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Chart showing Old Age Security recovery tax rising with net income, with full clawback reached at $152,062 for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year.

Old Age Security benefits are reduced once a retiree's net income passes a set threshold, with the clawback reaching full recovery at $152,062 for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year. The threshold is based on income from the prior tax year, so a large capital gain realized in 2026, such as one taken during this year's record run in Canadian equities and gold, will not affect OAS payments until the period beginning July 2027, a full year after the gain is reported.

This chart is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Figures reflect the source and period indicated and may no longer be current.

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Line chart showing Canada's prescribed interest rate holding flat at 3 percent from 2024 through late 2026.

The Canada Revenue Agency confirmed its prescribed interest rate will stay at 3% for the fourth quarter of 2026, the sixth straight quarter…

Canada's Prescribed Interest Rate Holds at 3% for a Sixth Straight Quarter

August 6, 2026

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Bar chart showing TELUS's quarterly dividend per share falling 55 percent for the October 2026 payment.

TELUS ended twenty consecutive quarterly dividend increases dating back to 2021 with this reset, closing out its dividend growth program entirely.

TELUS's Dividend Cut Ends a Five-Year Run of Increases

August 4, 2026

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Bar chart of TSX stocks with the largest percentage moves on Wednesday, led by a steep decline in Allied Gold.

Wednesday's selloff left several TSX names down sharply enough to open a tax-loss harvesting opportunity in non-registered and CCPC…

Wednesday's Selloff Opened a Loss Harvesting Window. Thursday's Rebound May Already Be Closing It.

July 30, 2026

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Quarterly chart showing the Canada Revenue Agency's prescribed interest rate holding at three percent for a fifth straight quarter.

The Canada Revenue Agency's prescribed rate has now held at 3% for five consecutive quarters, running through September 30, 2026, keeping…

CRA Prescribed Rate Holds at 3% for a Fifth Straight Quarter

July 27, 2026

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Line chart showing the VIX volatility index holding a narrow range through late August 2026 despite trade war headlines.

The VIX has held a narrow range for most of August even as Ottawa confirmed C$27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs and Washington unveiled a sweeping new Iran sanctions campaign.

The VIX Has Not Moved in Three Weeks. That Is Not the Same as Markets Judging the Trade War Small.

August 26, 2026

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Line chart showing the S&P/TSX composite index closing at a record high on August 25, 2026.

The record close was carried almost entirely by financials and materials as bank earnings season opened strong, with Scotiabank posting a…

The TSX Hit a Record High Tuesday. Only Two Sectors Actually Showed Up.

August 26, 2026

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