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Canadian Money Brief — May 8, 2026 Your two-minute money briefing. Every weekday, MoneySavings.ca cuts through the noise to bring you the five financial stories shaping Canadians' wallets right now. Bookmark us, share us, and come back tomorrow. 1. The Bank of Canada Is Holding — And the Forecast Isn't Budging The Bank of Canada kept its overnight policy rate at 2.25% at its April 29 meeting, and the message from Governor Tiff Macklem to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance this week was clear: don't expect a move anytime soon. The Bank projects the Canadian economy will expand at a modest 1.2% in 2026 , picking up gradually to 1.6% in 2027 and 1.7% in 2028 as export growth and business investment slowly return. The near-term drag? Ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainty and a sharp jump in energy prices tied to the conflict in the Middle East. Inflation, which sat at 1.8% in February, had already climbed to 2.4% by March and is forecast to peak around 3% i...
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Shrimp Orzo with Feta


  • Ingredients:

    • Orzo pasta
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Tomatoes
    • Lemon juice
    • Shrimp
    • Cilantro
    • Pepper
    • Feta cheese

  • Instructions:

    1. Cook orzo as per package directions.
    2. In a skillet, heat oil and cook garlic for 1 minute.
    3. Add tomatoes and lemon juice, bring to a boil.
    4. Add shrimp and simmer until pink (4-5 minutes).
    5. Drain orzo and mix with shrimp, cilantro, and pepper.
    6. Heat through and sprinkle with feta cheese.
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