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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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Market Surge as U.S. Court Blocks Trump’s Tariffs

Wall Street saw a significant boost in premarket trading after a federal court ruled against former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The U.S. Court of International Trade determined that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing broad import duties, leading to an immediate invalidation of most of the tariffs.

The ruling sparked optimism among investors, with futures for the **Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.49%**, the S&P 500 climbing 1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 surging 1.62%. Tech stocks, particularly AI chipmakers, benefited from the decision, with Nvidia jumping over 6% following strong quarterly earnings.

While the court’s decision is expected to ease trade tensions and bolster market confidence, the White House has already signaled plans to appeal, leaving some uncertainty about the long-term impact. Analysts suggest that if the ruling holds, it could significantly reshape U.S. trade policy and strengthen global economic stability.

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