Cash Crisis in Canada | Calgary News

Cash is back in the spotlight — and it’s messy. Businesses are struggling as counterfeit $100 and $50 bills flood the system, forcing merchants to scrutinize every bill or even ditch cash altogether. Automated safes sometimes reject real money, adding to the chaos. While the Bank of Canada says public confidence in currency remains strong, counterfeiters are getting smarter, with fake bills slipping through online marketplaces and even fooling staff during busy rushes. Some teens are using fakes for pranks, costing restaurants money. New security features are coming — including a vertical $20 in 2027 — but for now, Canadians still rely on cash: 80% plan to use it, and most small businesses won’t go digital anytime soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ba4a14e04f576f8