What changes in the budget when a parent moves into long-term care
In Ontario the resident pays an accommodation charge set by the province. How the 2026 rates work, who can get the basic rate reduced, and what the tax return can recover.
Why a power of attorney doesn’t automatically cover federal benefits
A provincial power of attorney is a strong document, but Service Canada and the CRA each want it shown to them, on their own terms. The forms and the order of steps.
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