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What to Do with Your Tax Refund: 5 Smart Moves for Canadians

  Tax Season · Personal Finance By MoneySavings.ca Editorial Team • May 7, 2026 • 7 min read Tax season is wrapping up across Canada, and for millions of Canadians, that means a refund cheque — or a direct deposit — is on its way. The average Canadian tax refund hovers around $1,800. That's real money. The question is: what's the smartest thing you can do with it? It's tempting to treat a tax refund like "found money" and splurge. But here's the truth — that refund was your money all along. The government was just holding it for you, interest-free. So before it quietly disappears into day-to-day spending, let's look at five moves that will make it work harder for you. $1,800 The average Canadian tax refund — enough to make a meaningful dent in debt, pad an emergency fund, or kick-start your TFSA for the year. 1 Pay Down High-Interest Debt First If you're carrying a balance on a credit card, this should be your very first call. Most Canadian credit car...

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Pope’s Visit to Lebanon Sparks Hope Amid Turmoil

 

Pope Leo XIV waves while boarding the papal plane at Ataturk Airport, as he departs from Turkey to Lebanon during his first apostolic journey, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 30, 2025. 


The Pope arrived in Lebanon today, carrying a message of peace and solidarity to a nation struggling with political instability and the scars of regional conflict. His visit is seen as a symbolic gesture aimed at uniting communities across religious and political divides.

During his address, the Pope emphasized the importance of dialogue, reconciliation, and compassion, urging leaders and citizens alike to work toward a future free from violence. Crowds gathered in Beirut to welcome him, many expressing hope that his presence could inspire renewed efforts for stability and healing in the war-wracked region.

Observers note that Lebanon, long considered a bridge between cultures and faiths, faces mounting challenges. The Pope’s visit, however, is being hailed as a reminder of the country’s resilience and its potential to serve as a beacon of coexistence in the Middle East.


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