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CUSMA Wasn’t Renewed: The 10-Year Clock Now Running on Your Job, Prices and Savings

  Canadian Money Brief | Feature CUSMA Wasn't Renewed: The 10-Year Clock Now Running on Your Job, Prices and Savings By MoneySavings.ca | Published November 2, 2026 Quick quiz: is Canada's free trade deal with the United States still in place? The honest answer is yes and no. The agreement known here as CUSMA is still in force, but since July 1 it has been on a different footing, and the way it plays out over the next decade matters to your paycheque, your grocery bill and your savings. Most of us missed the moment because nothing visibly changed that day. That is exactly why it deserves a closer look, especially with the federal budget arriving Thursday. The short version: CUSMA did not end. It moved from a long-term deal to a deal that gets reviewed every year until 2036. Roughly 90% of what Canada sells to the U.S. has been crossing the border tariff-free because of it, so each annual review is a chance for that protection to be tested. For households, this is a slow-burn r...
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Trump's Day 1 Agenda: Deportations, Pardons, and Legal Maneuvers

 

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious agenda that includes initiating a mass deportation push, pardoning individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, and addressing his own legal challenges. Trump has stated that his administration will prioritize securing the U.S. border and reversing policies from the previous administration.

Trump's plan includes the deportation of undocumented immigrants, particularly those involved in criminal activities. He has emphasized the importance of national security and public safety in his approach. Additionally, Trump has promised to pardon many of the individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 riot, referring to them as "unbelievable patriots".

In terms of his legal battles, Trump aims to leverage his position to address the federal cases against him. He has expressed his intention to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been prosecuting two federal cases against him. Trump's legal team is also exploring ways to set aside or expunge his felony conviction in New York and delay the case in Georgia until the end of his presidential term.

As Trump prepares to take office, his bold plans are set to spark significant debate and controversy, both domestically and internationally.

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