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5 Things to Know Today — September 28, 2026

  Monday, September 28, 2026  |  MoneySavings.ca Iran rejects Trump's terms for Hormuz, the US alcohol ban on Canadian goods kicks in tomorrow, the loonie posts its 13th straight losing session, Tuesday brings a key GDP print, and Ottawa quietly narrowed the federal deficit. Here's what it all means for your wallet today. 01 OF 05 🛢️ Iran Digs In on Hormuz — Trump Rejected the Deal, and Oil Stays Elevated Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered over the weekend to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days — the same terms attached to the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding that collapsed in early July. The conditions: the US lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observes a broader ceasefire. Trump rejected the offer outright on Saturday, calling it a play by a country that is "losing badly," and renaming the strait "Trump Strait" on Truth Social for good measure. As of this morning, Iran ...

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Federal Officials Ignored Auditor’s Call to Report Suspicious $160-Million Contract to RCMP


Federal officials have reportedly ignored calls from an auditor to refer a suspicious $160-million contract to the RCMP for investigation. The auditor, who was involved in a federal program prioritizing Indigenous companies, produced a report alleging that a large nurse staffing agency exploited its Indigenous partner and submitted fraudulent documents. Despite the auditor's substantial evidence and recommendation to involve the RCMP, federal officials chose not to act, citing concerns about potential troubles.

The contract in question was an eight-year agreement to deliver nursing services in remote Indigenous communities. The auditor's findings led to the removal of the joint venture from the Indigenous Business Directory managed by Indigenous Services Canada.

This case highlights ongoing issues within federal procurement practices and raises questions about accountability and transparency in handling allegations of fraud.



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