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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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March Market Insights: There is no Bronze Medal

AI capex is America’s industrial rearmament “There’s only two cultures that are going to win in the next year. It’s going to be us or China.” – Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Download this PDF here. “There’s only two cultures that are going to win in the next year. It’s

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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

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The Dynamics of Planning to Live to 100

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

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Debunking RRSP Myths

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

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