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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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Atlantic Canada Faces Winter’s Fury: Arctic Chill and Coastal Threats

 

                                             A commuter boards a public transit vehicle amid heavy
                                           snowfall in St. John's, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

   

Atlantic Canada is preparing for a powerful blast of Arctic air that is expected to bring dangerous conditions across the region. Meteorologists warn that plunging temperatures will combine with high winds and the risk of coastal flooding, creating a challenging start to December for communities along the shoreline.

Key Impacts Expected:

  • Arctic Air: A sharp drop in temperatures will grip the region, with wind chills making conditions feel even colder.
  • High Winds: Gusts are forecast to reach damaging levels, raising concerns about power outages and hazardous travel.
  • Coastal Flooding: Storm surges and pounding waves could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, particularly during high tide.

Emergency officials are urging residents to secure property, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay alert for updates. With winter weather arriving in full force, Atlantic Canada is bracing for a storm system that could test the resilience of its coastal communities.

                                      

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