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5 Things to Know Today: BoC Minutes, U.S. CPI and Cheaper Gas (Nov. 8, 2026)

  Canadian Money Brief • Sunday, November 8, 2026 Markets are closed until Monday, but the week ahead is loaded: two Bank of Canada releases, a key U.S. inflation report and some welcome relief at the pump. Here are five things to know today, and what each means for your wallet. 1. Two Bank of Canada releases land early this week The Bank of Canada publishes its Q3 Market Participants Survey Monday at 10:30 a.m. ET, then the summary of deliberations behind its Oct. 28 rate decision Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. ET. The Bank raised its policy rate 25 basis points to 2.50% that day, its first hike since July 2023, and signalled more tightening was possible if energy costs spill into broader prices. The minutes were written before the post-midterm oil drop, so watch how hawkish the tone is. What it means for you: If you have a variable-rate mortgage or a HELOC, the minutes help show whether another hike is on the table at the next decision on Dec. 9. A hawkish read keeps pressure on borrowin...

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Trump Asserts No Cost Limit on Mass Deportation Plan

 

In a recent interview, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to a large-scale deportation plan, emphasizing that there would be "no price tag" on the effort to remove millions of undocumented immigrants from the United States. Trump stated that his administration would prioritize making the U.S. border "strong and powerful," and that the cost of the deportations was secondary to the necessity of the action.

Trump's plan, which he described as the "largest deportation effort in American history," aims to target undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities, including drug lords and murderers. He argued that the deportations are essential for national security and public safety, despite the significant logistical and financial challenges involved.

Critics have raised concerns about the humanitarian and economic impacts of such a sweeping deportation policy. They argue that the removal of millions of immigrants could disrupt industries reliant on undocumented labor and lead to significant economic instability. Additionally, immigrant rights groups are preparing to challenge the plan through legal battles.

As Trump prepares to take office, the debate over his immigration policies continues to intensify, with both supporters and opponents gearing up for what promises to be a contentious issue in the coming months

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