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5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026

                                               5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026 URL Slug: canadian-money-brief-april-24-2026 Description: Fuel tax relief at the pumps, oil price shock fears, Canada Post's record loss, TSX jitters, and the tax deadline — your 5-minute money briefing. Labels: Economy , Markets , Personal Finance , Energy , Federal Budget , Taxes , Canada Post Your quick Canadian money briefing — five stories, plain language, no filler. 1. Cheaper Gas — For Now If you filled up this week, you may have noticed a few extra cents in your pocket. Ottawa's temporary federal fuel excise tax suspension kicked in on April 20 and runs through September 7. The result: roughly 10 cents per litre saved on gasoline and 4 cents per litre on diesel . Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as relief for trucker...

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Trump Campaign Appeals for Urgent Donations Amid Cash Crunch

Donald Trump’s campaign is sounding the alarm as a financial storm gathers over its operations. In a desperate plea, the campaign has called on one million loyal supporters to step up and contribute. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be dire.

Two days ago, the former president faced a setback when he failed to secure a bond to cover a staggering $454 million judgment in a civil fraud case. Now, the campaign warns that Trump’s prized New York properties are at risk. The iconic Trump Tower itself hangs in the balance.

In a fiery message sent to backers, the joint fundraising committee implores them to rally behind Trump. “KEEP YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF TRUMP TOWER!” it declares. The urgency is palpable. The civil fraud case, brought by New York State Attorney General Letitia James in 2022, is just one of the legal battles Trump faces as he gears up for a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden in the upcoming November election.

President Biden has distanced himself from these legal proceedings, but the battle lines are drawn. The Trump campaign portrays James’ actions as part of a broader effort by Democrats to undermine Trump’s reelection bid. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

The campaign’s rallying cry echoes across the nation: “STOP THE WITCH HUNT AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP!” They urge one million pro-Trump patriots to contribute whatever they can. The fate of Trump’s properties hangs in the balance, and the clock is ticking.

Can Trump’s campaign weather this storm? While federal law restricts the use of campaign funds for personal expenses, Trump has previously used donor money to cover legal fees. But with the massive civil fraud judgment looming, the situation remains precarious.

As the battle intensifies, Trump’s financial woes cast a shadow over his political comeback. The plea for donations reverberates through the political landscape, and the outcome remains uncertain. 

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