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Canada's Economy Is Slowing: 5 Money Moves to Make Before Year-End

  Canadian Money Brief | October 22, 2026 Canada's economic outlook has weakened, and that is a good reason to take a fresh look at your finances before the end of the year. The Parliamentary Budget Officer's October outlook projects real GDP growth of just 0.9% in 2026, down from its earlier forecast of 1.1%. The report points to changing trade conditions and U.S. tariffs as key pressures. This does not mean a recession is guaranteed. But when the economy faces uncertainty, a few practical steps can help households stay prepared and avoid unnecessary costs. 1. Review your monthly budget Check your last two or three months of bank and credit-card statements. Look for subscriptions you no longer use, recurring fees, food waste, and purchases that can be delayed. Even small cuts can free up cash for savings or debt repayment. Try this: Choose one spending category to reduce this month and move the money you save into a separate savings account. 2. Build or top up your emergency ...
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Child Dies in Latest English Channel Tragedy Amid Rising Migrant Deaths

 

                                      Almost 900 migrants are thought to have crossed the Channel on Saturday

A child has died after falling from an overcrowded small boat attempting to cross the English Channel, French authorities confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred when nearly 100 migrants were packed onto a dinghy, which later continued its journey toward Britain despite the tragedy. The child’s body was later found washed up on Écault beach near Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Emergency services reported that 48 other migrants fell into the sea but were rescued before the vessel carried on with around 50 passengers still onboard. The victim’s age and nationality have not yet been determined, though local sources suggested the child may have been a teenager.

This death follows the loss of two Somali women just a day earlier in a separate Channel crossing attempt, highlighting the growing dangers faced by migrants making the perilous journey. French prosecutors have launched investigations into the weekend’s fatalities, with authorities vowing to intensify efforts against people-smuggling networks.

So far in 2025, at least 21 people have died attempting to reach Britain by small boat, underscoring the human cost of the ongoing migration crisis.


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