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Bank of Canada prepares for a digital currency  

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The Bank of Canada is taking the first steps toward creating its own digital currency, in the event that the use of cash significantly decreases, or that private cryptocurrencies weaken the Canadian dollar’s power as a method of payment. This digital currency would be the equivalent of cash, Timothy Lane, deputy governor of the country’s central bank, stipulated.

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Why travel can be the greatest gift for children

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Time spent with your children or grandchildren is priceless. These tender moments have a profound effect on the development of the children’s personalities, and their perception of the world. This is particularly true when it comes to family trips…as long as you don’t impose your choices of what to see and do on the children. Learn more about this here.

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