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  Big news for your paycheque Canada's 2026 tax changes are officially in effect — and for most Canadians, they mean less tax, more savings room, and a bigger take-home. Here's everything you need to know in plain language. Lower rates, bigger RRSP room, and smart moves that could save you up to $840 this year 💡 Tax Tips 🇨🇦 Canada 📅 May 2026 If you haven't checked your pay stub lately, now is a great time. Canada's federal government rolled out several meaningful tax changes for 2026 — and whether you're a first-time filer, a savvy RRSP investor, or just trying to keep more of what you earn, these updates affect you. We've broken it all down below so you know exactly where the savings are and how to take full advantage. 14% New lowest federal tax rate (down from 15%) $840 Max savings for a two-income couple $33,810 2026 RRSP contribution limit $7,000 Annual TFSA contribution room 1. Your Tax Rate Just Got Lower The biggest headline: the lowest federal income...
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Rebel Group Seizes Key Myanmar Border Town, Dealing Blow to Military Regime


A powerful rebel group has seized control of Kanpaiti, a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border, marking a significant setback for the military-led government. Witnesses report that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has taken over the town, which is a lucrative rare earth mining hub.

The loss of Kanpaiti leaves Myanmar's military in control of only one town with a border crossing, Muse, and deprives it of potential profits from the mines that provide China with rare earth minerals critical for various high-tech applications. Video clips circulating on social media, which could not be independently verified, showed a KIA member raising the group's flag at the tunnel through the mountain to China.

The military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, triggering intensified fighting with long-established armed militias organized by Myanmar's ethnic minority groups. The KIA's recent success is part of a broader offensive by an alliance of powerful militias that has led to a series of unprecedented defeats for the Tatmadaw, Myanmar's armed forces.

The ongoing civil war and military restrictions make travel for journalists nearly impossible, but the reports were confirmed by witnesses by telephone. The fall of Kanpaiti is another blow to the regime, but analysts suggest it may not significantly affect the military's ability to wage war.


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