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Inflation is the increase in the cost of goods or services. Governments use this valuable information to set monetary policy. In turn, lenders and banks also rely on inflation numbers to set interest rates, and borrowers use them to make investment or budgeting goals.
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Stock news for investors: Air Canada Q3 profit plunges to as strike weighs on results Nov 7th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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Air Canada has announced that some big changes are coming to its popular Aeroplan loyalty program in the new year. As of Jan. 1, 2026, members will earn Aeroplan points based on how much they spend rather than how far they fly and their fare type. Qualifying for Elite Status is also being revamped with the introduction of Status Qualifying Credits (SQCs)—a new system that awards credits according to the cost of your ticket and your current status level.
We’ll break down the key changes to Aeroplan and explore whether they will help members accelerate their earnings or just clip their wings.
Overview of changes to earning Aeroplan points
Understanding how to earn Aeroplan points will be more straightforward under the new model. Currently, members earn points based on a percentage of the miles they fly in a given fare class, with percentages ranging from as low as 10% of miles flown for economy basic up to 150% for business class fares.
Under the new plan, points earned will be based on what you spend…
