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Fraud Prevention
Counterfeit Cash Is Still a Household Risk: What the Bank of Canada's 2026 Award Reminds Us
The Bank of Canada honoured an RCMP constable for counterfeit deterrence work. Here is the four-second check that keeps a fake bill from becoming your loss.
Monetary Policy
The Bank of Canada's 2027 Rate Calendar Is Out: 11 Dates That Will Shape Your Borrowing Costs
Eight fixed announcement dates for 2027, plus three left in 2026 — a ready-made planning calendar for renewals, debt paydown and savings decisions.
Housing
A 25% Surtax on Imported Cabinets and Vanities: What It Adds to a Kitchen or Bath Renovation
Ottawa's provisional safeguard measure took effect July 31, 2026. If a renovation is in your plan, the cabinet line item may need revisiting.
Taxes
PST Is Coming to Your Home Phone, Basic Cable and Clothing Repairs on October 1
B.C. confirmed a second wave of PST changes for October 1, 2026 - this one lands on ordinary household bills, not professional invoices.
Inflation
Businesses Expect Prices to Keep Rising: What the Bank of Canada's Q2 Survey Means for Your Budget
Firms now see inflation running around 3%-3.5% and higher fuel costs squeezing household spending. Here is how to plan for it.
Government & Budget
Budget 2026 Consultations Are Open: How to Make Sure Your Priorities Are Heard
Ottawa is asking Canadians what should be in the fall budget — and the answers will shape your taxes, benefits, and cost of living.
Monetary Policy
Canada Is Reviewing Its Inflation-Targeting Framework: Why the 2% Target Matters for Your Money
The Bank of Canada just published what Canadians told it about the rules that keep prices stable — here's why that quiet review shapes your savings and projections.
Government & Budget
The Enhanced Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: What's Landing in Your Account
A one-time GST-Credit top-up plus a permanent boost. Here's who gets what, and how to work it into your income projections.
Taxes
Ottawa's Fuel Tax Holiday: What the Gas and Diesel Excise Break Means for Your Budget
The federal fuel excise tax is suspended from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here's how to fold the savings, and a few other Bill C-30 measures, into your projections.
Fraud Prevention
Bank of Canada Will Start Naming Payment Apps That Break the Rules
New enforcement transparency under the Retail Payment Activities Act gives you a way to vet the apps that hold and move your money.
Housing
Ottawa Moves to Boost Housing Supply: Why It Matters for Affordability
A new $1.7 billion federal push aims to get more homes built — here's how housing supply connects to your financial future.
Taxes
BC Budget 2026: The Tax Changes That Could Affect Your Take-Home Pay
From a higher bottom income-tax rate to new PST on services, here's what British Columbians should factor into their plans.