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Best Low-Cost ETFs for Canadian Investors in 2026 — Complete Guide

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Investing, Personal Finance, RRSP, TFSA If you want to build long-term wealth in Canada without paying a financial advisor 1–2% of your portfolio every year, low-cost ETFs are the answer. A single well-chosen ETF can give you instant exposure to hundreds or thousands of companies worldwide — for as little as 0.20% in annual fees. This guide covers the best ETFs available to Canadian investors in 2026 — for your TFSA, RRSP, and non-registered accounts — with clear explanations of what each one holds, what it costs, and who it's best for. Why Low-Cost ETFs Beat Most Other Investments for Canadians Before getting into specific funds, here's why this matters so much. The fee problem with mutual funds The average Canadian mutual fund charges a Management Expense Ratio (MER) of 2–2.5% per year. That might sound small, but on a $200,000 portfolio it's $4,000–$5,000 leaving your account every single year — regar...
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World Food Program Launches Major Food Aid Effort in Sudan


The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a significant scale-up of food aid deliveries to Sudan, aiming to reach millions in the country's most famine-stricken and isolated areas. More than 700 trucks are currently en route, carrying approximately 17,500 tons of food assistance, enough to feed 1.5 million people for one month.

The aid is destined for 14 areas facing severe food insecurity, including the Zamzam camp in conflict-torn Darfur. Laurent Bukera, WFP Regional Director for Eastern Africa, emphasized the critical nature of this effort, stating, "These trucks carry more than just food; they carry a lifeline for people caught in the crossfire of conflict and hunger."

WFP has been working tirelessly to reach isolated conflict zones, and this latest surge is part of their ongoing efforts to support those most in need. The organization has supported seven million people in Sudan this year and aims to reach over eight million by the end of 2024.



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