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Budget Day 2026: What a $63B+ Deficit Means for Your Wallet

  Canadian Money Brief • Thursday, November 5, 2026 Ottawa tables its second Carney-era budget today. Almost everyone expects big spending. Hardly anyone expects it to help their own bank account. Here is what the numbers say, and what to do about it. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says today’s budget is about “changing Canada’s growth model”: less reliance on the U.S., more building at home. That is a big-picture pitch. Your household budget is a small-picture problem, and a new Abacus Data poll shows the gap between the two is wide. The poll in one line: only 10% of Canadians expect Budget 2026 to make their household better off. 30% expect to be worse off, and 48% expect little difference. (Abacus Data, 1,809 adults, Oct. 30 to Nov. 3.) The deficit, in plain numbers The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) is the government’s independent fiscal referee. Its latest outlook, which predates the budget and only counts measures already announced, sets the stage: PBO proj...

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Biden's Debate Performance: A Missed Opportunity

 

Joe Biden’s debate performance has been a topic of concern for Democrats. During the recent debate, he stumbled and struggled to defend his record. 

His hoarse voice and incorrect statements raised alarm bells among his supporters.  Some even called for an open convention, questioning whether he’s the right candidate to face Donald Trump in the upcoming election. 

While Biden did recover somewhat during the debate, the initial impression left Democrats worried about his ability to lead the party forward. It’s a critical moment as voters tune in, and first impressions matter. Let’s see how this unfolds in the coming months. 

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