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A Canadian Dividend Stock Is Leaving Canada — What Algonquin Power's US Move Means for Your RRSP and TFSA

  Published August 9, 2026 Algonquin Power's move to Delaware could change how your dividends are taxed — and whether index funds keep holding the stock at all. If you've owned Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) in your RRSP or TFSA for the dividend, pay attention this week. On Friday, August 7, the Oakville, Ontario-based utility announced it plans to leave Canada — reincorporating as a Delaware company with its head office moving to Chicago. It's not a rumour or a boardroom leak. It came straight from the company's own Q2 2026 earnings release, and CEO Rod West was blunt about the reasoning: more than 80% of Algonquin's operations are now in the United States, with less than 5% left in Canada. The plan is to align the corporate address with where the business actually lives. What's actually changing Here's the plan as Algonquin has laid it out: The company would formally "continue" out of Canada and reincorporate in Delaware,...
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Cyprus: 50 Years of Division and Reflection

 

On July 20, 2024, Cyprus marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion, a pivotal event that has left the island divided ever since. The day was observed with a mix of solemn commemorations and celebratory events, reflecting the deep-seated divisions between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.

At dawn, air raid sirens wailed across Nicosia and other cities, a stark reminder of the invasion that began on this day in 1974. Greek Cypriots mourned the loss and displacement caused by the invasion, with memorial services and moments of silence held to honor the fallen. President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the importance of reflection and the pursuit of peace, urging for renewed dialogue to resolve the ongoing division.

In contrast, Turkish Cypriots in the north celebrated what they view as a liberation from Greek Cypriot control. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attended a military parade in northern Nicosia, marking the event as a "peace and freedom operation". The celebrations included a display of military strength, symbolizing the enduring presence and support of Turkey in the region.

Despite recent improvements in relations between Greece and Turkey, the Cyprus issue remains a sensitive and unresolved matter. The island’s division continues to evoke strong emotions and differing narratives on both sides. Efforts for reunification have repeatedly stalled, with the last significant attempt collapsing seven years ago.

As Cyprus reflects on this significant milestone, the hope for a peaceful resolution remains, albeit tempered by the complexities of the past and present.



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