Quebec’s Fiscal Squeeze: High Vehicle Fees, Crumbling Roads, Failing Transit, and the Province’s Role in Canadian Federal Transfers

Quebec drivers know the annual ritual all too well. Every year, around your birthday, the SAAQ sends a notice: pay up to keep your licence active. For a clean record in 2026, that’s roughly $50 (including insurance contribution and admin fe

April 16, 2026 · 4 min · SIIIOCULI

What the Wealthsimple Lawsuit Teaches About Hidden Fees and Data Privacy in Fintech

What’s Going On: A Quick Recap Before diving into lessons, here’s a summary of the key legal and security events involving Wealthsimple: - “Commission-Free” Crypto Trading Lawsuit A class action in Québec alleges that Wealthsimple (and…

October 15, 2025 · 3 min · SIIIOCULI
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