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Updated at 11:38 AM ET · Quebec time

Two new reports, one updated report and seven carried reports with their actual dates. Virginia’s enrollment opening concerns 2027 coverage. Arrivals from Oleshky are now confirmed.

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Canada 5 stories · Neutral News

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Centre Block and the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Archive photograph of Canada’s Parliament. Saffron Blaze · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Image resized; cropped for display.
01 / Canada · Cost of living

Fuel: federal excise tax suspension extended

The legislation received royal assent on October 29.

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Legislation received assent October 29, 2026.

StatusRoyal assent confirmed. [1]

DatesRates return gradually in 2027. [2]

ScopeA federal tax, without setting retail prices. [2]

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Container terminal in Singapore. Illustrative photograph of maritime trade. CHUTTERSNAP · Unsplash License · Image resized; cropped for display.
02 / Canada · Diplomacy

Canada–EU: alliance launched, closer association still to be defined

The Montreal summit ended on October 30 with new commitments.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. Summit concluded October 30; closer association remains to be defined.

CommitmentsEconomic and technological cooperation. [1]

TimetableJune is a negotiating objective. [2]

StatusThe wording remains disputed. [3]

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Container terminal in Singapore. Illustrative photograph of maritime trade. CHUTTERSNAP · Unsplash License · Image resized; cropped for display.
03 / Canada · Economy

Canada: GDP stalls in August

September’s advance estimate points to a 0.1% decline.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. Data released October 30; the September estimate remains preliminary.

ActivityTwo months of stagnation. [1]

ExpectationsExpected growth fails to materialize. [2]

LimitSeptember is still an advance estimate. [1]

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The Bank of Canada’s historic building in Ottawa. Illustrative photograph. Wladyslaw · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Image resized; cropped for display.
04 / Canada · Economy

Bank of Canada raises its policy rate to 2.50%

The October 28 increase addresses the risk of energy costs spreading to other prices.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. October 28 decision: policy rate at 2.50%.

DecisionAn increase of 0.25 percentage point. [1]

CreditBorrowing costs could rise. [2]

ReservationsSome economists worry about the recovery. [2]

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Toronto viewed from the islands in 2018. Archive photograph. Jchmrt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image resized; cropped for display.
05 / Canada · Elections

Toronto: Olivia Chow’s re-election is certified

The city certified the October 26 municipal election results on October 29.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. Results certified October 29; the new term begins November 15.

StatusResults certified on October 29. [1]

MayorChow wins a second term. [2]

TimingThe term begins on November 15. [1]

United States 5 stories · Neutral News

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A U.S. twenty-dollar banknote. Illustrative photograph. United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Image resized; cropped for display.
01 / United States · Health insurance

Virginia: enrollment for premium assistance opens today

Virginia Premium Savings applies to 2027 health coverage.

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Enrollment opens November 1 for 2027 coverage.

TimingEnrollment for 2027 coverage. [1]

ConditionsIncome alone does not determine eligibility. [2]

CorroborationSunday opening confirmed. [3]

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The U.S. Capitol in Washington. Illustrative photograph. Louis Velazquez · Unsplash License · Image resized; cropped for display.
02 / United States · Diplomacy

Oleshky: evacuees reach Ukrainian-controlled territory

The operation follows the local agreement announced by Washington on October 23.

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Updated: October 31 arrivals confirmed.

ArrivalsEvacuees have crossed the Ukrainian border. [3]

TimingOriginal announcement distinct from arrival. [2]

ScopeA local agreement. [1]

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A U.S. twenty-dollar banknote. Illustrative photograph. United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Image resized; cropped for display.
03 / United States · Economy

United States: annual PCE inflation reaches 3.6%

September data distinguish higher spending from growth in consumption volumes.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. September data released October 29.

PricesAnnual inflation of 3.6%. [1]

ConsumptionEssentially flat volumes. [2]

Monetary policyExpectations are not decisions. [2]

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A U.S. twenty-dollar banknote. Illustrative photograph. United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Image resized; cropped for display.
04 / United States · Economy

United States: GDP grows at a 3.4% annualized rate

The first estimate for the third quarter was released on October 29.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. Advance estimate released October 29; revision scheduled for November 25.

Measure3.4% annualized; 0.8% over the quarter. [1]

DriversConsumption and AI-related equipment. [2]

LimitReal consumption flat in September. [2]

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A U.S. twenty-dollar banknote. Illustrative photograph. United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Image resized; cropped for display.
05 / United States · Economy

Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.75%–4%

Two officials preferred an increase.

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Carried forward November 1, 2026. October 28 decision: target range held at 3.75%–4%.

RatesRange held at 3.75%–4%. [1]

DisagreementTwo votes for an increase. [1]

ContextAn expected pause after September. [2]