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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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Tragedy Strikes as Tropical Storm Trami Devastates the Philippines

 

The Philippines is reeling from the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Trami, which has caused massive flooding and landslides, leaving at least 126 people dead or missing. The storm, which struck the northern regions of the country on Thursday and Friday, has displaced over 500,000 residents and isolated numerous communities.

President Ferdinand Marcos addressed the nation on Saturday, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life and the ongoing struggles faced by those affected. “Many areas remain isolated, and rescue operations are still underway,” he stated, highlighting the urgent need for aid and support in the hardest-hit regions.

The storm’s relentless rains triggered landslides that buried homes and infrastructure, complicating rescue efforts. Emergency services are working tirelessly to reach those trapped and provide essential supplies to survivors. The government has mobilized all available resources to assist in the rescue and recovery operations.

As the nation mourns, the international community has begun to offer support, with neighboring countries and global organizations pledging aid to help the Philippines recover from this catastrophic event.


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