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Bill C-30 Just Passed: 5 Ways It Changes Your Wallet in 2026

  Canadian Money Brief Bill C-30 just received Royal Assent — and it touches your gas tank, your TFSA neighbour the RRSP, your CPP statement, and your tax return all at once. Here are the five changes that actually matter for your wallet. 1. The Federal Fuel Excise Tax Is Suspended Until September 7 The federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel is paused from April 20 through September 7, 2026 — shaving 10 cents per litre off gas and 4 cents off diesel at the pump. The tax break also extends to aviation fuel. If you're road-tripping this summer, the savings show up automatically; you don't need to do anything to claim it. Just don't expect it to last past Labour Day weekend, since the suspension is scheduled to expire September 7. 2. Home Buyers' Plan Repayment Window Triples — From 2 Years to 5 If you used your RRSP to fund a down payment through the Home Buyers' Plan, the grace period before you have to start repaying yourself is extending from two years to five, ...
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Rising Middle East Tensions: Key Leaders Assassinated


n a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the leaders of two prominent Iranian-backed groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, were killed in separate attacks within 24 hours. These incidents have sparked fears of a broader regional conflict.

Hamas Leader Assassinated in Tehran

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the inauguration of the new Iranian president. Hamas quickly blamed Israel for the attack, although Israel has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility. Haniyeh’s death is a significant blow to Hamas, which has been engaged in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Israel, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S.

Hezbollah Commander Killed in Beirut

Just hours before Haniyeh’s assassination, Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander, was killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of Beirut. Hezbollah, a heavily armed militia group based in Lebanon, has long been involved in conflicts with Israel. Shukr’s death further complicates the already tense situation in the region.

Reactions and Implications

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed to seek revenge for Haniyeh’s death, raising the specter of further violence. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory, warning Americans against traveling to Lebanon due to the rising tensions.

These assassinations come at a time when the region is already on edge following a series of violent incidents. The deaths of these key figures are likely to have significant repercussions, potentially undermining ongoing peace efforts and leading to further instability in the Middle East.


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