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Canada • Cost of Living
Canada’s poverty watchdog says progress toward the country’s 2030 poverty-reduction target has stalled, despite federal affordability measures. The National Advisory Council on Poverty’s 2026 report draws on conversations with more than 380 people with lived experience and calls for bolder action on affordability, income security and systemic barriers.
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Toronto’s Halloween on Church returns October 30 and 31, bringing costumes, music and live entertainment to the Church Street neighbourhood. The annual celebration offers residents and visitors a festive way to experience one of Toronto’s distinctive communities.
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Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, in 2026, giving Toronto residents a weekend opportunity for seasonal celebrations. The City’s annual pumpkin parades offer another autumn tradition, with event details and participating parks confirmed through official municipal updates.
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Canadian beef prices are adding pressure to grocery budgets as cattle supply tightens and livestock prices climb. Official data points to rising costs across the beef market, although the widely shared claim of a five-year increase remains unverified.
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A federal announcement says eligible below-median-income households can receive up to $10,000 toward an electric heat pump, while other eligible households can receive $2,000. The program will use an online portal and promises approval confirmation within 24 hours, but the announcement gives no opening date.
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A 60-year-old Richmond Hill woman was killed in a Vaughan hit-and-run while walking to work, prompting York Regional Police to seek the driver, witnesses and dashcam footage as investigators continue examining the fatal October 4 collision near Pine Valley Drive.
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Key Takeaways Federal officials are preparing new measures focused on home energy efficiency, lower costs and emissions reductions. The October 8 technical briefing was held on background and was not for attribution. A recent $66.3 million federal investment is already supporting home retrofit financing and energy efficient housing projects. Canada Prepares New Measures for More.
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Canada has introduced a bill that would keep federal fuel excise-tax rates suspended through January 31, 2027. The government estimates the extension would provide $2.9 billion in additional relief and keep savings above $5 on a typical 50-litre gasoline fill-up while full relief applies.
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Under the government’s announced extension, the federal excise tax on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels would remain suspended through January 31, 2027. From February 1 through March 31, 2027, the government says 50% of the regular federal excise tax rate would apply. The measure extends a temporary suspension introduced on April 20, 2026,.
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One in five Canadians over 65 is still working — nearly double the rate of 2000. Some cannot afford to stop. Some choose not to. Many cannot clearly tell the difference. The rise of post-retirement work in Canada is being driven by a converging set of forces: inadequate retirement savings, the collapse of defined benefit pensions, CPP and OAS incentives for delayed claiming, longer and healthier lives, soaring housing and rental costs, the flexibility of remote work and the gig economy, and the genuine psychological value of continued contribution. This comprehensive analysis examines every dimension of why more Canadians are working after retirement, what it means for individuals and society, and what early, deliberate retirement planning can do to ensure that continued work becomes a choice rather than a necessity.
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Food inflation has cooled from its peak, but many Canadians still face rising grocery bills. Supply chains, climate shocks, and higher costs continue to pressure prices.
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Living comfortably in Canada means more than covering basic expenses. Rising housing costs, inflation, and regional differences are changing how much income Canadians need in 2026.
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High mortgage costs and rising rents are forcing Canadians to rethink homeownership. In 2026, the answer depends on more than housing prices.
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Housing affordability pressures are no longer confined to Toronto and Vancouver. Rising prices and rents are reshaping life across several Canadian cities.
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A comfortable salary in Canada can range from $50,000 to over $90,000 depending on where you live. Housing remains the biggest factor shaping affordability in 2026.
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Canadian home prices remain under pressure despite record stock market gains. Economists say falling housing values are weighing on consumer confidence, spending, and economic growth.
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Canada will replace the GST/HST credit with a new grocery benefit in July 2026, increasing payments by 25% to support over 12 million low-income households.
