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....
Poilievre's Leadership Tested After Electoral Defeat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces a challenging political crossroads following his loss in the Carleton riding—a seat he held for over two decades—and his inability to unseat the Liberal government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Despite boosting the Conservative vote share to historic levels, Poilievre's defeat in his own riding has raised questions about his leadership and the party's future.
The Liberals secured a razor-thin minority government, leaving Poilievre to navigate the complexities of leading the opposition without a seat in Parliament. While he remains popular among Conservative members, his loss has sparked internal debates about the party's strategy and his ability to deliver on promises of change.
Poilievre's campaign saw breakthroughs in suburban areas and industrial regions, yet fell short in key battlegrounds. His defeat in Carleton, a riding home to many federal public servants, underscores the challenges of balancing populist rhetoric with broader electoral appeal.
As Poilievre vows to stay on as leader, the Conservatives must grapple with the implications of this election and chart a path forward in a politically divided landscape.
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