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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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Minnesota Clergy Arrested as Immigration Protests Intensify

    Religious leaders gather at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport, January 23, 2026.I

A major demonstration in Minnesota led to the arrest of about 100 clergy members as thousands of protesters gathered to oppose a recent surge in federal immigration enforcement. The clergy, representing a wide range of faith traditions, formed a human chain outside Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, praying and singing as an act of civil disobedience.

Police issued misdemeanor citations after the group refused to disperse, though all were later released. Their action was part of a broader statewide protest movement responding to an increase in immigration raids and deportation operations.

Across Minneapolis, additional crowds rallied in solidarity, calling for more humane immigration policies and urging airlines to reconsider their cooperation with federal agencies. Organizers emphasized that faith communities have a long history of supporting immigrant families and vowed to continue peaceful resistance.

The day’s events underscored growing public frustration and highlighted the role of religious leaders in shaping the debate over immigration enforcement in Minnesota.

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