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Canada's Tax Cut 2026: What It Means for Your Wallet

  If you haven't noticed a slightly fatter paycheque in 2026 — you're not imagining it. Canada's middle-class tax cut is now fully in effect, and nearly 22 million Canadians are paying less federal income tax this year. The question is: how much are you actually saving, and what's the smartest thing to do with it? Here's your plain-English breakdown — no tax jargon, no fluff. What Changed — And When In July 2025, the federal government cut the lowest federal income tax rate from 15% to 14% . That rate applies to the first $58,523 of every Canadian's taxable income in 2026 — regardless of how much you earn overall. Because it kicked in mid-year, the effective 2025 rate was a blended 14.5%. In 2026, you get the full 1% reduction from January 1 . Bill C-4 (the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act ) received Royal Assent on March 12, 2026 — making this cut permanent law. 2026 Federal Tax Brackets at a Glance The CRA also applied a 2% indexation adjustment...

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Tragedy Strikes: Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Leaves Dozens Dead

 

In a devastating incident, an Israeli airstrike targeted a school in central Gaza that was sheltering displaced Palestinians. The attack resulted in the deaths of more than 30 people, including 23 women and children. The school, run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), was filled with civilians who had fled previous Israeli offensives and bombardments in northern Gaza.

Witnesses reported that the predawn strike hit the al-Sardi School, where families sought refuge. The victims included an old man and two children, one with a head injury. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in nearby Deir al-Balah was overwhelmed by casualties from the attack, with at least 33 dead, including 14 children and nine women. Videos circulating online showed wounded people being treated on the hospital floor, highlighting the strain on Gaza’s medical facilities.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing conflict and the toll it takes on civilians caught in the crossfire. As Israel continues its offensive in the Gaza Strip, innocent lives remain at risk, and the world watches in horror.



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