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Ottawa Wants to Raise Your Deposit Insurance to $250,000: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)

  For more than 20 years, the federal guarantee on your savings has been stuck at $100,000. In Thursday's budget, Ottawa proposed to raise it to $250,000. Here is what would change, what wouldn't, and why you shouldn't move a dollar yet. Today (unchanged since 2005) $100,000 per deposit category Proposed in Budget 2026 $250,000 per deposit category What Budget 2026 actually proposes The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) protects your deposits if a member bank fails. The budget proposes amendments to the CDIC Act that would do four things: Raise the limit from $100,000 to $250,000 per deposit category, the first increase in more than two decades. Remove the limit entirely for eligible deposits held in registered and tax-free accounts. Today, the limit is $100,000 per account type at each institution. Add temporary high-balance coverage for life events such as selling a home. Require a review of the deposit insurance framework every 10 years. It isn't law yet. ...
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Homestyle Pecan Pie

 

Get your taste buds primed and ready for holiday baking season with this sweet treat! Pecan pie is a great fall dessert to serve after a family gathering or dinner party.

Ingredients:
• 1 9-inch frozen pie crust, or make your own
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped or halved

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (170˚C).
2. Take frozen pie crust out of the freezer and place it on a baking sheet while preparing the filling.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract
4. Place the pecans on the bottom of your pie crust, in an even layer, and then pour the filling on top.
5. Bake pie for 45 to 50 minutes. Pie will be done when the filling is set, not too jiggly.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

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