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Canadian Insolvencies Hit a 16-Year High — What the New Data Means for You

  More than 37,000 Canadians filed for insolvency in just three months — the highest quarterly total since the 2009 financial crisis. New data paints a sobering picture of where household finances stand heading into summer 2026. Fresh data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) and a new Equifax Canada report released this week confirm what many Canadians have been feeling: the financial pressure is real, it is growing, and it is reaching households that once seemed insulated from serious debt trouble. 📊 Q1 2026 — Key Numbers at a Glance 37,121 Consumer insolvencies filed in Q1 2026 +8.5% Year-over-year increase 17/hr Canadians filing every single hour $2.66T Total Canadian consumer debt The Highest Volume Since the 2009 Financial Crisis The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) confirmed that Q1 2026's tally of 37,121 consumer insolvency filings is the largest quarterly figure since 2009 — the year North America was still re...

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Nationwide Protests Seek Unity Against Trump's Sweeping Agenda

As Donald Trump prepared to address a joint session of Congress, protest groups gathered at parks, statehouses, and other public grounds across the country to assail his presidency as dangerous and un-American. The rallies and marches, organized by the fledgling 50501 Movement, mark the latest attempt at national resistance to Trump's "Make America Great Again" base and the success it has had in reshaping the Republican Party in the president's populist image.

Protesters face a myriad of issues to push back against, from tariffs to Trump's reset on the war in Ukraine to the aggressive actions of the Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk. Demonstrators carried signs addressing various topics, including climate change, education cuts, and vaccine science denial. Events were scheduled throughout the day in all 50 states, including later gatherings on the West Coast and in Hawaii.

In Austin, Texas, protesters showed support for Ukraine by wearing yellow, the color of Ukraine's national flag, and chanting against Trump's policies. The diverse range of issues and the widespread participation highlight the challenges and determination of those opposing Trump's sweeping agenda.


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