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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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Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Operative Amid Escalating Tensions

Entangled in a decades-long shadow war with Israel, Iran has executed many individuals it accuses of having links with Israel's Mossad intelligence service.

Iran announced the execution of Bahman Choobiasl, described by state media as “one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran.” The judiciary’s Mizan news agency claimed Choobiasl had collaborated with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service, working on sensitive telecommunications projects and allegedly providing information on the import routes of electronic equipment.

The execution marks the 10th such case since Iran’s brief but intense conflict with Israel in June, which left more than 1,000 people dead and heightened regional hostilities. Authorities said Choobiasl’s death sentence was upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court on charges of “corruption on earth,” a term often used in espionage and national security cases.

Human rights groups have raised concerns over the surge in executions, noting that Iran has carried out more than 1,000 death penalties this year alone — the highest pace since the late 1980s. Activists also warn that many of those accused of spying may have been coerced into confessions under torture.

The case underscores the deepening shadow war between Iran and Israel, as both nations continue to accuse each other of covert operations, assassinations, and cyberattacks.

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