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Monday’s CPI Could Decide Your Next Mortgage Payment

  Canada lost 68,000 jobs in September. Inflation is sitting at 3%. The Bank of Canada has to decide on October 28 which of those facts matters more, and on Monday morning one more number lands to help it choose. If you carry a variable-rate mortgage, a HELOC or a renewal this winter, that number has a price tag. Two reports pulling in opposite directions The jobs data came first. Statistics Canada reported on October 9 that employment fell by 68,000 in September, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.5% from 6.4%. It followed a drop of about 42,000 in August, which means more than half of the 181,000 jobs gained between April and July have now been wiped out. Ontario shed 20,000 positions on its own. Markets reacted within hours: the odds of a quarter-point Bank of Canada hike on October 28 dropped to roughly 25% from about 40%, according to LSEG data reported by Reuters. Inflation is telling the opposite story. The consumer price index rose 3.0% year over year in August, matching Ju...
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Honouring Sacrifice: Canada’s Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2025

 

Bugler Master Sailor Jordan Shephard plays and Piper Keigan Elliott salutes at the first sunrise ceremony of the Field of Crosses' Eleven Days of Remembrance in Calgary on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The morning and evening ceremonies will take place at the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive through November 11.


Across Canada, Remembrance Day on November 11, 2025 will be marked with solemn ceremonies, parades, and moments of silence to honour those who served and sacrificed in times of war. This year carries special significance, as it marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War and the 100th anniversary of Toronto’s Cenotaph at Old City Hall.

National Observances

The National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa remains the country’s central event, featuring the Act of Remembrance, a 21-gun salute, prayers, and wreath-laying by dignitaries including the Governor General, Prime Minister, and veterans’ organizations. At 11 a.m., Canadians nationwide will pause for two minutes of silence, reflecting on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives.

Regional Highlights

  • Calgary: The Field of Crosses hosts sunrise and sunset ceremonies leading up to November 11. On the day itself, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will hold a memorial service at Memorial Square, complete with a train whistle tribute.
  • Grey Bruce, Ontario: Communities such as Owen Sound, Tara, and Paisley will hold parades and cenotaph services. Local legions will host receptions and dinners, ensuring veterans and families gather in remembrance.
  • Kingston: Thousands will attend civic ceremonies, including the People’s Wreath tradition, where attendees contribute poppies to a collective tribute.
  • Metro Vancouver: Victory Square’s service, dating back to 1924, remains a cornerstone event. Ceremonies will also take place at UBC and the Japanese Canadian War Memorial in Stanley Park.
  • Toronto: Old City Hall’s ceremony will commemorate both the centennial of its cenotaph and the broader legacy of Canada’s fallen heroes.

A Shared Tradition

Remembrance Day is not only about honouring the past but also about recognizing the service of today’s Canadian Armed Forces members. From coast to coast, parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and community gatherings remind Canadians of the enduring importance of remembrance.

As the number of surviving Second World War veterans continues to dwindle, these ceremonies take on added weight. They ensure that future generations understand the sacrifices made for freedom and peace.

Lest we forget.

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