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Canada Dental Benefit
NEWSCanada Dental Benefit The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have...
Paper tax returns face potential delays amidst CRA strike
NEWSPaper tax returns face potential delays amidst CRA strike More than 155,000 workers at the Canada Revenue Agency and the Treasury Board began to strike at midnight on April 19th, 2023. What to expect: CRA said access to online services would remain available,...
2023 Canada Federal Budget: Detailed commentary
On March 28, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released Canada’s 2023 Budget (Budget 2023).
Wealth Management Resources
Disability Insurance
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE DISABILITY INSURANCE Who benefits the most from Disability Insurance?Are you a self-employed individual or a contractor? You may be aware that as such, you are not contributing towards the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) or Employment...
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT (FHSA)Program DetailsA First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered plan that can help you save for your first home tax-free. No minimum balance is required to open an account, and a full range of investment...
Psychology of Selling Your Business
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE PSYCHOLOGY OF SELLING YOUR BUSINESSWhether you’re an established business proprietor, a generational business owner, or an entrepreneur, you've put your heart and soul into building your company.Still, there comes a time when you need to...
Staying Calm When Markets are Volatile
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE STAYING CALM WHEN MARKETS ARE VOLATILEWhy avoiding short-term performance figures can be a sound strategyIn times of economic turbulence, it’s normal to feel apprehensive when you’re about to read your portfolio’s performance. And, of...
How to Financially Prepare for Divorce
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE How to Financially Prepare for DivorceHow Jane financially prepared for divorceJane is divorced. Going through divorce was a difficult time, not just for her but for her entire family. The emotions were draining, but the financial strain...
What is a Trusted Contact Person?
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE WHAT IS A TRUSTED CONTACT PERSON?A Trusted Contact Person (TCP) is someone you choose who can help us protect your financial well-being.What is the Role of a Trusted Contact Person? A TCP is a resource that may help protect you in possible...
Charitable Gifting
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE Charitable GiftingWhile many of us may not have the cash resources for charitable gifting, we may have investment assets that could be used instead of an outright cash gift. The following provides some helpful information if you are...
Financial Confidence – Women and Finances
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE - WOMEN & fINANCESAs a woman, regardless of age, employment status, or marital status, one of the key objectives of the financial planning process is to help you gain the financial knowledge you need to take charge...
Crisis-Proofing Your Business
WEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCE Crisis proofing your businessThe events over the past two and a half years have taught us many lessons in life and business. Whether preparing to expect the unexpected, adapting to rapidly changing laws and regulations, or feeling a direct...
AgriBusiness Resources
Ag Outlook 2023
NEWSAg Outlook 2023 Stark & Marsh and Innovation Credit Union hosted Ag Outlook on January 24th & 25th. Guest speaker Brad Magnusson provided industry updates. This event was hosted through Zoom webinar and registration in advance was required. Day 1 - January...
AgriStability New Client Packages
agribusiness newsAgriStability New Participant Packages Rick Redekop with Stark & Marsh outlines what you need to know for completing the New Participant Package for AgriStability.Questions about the AgriStability? Submit your questions directly to Rick and...
Drought Assistance Tools & Resources for Producers
AGRIBUSINESS RESOURCEDrought Assistance Tools & Resources for Producers If you are a Canadian Producer experiencing drought, we encourage you to review the list of funding resources below.Government of Canada announces $100 million in AgriRecovery funding to...
Business Resources
Are You Considering Business Transition?
BUSINESS RESOURCEAre You Considering Transitioning your Business? Is transitioning your business an option for you? Do you have an employee, family member or even a competitor that is interested in purchasing your business? Nadine Dyck is an accredited Business...
Are You Considering Selling a Business?
BUSINESS RESOURCEWhy should you be thinking about exiting your business? Because, having an exit plan in place is an essential safety net for any business. Learn how we can help.It's hard to know where to start when you are thinking about selling your business....
Are you interested in growing the value of your business?
BUSINESS RESOURCEGrow the value of your business Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to growing the value of your business. Nadine has a step-by-step approach to assist her clients with improving the value of their business. This process...
TAX Resources
Canada Dental Benefit
NEWSCanada Dental Benefit The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have...
Paper tax returns face potential delays amidst CRA strike
NEWSPaper tax returns face potential delays amidst CRA strike More than 155,000 workers at the Canada Revenue Agency and the Treasury Board began to strike at midnight on April 19th, 2023. What to expect: CRA said access to online services would remain available,...
2023 Canada Federal Budget: Detailed commentary
On March 28, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland released Canada’s 2023 Budget (Budget 2023).
The Real Economy
Bank of Canada increases policy rate to 4.25%
The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate by 50 basis points to 4.25% on Wednesday, the seventh consecutive increase since March.
Canada’s jobless rate rises off its record low
Canada lost 40,000 jobs in August, bringing the unemployment rate up to 5.4% from its record low in July as construction and education led the declines.
After a strong recovery in Canada, economic headwinds set in
The Canadian economy has had a year of robust recovery, but now that growth is slowing as economic headwinds set in.