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Published: April 26, 2026 · moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief The week is shaping up to be a busy one for Canadian wallets. From a federal budget update to record household debt, here are the five things you need to know today. 1. The Spring Economic Update Lands Monday Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to table the Spring Economic Update 2026 on April 28 — just two days away. The government has promised to outline its plan to build "the strongest economy in the G7," with further actions to drive prosperity and support Canadians. Whether that means tax relief, new spending, or trade-war cushions, Canadians should pay close attention: what gets announced Monday could directly affect your tax bill, your mortgage rate outlook, and government benefit amounts. What to watch for: any changes to the GST/HST credit, housing incentives, or tariff-offset support for workers. 2. Your Household Debt Is Still Climbing Statistics Canada's latest data pa...
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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until just blended.
  6. Stir in pistachios and cranberries.
  7. Divide dough in half. With floured hands, shape each half into a 2 1/2-inch-wide, 9 1/2-inch-long log.
  8. Place logs on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart.
  9. Bake logs for 25 minutes. Logs will spread.
  10. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Bake logs until golden brown, about 30 minutes longer.
  11. Cool logs completely on sheet on rack.
  12. Transfer logs to work surface; discard parchment paper.
  13. Using a serrated knife, cut logs crosswise into generous 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  14. Place slices, cut side down, on same sheet. Bake 12 minutes.
  15. Turn biscotti over; bake until just beginning to color, about 8 minutes.
  16. Transfer biscotti to rack and cool.

Enjoy your delicious Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti!

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