News & Commentary

If you haven’t been thinking about your insurance needs, you’re not alone. Most people don’t think about insurance until they actually need it. However, as soon as you do need insurance, you may no longer be eligible to get approved for it. Remember, when you are applying, you are asking the insurance company to look […]

Market & Economic Environment  September lived up to its reputation of being one of the worst months for stock performance. Most major indices declined, and U.S. equities registered their biggest monthly drop since March 2020, as investors grappled with a growing number of risk factors. The TSX Composite’s 2.5% decline last month was its biggest […]

Market & Economic Environment As global equities continued to advance in August, year-to-date gains for many major indices around the world ranged from 18% to 20%. The TSX rose 1.5% last month, bringing its year-to-date gain to 18.1%. Most groups in the index rose, led by information technology, communication services and industrials, while decliners were […]

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t like paying for insurance. After all, you only get to use Critical Illness insurance when you get sick, and Disability insurance after you’ve been hurt. Neither of those scenarios is desirable. While Critical Illness and Disability insurance can certainly protect you against these potential risks, both these […]

Market & Economic Environment Global equities turned in a mixed performance in July, with North American and European indices adding to their substantial gains from the first half of the year, while some major Asian bourses including Hong Kong, China and Japan posted significant declines for the month. The TSX advanced 0.61% last month, bringing […]

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