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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief — June 2, 2026

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026  |  MoneySavings.ca Markets are mixed, a big government cheque is days away, and the Bank of Canada is just over a week from its next rate call. Here's what every Canadian should have on their radar this morning. 1 of 5 TSX Inches Lower as Gold Slips and Financials Feel the Heat The S&P/TSX Composite closed Monday at 34,735 points, down about 0.10% from Friday's session. It was a tale of two sectors: financials dragged on the index as RBC and TD each lost close to 1%, with CIBC shedding nearly 2%, while gold miners also pulled back — Agnico Eagle fell 3.5% and Barrick dropped close to 3%. On the bright side, energy stocks surged as oil prices rallied, with Canadian Natural Resources up nearly 3% and Suncor gaining over 3%. Shopify also climbed roughly 2% on enthusiasm around AI chip advances. Year-to-date, the TSX is up about 9.5% — trailing Japan's Nikkei (+31.8%) but ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.0%) for the period through June 1. 💡 Money Ti...

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Healthy Kids' Meals and Snacks: Wholesome and Easy Recipes

 




Chicken Avocado Wraps

Ingredients
  • 2 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 medium ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Directions

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cumin, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 180°, stirring occasionally, 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes.
  • Peel and slice avocado; drizzle with lime juice. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla. Top with avocado and, if desired, cilantro; roll up.

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