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5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026

                                               5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026 URL Slug: canadian-money-brief-april-24-2026 Description: Fuel tax relief at the pumps, oil price shock fears, Canada Post's record loss, TSX jitters, and the tax deadline — your 5-minute money briefing. Labels: Economy , Markets , Personal Finance , Energy , Federal Budget , Taxes , Canada Post Your quick Canadian money briefing — five stories, plain language, no filler. 1. Cheaper Gas — For Now If you filled up this week, you may have noticed a few extra cents in your pocket. Ottawa's temporary federal fuel excise tax suspension kicked in on April 20 and runs through September 7. The result: roughly 10 cents per litre saved on gasoline and 4 cents per litre on diesel . Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as relief for trucker...
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Escalation in Gaza: Israeli Airstrikes Result in Civilian Casualties


In a tragic escalation of violence, at least 18 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian medics. The strikes targeted various locations, including a former shelter housing displaced people and an aid warehouse, which the Israeli military claimed were being used by militants. 

The airstrikes have intensified the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with casualties being transported to hospitals by foot, on rickshaws, and in private cars. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread displacement. Efforts by international mediators to broker a ceasefire continue, but the situation remains volatile. 

The international community has called for restraint and the protection of civilians, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. 


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