In recent years, Canadians have been dealing with higher interest rates amid a prolonged period of surging inflation. The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its key policy rate from 0.25% in March 2020 to 5% in July 2023 – a level the BoC had maintained until announcing on June 5, 2024, that its key policy rate is declining by 0.25%, to 4.75%.

Since 1993, the heart of West Toronto has benefited from the presence of the Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC). Providing supports to the underserved, their goal is to uplift and empower the most vulnerable members of the community, including Toronto’s 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be financially challenging. With careful planning and smart saving, you can create a beautiful day without breaking the bank.

Some of the hardest estate planning decisions are not about dollar values, but about personal values. A prime example is the family vacation property, where the memories are many, and the mere mention of letting go can be painful.

Bonds have a long history of being used to reduce debt or help finance business or government projects and operations, so its market size shouldn’t be surprising. Let’s consider the basics of bonds, what types exist and how you can invest in bonds for your own portfolio.

A market downturn tends to leave investors uncertain about their investments and what their next move should be. We’ve got five things you can do when financial markets go down.