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FIFA World Cup 2026: What It Means for Your Wallet as a Canadian

  Canada is officially a World Cup host nation — and today the country kicks off its home opener. Here's the honest breakdown of what this tournament means for your money, whether you're sitting in the stands, watching from the couch, or just trying to book a hotel room anywhere near Toronto or Vancouver. 🏆 Canada's Home Games: The Schedule at a Glance For the first time since 1986, Canada is back on the men's World Cup stage — and this time, we're co-hosting it. Les Rouges, under head coach Jesse Marsch, are playing three group-stage matches on home soil: Date Match Venue Time (ET) June 12 Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina BMO Field, Toronto 3:00 PM June 18 Canada vs. Qatar BC Place, Vancouver 6:00 PM June 24 Canada vs. Switzerland BC Place, Vancouver 3:00 PM The squad skews young — average age 25 — and leans heavily on superstar captain Alphonso Davies, who has been racing to recover from injury in time to feature. With 13 total games being played across Toronto and ...
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Canada's Economy Shows Modest Growth in Q3 2024



Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 1% in the third quarter of 2024, according to Statistics Canada. The growth was driven by increased consumer spending, particularly on new vehicles, and higher government expenditures.

Despite the positive growth, the figure fell short of the Bank of Canada's forecast of 1.5% annualized growth for the quarter. The slower business investment and lower exports also contributed to the modest growth rate. Additionally, real GDP per capita declined by 0.4%, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of per-capita GDP decline.

Economists are closely watching these trends as the country navigates through economic challenges and uncertainties. The government remains optimistic about the economy's resilience and is expected to introduce measures to stimulate further growth.




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