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Budget 2026 Lands Nov. 5: What to Do (and Not Do) With Your RRSP and TFSA First

  CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF  |  FEATURE  |  OCT. 23, 2026 The federal budget is 13 days away, tax-reform calls are getting louder, and “act now” headlines are about to pile up. Here’s what is actually confirmed, what is just lobbying, and what to leave alone. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told the House of Commons on Oct. 20 that Budget 2026 will be tabled on Nov. 5 . It is the second budget since the Liberals moved the fiscal plan to the fall, and it lands two days after the U.S. midterm elections. Between now and then, expect a flood of speculation about RRSPs, TFSAs and capital gains. Before you move a dollar, it helps to separate three things: what’s confirmed, what’s being asked for, and what the rules say today. Key dates on your calendar Oct. 28 Bank of Canada rate decision (9:45 a.m. ET) Oct. 29 Ontario fall economic statement Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections Nov. 5 Federal Budget 2026 Dec. 9 Final Bank of Canada decision of 2026 Mar. 1, 2027 RRSP...

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Inferno in the North: Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Amid Raging Wildfires

Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread, forcing thousands to evacuate. Premier Wab Kinew announced the measure, calling it the largest evacuation in living memory for the province.  

The fires have already displaced 17,000 people, with communities such as Flin Flon, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, and Mathias Colomb First Nation issuing mandatory evacuation orders. The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to assist in transporting evacuees to safety.  

The wildfire threatening Flin Flon originated in Creighton, Saskatchewan, before crossing into Manitoba. Officials say water bombers were grounded due to a drone flying nearby, hampering firefighting efforts.  

With extreme fire conditions persisting, authorities are urging residents to follow evacuation orders and seek shelter in designated facilities. The state of emergency will remain in effect for 30 days, with the possibility of extension if necessary.  


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