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On December 16, 2024, the Federal government released a fiscal update in its 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES), which introduces a number of affordability and housing measures....

Winter is a great time to recharge. But with many people’s attention turning toward rest and relaxation in warmer climates or on making getaway plans for later in the year, it’s still important to remember that growing your wealth doesn’t take......

First introduced in 1986, the Alternative Minimum  Tax (“AMT”) is a parallel tax calculation for  individuals (and many trusts) which calculates  an alternate taxable income that allows fewer  deductions, exemptions, and tax credits than under  the o...

Our title is shamelessly self-referential since we essentially copied the one from the December 2024 Investment Strategy report and changed the year to 2025....

Canada’s economic environment remains as complex as it has been for the past couple of years. However, we're now dealing with a different inflation and interest rate environment....

In his 2025 Market Outlook, BMO Capital Markets’ Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski expects Canadian equities to build on a surprisingly strong 2024—possibly outperforming U.S stocks....

It’s no secret that most business owners could spend more time thinking about succession and tax planning, but there’s a $1.25-million reason to think about it – and that figure will continue to rise....

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico on his first day in office – unless both countries deal with border security issues....

Since many tax strategies require foresight to be effective, tax planning should be a year-round activity. However, as year-end approaches there are still opportunities to consider to reduce your 2024 tax bill....

In last December’s 2024 Market Outlook Plenty of Progress, Solid Foundations Laid, we discussed a continuing return to normal, an environment where investors are rewarded across the risk spectrum....