Updates
Canadian money updates
Time-sensitive changes, announcements, and practical notes for Canadian accounts, benefits, taxes, and everyday admin.
Will I pay Canada's retaliatory tariffs when I cross the U.S. border?
Canada's September 8 counter-tariffs can apply to travellers returning from the U.S. See the 15%, 25% and 50% rates, personal exemptions and declaration rules.
Canada’s September 8 Counter-Tariffs: What’s on the List
Canada’s counter-tariffs took effect September 8 and cover 648 U.S. tariff items worth $27.6 billion. Use Canooq’s finder to check rates, scope, and the added cost on a shipment.
SpaceX IPO Canada: SPCX Is Public—What Canadian Investors Need to Know
SpaceX completed its IPO in June 2026. SPCX began trading June 12 and the offering closed June 15; the Canadian investor guide and risk context still apply.
Weekly Money Opportunities in Canada: October 26 – November 2, 2026
Free kids' meals at Red Lobster, 12-cent candy, a $300 PC Optimum redemption and bank bonuses of up to $1,150 all close in Halloween week.
Weekly Money Opportunities in Canada: October 19–26, 2026
Up to $1,150 from Scotiabank, Wealthsimple's 1% transfer match, free BC Hydro thermostats, and Adidas and airline sales that end tonight.
Proposed Maple Syrup Class Action: Who It Could Cover
A proposed class action says maple syrup labelled as pure Quebec syrup was cut with cane sugar or sourced elsewhere. Grocery chains are now named, and the lawsuit seeks at least $100 in punitive damages per member.
Government of Canada Data Breach Settlement: Check Your Eligibility
The Sweet v. HMK privacy breach settlement offers eligible claimants up to $5,000. Start with KPMG's eligibility checker, then follow the claim instructions.
Scotiabank NSF Fee Settlement: $42.82 Payments Completed
Scotiabank completed approximately $42.82 direct deposits to eligible customers in its $10.45-million duplicative NSF-fee settlement. See eligibility and where to ask about a missing payment.
RBC Mutual Funds Class Action Settlement: What Investors Should Know
A proposed C$45 million RBC and PH&N mutual funds settlement may cover investors who held qualifying funds through discount brokers. See eligibility, deadlines, and next steps.
Beef Class Action: $8M Proposed Settlement and 2026 Court Hearings
The Beef Class Action proposed settlements total $7,993,700. The BC approval hearing date has passed; a decision was not verified. Quebec’s hearing is set for December 1, 2026.
Keurig K-Cup Settlement: Claims Closed July 8, 2026
Keurig K-Cup settlement claims are under review. See payment status, claim tiers, the narrow verification-code outage exception, records to keep, and scam checks.
23andMe Canadian Settlement: Claims Closed June 25, 2026
Canadian 23andMe settlement claims are under review. See current payment status, administrator email rules, records to keep, privacy steps, and scam checks.
LastPass Canadian Settlement: Claims Closed June 23, 2026
Canadian LastPass settlement claims are under review. See what happens next, what to keep, how payments will be communicated, and how to avoid settlement scams.
Silk and Great Value Recall Settlement: Canadians Can Now File Claims
Canadians affected by the Silk and Great Value beverage recall can now file claims in a $7.5 million class-action settlement. See who qualifies and the deadline.