The comeback kid
Premier Jean Charest’s political smarts have put him in position for re-election
Premier Jean Charest’s political smarts have put him in position for re-election
Despite signs of economic slowdown, Ottawa’s focus is on the environment, not the economy
A half-dozen new towers will grace downtown by 2009
The loss of a large wind-energy contract sends signals of concern throughout Nova Scotia
The discovery this month of an accidental leak of complaint data against brokers on the Web site of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada is…
Corporate restruc-turing at the Big Three automakers present both challenges and opportunities to Canadian auto parts companies. Although auto parts firms will inevitably be affected…
Despite subdued expectations for the tech sector worldwide, here are 10 companies that merit a look
Despite serious challenges resulting from increased global competition and regulatory changes, the firm remains in good position
Yet there are significant credit risks in buying into countries with histories of defaults
Transferring future pension income into an IPP or a LIRA can be a very risky undertaking
Companies that produce liquors and wine-based products such as cognacs and liqueurs stand to profit most from this trend
Preferred shares come in many shapes and sizes. Here are the major types and their defining characteristics: > STRAIGHT, A.K.A. PERPETUAL. This share has no…
Independent advisors push to end sales practices that undermine trust
There are two methods of categorizing seg funds; performance of seg fund families can be affected by the method used
Despite Ottawa’s plan to change the tax treatment for income trusts, there are some interesting investment possibilities
TD and National Bank monthly income funds both offer clients stable income, but one comes out slightly ahead
Fund managers who hold income trusts say most underlying companies remain solid investments even if Ottawa goes ahead
But opinions vary on when to adjust a portfolio’s asset allocation
Arrow launches Canadian income fundToronto-based Arrow Hedge Partners Inc. has launched Arrow Canadian Income Fund, which invests primarily in Canadian income trusts and dividend-paying common…
Two new managed portfolios to fill gaps in company’s offerings
You know your SIN and probably a few PINs, but do you know your BMI?BMI, or body mass index, is one of those figures that…
President’s Club member guards her time so she can pursue her interests in art, fundraising, fitness and gardening
Employees give back to companies that offer them more — from in-house fitness centres to elder care and family baseball days
Weight-loss diets that make you feel like a hungry prisoner can’t be sustained, and you’ll fall back into your old habits
Toronto pilates instructor Laura Helsel says someone interested in trying Pilates should not join a drop-in class at the local gym because the instructor may…
DS advisor swims, cycles, works out, skis, plays golf, volunteers
Sandy page isn’t the type of advisor to complain about how difficult it is to balance life and work. She had to motivate herself to work independently from…
Now that Andy Glavac no longer puts in 80-hour weeks, he has time for golf, writing, fundraising and skydiving
When Terry Zavitz decided to become more active in Advocis two years ago — joining both her local and then the national board of directors…
It’s healthy to eat fresh or dried fruit with a handful of nuts, a container of yogurt or even a latte
Yet not everyone needs supplements, and researchers are still chewing over the amounts that are required-
Volunteering as a family is growing in popularity, notes Marlene Deboisbriand, president of Volunteer Canada, an Ottawa-based non-profit organization that promotes volunteerism in Canada. “It’s…
As with financial planning, it’s difficult to persuade people about the benefits of health and wellness planning
If “balance” is the benefits buzzword of the day, “wellness” would come in a close second.Two decades ago, Canadian employers that could afford to were…
People who volunteer their time and money — often motivated by faith — feel more productive, satisfied, joyous, blessed
Developed for dancers, Pilates wasn’t considered an exercise for guys — until they found out it could improve their golf
Jonathan Lund finds balance by piling his plate with as much as it can hold
A home office and the right support people make it easier for Sandy Page to keep her life in balance
Big corporations may have the resources to put gyms, swimming pools and games rooms in their buildings to create a healthy work environment. But even…
Take your brain for some exercise, follow a different route to work, brush your teeth with the other hand, learn a language
When people become overworked, they tend to cut back on the leisure activities they need
Scientific data on global warming are growing, as are estimates of the potential fallout that could hit the world economy
Company president Richard Fortier says strategies are in place
Tom Hamza wants the Investor Education Fund to reach more Canadians
Bank proxies foretell shareholder demands for greater say in compensation
Twenty-four advisors, mostly from the iForum group, face 619 charges in collapse that could see small investors lose $130 million
Portfolio manager’s conduct assessed on whether investments are made according to model portfolio
Insurance groups huddle after Newfoundland and Labrador becomes the first province to see full compensation disclosure
B.C. Securities Commission invokes the province’s Civil Forfeiture Act to secure $500,000 for 80 B.C. investors
Under the leadership of Jim Burton, PPI Financial Group has become a respected boutique house
Ottawa says taxing trusts will stop a huge revenue leak, but its critics question whether such a leak actually exits
After several years of nibbling away at individual books of business in the U.S., Great-West Lifeco Inc. has finally landed a big fish.The Winnipeg-based giant…
Corporate Planning Associates has been tailoring financial plans for the wealthy for decades, and now wants more exposure
Stewart & Kett Financial Advisors tackles complex financial situations on a fee-for-service basis
Based on early indications, the current RRSP season is shaping up to be a whopper. Advisors are reporting that after a few years of strong…
