Publications

Investment Strategy Summary

Strategic commentary on equity and fixed income as well as an overview of fixed income markets.
Investment Strategy Summary

Global Equity Weekly

The Global Equity Weekly provides timely analysis of major economic trends, and how they impact stocks and financial markets more broadly. The latest economic data, interest rate moves and earnings trends all drive the performance of your portfolio. In addition to analysis from the Economics team, this report offers a set of charts and tables to track market performance.
Global Equity Weekly

Research

Tax Planning Strategies

The CRA’s Foreign Reporting Requirements

Since Canada represents only a small portion of the world’s capitalization, it may make sense to include some foreign investments in your portfolio. However, it is important to understand Canadian and other foreign tax implications of owning investments outside of Canada.
The CRA’s Foreign Reporting Requirements

Government of Canada releases Spring Economic Update 2026

On April 28, 2026, the Federal government released its fiscal update entitled Canada Strong For All – Spring Economic Update (SEU). ...

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The smart investor’s guide to reducing taxes and growing wealth

A smart tax plan doesn’t just maximize your registered accounts, it structures your finances in a way that optimizes every dollar you earn on the road to retirement – and beyond....

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An Overview of Tax Policy Proposals for the Upcoming Federal Election

Following the recent announcement of a Federal Election on April 28, the Federal political party leaders have begun to outline their election platforms, including tax policy.  We have briefly summarized the tax policy announcements of the three......

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The smart investor’s guide to reducing taxes and growing wealth

A smart tax plan doesn’t just maximize your registered accounts, it structures your finances in a way that optimizes every dollar you earn on the road to retirement – and beyond......

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2025 Personal Tax Calendar

While most Canadians are aware of the April 30 personal income tax filing deadline, there are other important tax  deadlines that must be observed over the course of the year – especially if you want to take advantage of certain tax......

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Reduce your taxes with a Prescribed Rate Loan

In a low interest rate environment, a popular tax strategy involves the use of a prescribed rate loan to split  income amongst family members. However, as a result of the recent decreases in the prescribed interest  rate, the income-splitting......

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Federal government prorogues Parliament – Tax implications

With the announcement by Justin Trudeau earlier this week to resign as Prime Minister, the Federal government will prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025....

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Alternative Minimum Tax

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...

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2024 year-end tax planning tips

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....

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How Donor-advised Funds Can Simplify Your Giving

For the last several years, an increasing number of wealthy Canadians have been turning to donor-advised funds (DAFs) to facilitate their charitable giving. This approach, which allows donors to make a tax-deductible charitable gift, while having a t...

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