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Canada's free trade deal with the U.S. hits a mandatory review milestone on July 1. With negotiations unresolved and Washington demanding changes, here's what it actually means for your groceries, your car, and your job. MoneySavings.ca Staff Canadian Money Brief June 7, 2026 5 min read What Is CUSMA and Why Does July 1 Matter? CUSMA — the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement — is the trade deal that keeps the North American economy humming. It replaced NAFTA in 2020 and governs the movement of trillions of dollars in goods and services across the Canada-U.S. border every year. For Canadian consumers, it's largely invisible — until it isn't. Built into the agreement is a mandatory six-year joint review, and that clock expires on July 1, 2026 . By that date, all three countries must declare whether they want to renew the deal for another 16 years, trigger annual reviews, or walk away. Whatever they decide, CUSMA technically stays in force until 2036 — but the path chose...

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Parmesan Crusted Chicke

 


For Breading

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • eggs
  • ⅔ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs 
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, chives or rosemary

For Chicken

  • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds), pounded ¼"-thick (see note)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

  • INSTRUCTIONS


  • 1. Prepare the Breading Stations: Set up three shallow bowls. Fill the first with flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs.

    2. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

    3. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the bread crumb mixture.

    4. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

    5. Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

    This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy!


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