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On the “not-so-exciting” news front, today we are digesting the large amount of information outlined in the federal budget. In anticipation of questions you might have, I’ve included a comprehensive report here highlighting the key points. Perhaps the...

Unless you’ve been totally off the grid, then you’re aware of the continued volatility in the global markets. While the wild swings can be enough to put anyone on edge, I’m here to say (like a broken record), the best thing to do is sit tight and wait...

The latest round of market volatility might have some feeling uncomfortable, therefore I’d like to make a few comments to hopefully put your minds at ease. I’m sure I sound like a broken record, but it bears repeating -- the portfolios I’ve constructed...

As we continue to be bombarded with ever-increasing negative headlines over these past 6 weeks, with words and phrases such as, “Crisis, Invasion, State of Emergency, Convoy Protests, Covid, Death and Mass Shootings”, it’s a wonder we’re all not hiding...

Welcome to beautiful October with its crisp nights and changing colours. For the subject of this commentary, I’d like to focus on what is known as the “October Effect”. In case you’re not familiar with the term, it is a perceived market anomaly that stocks...

With Canadians heading to the polls only 10 short days from now, this report, “Federal election 2021: A summary of Key Tax and Economic Platform Promises” [HERE] provides a detailed breakdown of each of the main party “promises”. The information in the...

Good morning – Below I’ve provided a link to the August 20th interview with Dr. Kennen MacKay, Managing Director and Co-Head of Biotechnology Research for RBC Capital Markets and Janet Engels, Head of the U.S. Portfolio Advisory Group, wherein they discuss...

Hello and welcome to another edition of “This Too Shall Pass”. I’m very pleased to be able to share with you a podcast with Jim Allworth, RBC Dominion Securities’ Chief Investment Strategist. Many of you will remember him from the luncheon we held at...