Money Dates | Canadian Money Brief What's Paid, Due or Changing This Week Week of Monday, November 16, 2026 Three dates matter this week: a big inflation report on Monday, then two benefit payments on Thursday and Friday. Here is the week, plus what is coming over the next five weeks. This Week: Nov 16 to 22 Date What What to know Mon, Nov 16 8:30 am ET October inflation report (CPI) Statistics Canada's CPI for October. September came in at 3.1%, up from 3.0% in August. The Bank of Canada watches this before its Dec 9 decision. Thu, Nov 19 Canada Disability Benefit Up to $204.20 a month. Paid on the third Thursday of each month. Fri, Nov 20 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Up to $679.75 a month for each child under 6 and $573.58 for each child aged 6 to 17, for families under the income threshold. Not this week: CPP and OAS (Nov 26). The Groceries and Essentials Benefit, formerly the GST/HST credit, is not paid again until Jan 5, 2027. The Ontario Trillium Benefit was paid Nov 10....
Holy Week, the solemn period leading up to Easter Sunday, holds immense significance for Christians worldwide. It encompasses a sequence of events that mirror the final days of Jesus Christ—from triumphal entry to resurrection. Let us walk this sacred path together:
Palm Sunday: Triumphal Entry
On the Sunday before His crucifixion, Jesus embarked on His journey to Jerusalem. As He approached the village of Bethphage, He instructed two disciples to find an unbroken colt and a donkey. Fulfilling ancient prophecy, Jesus humbly rode into Jerusalem, welcomed by crowds waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna!” . This day marks His triumphant entry and is recorded in Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19.
Monday: Cleansing the Temple
Jesus returned to Jerusalem, cursing a barren fig tree along the way—a symbol of spiritual fruitlessness. At the Temple, He overturned tables, denouncing corruption and declaring it a house of prayer. Monday’s events are chronicled in Matthew 21:12–22, Mark 11:15–19, Luke 19:45-48, and John 2:13-17.
Tuesday: Teachings and Parables
Jesus spent Tuesday teaching and sharing parables, including the Olivet Discourse. His words focused on the end times and the impending destruction of the Temple.
Wednesday (Spy Wednesday): Betrayal Looms
Judas agreed to betray Jesus, setting the stage for the events to come.
Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper
Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, instituting the Eucharist. His words—“This is my body…this is my blood”—foretold His sacrifice.
Good Friday: Passion and Death
On this solemn day, Jesus was crucified, bearing humanity’s sins. The weight of the cross, the agony, and the darkness enveloped Him.
Holy Saturday (Black Saturday): Burial
Jesus’ body rested in the tomb. Silence hung heavy as the world awaited the dawn of hope .
Easter Sunday: Resurrection
The stone rolled away, and Jesus emerged victorious. Death defeated, redemption proclaimed. His resurrection echoes through eternity.
As we journey through Holy Week, may we reflect on love, sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life.
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