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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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Wall Street Slips Again, Heading for Third Losing Week in Four

 

Wall Street faced another downturn early Friday, setting the stage for its third losing week in the last four. The S&P 500 futures fell by 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 0.4%. This decline follows a period of mixed economic signals and cautious comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding future interest rate cuts.

Despite a strong economy, recent inflation reports have been mixed, causing uncertainty about the Fed’s next moves. Investors are also keeping an eye on upcoming retail sales data, which could provide further insights into the economic outlook.

In corporate news, shares of Domino’s Pizza and Pool Corp. surged after reports that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway had taken significant positions in these companies. Conversely, Ulta Beauty saw a decline after Berkshire reportedly sold most of its shares.

As the market navigates these fluctuations, investors remain cautious, awaiting clearer signals from economic data and the Federal Reserve’s decisions.






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