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A Canadian Dividend Stock Is Leaving Canada — What Algonquin Power's US Move Means for Your RRSP and TFSA

  Published August 9, 2026 Algonquin Power's move to Delaware could change how your dividends are taxed — and whether index funds keep holding the stock at all. If you've owned Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) in your RRSP or TFSA for the dividend, pay attention this week. On Friday, August 7, the Oakville, Ontario-based utility announced it plans to leave Canada — reincorporating as a Delaware company with its head office moving to Chicago. It's not a rumour or a boardroom leak. It came straight from the company's own Q2 2026 earnings release, and CEO Rod West was blunt about the reasoning: more than 80% of Algonquin's operations are now in the United States, with less than 5% left in Canada. The plan is to align the corporate address with where the business actually lives. What's actually changing Here's the plan as Algonquin has laid it out: The company would formally "continue" out of Canada and reincorporate in Delaware,...

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Amazon Prime Day Sales Projected to Reach $14 Billion: A Shopping Extravaganza

 

Shoppers are gearing up for Amazon’s annual Prime Day, a two-day shopping event that’s expected to break records. According to projections from Adobe Analytics, a firm specializing in e-commerce transaction data, consumers are likely to spend approximately $14 billion during this year’s Prime Day.

What to Expect:

  • Date: Prime Day typically takes place in July, but this year, Amazon shifted it by five days on the calendar.
  • Sales Momentum: Day 1 of Prime Day 2023 already set a sales record, although Amazon doesn’t disclose total figures. Last year, shoppers spent $12.7 billion during Prime Day, a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
  • Back-to-School Bargains: Prime Day has become a season for savvy shoppers seeking deals on back-to-school essentials like clothing, electronics, and dorm supplies.
  • Competition: Rivals like Walmart and Target are launching their own July discounts to compete with Amazon’s shopping extravaganza.
  • Consumer Behavior: After years of high inflation, shoppers are now more willing to spend, using Prime Day as an opportunity to shop for back-to-school items.

In summary, Prime Day isn’t just about discounts; it’s a retail phenomenon that transforms July into a bargain-hunting season. As consumers flock to Amazon, other retailers are vying for a slice of the $38.8 billion projected to be spent on back-to-school merchandise this summer. So, get ready to click and save during this shopping bonanza! 

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