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Fuel Excise Tax on Hold But Inflation is Not

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has thrown global oil prices into turmoil and there is plenty of fallout for consumers. Travelling to Europe this summer? That’s in jeopardy, as jet fuel may run out.  Looking for relief at the pumps instead? The recently announced suspended federal excise tax on gasoline, unleaded aviation gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuel here in Canada will soften the blow, but only temporarily: it will be zero from April 20 to September 7, 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

TFSA Penalties: Advisors Can Help

TFSA holders can withdraw any amount they want from their TFSAs at any time, but as close to 55,000 people found out in warning packages from CRA recently, putting the money back can create a 1% per month penalty if it’s done at the wrong time.

Outlook On Banks Turns Negative

On August 8th, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) revised its outlook on Canadian banks to “negative”. Why?

Global Sweet Spots Include Canada

Canada’s economic growth is poised to be in a sweet spot.
 
 
 
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Should the Old Age Security clawback start at a lower net income than the current $93,454?

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