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Best Cashback Credit Cards in Canada 2026 — Complete Guide

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Credit Cards, Personal Finance, Money Saving Tips If you're not using a cashback credit card in Canada, you're leaving real money on the table every single month. The best cashback cards in 2026 are paying 2%, 3%, even 4% back on everyday purchases like groceries and gas — expenses you're making anyway. This guide ranks the best cashback credit cards available to Canadians right now, breaks down exactly who each card is best for, and shows you how to stack cards for maximum returns. Why Cashback Cards Beat Points Cards for Most Canadians Travel points cards get all the attention, but cashback is simpler, more flexible, and often more valuable for the average Canadian household. Here's why: No blackout dates, no expiry, no restrictions — cash goes straight to your statement or bank account Easy to calculate value — 2% back on $1,000 = exactly $20. No guessing at "point values" Works for ...

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TSX Futures Plunge Amid Global Market Sell-Off

 

Futures for Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX, fell sharply on Friday as investors braced for crucial U.S. payrolls data amidst a global market downturn. The September futures on the S&P/TSX index were down 1.0% early in the morning.

The decline follows weaker-than-expected factory data from the U.S. on Thursday, which heightened fears of an economic slowdown and negatively impacted investor sentiment worldwide. Additionally, disappointing earnings reports from major tech companies like Intel and Amazon.com contributed to a sell-off in tech shares across markets.

Despite the overall downturn, an uptick in commodity prices helped limit the declines. Oil prices saw a slight increase, and gold was poised for its biggest weekly jump in four months.

Investors are keenly awaiting the U.S. non-farm payrolls data, expected to provide further insights into the state of the American economy. The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index had ended 1.7% lower on Thursday, marking its biggest daily decline since February.

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