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Canada's Tax Cut 2026: What It Means for Your Wallet

  If you haven't noticed a slightly fatter paycheque in 2026 — you're not imagining it. Canada's middle-class tax cut is now fully in effect, and nearly 22 million Canadians are paying less federal income tax this year. The question is: how much are you actually saving, and what's the smartest thing to do with it? Here's your plain-English breakdown — no tax jargon, no fluff. What Changed — And When In July 2025, the federal government cut the lowest federal income tax rate from 15% to 14% . That rate applies to the first $58,523 of every Canadian's taxable income in 2026 — regardless of how much you earn overall. Because it kicked in mid-year, the effective 2025 rate was a blended 14.5%. In 2026, you get the full 1% reduction from January 1 . Bill C-4 (the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act ) received Royal Assent on March 12, 2026 — making this cut permanent law. 2026 Federal Tax Brackets at a Glance The CRA also applied a 2% indexation adjustment...

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Ontario Braces for Back-to-Back Snowstorms: Travel Warnings Issued

Winter is in full swing across Ontario, with three more rounds of snow expected to hit the region this week. The back-to-back storm systems are bringing gusty winds and heavy snowfall, making travel difficult and dangerous.

The first round of snow, a clipper system, has already blanketed eastern Ontario with 5-10 cm of snow, leading to school bus cancellations and winter weather travel advisories in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Visibility has been significantly reduced at times, prompting warnings for drivers to slow down and be prepared to stop.

As the clipper system moves out, lake-effect snow will sporadically impact southern Ontario, potentially bringing **10-20 cm of snow** locally. Another clipper system is expected to spread snow from Thunder Bay to Ottawa through Thursday afternoon, adding another 5-10 cm of snow to the mix.

The most significant event is forecasted for Thursday night into Friday, with a Texas low developing near Lake Erie. This system could bring a mix of rain and snow, changing to heavy snowfall as colder air moves in. Forecasters are closely monitoring the storm's track, as it could be quite impactful for the region.

With temperatures plunging into the minus teens by Saturday, Ontarians are advised to stay updated with the latest weather alerts and road conditions. The first few weeks of February are expected to be volatile, with an active pattern of winter systems.




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