COVID-19 In Canada: A Conversation with Dr. Gigi Osler

No one has been untouched by the global pandemic and there remains much uncertainty on the way forward for us. Dr. Gigi Osler joins my colleagues and I, to share the facts and dispel the myths that surround COVID-19 in Canada, while providing insight into what to expect going forward.

Along with being a busy ENT (Otolaryngology-Head and Neck) surgeon in Winnipeg, Dr. Osler is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba and has helped train numerous medical students and residents.

Some of her current, local, provincial, and national medical leadership positions include:

2018-19 President of the Canadian Medical Association

Past Chair of the Physician Health and Wellness Committee and past Chair of the Section of Otolaryngology for Doctors Manitoba

Recipient of the 2017 Health or Safety Promotion Award from Doctors Manitoba

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U.S. debt not so concerning

October 27, 2022 |Atul Bhatia, CFA – Minneapolis

Rising interest rates and trillions in U.S. government debt have left some investors nervous. We look at the implications of U.S. rates and debt.

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Proof Point: The housing-charged boom in Canadian net wealth is over

October 26, 2022 |Nathan Janzen and Carrie Freestone

The decline in household wealth comes at a time when Canadians are already feeling the squeeze of higher inflation and rising interest rates.

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Are earnings the next shoe to drop for the stock market?

October 20, 2022 |Kelly Bogdanova

As market uncertainty zeros in on the U.S. corporate profit outlook, we look at the 2023 earnings picture and implications for U.S. equity exposure.

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Audio commentary: Market volatility and the path forward

October 17, 2022 |Mark Bayko & Jim Allworth

Mark and Jim discuss recent volatility in equity and bond markets and why investors should remain mindful of longer-term drivers of investment returns.

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Tax planning checklist for students

October 14, 2022 |RBC Wealth Management Services

If you’re a student or are considering a return to school, you may want to take advantage of the tax credits and deductions that may be available to you as a student.

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The Fed’s inflation fight pushes back on a policy pivot

October 13, 2022 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

The Fed will keep at it until it has inflation undeniably under control. But we think Fed messaging is evolving, and we look at what to make of this.

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Take stock of retirement strategies to ease market turmoil concerns

October 07, 2022 |The Globe and Mail

A holistic wealth plan can help ease these concerns by mapping out strategies designed to optimize investments, reduce tax liabilities and buffer the impact of volatile markets.

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Audio commentary: The election effect

October 07, 2022 |Kelly Bogdanova & Tylar Lunke

Kelly Bogdanova and Tylar Lunke discuss whether the U.S. midterm elections will be a pivot point for equities.

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Receding liquidity exposes risks

October 06, 2022 |Frédérique Carrier

The receding tide of monetary liquidity is exposing long glossed over financial vulnerabilities and systemic risks. In this environment, we expect financial markets’ volatility to continue.

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How solar can brighten investment portfolios

October 04, 2022 |Frédérique Carrier

A cheap and emissions-free technology, we shine a light on solar’s potential and how investors can look to tap into this growth opportunity.

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