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The Through Line: While meant for moving objects, Newton’s first law applies to trends as well – and President Donald Trump clearly qualifies as the outside force prompting pivots in a wide swath of global trade, security and political alliances......

Equity markets in both the U.S. and Canada are being rattled by a combination of tariffs and, at least in the case of the U.S., convergent factors including DOGE cuts and softening economic data......

For some, the ideal retirement involves annual scuba diving trips to Belize and golfing at the best courses around the world. For others, it’s staying close to home to spend more time with family or taking joy in sharing their wealth......

The Through Line: Our natural wiring prompts us toward a desire for instant (and all-too-often hyper emotional) reaction to breaking news......

On March 3, U.S. President Donald Trump followed through with the implementation of a slate of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, marking the start of a North American trade war. Canada fired back with retaliatory tariffs......

The Through Line: The old adage that suggests “when one door closes, another opens” is really only half the story. Significant transformation is rarely as easy as moving seamlessly from one chapter to the next - more often, we must traverse......

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (“HOOPP”) recently announced that Ontario incorporated physicians will be eligible to participate in its defined benefit pension plan, effective January 2025......

The Through Line: Companies have navigated a mind-numbing blitz of challenges over the last decade, learning to dodge and weave adeptly......

The family farm continues to serve an important role in the Canadian economy and, as such, receives special status under Canada’s tax law......

The Through Line: Equity markets are often the first place investors look for hints as to how a breaking news item will be perceived. Yet bond markets can serve as a more insightful gauge to measure an event’s potential......