Susan MacPhee, PFP - Financial Planner, RBC Financial Planning

09/25/2026

Community Partner Spotlight: Lambton College and the Hub for Sustainable Food Innovation (HSFI)

Lambton College is launching the Hub for Sustainable Food Innovation (HSFI) - a program designed to address one of Canada's most pressing challenges: the critical workforce shortage in our food sector.

To put the scale of the challenge in perspective, Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector must attract and train roughly 142,000 new workers (nearly 50% of today's workforce) by 2030 to remain competitive. In Sarnia-Lambton, the sustainable food industry has been identified as a priority growth sector, making this initiative both timely and significant.

Over the next three years, HSFI aims to provide 600 students with hands-on experience through curriculum-embedded capstone projects and paid applied research positions. Students will be equipped with job-ready skills in sustainable food production, automation, data analytics, food safety, and process optimization.

What makes the HSFI especially impactful is how its projects help make food production both more sustainable and more accessible. On the environmental side, projects focus on reducing waste and improving efficiency - through automation, sustainable packaging, better energy and water use, and bio-based ingredients. These innovations help lower emissions and reduce resource consumption. At the same time, these same improvements can lower production costs, extend shelf life, and reduce food loss - making food more affordable and accessible for more Canadians.

RBC Foundation is helping to support this work with a $225,000 donation over three years, helping bring HSFI to life and investing in the people, innovation, and partnerships that will shape a more sustainable and accessible food future for Canada.

Lambton College is located in Sarnia, Ontario, and has been empowering students since 1967 through strong community and industry partnerships.

09/24/2026

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9 in 10 employees feel stressed at work — 3 in 10 financially stressed "often or always." Yet 91% of employers call financial wellbeing a priority, while 58% of employees don't feel it. Financial wellbeing isn't just a benefit — it's a business imperative. By partnering with RBC Group Advantage employers can provide a comprehensive group savings program that includes personalized financial advice, educational resources, and digital tools to help employees take control of their financial future and plan for their retirement.

Kristin Dolynski, head of RBC Group Advantage, on new findings that a large number of full-time workers are feeling the affordability pinch — and what employers can do about it.

09/23/2026

For over 34 years, RBC has stood alongside women entrepreneurs as they've built, innovated, and inspired - this year is no exception!

Congratulations to the 2026 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award finalists, whose journeys are paving the way for the next generation of women leaders. 🎉

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September 14, 2026, TORONTO, ON – Women of Influence (WOI) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, now in its 34th year. The awards are widely regarded as one of the country’s most distinguished recognitions of entrepreneurial excellence.

09/23/2026

RBC GAM's Fall 2026 Global Investment Outlook is now available! Watch video highlights or read the full report: https://bit.ly/4ymO3Z2

08/20/2026

Get access to the RBC Early Bird discounted Presale using promo code RTP2027. Limited quantities and conditions apply. Only valid Thursday, August 20, 10am-10pm EST. 1 order per credit card transaction and a maximum of 10 tickets per order!

RBC Rock the Park Music Festival - July 2026 in London, Ontario at Harris Park!

07/17/2026

Canada’s non-profit sector is facing growing pressure as organizations respond to rising community needs while navigating workforce shortages, funding instability and economic uncertainty. From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

05/28/2026

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Employees are looking to their employers for support on financial wellness. 75% of employers believe their employees are prepared for retirement whereas, only 46% of employees agree. RBC Group Advantage addresses this partners with employers to by provide a comprehensive group savings program that includes personalized financial advice, educational and digital resources to help employees plan for their dream retirement.

RBC Group Advantage provides what employers need to support their employees' financial wellbeing.

05/06/2026

Spring Economic Update: how the latest changes to the 2026 Spring Economic Update might affect you.

Special Report is also available here: https://bit.ly/4dtgyw8

04/02/2026

In the latest Global Equity Investor insight, Jeremy Richardson, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Equities, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited, discusses finding opportunity amid market change. https://bit.ly/4v8nx4B

04/02/2026

While markets react to headlines, a shift in perspective can help investors view short-term volatility as opportunity. In this podcast, hear from Sarah Riopelle all about staying focused on long-term goals, why the 60/40 portfolio remains vital in today's environment and how active management can help to navigate uncertainty. Listen: