Current events/2025-11-02

Federal

• Government of Canada — Canada and the Philippines sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement allowing troops to train on each other’s soil in the Indo-Pacific.

Provinces & territories

• Quebec — Montréal’s STM resumes service on a reduced schedule Nov 2–28 after the Nov 1 shutdown; further job action is possible.
• Ontario — Province doubles the Hydrogen Innovation Fund to $30M; IESO set to open applications Nov 4.

Economy

• Bank of Canada — Policy rate cut 25 bps to 2.25% (Oct 29) amid softer conditions.

Public safety

• Public safety in Canada — Marine Weather Statement early Nov 2 for the NE Gulf of St. Lawrence; mariners should monitor updates.

Sports (national interest)

• Toronto Blue Jays — Dodgers defeat the Blue Jays in Game 7 to win the World Series.

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