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Best Budget Phone Plans in Canada Under $35/Month (2026)

$29 Lucky Mobile 65 GB · Bell LTE · Best Value $29 Chatr 50 GB · Rogers LTE $29 Fizz 50 GB · 4G · ON/BC/AB $34 Chatr 80 GB · Rogers LTE · Most Data $35 Public Mobile 25 GB · 5G · US & MX included Canadians pay some of the highest mobile rates in the world — or at least, they used to. Budget carriers and flanker brands have quietly been slashing prices and packing in data throughout 2026, and today there are legitimate plans under $35/month that include unlimited talk & text, 5G speeds, and tens of gigabytes of data . The catch? These deals live on the websites of smaller brands like Lucky Mobile, Chatr, Fizz, and Public Mobile — not the Rogers/Bell/Telus homepage you're probably used to. They all run on the exact same Big Three towers, and most don't require a contract or credit check. You just need to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Pro Tip — Autopay = More Data: Almost every plan below requires automatic top-up or autopay enabled to qualify for the advertised price a...
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Navigating Uncertainty: Capital Gains Tax Changes Leave Taxpayers in a Bind

The recent prorogation of Parliament by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has thrown taxpayers into a state of uncertainty regarding capital gains tax. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) continues to enforce the proposed changes, which increase the inclusion rate from 50% to 66.67% for gains over $250,000, despite the legislation not being formally enacted. This leaves taxpayers with two unappealing options: file based on the proposed legislation and potentially overpay, or file based on the previous rules and risk future penalties.

The CRA's decision to uphold the proposed changes, citing consistency and fairness, has frustrated many who made financial decisions based on the anticipated tax hike. With the future of the legislation uncertain, taxpayers are left scrambling to decide the best course of action.

This situation highlights the need for clear and timely legislative processes to avoid such dilemmas in the future. Until then, taxpayers must navigate these murky waters with caution and seek professional advice to mitigate potential risks.






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