BMO Private Investment Counsel Global Markets Commentary: Solid start interrupted, not derailed (so far)

The opening quarter of 2026 brought more shocks to the global economy and capital markets, culminating with the conflict in the Middle East – capital markets are being resilient....

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BMO Private Investment Counsel Global Markets Commentary: New Shocks, Underlying Positive Trends Still Intact

February brought many developments to capital markets....

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BMO Private Investment Counsel Global Markets Commentary: January 2026 or 2025 Redux

A fright from the Japanese government bond market, President Donald Trump’s Greenlandic overtures (intensified then modified), and his nomination for the next Federal Reserve chair impacted the markets....

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BMO Private Investment Counsel Global Markets Commentary 2025 Year in Review: Resilience and Feedback

Resilience and feedback and are two words that best sum up 2025. The year may also go down as the “t” year: tariffs, tensions, trade, TACO and Trump all featured prominently......

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What two Stanley Cup runs have taught Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch about leadership

Two seasons. Back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. Only two coaches in NHL history have reached 80 wins faster. Kris Knoblauch has certainly made his mark since arriving in Edmonton as the Oilers’ Head Coach in 2023......

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5 lessons from coach Martin St-Louis

In business as in hockey, there are many challenges. Former star NHL player Martin St‑Louis, now head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, knows all about that. A talented right-winger, he won a Stanley Cup and countless other trophies during......

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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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Every player has a role

As far as NHL coaches go, Craig Berube has already had a storybook career, going from an undrafted player who would play 17 seasons to a head coach with the St. Louis Blues where he turned a struggling team into a Stanley Cup champion......

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Cyber attacks increasingly target small business

Many issues can keep a small business owner up at night, but one threat near the top of the list is a cyber attack. According to a 2024 report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 60% of small businesses indicate cyber security threats......

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Proposed capital gains inclusion rate changes – Implementation deferred until 2026

As outlined in our recent publication, Federal Government Prorogues Parliament – Tax Implications, the prorogation of Federal Parliament on January 6, 2025 brought to an end all proceedings before Parliament.  This includes the draft legislative......

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