Darrel Ripley, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

09/07/2026

The post Canada’s jobs market held onto earlier improvement in August appeared first on RBC Economics.

Canada’s labour market lost 42,000 jobs in August, partially reversing the 181,000 gain between May and July to leave year-to-date job growth at a smaller 27,000.

09/06/2026

With so much noise in the headlines – CUSMA, Iran, the U.S. midterms – it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Chief Investment Strategist Tasneem Azim-Khan breaks down what these forces can mean for investors and why a disciplined, long-term approach matters more than ever. Watch the full breakdown here: https://bit.ly/46IdEiX

09/05/2026

Tariffs, retaliation and shifting supply chains—what the latest moves mean for growth, jobs and prices on both sides of the border.

08/11/2026

The family cottage holds more than just memories — it holds the potential for family conflict if you haven’t decided who owns it next. Rising costs, geography, practicality; the reasons to pass on a property (or not) are deeply personal but they're worth discussing with family. Here are some thoughts to help start the conversation: https://bit.ly/4qkvrG3

08/08/2026

One of the most frustrating aspects of terminal tax return preparation and filing is observing how clients could have benefited from planning during their...

What terminal tax returns reveal about missed planning

08/07/2026

Longevity planning isn't just about making sure you don't outlive your money. It's about planning for the full reality of a longer life — including the possibility that you'll one day become a caregiver. Or need one.

I encourage you to check out a powerful episode of the Chatter That Matters podcast featuring Amy Coupal, CEO of the Ontario Caregiver Organization. The episode is called "Suddenly, A Caregiver," and that word 'suddenly' says it all.

Most people don't plan to become caregivers. It happens after a fall, a diagnosis, a phone call that changes everything. And when it does, the financial, emotional, and professional impact can be staggering.

Amy's message is clear: identify yourself as a caregiver, seek support early, and don't wait for the emergency to start the conversation. The same is true for the financial side. The best time to plan for caregiving, whether giving it or receiving it, is long before you need to.

If you'd like to talk about how caregiving might factor into your own financial plan, I'm always here for that conversation.

Find the podcast here:

Apple: https://apple.co/4q2KUu4

Spotify: https://bit.ly/45QEyVm

08/04/2026

Help avoid family disagreements over real estate and finances by appointing a person you trust as your attorney/mandatary for property.

08/02/2026

As we age, our physical health undergoes many changes. Older adults may also start to experience changes in their cognitive health. An important part of successful aging is keeping your brain active.

Learn how in Successful Aging: Tips for Keeping Your Body and Mind Sharp from Cleveland Clinic Canada, your experts in living well: https://cle.clinic/3TyUzwu

To find out more about our strategic relationship with Cleveland Clinic Canada, reach out to me.

07/31/2026

Our head of Fixed Income Strategy at RBC Dominion Securities, Luis Castillo, recently sat down with macro strategist Jim Bianco to talk inflation. Jim’s take? We've entered a structurally higher inflation environment driven by deglobalization, the shift to remote work, and the massive resource demands of AI infrastructure.

Watch the conversation to hear why he believes core inflation staying above 3% isn't a blip, but a new reality we need to plan around.

And if you want to hear what else the two discussed, reach out and I’d be happy share more about their conversation.

07/24/2026

You might be missing valuable tax credits, deductions, and filing opportunities. Here are nine ways to maximize your tax savings.