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5 Things to Know Today: Free National Parks, the Grocery Squeeze, and Back-to-School Sticker Shock

  Friday, July 24, 2026 Here's what's moving your money today: a free-admission summer program gets a presidential — er, prime ministerial — plug, grocery bills keep outrunning the official inflation rate, and back-to-school shopping lists are starting to sting. Here are five things worth five minutes of your morning. 1. The Canada Strong Pass is still handing out free national park admission The Prime Minister spent part of today at a national park promoting the Canada Strong Pass , the federal program giving everyone — Canadian or not — free admission to all Parks Canada sites, plus a 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodations, through September 7, 2026 . There's no app or registration; you just show up. Museums and galleries also offer free or discounted entry for visitors 24 and under, and VIA Rail has discounted fares tied to the same window. What it means for you: If a summer trip is still on the wish list, this is a real, no-strings discount — but camping spo...
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US Economy Surges: 303,000 Jobs Added in March, Exceeding Expectations

 

In a remarkable turn of events, the US economy added a whopping 303,000 jobs last month, far surpassing economists’ expectations. This surge marks the 39th consecutive month of job gains in the country.

Key Highlights:

  • Unemployment Rate: The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%, reflecting a robust labor market.
  • Strong Hiring: Despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool inflation by raising interest rates, hiring remains surprisingly strong. Over the past 16 months, the Fed has gradually increased its benchmark interest rates from near zero to over 5%. However, recent rate hikes have been paused, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential rate cuts in response to perceived job market weakness.
  • ADP Report: Earlier this week, ADP—the largest private payroll company in the US—reported that businesses added 184,000 new positions in March, the highest rise since July last year.

The next rate decision by the Federal Reserve is scheduled for May. Powell emphasized the delicate balance between controlling inflation and supporting economic activity and employment. As he stated, “Reducing rates too soon or too much could result in a reversal in the progress we’ve seen on inflation. But easing policy too late or too little could unduly weaken economic activity.”

The March employment report underscores the resilience of the US labor market, even amidst global uncertainties. As we move forward, all eyes remain on the delicate dance between monetary policy and economic growth.

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