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5 Things Every Canadian Should Know About Their Money Today

From a rate hold to a sovereign wealth fund — here's what's moving the needle on your finances right now. 01 — DEADLINE Today is the tax filing deadline — and your refund may be a lifeline April 30 is the last day most Canadians can file their 2025 income tax return without penalty. With the cost of living still squeezing household budgets, many Canadians are counting on their refund as a financial cushion. Filing late triggers a 5% penalty on any balance owing, plus 1% for each additional month. If you haven't filed yet, the CRA's NETFILE portal is still open — act before midnight. 02 — INTEREST RATES Bank of Canada holds steady at 2.25% — no relief yet for borrowers The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% yesterday — the third consecutive hold of 2026. Governor Tiff Macklem cited rising inflation driven by higher global energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict, while U.S. tariffs continue to weigh on exports. CPI inflation climbed to 2.4% in Ma...

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Disney Faces Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension as Writers Rally for Free Speech

 

Disney-owned ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! has ignited a wave of protests from writers, performers, and free-speech advocates. The move followed Kimmel’s on-air remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which drew sharp criticism from President Donald Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Dozens of Writers Guild of America members gathered outside Disney offices in New York and Los Angeles, holding signs reading “Don’t Bend a Knee to Trump” and “Douse the Mouse.” Protesters accused Disney of capitulating to political pressure and undermining First Amendment protections.

The controversy has also sparked online calls to boycott Disney and ABC, with high-profile figures urging talent to halt work until Kimmel is reinstated. While Disney has not commented on the show’s future, the suspension has placed the entertainment giant at the center of a heated national debate over corporate responsibility, government influence, and the limits of political satire.


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