he Canadian economic backdrop continues to soften with a string of downside data reports confirming the relative under-performance from other economies. GDP in Q3 contracted by a larger than expected 1.1% (annualized) in Canada.

Canada’s economy passed a tipping point some time ago. A surge in population propped up measures of total economic activity earlier in 2023 – each new arrival boosts both the productive capacity of the economy and consumer demand.

For many Canadian families, estate planning can feel like the elephant in the room – difficult to talk about, impossible to ignore.