The Canadian government presented the spring economic update on April 28.
The first quarter of 2026 ended on a very different footing than when it began. What started as a market driven by economic momentum, earnings growth and a combination of fiscal and monetary stimulus, became a market dominated by the war in Iran and energy prices. Markets began the year supported by improving manufacturing activity, a stabilizing U.S. housing backdrop and inflation that remained relatively contained.
When most of us think of year-end tax planning, we typically consider our personal situation. Yet, there are many tax opportunities for business owners to explore as we near the end of another calendar year.
As you begin to get ready to prepare your 2024 tax return, we want to ensure you’re aware of important upcoming dates and deadlines so you have everything you need to file your return with minimal hassle.
Creating a will means making big decisions that will impact your family for years after you’ve gone. While divvying up assets, assigning care for dependants and tax planning will take up most of your will-creating conversation, you’ll also have to consider who should be the executor of your will (or the liquidator in Quebec).
Canadians are pretty good at some aspects of estate planning. Almost half of Canadians have drawn up a will, and that number shoots up to 78% of Canadians aged 55-plus.
At IG Private Wealth Management,we believe it takes a careful mix of expert financial knowledge and agility to get the best from today’s markets. That’s why we developed the iProfile Private Portfolios.
Canadian professionals including physicians, lawyers, dentists, and veterinarians choose to create a professional corporation for a wide variety of personal and financial reasons. Is it right for you?
Adding your adult child as a joint owner to your property could have unintended tax and legal consequences
As a member of a blended family you need to pay careful attention to how your estate is structured to avoid inadvertently disinheriting your children.
Whether you’re leaving a little or a lot, the key to protecting your loved ones is simple: just start.
If you’re a U.S. taxpayer, learn about the additional information we can provide which allows you to make an important election for your investment in Canadian mutual funds and will make it easier to file your U.S. tax return.