Robin Bradshaw, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

01/14/2019

This is a fun report from Deloitte, with their take on technology, enjoy!

12/06/2018

This is a few weeks old now, but worth a post. Pass this along if you know someone who is starting out or thinking about starting out a business!

Business owners should budget for these and other taxes so they’re not surprised in case the CRA comes calling

12/03/2018

While markets are celebrating the cease fire between China and the US, this list might help with that!

Each year, Wine Spectator selects the most exciting wines reviewed for the Top 100. Discover the most recent Top 10 in detail, with videos. Plus see the full lists from 2018 back to 1988.

11/30/2018

While I don't think we're there just yet, as we move into the later stages of the economic cycle it is wise to start talking to your advisor about your game plan to de-risk your portfolio.

Dont wait for fear to do the work of reason start to de-risk fixed income portfolios now.

11/29/2018

Fingers crossed for a positive meeting between China and the US over the next few days.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who has advocated a tough stance agains...

10/29/2018

The conditions that triggered the current market volatility are unlikely to shatter the economic or earnings cycles. Markets before a US mid-term election also have historically shown weakness, with recovery afterward.

The markets mood swings have been unsettling, but the underlying conditions that triggered the rout are unlikely to shatter the economic or earnings cycles. Read more here

10/22/2018

The unintended consequences of companies buying up inventory before a tariff comes into effect, is felt by consumers as there is currently a beer can shortage! The estimate is ~500-million cans have been purchased for inventory by larger brewers.

The tariff on cans hit a product already in short supply after the closure of a plant in Massachusetts in January

10/09/2018

I've been a proponent of Brazil's and Turkey's economic woes, and given where their respective market indices are, I don't think its a terrible time to look a these as a tactical investment play. Feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss.

The Argentina and Turkey crises dont mean were at a tipping point for emerging economies. We look at where emerging markets are likely to go next.

09/25/2018

I recently spoke to a client who was self-employed and wanted to have another child. She was told that she should apply for EI so she will get some money during her maternity leave. This isn't always the best idea for self-employed people (especially for women who are planning on using it for mat. leave). Even if you have an accountant, you should double check the numbers to make sure this will work for your situation, once you get benefits you will have to pay into it for life!

Employment Insurance

08/03/2018

If you want some reading this long-weekend, then check out the Huffington Post's project on Universal Basic Income. You'll be super knowledgeable if debate breaks out over the dinner table - and also be better informed than thinking its just a handout.

HuffPost Canada's No Strings Attached project follow's Thunder Bay's Sherry Mendowegan, Lindsay's Segura family and Hamilton's Jessie Golem on their journeys with the Ontario basic income pilot project and its aftermath. Through them, we examine the debate over the potential for basic income in a fu...