AI Harms Need to be Factored into Evolving Regulatory Approaches
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-stack-of-canadian-money-right-the-quebec-flag-waving-in-the-wind.jpg?id=60183548&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C36%2C0%2C36"/><br/><br/><p>Tax season may have just ended, but if you're planning ahead, Quebec's new 2025 income brackets are worth a look.</p><p><span></span>This week, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/revenu-quebec" target="_blank">Revenu Québec</a> released the province's <a href="https://www.revenuquebec.ca/fr/citoyens/declaration-de-revenus/produire-votre-declaration-de-revenus/taux-dimposition/" target="_blank">updated income tax brackets for 2025</a>, and they've been adjusted to account for inflation. Thanks to a 2.85% indexation, the income thresholds are a bit higher this year, which could make a small difference in how much is withheld from your pay or what you owe come next spring.</p><p>Here's how Quebec's 2025 income tax brackets break down:</p> <ul> <li> 14% on the first $53,255 of taxable income</li> <li> 19% on income between $53,255 and $106,495</li> <li> 24% on income between $106,495 and $129,590</li> <li> 25.75% on income over $129,590</li> </ul> <p>If you're worried that a recent raise could bump you into a higher tax bracket, it's worth remembering: only the portion of your income above each threshold gets taxed at the higher rate. For example, if you earn $60,000, just the amount over $53,255 (so $6,745) would be taxed at 19%, while the rest stays at 14%.</p><p>With these numbers in mind, it might be a good time to take another look at your savings plans. That could mean contributing more to an RRSP, TFSA or FHSA to reduce your taxable income before the year ends.</p><p>And if you're hoping for a simpler tax season next year, Revenu Québec is testing something new. As of March 10, 2025, a pilot project called the Simplified Income Tax Return has been launched. It lets select residents file their taxes online through a streamlined system. However, only those who receive an invitation letter will be eligible to try it out for now. </p><p>You can find more info on <a href="https://justepourtous.revenuquebec.ca/fr/sujets/declaration-dimpot-simplifiee" target="_blank">Revenu Québec's website</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-brightly-lit-holiday-train-rolls-through-a-snowy-mountain-landscape-at-dusk.png?id=53802728&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=4%2C0%2C5%2C0"/><br/><br/><p> The iconic CPKC Holiday Train — formerly known as the <a href="https://www.narcity.com/tag/cp-holiday-train" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CP Holiday Train</a> — is back for 2024, bringing festive magic to communities across Canada and the U.S.
</p><p> This year marks the 26th anniversary of the holiday tradition, which will run from November 21 to December 20, 2024. Not only does the train light up the night with its stunning holiday décor, but it also brings free concerts featuring some of today's best musicians — all in support of local food banks.
</p><p> At each stop, the CPKC Holiday Train is hosting live performances from artists like Tyler Shaw, Alana Springsteen, Magic!, KT Tunstall and many more. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while also helping your community — while entry is free, CPKC encourages attendees to bring food or monetary donations for their local food banks.
</p><p> The train's route covers 104 stops in Canada, 10 of which are in Quebec, so you're bound to have a chance to get in on the holiday magic!</p><p>Here's everything you need to know about where the train is stopping and what artists are performing in Quebec this year.</p><h3>Where does the CPKC Holiday Train stop in Quebec?</h3><br/><p>The CPKC Holiday Train will be making stops across Quebec from November 22 to 24 this year. Here's the full schedule of Quebec stops:</p><ul><li><strong>Montreal</strong>: November 22 at 7 p.m.</li><li><strong>Beaconsfield</strong>: November 22 at 8:30 p.m.</li><li><strong>Lac-Mégantic</strong>: November 23 at 12 p.m.</li><li><strong>Sherbrooke</strong>: November 23 at 4:45 p.m.</li><li><strong>Farnham</strong>: November 23 at 8:45 p.m.</li><li><strong>Kahnawake</strong>: November 24 at 5 p.m.</li><li><strong>Saint-Constant</strong>: November 24 at 6 p.m.</li><li><strong>Delson</strong>: November 24 at 6:55 p.m.</li><li><strong>Saint-Mathieu</strong>: November 24 at 7:50 p.m.</li><li><strong>Lacolle</strong>: November 24 at 9 p.m.</li></ul><p>You can find the full schedule by city and a map of the route on the <a href="https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CPKC website</a>.<br/></p><h3>Which artists are performing & where?</h3><br><p>Each stop features two artists who will perform live from the stage of the brightly decorated train, bringing a mix of holiday classics and their own hit songs. </p><p>The first two stops, in Montreal and Beaconsfield, will have performances from <strong>American Authors</strong> and <strong>KT Tunstall</strong>, while the rest of the stops in the province will feature <strong>James Barker Band</strong> and <strong>Clerel</strong>.</p><h3>CPKC Holiday Train 2024</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SMAbOuxKi/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Free, but you're encouraged to bring a heart-healthy food or cash donation to support local food banks.</p><p>When: Stopping in Quebec from November 22 to 24, 2024.</p><p>Why You Need To Go: The CPKC Holiday Train brings festive joy, live music and a chance to give back to your community — all wrapped in a magical, brightly lit train!</p><p><a href="https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CPKC Holiday Train website</a></p></br><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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