Spring 2023 Market Newsletter

The month of March has seen a lot happen with the collapse of multiple banks on both side of the Atlantic and bailout measures which were not able to calm the upheaval. Additionally, we saw rate hikes by both the ECB and the Federal Reserve of 50 bps...

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2023 Federal Budget

At the end of March, the government announced the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The 2023 budget provides targeted inflation relief for low- and middle-income Canadians, strengthens public health and dental care and provide tax credits for clean energy....

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Silicon Valley Bank and the Regional Bank Crisis

In the last week, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has gone from being a small regional bank in northern California to the epicentre of a liquidity crisis that has been thrust into the forefront of macroeconomic issues....

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Maximizing Your Dental Professional Corporation

As a dentist, from being both a healthcare professional and business owner, there are many different special considerations to incorporate into your wealth plan....

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Winter 2023 Market Newsletter

2022 was volatile and difficult to navigate with seemingly very few places to hide in both equity and bonds....

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Understanding Personal Holding Companies

Owning an investment portfolio through a personal holding company can provide various tax and non-tax benefits, but can also introduce many other tax considerations that are not applicable when investments are held personally....

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How the New Tax-Free Home Savings Account Can Help You

There has long been a conversation in Canada about rising house prices and a lack of affordability for first-time buyers. The Liberal Government’s 2022 federal budget has allocated $10-billion into solutions to try and tackle this problem, one of whi...

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Financial Resolutions for 2022

For many, the beginning of a new year feels like a fresh start - it’s an opportunity to reflect on your successes and shortcomings from the previous 12 months and set new intentions for the year ahead. One way to make the most of this year is by sett...

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ESG: A Year of Growth

ESG has been one of the hottest trends in the investment world over the last few years, but veins of criticism began to emerge in 2021 and new questions are being asked about the integrity of ESG data, the transparency of ESG ratings and the real wor...

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How to establish your family’s charitable legacy

While the holidays can be a time for festive parties and gift giving, there’s no better feeling than paying it forward and contributing to a cause close to your heart. If you’re looking to make a seasonal donation, there are plenty of ways you can, f...

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