Scottish-born midwife unable to practise in B.C. after immigration flags missing proof of English proficiency – CTV News + MORE Mar 25th

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Scottish-born midwife unable to practise in B.C. after immigration flags missing proof of English proficiency  CTV NewsBureaucratic snafu means Scottish midwife must leave Victoria  Times ColonistClerical error jeopardizes immigration status of Victoria midwife  Victoria NewsU.K. midwife faces deportation after visa denied over English test  CHEK NewsB.C. government denies Scottish midwife’s work permit over missing English test  Global News

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The tax changes for the 2025 income tax year are relatively limited due to the delay in the federal budget. Budgets are normally released in February, March, or April of each year; however, due to the April 2025 federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget was not tabled until November 2025. 

Here are some of the key personal tax measures to be aware of for this upcoming tax season. 

Cancelled: Digital news subscription

The 15% federal tax credit for up to $500 of qualifying digital subscriptions for qualified Canadian journalism organizations is no more. The tax credit was available from 2020 through 2024 inclusive. It is not available to claim for 2025.  

Expanded: Disability supports deduction

The expenses eligible for the disability supports deduction have been expanded. This deduction is available for taxpayers with physical or mental impairments who incurred expenses to go to school or work. 

Eligible expenses can include devices or software, an ergonomic work chair, voice recognition software, and several other items…

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Scottish-born midwife unable to practise in B.C. after immigration flags missing proof of English proficiency  CTV NewsBureaucratic snafu means Scottish midwife must leave Victoria  Times ColonistClerical error jeopardizes immigration status of Victoria midwife  Victoria NewsU.K. midwife faces deportation after visa denied over English test  CHEK NewsB.C. government denies Scottish midwife’s work permit over missing English test  Global News

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