Monthly newsletter—July 2023

Summer is finally here, and many of us are getting ready to go on vacation. Vacation often goes hand in hand with travel—and after 2 years in a global pandemic, many people are eager to go abroad.

Then again, nobody wants to relive the chaos and delays people experienced in airports and train stations last year.

There's good news, though. According to John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer at McGill University, a recent report - External link. indicates that North American airports have learned from their mistakes. Travellers' rights - External link. are also improving, with airline passengers enjoying better protections in the event of a cancelled, delayed or overbooked flight.

In other news, Canadians will soon be able to renew their passports online - External link.. You'll be able to upload your photos and pay all associated fees securely online.

Until next time!

Interac and Equifax tighten up their measures

Two electronic payment and credit giants recently announced plans to combat the issue of fraudulent payments.

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Part of the United States made uninsurable

Recently, California's largest home insurance company, State Farm, announced that it would stop selling coverage to homeowners. And not only in the areas affected by the wildfires, but all over the state.

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From garden to bouquet: the story of Floramama's farmed flowers

We recently sat down with the author and owner of Floramama, Chloé Roy, to hear her story and learn about the magic behind her ecological flower farm–and her upcoming book launch.

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