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Best Cashback Credit Cards in Canada 2026 — Complete Guide

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Credit Cards, Personal Finance, Money Saving Tips If you're not using a cashback credit card in Canada, you're leaving real money on the table every single month. The best cashback cards in 2026 are paying 2%, 3%, even 4% back on everyday purchases like groceries and gas — expenses you're making anyway. This guide ranks the best cashback credit cards available to Canadians right now, breaks down exactly who each card is best for, and shows you how to stack cards for maximum returns. Why Cashback Cards Beat Points Cards for Most Canadians Travel points cards get all the attention, but cashback is simpler, more flexible, and often more valuable for the average Canadian household. Here's why: No blackout dates, no expiry, no restrictions — cash goes straight to your statement or bank account Easy to calculate value — 2% back on $1,000 = exactly $20. No guessing at "point values" Works for ...

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Stock Market News: Weekly Recap



The stock market ended the week on a positive note, as major indexes edged higher on Friday. The S&P 500 gained 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.3%. The gains came after a week of solid earnings reports and economic data, which boosted investor confidence and optimism.

Some of the highlights of the week included:

- The third-quarter GDP report showed that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 6.2%, slightly below expectations but still robust.

- The Federal Reserve announced that it will start tapering its monthly bond purchases by $15 billion in November, signaling its confidence in the economic recovery and inflation outlook.

- The October jobs report showed that the U.S. economy added 531,000 jobs, beating expectations and marking the strongest monthly gain since July. The unemployment rate fell to 4.6%, the lowest level since March 2020.

- Several major companies reported strong earnings results, such as Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Tesla.

The stock market has been resilient in the face of various challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising inflation, and the spread of the delta variant. The S&P 500 is up about 24% year to date, and is on track for its sixth consecutive month of gains.

Looking ahead, investors will be watching for more earnings reports, as well as data on consumer confidence, inflation, retail sales, and industrial production. The market will also be paying attention to any developments on the infrastructure and social spending bills in Congress, as well as the global climate summit in Glasgow.

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