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Bill C-30 Just Passed: 5 Ways It Changes Your Wallet in 2026

  Canadian Money Brief Bill C-30 just received Royal Assent — and it touches your gas tank, your TFSA neighbour the RRSP, your CPP statement, and your tax return all at once. Here are the five changes that actually matter for your wallet. 1. The Federal Fuel Excise Tax Is Suspended Until September 7 The federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel is paused from April 20 through September 7, 2026 — shaving 10 cents per litre off gas and 4 cents off diesel at the pump. The tax break also extends to aviation fuel. If you're road-tripping this summer, the savings show up automatically; you don't need to do anything to claim it. Just don't expect it to last past Labour Day weekend, since the suspension is scheduled to expire September 7. 2. Home Buyers' Plan Repayment Window Triples — From 2 Years to 5 If you used your RRSP to fund a down payment through the Home Buyers' Plan, the grace period before you have to start repaying yourself is extending from two years to five, ...
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Tragedy Strikes Mannheim: Car Rams Into Crowd, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured


In a shocking incident in Mannheim, Germany, a driver rammed a car into a crowd in the city's Paradeplatz area on Monday. The attack claimed the life of one individual and left several others injured. Authorities have described the situation as "life-threatening" and have urged residents to avoid the downtown area.

The suspect has been apprehended, but police have not yet disclosed whether there were additional perpetrators involved. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, and the Mannheim University Hospital activated its disaster and emergency plan to handle the influx of casualties. Trauma teams have been mobilized, and intensive care units have increased their capacity to accommodate the injured.

The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing. Residents have been advised to stay indoors as law enforcement continues its operations in the area.

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