What changed, and what it costs you.
Credit-card launches, program changes, devaluations and rate decisions affecting Canada — the headlines feed below links every item to its original source.
*no bias, no fluff — just what actually changed and what to do about it.
- Sep 2, 2026
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Headlines exactly as published by the central bank, regulators, card issuers, loyalty programs and official news agencies we follow for Canada — each links to the original announcement.
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The news ledger
Shell Canada Joins Scene+ as AIR MILES Partner Departs
Shell customers who currently earn AIR MILES at the pump will need to switch to Scene+ for future fuel rewards.…
Amex Canada Updates Membership Rewards Transfer Ratios
Platinum and Gold cardholders get more Aeroplan points per transfer starting April 1, a meaningful improvement for…
New Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Credit Card Launches
Canadian consumers gain a new premium credit card option from a fintech that auto-invests rewards. The $99 annual fee…
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Gets Enhanced Lounge Access
CIBC Aventura VIP cardholders now get unlimited Priority Pass lounge visits and guest access, up from just four visits…
Scotiabank Raises Annual Fees on Select Credit Cards
Four Scotiabank credit cards are seeing annual fee increases of $20 to $50, effective May 2026. The card benefits and…
Neo Financial Launches World Elite Mastercard Tier
Canadian consumers now have a premium fintech credit card option with World Elite Mastercard benefits at $149 per year.…
RBC and Canadian Tire Announce Avion-CT Money Partnership
RBC Avion cardholders can earn 5 bonus points per dollar at Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, and Mark's starting May 2026.…
Best Canadian Credit Card Welcome Bonuses This Spring
Spring 2026 offers Canadian consumers some of the largest welcome bonuses in recent years, with several cards offering…
Canada's Big Five Banks: Q1 2026 Credit Card Strategy Overview
All five major Canadian banks are actively evolving their credit card strategies, with RBC and TD leading in growth,…