Insights

My family’s first Christmas in Canada

This holiday season, some of us will be safely surrounded by loved ones, enjoying all the finer things we’ve come to cherish. Sadly, some of us will not be afforded this privilege. Chau Pham shares the remarkable story of his family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam to Canada, reminding us that humanity and compassion can surprise us, even in our darkest hours.

What's the skinny on Ozempic?

People are talking about, and taking, drugs such as Ozempic to shed pounds. What does it all mean for waistlines and bottom lines?

Grow Together - December 2023

This issue of Grow Together aptly focuses on the varied ways that we can support you in your gift-giving priorities. Our experts delve into new ways of looking at how you can give to your community, your family, and yourself. 

Planning ahead with the FHSA to optimize tax benefits 

In part one of this two-part series on the new FHSA, titled Alternative ways to fund and use an FHSA, we used some out-of-the box thinking to show ways this account could be used a bit differently. Now, we’ll look at how to optimize its tax benefits by planning ahead. 

Alternative ways to fund and use an FHSA

The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a new registered account that lets the account holder save for the purchase of a home. However, there are some creative ways you can use this benefit even if you don’t end up making a purchase. In this first blog of a two-part FHSA series, we’ll look at how you can fund and use this account.