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How Canada’s large pension funds are approaching green investment disclosures | Benefits Canada.com

How Canada’s large pension funds are approaching green investment disclosures | Benefits Canada.com

Institutional investors are disclosing the environmental impact of their assets through increasingly sophisticated sustainability reports that use the latest disclosure metrics.
Inflation expected to drop in July, giving Bank of Canada more ammo to cut at its next meeting

Inflation expected to drop in July, giving Bank of Canada more ammo to cut at its next meeting

The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its policy rate at its next meeting in September, something that will become even more likely if economists’ predictions that inflation continued to cool last month come true.
FP Answers: Which assets require probate and is there any way to reduce these costs?

FP Answers: Which assets require probate and is there any way to reduce these costs?

Probate taxes apply based on where your real estate is located and where you reside at the time of death. It isn’t always mandatory and varies in each jurisdiction. Reducing provincial probate taxes paid by your estate is tax planning.
Canadian green taxonomy plan could boost institutional investments: PIAC | Benefits Canada.com

Canadian green taxonomy plan could boost institutional investments: PIAC | Benefits Canada.com

Canadian green taxonomy plan could boost institutional investments: PIAC
Canada's economy grows more than expected

Canada's economy grows more than expected

Small boost to GDP unlikely to stop Bank of Canada from cutting interest rate in September, economist says
Canada wants to be in the top 10 global tourism destinations — but it's struggling to get there | CBC News

Canada wants to be in the top 10 global tourism destinations — but it's struggling to get there | CBC News

1.9M Canadian jobs depend on tourism
According to government statistics, the tourism sector supported 1.9 million jobs across Canada, in every region of the country.
Planning Considerations for Registered Education Savings Plans and Blended Families | CI Global Asset Management

Planning Considerations for Registered Education Savings Plans and Blended Families | CI Global Asset Management

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Canadian graduates remain confident about career prospects amidst AI advancements: survey

Canadian graduates remain confident about career prospects amidst AI advancements: survey

A new survey found that Canadians who have recently graduated with university degrees are increasingly optimistic about future career prospects in today’s economic climate, despite rising concerns that artificial intelligence and emerging technologies could interfere with employment demand in various industries.
Nearly 40% of new Canadians are considering moving due to housing costs

Nearly 40% of new Canadians are considering moving due to housing costs

Alberta is the preferred destination among those who want to move but stay in Canada.
Canadians worried about inflation, income and potential recession: survey

Canadians worried about inflation, income and potential recession: survey

A new survey says Canadians are feeling less optimistic about their finances, with respondents worried about inflation, income levels and a potential recession at the midpoint of the year.
Five examples of Canada’s dysfunctional housing market, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

Five examples of Canada’s dysfunctional housing market, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

New 30-year mortgages are coming, but the devil’s in the details.
Economists expect modest decline in June inflation, paving way for July Bank of Canada cut

Economists expect modest decline in June inflation, paving way for July Bank of Canada cut

Economists are confident the data will show inflation resumed its downward trajectory after a surprise jump
47% of Canadians have had an injury preventing them from functioning at work: survey | Benefits Canada.com

47% of Canadians have had an injury preventing them from functioning at work: survey | Benefits Canada.com

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadians say they’ve been injured in a way that impedes or has impeded them from being fully functional at work, at home or at play, according to a new survey by Ipsos on behalf of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
Seven taxes on investments you need to know about

Seven taxes on investments you need to know about

Make the most out of your investments by understanding how taxes affect them. Learn more in this article and reach out to me if you'd like to discuss your portfolio.
Kick back this summer but keep an eye on your investments  - BNN Bloomberg

Kick back this summer but keep an eye on your investments - BNN Bloomberg

While you’re relaxing at the cottage, by the pool, or somewhere more exotic, there are some storm clouds in the distance this year that could shock your investment portfolio.
How listing a trusted contact could foil financial elder abuse within families - BNN Bloomberg

How listing a trusted contact could foil financial elder abuse within families - BNN Bloomberg

Provincial and territorial securities regulators are raising alarm bells over a spike in reports of financial abuse against Canadian seniors. What is most shocking is that it is often happening within families.
Has Canada become the land of extreme inequality? Some believe it more than others

Has Canada become the land of extreme inequality? Some believe it more than others

A whopping 38 per cent now see Canada with the most extreme level of inequality, a 19 percentage point increase in five years
StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation - BNN Bloomberg

StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation - BNN Bloomberg

Statistics Canada is updating the basket of goods it uses to measure inflation to increase the importance of food in the calculation as Canadians spend more on groceries and dining out
Canadians getting more anxious about their finances as they await more rate cuts

Canadians getting more anxious about their finances as they await more rate cuts

55% are worried about their personal and day-to-day family finances

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