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....
From Coding to Canonization: Carlo Acutis, the First Millennial Saint
Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian teenager, is set to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Known for his deep faith and remarkable tech skills, Acutis used his passion for computers to spread religious teachings, creating a website documenting Eucharistic miracles worldwide. His devotion to faith and service made him a beacon of inspiration for young Catholics.
Born in London in 1991 and raised in Milan, Acutis was drawn to Catholicism from an early age. He attended daily Mass, prayed the rosary, and dedicated himself to helping the less fortunate. Tragically, he passed away from leukemia at just 15 years old in 2006. His legacy, however, continued to grow, with reports of miraculous healings attributed to his intercession.
The Vatican recognized two miracles linked to Acutis, paving the way for his canonization. His official sainthood will be declared in a ceremony at St. Peter’s Square on April 27, 2025, marking a historic moment for the Church. His story resonates deeply with modern believers, proving that faith and technology can coexist in meaningful ways.
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