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....
Tragedy Strikes New Orleans: Unraveling the Details of the New Year's Day Attack
In the early hours of New Year's Day, a devastating attack unfolded on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, leaving 15 people dead and dozens injured. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas and an Army veteran, drove a rented pickup truck into a crowd of revelers before engaging in a shootout with police. Jabbar was killed in the exchange of gunfire.
The FBI has confirmed that Jabbar acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. In the hours leading up to the attack, Jabbar posted videos on Facebook declaring his support for the terrorist organization. Authorities are also investigating a possible connection to a vehicle explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, though no definitive link has been established.
The attack has left the city in shock, with families and friends mourning the loss of their loved ones. Among the victims were an aspiring nurse, a former football star, and a father of two. The FBI and local law enforcement continue to investigate the incident, reviewing surveillance footage and following up on tips from the public.
As New Orleans begins to heal from this tragedy, the community remains resilient, coming together to support one another in the face of adversity.
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