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Canada's GDP Report Is Out Today — Here's What It Means for Your Wallet

Canada GDP Report June 2026 — MoneySavings.ca This morning, Statistics Canada releases its GDP by industry data for April 2026 — along with a flash estimate for May. The timing couldn't be more significant: Canada has technically entered a recession, and the Bank of Canada's next rate decision is just two weeks away on July 15 . Here's what today's report means for your mortgage, your job, and your savings — in plain English. What Is GDP and Why Does Today's Number Matter? GDP — Gross Domestic Product — is the broadest scorecard for how well Canada's economy is performing. It measures the total value of everything the country produces: goods, services, output across every industry. When GDP grows, businesses expand, hiring picks up, and incomes tend to rise. When it shrinks, the opposite happens. Today's release covers April 2026 data, plus Statistics Canada's advance estimate for May. The number that comes out this morning will either confirm that Cana...

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Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The quake, centered near Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, has claimed over 1,000 lives, with more than 2,400 injured and many still missing. 

The disaster has caused widespread devastation, toppling buildings, buckling roads, and collapsing bridges. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the scale of the destruction, coupled with power outages and limited resources, has made the situation dire. Myanmar's ongoing civil conflict has further complicated relief operations, leaving many communities isolated and in desperate need of aid.

Neighboring countries, including India and China, have stepped in to provide humanitarian assistance, sending rescue teams and essential supplies. However, the full extent of the tragedy is still unfolding, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search through the rubble.

This earthquake is one of the deadliest to hit Myanmar in over a century, highlighting the urgent need for international support and disaster preparedness in the region.

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