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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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Tropical Storm Debby Brings Deluge and Flooding Threat to Southeastern United States

 

Tropical Storm Debby, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane, is now moving northeast over Georgia, posing a major threat of flooding and storm surges for the southeastern United States. As of now, at least five deaths have been confirmed, including a 13-year-old boy from Gainesville, Florida, a 19-year-old man from southern Georgia, and a 64-year-old truck driver from Mississippi.

The storm is expected to produce potentially historic rainfall totals of 10 to 20 inches, with maximum amounts of up to 30 inches in some areas. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings of “catastrophic flooding” across eastern Georgia, the coastal plain of South Carolina, and southeast North Carolina.

More than 150,000 customers in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are currently without power due to Debby’s impact. Additionally, authorities in Georgia’s Chatham County are closely monitoring low-lying areas likely to flood.

Stay safe and informed as this slow-moving storm continues to affect the region! 


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