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5 Things to Know Today (Nov 13): Gold Slump, Weak Loonie, BoC Odds & Nvidia

  Canadian Money Brief • Friday, November 13, 2026 Gold is sliding, the loonie is sagging, and Monday's inflation report looms over the Bank of Canada's next move. Here are the five things Canadians should know before the weekend. 1 Gold slump drags the TSX lower The S&P/TSX Composite fell 274.53 points (-0.75%) to 36,137.19 on Thursday as materials sank 3.2% and gold dropped about 3% to roughly US$3,878 an ounce, its lowest level in more than a year. Wall Street slipped too: Dow 52,297.09, S&P 500 7,592.40, Nasdaq 25,366.09. The TSX is now about 2.5% below its August record of 37,069. Futures were flat early Friday as gold bounced 0.4%. What it means for you: Gold miners carry real weight in Canadian index funds. Check how much of your TFSA or RRSP leans on materials, and avoid reacting to a single down day. 2 Loonie slips to a one-month low as US inflation widens the rate gap The Canadian dollar closed Thursday at US$0.7015 (C$1.4255 per US$1), its weakest close si...
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CMA Advocates for End to Sick Note Requirements: A Step Towards Better Healthcare Efficiency

 

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has recently called for the elimination of sick note requirements by employers for short-term minor illnesses. This move aims to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and improve patient care. According to the CMA, the current practice of requiring sick notes for minor illnesses diverts valuable time and resources away from patient care, creating unnecessary strain on the healthcare system.

In a new position paper, the CMA recommends legislative changes to restrict the requirement for sick notes and promote alternatives such as self-certification and flexible leave policies. These changes are expected to enhance healthcare efficiency by preventing millions of unnecessary healthcare interactions annually.

The CMA’s call for action highlights the need for a more streamlined approach to managing minor illnesses in the workplace, ultimately benefiting both employees and the healthcare system.


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