The Inconvenient Truth: An Alternative Narrative “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” – William Shakespeare, Hamlet Download this PDF here. In the grand theatre of Canadian economic governance, a clandestine struggle is waging, echoing the dramatic narratives of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, once dismissive of monetary
Download this article as a PDF Many individuals approaching retirement wonder if there is an optimal age to begin taking their Canada Pension Plan retirement pension benefits (CPP). The question often arises because CPP is calculated based upon the age at which an individual starts to receive monthly payments. Though
Download this article as a PDF. The First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) was introduced in the 2022 Federal Budget to address the increasing difficulty Canadians are experiencing in buying a first home due to rising real estate values. The FHSA is intended to help Canadians save and fulfill their dreams
Download this article as a PDF. A key element of estate planning is choosing an executor, someone you trust to carry out the instructions in your will. To ensure that the administration of your estate is completed efficiently and economically, it’s important to carefully evaluate your needs and choose your
Canadians have access to a plethora of tax-preferred vehicles for saving and investing, each of which provides unique planning opportunities and trade-offs, as well as their own rules and conditions that must be followed. With so many options, determining the best use for each type of account as part of
Download this article as a PDF. A Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a tax-sheltered savings vehicle designed to help families ensure the long-term financial security of a loved one affected by disability. There are several key benefits: • Assets within an RDSP do not affect the beneficiary’s eligibility to
Discretion is the Better Part of Valour “We are navigating by the stars under cloudy skies.” – Chairman Jerome H. Powell, August 25, 2023 Download this PDF here. The adage, “Discretion is the better part of valour,” has never been more pertinent as the U.S. Federal Reserve cautiously navigates between
Download this article as a PDF. For clients who have rolled their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (“RRSP”) over to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (“RRIF”) or who have an existing RRIF account in 2022, the following information outlines how their 2023 minimum withdrawal will be calculated. All RRIF withdrawals are
Download this article as a PDF. BACKGROUND The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)1 is a second, alternate tax liability calculation that Canadian individuals and trusts must consider annually in parallel with their normal tax liability. First introduced in 1986, AMT was implemented to promote and maintain fairness within Canada’s income tax regime.
Download this article as a PDF. What is an Advanced Healthcare Directive? An Advanced Healthcare Directive (“AHD”) is a legal document providing instructions for your personal care and/or healthcare decisions when you are not capable of making those decisions yourself. An important part of a comprehensive wealth plan, an AHD
Download this article as a PDF. It’s never too early to start planning the retirement you desire. But do you have a clear idea of how you want to spend your time, and if you have the means to support the lifestyle you envision? This list of questions is designed
We love to think this is true… and for some lucky people, it might be! However, the reality is, a critical illness (CI) can occur at any time and if it does…it may have a crippling effect on the financial security of you and your family.
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