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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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Equities continued to power ahead in June, as the TSX Composite traded over 20,000 for the first time and the S&P 500 capped its second-best performance in the first half of a year since 1998. The TSX advanced 2.2% last month, led by outsized gains in the technology sector (+18.2%); the energy sector rose 5.8% […]

Insurance for children may seem odd at first glance, but if you look closer, you may find a few great reasons to consider it. First, approval for a Critical Illness insurance policy is, in part, underwritten based on family medical history. If you get sick, your children may not be able to get approved for […]

Why do I need a Will? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t like thinking about your mortality. It’s never a pleasant subject, but it is an important, and often overlooked, tool that should be included in your financial plan. What is a Will? Think of a Will as being your voice from beyond […]

Market & Economic Environment The TSX Composite reached a new record high in May, boosted by its substantial weighting in cyclical sectors, while U.S. indices traded sideways in the month. The index gained 3.3% last month, reaching an intra-day record level of 19,914.01 on May 31. The Canadian benchmark’s gains for the month were led […]