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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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Tensions Flare at White House as Zelensky, Trump, and Vance Clash

In a dramatic turn of events, a meeting at the White House between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance erupted into a heated exchange. The meeting, initially intended to celebrate a mineral rights deal between the United States and Ukraine, quickly devolved into a shouting match.

The confrontation began when Vice President Vance accused Zelensky of showing a lack of gratitude for the aid provided by the United States to combat Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Vance's comments were met with a strong response from Zelensky, who defended his country's position and expressed the need for continued support.

President Trump, visibly frustrated, raised his voice and warned Zelensky about the potential consequences of his actions, stating that he was "gambling with World War III". The tense atmosphere in the Oval Office was palpable as the leaders exchanged sharp words in front of reporters.

The meeting, which was supposed to mark a significant step forward in U.S.-Ukraine relations, instead highlighted the deep-seated tensions and differing perspectives between the leaders. The fallout from this confrontation remains to be seen, but it has undoubtedly added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing discussions between the two nations.

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