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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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Flashpoint in Suwayda: Syria-Israel Tensions Escalate Amid Druze Unrest

 

Tensions between Syria and Israel have reached a boiling point following a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes on Damascus and southern Syria, igniting fears of broader regional conflict. The strikes, which targeted Syria’s Ministry of Defence and areas near the presidential palace, were described by Israel as a response to escalating violence against the Druze minority in Suwayda.

The Druze, an influential but often marginalized religious group, have been embroiled in clashes with Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes since mid-July. The violence erupted after the abduction of a Druze merchant, spiraling into armed confrontations that left hundreds dead. Israel, citing its historical ties to the Druze community, vowed to protect them and warned Syria of “painful blows” if government troops did not withdraw from the region.

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, condemned the Israeli strikes as a “flagrant assault” and accused Israel of exploiting sectarian divisions to destabilize the country. Despite announcing a ceasefire and troop withdrawal from Suwayda, the situation remains volatile, with Druze leaders divided over whether to accept government overtures.

The United Nations Security Council is expected to convene to address the crisis, as international concern mounts over the potential for further escalation. With both nations trading threats and the Druze caught in the crossfire, the region teeters on the edge of renewed chaos.

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