Category Archives: Economics

Disaster in Japan and Global Markets

To all of our clients with friends or family in Japan, we hope that all are safe.  We have spoken with clients today who are concerned about the financial impact of the disaster to global and Canadian markets.  We would like … Continue reading

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New Year 2011 Semi-Annual Economic Report and Forecast

The following report includes data and summarized forecasts prepared by TD Economics and RBC Global Asset Management.  While based on real economic indicators, forecasts are opinions and, of course, cannot be guaranteed.  Global Economic Review Global economies performed better than … Continue reading

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Baby Boomer Retirement

The baby boom in Canada ran from 1946 to sometime around 1960 (plus or minus a few years).  In 2011, the first wave of boomers will begin turning 65, 344,000 people in Canada to be more precise.  The challenges faced … Continue reading

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Teaching Children About Money

Canada’s Finance minister Jim Flaherty has stated a central goal of strengthening the financial literacy (defined as knowledge, skills and confidence to make responsible financial decisions) of Canadians. “Our economy is built on millions of everyday financial decisions by Canadians,” … Continue reading

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Summer 2010 Semi-annual Economic report and forecast

The following report includes data and summarized forecasts prepared by TD Economics and RBC Global Asset Management.  While based on real economic indicators, forecasts are opinions and of course, cannot be guaranteed.  Please also find attached to this email a … Continue reading

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