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Ottawa's Parliament Hill, where the Carney government is rolling out Canada's largest fiscal stimulus package since 1980. / Photo: Unsplash. MoneySavings.ca  ·  Economy & Policy Monday, April 13, 2026  ·  Daily Edition Canada at a crossroads: oil shock, frozen rates, and a trade deal on the clock Canada's economy is navigating a uniquely complicated moment in 2026. A Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging past US$104 a barrel, a once-in-a-generation fiscal stimulus package is being rolled out in Ottawa, and the clock is ticking on a renegotiation of Canada's most important trade agreement. For everyday Canadians, this means uncertainty at the gas pump, a central bank with limited room to cut rates, and a federal government betting big on public spending to kick-start growth. Here is what you need to know about the forces shaping the Canadian economy right now. 1. The Bank of Canada is stuck — and oil is why The Bank of Canada has held it...

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Tragedy Strikes New Orleans: Unraveling the Details of the New Year's Day Attack

 

In the early hours of New Year's Day, a devastating attack unfolded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, leaving 15 people dead and dozens injured. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas and an Army veteran, drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd of revelers before engaging in a shootout with police. Jabbar was killed in the exchange of gunfire.

The FBI has confirmed that Jabbar acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. In the hours leading up to the attack, Jabbar posted videos on Facebook declaring his support for the terrorist organization. Authorities are also investigating a possible connection to a vehicle explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, though no definitive link has been established.

The attack has left the city in shock, with families and friends mourning the loss of their loved ones. Among the victims were an aspiring nurse, a former football star, and a father of two. The FBI and local law enforcement continue to investigate the incident, reviewing surveillance footage and following up on tips from the public.

As New Orleans begins to heal from this tragedy, the community remains resilient, coming together to support one another in the face of adversity.



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