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Best Low-Cost ETFs for Canadian Investors in 2026 — Complete Guide

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Investing, Personal Finance, RRSP, TFSA If you want to build long-term wealth in Canada without paying a financial advisor 1–2% of your portfolio every year, low-cost ETFs are the answer. A single well-chosen ETF can give you instant exposure to hundreds or thousands of companies worldwide — for as little as 0.20% in annual fees. This guide covers the best ETFs available to Canadian investors in 2026 — for your TFSA, RRSP, and non-registered accounts — with clear explanations of what each one holds, what it costs, and who it's best for. Why Low-Cost ETFs Beat Most Other Investments for Canadians Before getting into specific funds, here's why this matters so much. The fee problem with mutual funds The average Canadian mutual fund charges a Management Expense Ratio (MER) of 2–2.5% per year. That might sound small, but on a $200,000 portfolio it's $4,000–$5,000 leaving your account every single year — regar...

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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

 

Crispy and not too sweet, these granola bars are loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.

Ingredients:

  • Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • Chopped Walnuts
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • Honey
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Crisp Rice Cereal
  • Dried Fruit

Instructions:

  1. Toast the oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded coconut to the mix and toast for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil then turn off the heat.
  4. Mix the oat mixture with the honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl.
  5. Spread the mixture into a foil-lined baking dish, pressing it into an even layer.
  6. Bake at 300°F until lightly golden, about 20-23 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then cut into rectangles.


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