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Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

The days of Canada gloating over its superior performance through and after the global financial crisis may be behind us. As economic growth begins to slow worldwide, moderate growth in the U.S. should overtake that of Canada.

By Vikram Barhat |September 18, 2012

3 min read

GST causes clients to pick unsuitable products Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

GST causes clients to pick unsuitable products

A report out of the University of Calgary says the way financial services are taxed could cause clients to pick the wrong products.

By Melissa Shin |September 14, 2012

2 min read

Is Canada headed for a U.S.-style meltdown? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Is Canada headed for a U.S.-style meltdown?

As a result of low yields, benign inflation, and an overvalued Canadian dollar, current conditions involving a slow growth world are conducive to more defensive risk-reward opportunities.

By Justin G. Charbonneau |September 6, 2012

3 min read

Slow the real estate rush Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Products

Slow the real estate rush

Many immigrant clients value property over less tangible forms of wealth, since a home is a tactile sign of success.

September 5, 2012

3 min read