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Five Key Tax Changes Coming in 2026: What Canadians Need to Know

  As 2026 approaches, Canadians can expect several important updates to the federal tax system. These changes affect retirement planning, income tax brackets, and a range of credits that influence how much individuals and families will owe—or save—when filing their returns. Here’s a quick look at five of the most notable adjustments. 1. Higher RRSP Contribution Limits Canadians will be able to contribute more to their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) in 2026, thanks to inflation indexing. The increased limit gives savers more room to reduce taxable income while building long‑term retirement security. 2. Updated Federal Tax Brackets Income tax brackets will shift upward to reflect inflation. This means more of your income will be taxed at lower rates, helping offset rising living costs and preventing “bracket creep,” where inflation pushes taxpayers into higher tax brackets without real income gains. 3. Increased Basic Personal Amount (BPA) The Basic Personal Amoun...

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Turkish Protests Persist Amid Erdogan's Dismissal of Demonstrations


Turkey is witnessing its largest wave of protests in over a decade following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The demonstrations, which began last week, have drawn hundreds of thousands of participants across the country, demanding justice and democracy. Despite a government ban on gatherings, the protests have largely remained peaceful, though clashes with police have occurred during late hours.

President Erdogan has dismissed the protests as a "show" and accused opposition parties of inciting unrest. However, protesters remain resolute, with many vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met. The situation has drawn international attention, raising concerns about the state of democracy and political freedoms in Turkey.

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