Five signs North America’s labour markets are starting to crack

June 02, 2023 |Mark Porretta
Conversations that we've had with business owners for the past 3 years tend to revolve around the same thing - labour. We normally hear four things: we can't hire anyone, people are leaving to competitors, employees are asking for too much or I’m hiring...
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How more retirement coaching can help your clients

August 31, 2022 |Mark Porretta
Between an aging population, stress, health concerns or just re-evaluating your priorities; more people are now thinking about retirement. For some, when you turn 65 or hit a certain financial goal its an easy decision to move on from working but for...
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2021 Federal Budget April 19, 2021

April 20, 2021 |Mark Porretta
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released the long-awaited federal budget on April 19, 2021, more than two years after their last full budget. The budget featured an unprecedented $101 billion of stimulus aimed at spending...
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The Climate Blueprint

February 26, 2021 |Mark Porretta
Over the past decade, the focus on providing a sustainable platform has become increasingly important. In 2021, you will probably find more fortune 500 companies that have some sort of ESG embedded in their business operations than ones that don't. RBC...
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Canada Becomes First to Lose AAA Status at Fitch on Virus Woes

June 29, 2020 |Mark Porretta
We have already begun to see the effects that Covid-19 has had on the global economy and Canada specifically. The government of Canada has done everything in their power to backstop the country in order to make this global pandemic as smooth as possible...
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Low and Negative Global Rates!

November 22, 2019 |Mark Porretta
I recently came across a great discussion piece about structural change in the global interest rate market. The change is lower and negative interest rates globally. I think this is something that everyone needs to think about in greater detail. I believe...
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Is your insurance covering enough?

September 06, 2019 |Mark Porretta
While home and auto insurance are staples for most people, many tend to forget about liability insurance, and, specifically, a personal liability umbrella policy. Due to the accessibility of information now, there is more risk than ever before for high...
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Mid engine C8 is here - Now this is just awesome!

July 26, 2019 |Mark Porretta
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a car guy. As I have aged, my love for cars has only increased. I came across this article a few days ago and, due to my love for cars and Corvettes especially, it got me excited for 2020 and the release...
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Why Work Doesn't Happen at Work

June 11, 2019 |Mark Porretta
My associate recently showed me this video that discusses why work doesn't happen at work. In this Ted Talk by Jason Fried, he discusses the issues that he finds of why people have trouble getting work done in the office. He touches on the fact that when...
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My longest relationship...the Toronto Maple Leafs

April 18, 2019 |Mark Porretta
For as long as I can remember, I have had this bizarre connection with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It all started when I was about 4 years old siting down with my Nonno and Dad on Saturday night glued to the tv watching Hockey Night In Canada. It's interesting...
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