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....
Israel's Warning Strike: A Pledge to Protect Druze in Syria
Israel has announced that it carried out a warning strike in Syria, targeting an extremist group allegedly preparing to attack the Druze community in the town of Sahnaya, near Damascus. This action comes amidst escalating sectarian violence in predominantly Druze areas, which has left several people dead and many others in fear.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a joint statement emphasizing Israel's commitment to safeguarding the Druze minority. They conveyed a stern message to the Syrian regime, urging it to act decisively to prevent harm to the Druze population. The Druze, a religious minority with followers in Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, have faced increasing threats since the rise of Islamist-led forces in Syria.
The strike highlights Israel's broader concerns about the stability of its borders and its pledge to protect minority groups in the region. As violence continues to spread, the situation remains tense, with calls for calm and protection for vulnerable communities.
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