Money Dates | Canadian Money Brief What's Paid, Due or Changing This Week Week of Monday, November 16, 2026 Three dates matter this week: a big inflation report on Monday, then two benefit payments on Thursday and Friday. Here is the week, plus what is coming over the next five weeks. This Week: Nov 16 to 22 Date What What to know Mon, Nov 16 8:30 am ET October inflation report (CPI) Statistics Canada's CPI for October. September came in at 3.1%, up from 3.0% in August. The Bank of Canada watches this before its Dec 9 decision. Thu, Nov 19 Canada Disability Benefit Up to $204.20 a month. Paid on the third Thursday of each month. Fri, Nov 20 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Up to $679.75 a month for each child under 6 and $573.58 for each child aged 6 to 17, for families under the income threshold. Not this week: CPP and OAS (Nov 26). The Groceries and Essentials Benefit, formerly the GST/HST credit, is not paid again until Jan 5, 2027. The Ontario Trillium Benefit was paid Nov 10....
Who Was St. Patrick?
- Saint Patrick, born in Roman Britain during the fifth century, is the patron saint of Ireland and its national apostle.
- At the age of 16, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. After escaping, he returned to Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to its people.
- One of the most well-known legends associated with St. Patrick is that he used the three leaves of a native Irish clover, the shamrock, to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).
Early Observance in Ireland:
- For over 1,000 years, the Irish have observed St. Patrick’s Day as a religious holiday.
- During the Christian season of Lent, Irish families traditionally attended church in the morning and celebrated in the afternoon.
- Lenten prohibitions against meat consumption were waived, allowing people to dance, drink, and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
First St. Patrick’s Day Parade:
- Surprisingly, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade did not take place in Ireland but in America.
- Records show that a parade was held on March 17, 1601, in a Spanish colony in what is now St. Augustine, Florida.
- Homesick Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched in New York City on March 17, 1772, to honor the Irish patron saint.
- Enthusiasm for St. Patrick’s Day parades in New York City, Boston, and other American cities continued to grow.
Growth of Celebrations:
- Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, leading to the rise of “Irish Aid” societies.
- These societies held annual parades featuring bagpipes and drums.
- In 1848, several New York Irish Aid societies united their parades to form the world’s oldest civilian parade: the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which remains the largest in the United States with over 150,000 participants.
So, as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, let’s raise a glass to the enduring legacy of this beloved holiday!
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