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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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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflict

In a tragic escalation of violence, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza has claimed the lives of at least 23 people, including a family of 10. The victims, five children, four women, and a man, were killed in Khan Younis, a southern city in Gaza. The United Nations has raised alarms over the worsening humanitarian crisis, as a six-week blockade has left over two million residents struggling to access basic necessities like food and water.

The blockade has severely disrupted food supplies, forcing most of Gaza's population to rely on charity kitchens for their daily meals. The World Food Program reports that 80% of the population depends on humanitarian aid, with many now surviving on just one meal a day. Water scarcity has also reached critical levels, with residents queuing for hours to collect minimal amounts from trucks.

Israeli officials have stated that the blockade and airstrikes are part of their strategy to pressure Hamas, which they accuse of operating within residential areas and misusing aid. However, the impact on civilians has drawn widespread concern from international organizations, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the conflict.

The situation in Gaza underscores the devastating human cost of prolonged hostilities, with families and communities bearing the brunt of the violence and deprivation.

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