In this Issue Navigating Uncertainty: Fundamentals and Diversification From the Desk of Patricia Arsenault, CIM®• Financial Advisor Associate, Manulife Wealth Inc. Fundamentals Still Drive MarketsEarnings and corporate fundamentals remain the main drivers of market performance. First-quarter corporate earnings have delivered a massive positive surprise. At the start of the year, consensus estimates expected decent but …
Tax Tidbits Some quick points to consider… Importance of Strong Internal Accounting: Gross Negligence Penalties A January 6, 2026 Tax Court of Canada case reviewed assessments of unreported revenues of over $6.4 million over two taxation years, 2013 and 2014. These amounts were determined through bank deposit analysis by CRA. Over $1.7 million of the …
Navigating 2026 Market Conditions What Happened This Quarter & What is Ahead By Gerdi Lito, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Manulife Wealth Inc. As we wrap up the first quarter of 2026, a number of events have shaped how markets have behaved so far this year. Here’s a quick summary, followed by our thinking on what may …
We are all aging. We know it. I turn age 60 in a bit more than a year and I am not ready for it. But I cannot stop it unfortunately. In my national practice, almost 50% of our clients are over age 60 and retired. We deal with aging and age related financial matters …
Aging and Money – A Strategy Talk about the Road Ahead For All of Us Read More »
Tax Tidbits Some quick points to consider… Trucking Sector: New Reporting Obligations To address perceived tax non-compliance in the trucking sector, CRA announced that penalties will now apply when businesses in the trucking industry fail to file T4A slips reporting fees for services (Box 048) exceeding $500 paid to CCPCs (Canadian-controlled private corporations) in the …
From the Desk of Kurt Rosentreter, CPA, CA, CFP, FCSI, CLU, TEP, FMA, CIM®Senior Financial Advisor & Portfolio Manager, Manulife Wealth Inc. Economic Club of Canada Chief Economist Forecasts 2026 The six Canadian bank Chief Economists once again got together and we are back with our annual January tradition of presenting their viewpoints for year …
In this Issue: Private Equity and Your Portfolio From the Desk of Gerdi Lito, CFA• Portfolio Manager, Manulife Wealth Inc. Companies like Mars, IKEA, Rolex, Bloomberg, and Ernst & Young have something in common: you can’t buy their shares on a stock exchange. They are privately owned, meaning their shares are held by founders, families, …
December 31, 2025 is fast approaching… see below for a list of tax planning considerations. Please contact us for further details or to discuss whether these may apply to your tax situation. In 2024, the government proposed to increase the taxable portion of capital gains from 50% to two-thirds. However, the proposal did not proceed. …
In this Issue• Make the Most of Year-End: Understanding Tax-Loss Selling in Canada• RRIF Withdrawals: How to Eliminate the Need for Tax Installments• The Simple Way to Determine your Target Asset Allocation• Make the Most of Year-End: Understanding Tax-Loss Selling in Canada Make the Most of Year-End: Understanding Tax-Loss Selling in Canada From the Desk …
Tax Tidbits… Some quick points to consider… Voluntary Disclosures: Changes to the Program The voluntary disclosures program (VDP) provides taxpayers with a chance to correct past tax errors or omissions before CRA finds them. If CRA accepts a disclosure, taxpayers may receive some penalty and interest relief and will not be referred for criminal prosecution. …
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