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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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Tragic Incident in Pickering: 13-Year-Old Arrested After Fatal Stabbing of Elderly Woman

 

A shocking and tragic event unfolded in Pickering, Ontario, as police arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of an elderly woman. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon outside the victim’s home on Lynn Heights Drive near Fairport Road.  

According to Durham Regional Police, the attack was described as "sadistic and cowardly" and appeared to be unprovoked. The suspect fled the scene on foot, prompting an extensive search involving helicopters, canine units, and tactical support teams. Authorities issued an emergency alert urging residents to shelter in place while the search was underway.  

The victim was discovered by a passerby and rushed to a trauma center, where she succumbed to her injuries. Police arrested the suspect later that evening without incident. Charges are pending, and investigators are working to determine whether the victim and suspect were known to each other.  

The tragic event has left the community in shock, with local officials expressing their condolences to the victim’s family. Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe called it a "horrendous day" for the city, emphasizing the importance of community safety.  

Authorities have since lifted the shelter-in-place order, assuring residents that there is no further danger to the public. The investigation remains ongoing as police seek to understand the circumstances surrounding this devastating crime.

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