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....
Liberal Surge in Quebec: Bloc Québécois Faces Setback
In a surprising turn of events, the Liberal Party has made significant gains in Quebec, dealing a blow to the Bloc Québécois. Early results indicate that the Liberals are poised to secure 43 seats in the province, a notable increase from the 35 seats they held after the 2021 federal election. This shift has been most evident in the greater Montreal area, where several Bloc strongholds have flipped to the Liberals.
The Bloc Québécois, which previously held 32 seats, is projected to lose about one-third of its representation, dropping to approximately 23 seats. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet acknowledged the challenges his party faced during the campaign, emphasizing the need for Quebec's interests to be respected in Ottawa.
This Liberal resurgence has not only reshaped Quebec's political landscape but also played a pivotal role in securing the party's position to form the next federal government. The results underscore a shift in voter sentiment, with the Liberals consolidating their support in key regions while the Bloc struggles to maintain its foothold.
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