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Canadian Insolvencies Hit a 16-Year High — What the New Data Means for You

  More than 37,000 Canadians filed for insolvency in just three months — the highest quarterly total since the 2009 financial crisis. New data paints a sobering picture of where household finances stand heading into summer 2026. Fresh data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) and a new Equifax Canada report released this week confirm what many Canadians have been feeling: the financial pressure is real, it is growing, and it is reaching households that once seemed insulated from serious debt trouble. 📊 Q1 2026 — Key Numbers at a Glance 37,121 Consumer insolvencies filed in Q1 2026 +8.5% Year-over-year increase 17/hr Canadians filing every single hour $2.66T Total Canadian consumer debt The Highest Volume Since the 2009 Financial Crisis The Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) confirmed that Q1 2026's tally of 37,121 consumer insolvency filings is the largest quarterly figure since 2009 — the year North America was still re...

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Centrist Benny Gantz Resigns from Israeli War Cabinet Amid Frustrations with Netanyahu

 

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation on Sunday, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s mismanagement of the war effort and prioritization of his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. Gantz’s departure does not immediately threaten Netanyahu’s majority coalition in parliament, but it leaves the Israeli leader more reliant on far-right allies who oppose the latest U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and advocate for continued military action.

Gantz, a popular former military chief, had joined Netanyahu’s government shortly after the Hamas attack in a show of unity. His presence bolstered Israel’s credibility with international partners, particularly the United States. However, his frustration with Netanyahu’s lack of a new plan for postwar Gaza led to his decision to step down. Gantz called for elections in the fall and encouraged Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to follow suit and resign from the government as well.

The move highlights the ongoing tensions within the Israeli government and underscores the challenges of managing the conflict in Gaza. As Netanyahu faces increased reliance on right-wing members of his government, the international community watches closely, concerned about the impact on stability and prospects for peace in the region.

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