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Five Key Tax Changes Coming in 2026: What Canadians Need to Know

  As 2026 approaches, Canadians can expect several important updates to the federal tax system. These changes affect retirement planning, income tax brackets, and a range of credits that influence how much individuals and families will owe—or save—when filing their returns. Here’s a quick look at five of the most notable adjustments. 1. Higher RRSP Contribution Limits Canadians will be able to contribute more to their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) in 2026, thanks to inflation indexing. The increased limit gives savers more room to reduce taxable income while building long‑term retirement security. 2. Updated Federal Tax Brackets Income tax brackets will shift upward to reflect inflation. This means more of your income will be taxed at lower rates, helping offset rising living costs and preventing “bracket creep,” where inflation pushes taxpayers into higher tax brackets without real income gains. 3. Increased Basic Personal Amount (BPA) The Basic Personal Amoun...

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US Stock Futures Rise Despite Tesla’s Disappointing Earnings Report

 


The US stock market futures were slightly higher today despite Tesla’s disappointing earnings report and the release of the GDP print. 

The US economy grew at a 3.3% annual pace in the fourth quarter, faster than expected. Tesla reported Q4 earnings that missed estimates and issued a downbeat full-year production outlook. 

The S&P 500 is particularly concentrated in a few big names, notably the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks. This concentration may make some investors ill at ease. But that’s no reason to be bearish. The benchmark average hit a record high as investors turned to a fresh set of corporate earnings for direction.

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