As we enter the summer months, our Weekly updates are going to move to an “aspirational” every other week publication, baring important events that might require more immediate commentary.

 

One of the big issues from an investment perspective that we all need to be mindful of in the foreseeable future is the impact that the U.S. deficits will have on our investment opportunities.

 

Many would be surprised to learn that the U.S. has the largest annual deficit as a percentage of GDP in the world.

 

It will be interesting when looking at Canada for instance, as a nation, we have much more “flexibility” in the context of these Trade Tariffs, to invest in sectors, and the economy as a whole in response to what is happening.

 

 

Grace Coughlin, on behalf of our team, volunteered this week with other from our branch at The 519, a Toronto-based community centre that provides vital services, programs, family support and safe space for queer and trans communities

 

 

Just a reminder that both Martha Harmon: martha.harmon@rbc.com 416-842-0246, and Grace Coughlin: grace.coughlin@rbc.com 416-348-8028, are always available as well as myself for any queries.

 

No predictions this week: still reeling from the Edmonton Oilers inability to bring the Cup back to Canada: better luck next year.