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This type of investing can be used as a launchpad for discussing how family wealth can have a significant impact on pressing global issues.

How indoor agriculture can serve as a local food source in northern—and urban—settings

Global equities have been a bit more mixed of late with Canadian and European equities weaker in recent weeks, though year-to-date gains remain respectable. Meanwhile, the U.S. equity market continues to display strength, driven by the large-cap technology...

Q1 Economic Summary Equity returns were positive in the first quarter of 2024. The S&P/TSX, S&P 500, and MSCI EAFE Indexes were up about 7%, 13% and 7% respectively (Figure 1, Returns in CAD$). In Canada, Energy and Materials leading the way, while Energy...

Global equity markets have been somewhat directionless over the past few weeks, likely taking a breather after a reasonably good first quarter. Investors are digesting recent jobs reports in Canada and the U.S. Meanwhile, the consensus view remains that...

A sound transition plan requires consideration of energy security as well.

Expectations that central banks will lower interest rates in the coming months have moderated recently. Meanwhile, the global equity market is off to a reasonably good start this year, driven once again by the U.S. market and large-cap technology stocks...