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....
Tragedy in Yemen: Suspected US Airstrike Targets Migrant Detention Center
A suspected U.S. airstrike has struck a detention center for African migrants in Yemen's Saada governorate, reportedly killing at least 68 people and injuring 47 others. The facility, located in a region controlled by Houthi rebels, housed over 100 undocumented migrants, many of whom were seeking refuge or passage to neighboring Saudi Arabia.
Graphic footage aired by Houthi-run media depicted the aftermath of the strike, showing bodies amidst rubble and survivors calling out in distress. The U.S. military has yet to comment on the incident, maintaining its policy of operational secrecy regarding airstrikes. This attack is part of a broader campaign targeting Houthi forces, who have intensified their activities in the Red Sea, claiming solidarity with Palestinians.
The strike has reignited concerns about civilian casualties in Yemen, a country already devastated by a decade-long civil war and humanitarian crisis. Rights advocates and lawmakers have called for accountability and transparency in military operations. The tragedy underscores the perilous journey faced by migrants in the region, as well as the ongoing complexities of Yemen's conflict.
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