Highlights from the 2026 Spring Economic Update
Download this article as a PDF. On April 28, 2026, Finance and National Revenue Minister François‑Philippe Champagne released the 2026 Spring Economic Update (the Update). This was the first spring economic update after the federal budget was moved to the fall in 2025. In the absence of a federal budget earlier this year and with […]
When It May Pay to Defer Deductions
Tax season is here again. Most taxpayers are eager to maximize deductions to minimize the taxes they pay. However, careful attention to tax planning may mean doing the opposite. In some situations, it may be beneficial to defer making deductions to achieve a greater future tax benefit. Here are some perspectives: Registered Retirement Savings Plan […]
The Shifting (Global) Order
We are living through a period of shifting order. Global alliances are outwardly frayed, old rules have been bent, and new ones are being formed. As Prime Minister Carney reminded the world in January: “The old order is not coming back. We shouldn’t mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy.”1 Indeed, the shifts appear to […]
Planning Ahead: Six Ways to Minimize Taxes on Your Estate
It is tax season once again. While many of us focus on reducing this year’s tax bill, it’s also a good time to consider how to manage future tax obligations. After all, as the old saying goes, “nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Planning ahead can help preserve more of your hard-earned wealth for […]
Gold & Silver’s Run
The Debasement Trade Amid Geopolitical Tensions Gold and silver opened the year with substantial momentum. By the end of January, silver had surged to around $120 per ounce (intraday), up 63 percent in the month alone and up more than 248 percent year over year. Gold futures posted their largest single-day dollar gain on record, […]
Canada: “Food Inflation Capital” of the G7
It may be difficult to recall a time when a litre of gas was 52 cents and a carton of eggs was just $1.64. That was 30 years ago. Fast forward to today, and Canada has now earned the title of “food inflation capital” of the G7 (Group of Seven advanced economies), with food prices […]
Honouring Fifteen Years of Excellence: Celebrating Sheena Schreiner’s Cresco Milestone
Fifteen years is an extraordinary accomplishment in any career, especially within an industry that continues to evolve. Today, we proudly celebrate Sheena Schreiner, Investment Advisor at Cresco Wealth Management, for reaching her 15-year milestone with our team. Sheena has been with Cresco since nearly the very beginning and remains one of the original members who […]
Estate Information Guide
Are your loved ones prepared if something unexpected happens? Our Estate Information Guide is a simple, fill‑in‑the‑blank tool that helps you organize the most important details your family, executor, and advisors will need—all in one safe place. Whether you’re updating your estate plan or starting fresh, this guide helps you record: • Personal & family […]
The Dynamics of Planning To Live to 100
A new year often brings fresh goals—fitness, family or maybe a little more balance. But here’s a goal you probably haven’t considered: planning to live to 100. It’s more attainable than many think. For healthy non-smokers, there’s nearly a one-in-five chance that one member of a married couple will reach this milestone. With advances in […]
The RRSP: Why Are We Falling Short? Debunking Two Myths
While many of us are unhappy about the high taxes we pay, one way to ease the burden is by fully using tax-advantaged accounts. Yet RRSP participation rates have declined over the past two decades, from 29.1 percent of taxpayers in 2000 to just 21.7 percent in 2022. The good news: high-income earners are more […]