Current events/2025-11-05

Federal

Budget of Canada — Day-after reactions to Budget 2025 focus on a larger-than-expected deficit and big defence/infrastructure outlays; House debate begins. Government of Canada — Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont crosses the floor to the Liberals, shifting budget-vote math in Ottawa.

Provinces & territories

Quebec — Province opens applications today for festival and tourism-event funding for the 2026.

Economy

Economy of Canada — StatCan (08:30 ET): Monthly average retail prices (Sep 2025) and weekly aircraft movements (Oct 18–24).

Public safety

Public safety in Canada — Atlantic Canada: powerful post-tropical system/windstorm impacts Newfoundland and parts of NS/PEI; officials flagged damaging gusts and heavy rain.