Rob Carrick says the credit crisis was “far and away” the most intense experience he’s had during his time at The Globe and Mail. He joined us on the first episode of Canadian Advisor.cast, a podcast dedicated to financial advisors and those who work with them.

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Mike Banham on the seven key developments driving progress in the Canadian wealth and insurance market. Top of the list: an increase in the perceived value of advice from financial professionals.

CIRO says it’s waiting for feedback from the CRA before it goes ahead with next steps on an advisor incorporation model. CRA says the matter falls outside of its scope. Noushin Ziafati on the week’s most awkward story.

The year’s maximum pensionable earnings for 2026 under the Canada Pension Plan will be $74,600, up from $71,300 in 2025, according to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Links to our full coverage of this week’s federal budget.