Facts & Figures

Jun 07, 2019    |     Craig Maguire, CIM

A look at some snippets of current and relevant research and statistics for Canadians and their families.

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Federal Budget 2019: Key Tax Measures that have a direct impact on you

March 29, 2019 |Craig Maguire

RBC Wealth Management Services analyzes the latest pre-election proposed tax measures, and the effect they may have on you.

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Beware The 'Fall'

October 24, 2018 |Craig Maguire
Seems October tempts the hobgoblins of stock market angst. That’s certainly and suddenly true here in 2018. The feeling seems justified given that more than 50% of 10% corrections either end or occur in October. But despite annual forewarnings, Canadian...
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Just plane 'ol loans

March 03, 2018 |Craig Maguire
Another sad story related to Bombardier - in this case, a stolen plane! Though to be fair it's not over yet - and it’s really about Export Development Canada (EDC) lending money privately to help Bombardier capture the sale. Seems though like just one...
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Corrupting Keynes

March 01, 2018 |Craig Maguire
Interesting factoid from RBC Economics: Canada led the G7 in growth last year, our economy is now operating at full capacity, and unemployment is close to 40-year lows! YET.... the government projects average deficits of more than $15 billion per year...
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