RBC - Supporting B.C. communities impacted by flooding and landslides

November 29, 2021 |RBC

It has been devastating to witness the recent flooding and landslides in B.C., and our team's thoughts are with all of the communities and families that have been impacted by these tragic events. To help support those who have been affected, the RBC

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Cross-border wealth planning: How to manage your family’s global interests

November 29, 2021 |Global Wealth

People's lifestyles and perspectives are becoming more global. Here are some things to consider when your wealth heads overseas. Enterprising global families are erasing physical borders in search of more opportunity to build and protect

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Canadian GDP edging higher as labour markets tighten

Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview for the week of November 29, 2021

November 29, 2021 |Nathan Janzen and Claire Fan

Canadian GDP edging higher as labour markets tighten We expect GDP rose 4.0% (annualized) in the third quarter, picking up after a 1.1% decline in Q2 when COVID-19 restrictions were more stringent. That Q3 increase would be stronger than the 2% early

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Flair Airlines expands again with new service to Mexico

November 22, 2021 |Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press

Flair — which bills itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier offering unbundled, bare-bones fares to budget-conscious travellers — announced Tuesday it will begin non-stop flights this winter to Cancun and Los Cabos, Mexico

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Corporate executors can help avoid burdening loved ones with winding up your estate

November 22, 2021 |Craig WongThe Canadian Press

OTTAWA - When Leanne Kaufman asks people who have acted as an executor for a loved one if they’d do it again, the answer is almost always no. “People don’t know what they don’t know when it comes to the role and if they had known how much work

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Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview for the week of November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021 |Nathan Janzen and Rannella Billy-Ochieng'

Supply chain challenges to dominate data releases next week We expect next week’s Canadian survey on businesses confidence (CSBC) to show growing optimism about the outlook for the coming year.

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9 Reasons Why The Cayman Islands Should Be On Every Canadian’s Travel Bucket List

November 16, 2021 |Jenna Marie Schwartz

With restrictions lifting on international travel, Canadians may be starting to plan escapes to destinations filled with sunshine and sandy beaches. For travellers looking for year-round sun, delectable cuisines, endless opportunities for adventure

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Senior Living: Deduct, defer, divide: Finding legitimate ways to keep more money in your pocket.

November 16, 2021 |Christine Ibbotson, Postmedia News

The more money you make the more tax you pay, thanks to the marginal tax rate system in Canada. Making future financial decisions based on your gross income is something we all seem to do.

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Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview for the week of November 15, 2021

November 16, 2021 |Nathan Janzen and Claire Fan

Inflation data in focus as supply chain disruptions drag on A busier calendar of economic data will be headlined by October inflation numbers. We expect the inflation rate ticked up to 4.5% reflecting higher food, gasoline, and

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Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview for the week of November 8, 2021

November 08, 2021 |Nathan Janzen and Rannella Billy-Ochieng'

US inflation to hold the spotlight next week All eyes will be on US inflation figures next week during a quiet period for Canadian data releases.

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