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CUSMA Review 2026: What Happens on July 1 — and What It Means for Your Wallet

The trade deal that governs nearly $1.3 trillion in Canada-U.S. commerce is up for review in less than a week. Here's what's at stake for Canadian families — and how to protect your budget whatever happens next. By MoneySavings.ca Staff  |   June 25, 2026 Canada Day is almost here — and this year, July 1 carries a lot more weight than fireworks and barbecues. On that same date, Canada, the United States, and Mexico are required to sit down for the first mandatory review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement , known in Canada as CUSMA (and in the U.S. as the USMCA). The outcome of these talks will help shape the price of your groceries, your next car payment, Canadian jobs, and the overall cost of living for years to come. If you've heard the buzz but aren't sure what it all means for your household budget, you're in the right place. Here's your plain-language breakdown. What Is CUSMA — and Why Should You Care? CUSMA replaced the old NAFTA deal in 2020 an...

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Starvation in Gaza: Aid Workers and Civilians Face Dire Crisis Under Israeli Siege

 

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a devastating new low as Israel’s ongoing siege continues to choke off vital supplies, leaving both civilians and aid workers scrambling for food. With borders sealed and humanitarian convoys blocked or severely restricted, the population is facing acute shortages of essentials like flour, rice, and clean water.

Aid workers, once the lifeline for Gaza’s vulnerable communities, now find themselves in the same breadlines as those they serve. Relief organizations report that their staff are going without meals, unable to distribute food that simply isn’t arriving. The situation has deteriorated to the point where some families are surviving on one meal a day, often consisting of little more than boiled weeds or scraps.

International calls for a ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors have intensified, but diplomatic efforts have yet to yield meaningful change. As the siege drags on, the risk of widespread famine looms large, threatening not only immediate survival but long-term health and stability in the region.

The crisis underscores the urgent need for global intervention—not just to end the blockade, but to restore dignity and hope to a population teetering on the edge of catastrophe.

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