Federal budget 2025: A summary of key measures that may impact you

November 05, 2025 |RBC Family Office Services

We outline some of the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.

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Fed rate cut buys U.S. time, but no quick fix to debt

September 18, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

One clear winner from the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut was the U.S. Treasury, which can roll over maturing debt at lower costs. Lower rates alone, however, are unlikely to make the country’s fiscal policy sustainable.

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Transmission framework: How tariffs will flow through the U.S. economy

Transmission framework: How tariffs will flow through the U.S. economy

August 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Mike Reid

As U.S. tariff policy continues to evolve, investors are facing more questions than answers. RBC Economics provides a roadmap on when and where tariffs will start to impact the U.S.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

July 18, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

President Trump’s mega-legislation brings pro-growth, investor- and business-friendly measures but also puts greater strain on the already very high federal debt. We look at the highlights and lowlights before assessing the potential economic impact.

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Supply Management Explained

Supply Management Explained

July 14, 2025 |Lisa Ashton
Executive Summary Canada’s $30-billion supply management system has underpinned national food sovereignty and security for more than 50 years. Covering dairy, chicken, turkey and eggs, the system has ensured price and supply stability for food staples...
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“Big and beautiful” or not?

“Big and beautiful” or not?

June 06, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

With the centerpiece of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic agenda winding its way through Congress, we examine what’s of key interest to markets and investors, before noting why the ultimate outcome of the bill is likely to look different.

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Missives and Marginalia - March 28th, 2022

March 29, 2022 |Sam McLaughlin
Whither the world? As clients would know, I started laying out a picture of the recovery economy starting early last year. Derailed somewhat by Delta and then Omicron shut-downs (thank god for flexible and responsive strategies), the picture was just...
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Special Event

November 30, 2021 |Sam McLaughlin
Please join us for: Ageing with technology: Digital solutions for care, control, and connection Advancements in technology continue to empower older Canadians and their caregivers to support optimal health, maintain control of their independence, and...
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Special Event Invitation: Diversity and Ageing

June 14, 2021 |Sam McLaughlin
Diversity and ageing: Honouring our identities Canada’s mosaic approach celebrates differences in culture, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation. That diversity does not change as we get older, but our medical and legal systems sometimes take...
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RBC Special Event

Living to 100: Financial planning for longevity

April 20, 2021 |Sam McLaughlin
Please join us for… Living to 100: Financial planning for longevity More Canadians than ever are reaching 90, or even 100 years of age. Join us for a discussion on issues and considerations for Canadians in retirement and their caregivers. Thursday, April...
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