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Tax Deadline April 30: The Most Common CRA Mistakes Canadians Make — and How to Avoid Them

Missed deductions, wrong SINs, unreported side income — these are the errors that delay your refund, trigger CRA letters, and quietly cost Canadians millions every year. Here's your 2026 checklist With April 30 just days away, millions of Canadians are racing to pull together slips, receipts, and records before the Canada Revenue Agency's personal income tax deadline. But filing on time and filing  correctly  are two very different things. The CRA flags thousands of returns each year for errors that are entirely preventable — errors that delay refunds, generate costly reassessments, and sometimes result in penalties that linger for months. Whether you're a first-time filer, a seasoned DIY-er, or someone handing everything to an accountant, here are the 10 most common CRA mistakes Canadians make — and exactly how to avoid each one. 1. Misunderstanding the April 30 deadline The filing deadline for most Canadians is  April 30, 2026 . Miss it when you owe money, and you'll ...

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Health Crisis in Gaza: Children Suffer Amid Overcrowded Camps

 

In the overcrowded tent camps of Gaza, a health crisis is unfolding as children suffer from a range of skin diseases. Health officials report a surge in cases of lice, scabies, and rashes, exacerbated by the dire living conditions. Over 103,000 cases of lice and scabies and 65,000 cases of skin rashes have been documented.

The root of the problem lies in the appalling conditions within the camps, which house hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced from their homes. The summer heat, combined with a collapse in sanitation, has created an environment ripe for disease. Pools of open sewage and a lack of clean water have left families struggling to maintain basic hygiene.

Parents describe the heartbreaking reality of watching their children suffer. “There’s no shampoo, no soap,” says Munira al-Nahhal, a resident of one of the camps. “The water is dirty. Everything is sand and insects and garbage.” Children are often seen scratching at red patches on their skin, with some developing open sores from constant irritation.

Efforts to combat the spread of these diseases are hampered by the lack of resources. Clean water is scarce, and many families resort to washing their children in salt water from the Mediterranean. The situation is further compounded by the ongoing conflict, which has left the region’s infrastructure in ruins.

As the crisis continues, the need for international aid and intervention becomes increasingly urgent. Without immediate action, the health and well-being of Gaza’s children remain at severe risk.



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