Dana Dascal, F.Pl.- Private Banker, Royal Bank of Canada

07/10/2026

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.

06/29/2026

Canada’s economy has proven resilient through early 2026—bending, not collapsing despite significant headwinds.

A second consecutive gross domestic product decline in Q1 sparked recession concerns, but the underlying data tells a more encouraging story: Per-capita growth shows Canada is in an early-stage recovery rather than a contraction.

A second consecutive gross domestic product decline in Q1 sparked recession concerns, but the underlying data tells a more encouraging story: Per-capita growth shows Canada is in an early-stage recovery rather than a contraction.

05/29/2026

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04/02/2026

The cost of owning a home in Canada eased for the 8th consecutive quarter in Q4 of last year, but those gains are getting smaller and smaller. RBC Economics’ Robert Hogue looks at local affordability trends from coast to coast in this new report.

Housing affordability continues to improve in Canada. RBC’s national aggregate affordability measure eased for an eighth consecutive quarter to 52.4% in Q4 2025 from an all-time high of 63% at the end of 2023. A fall in the measure represents an increase in affordability.

02/13/2026

This week’s video, join Chief Economist Eric Lascelles as he dives into geopolitical and economic currents:

🏦 Fed leadership shift: Kevin Warsh nominated as Federal Reserve Chair—watch for potential policy changes ahead.
🌍 Geopolitical crosswinds: Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland tensions are reshaping global trade and energy dynamics.
📈 Earnings momentum: U.S. corporate earnings remain strong. Companies beating expectations, with 2027 growth outpacing 2026. AI-driven sectors show margin expansion potential.
🍁 Canadian tailwinds & headwinds: Enhanced GST credits could fuel growth in the second half of 2026, but snap election uncertainty adds complexity.

Tune in to see what’s on our radar this week: https://bit.ly/4rOo4Gr

02/06/2026

Entrepreneur adds ‘a little magic’ to The Women’s Summit, presented by RBC.
Thanks to a unique retail incubator program for Canadian immigrants, one entrepreneur's inspirational pins were front and centre at this year’s event

01/16/2026

Did you know RBC has supported Rick Hansen since his iconic Man In Motion World Tour began 40 years ago?

Now, in honour of the tour’s 40th anniversary, RBC and RBC Foundation are reigniting this commitment and partnering with the Rick Hansen Foundation to award 40 grants of up to $40,000 to fund community-led accessibility projects nationwide as part of the RBC Barrier Buster Grants program.

1 in 4 Canadians lives with a disability, and removing barriers creates belonging for everyone.

Apply for a grant between December 3, 2025 – March 15, 2026 and be part of the movement towards a barrier-free Canada.
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Are you a school, municipality, community group, or non-profit organization in Canada ready to make your spaces more accessible?  You can apply (before March 15, 2026) for one of 40 accessibility grants of up to $40,000 to complete an access-improvement project in your community.  In honour of the...

01/09/2026

Nouvelle année, nouvelle lecture : a récemment publié « Capital sous pression », un rapport incontournable pour les investisseurs et les fondateurs qui évoluent dans l’écosystème du capital-risque canadien. Le rapport présente une nouvelle analyse des données de mobilisation de capitaux en 2025.

De la mobilisation de capitaux la plus faible depuis 2016 aux défis auxquels font face les gestionnaires émergents, le rapport examine les tendances en profondeur et offre des perspectives exclusives sur les défis et les occasions qui façonnent le capital-risque.

Points importants :
- Les sociétés de capital-risque canadiennes ont amassé un peu plus de 2 milliards de dollars en 2025, un niveau nettement inférieur aux moyennes à long terme au Canada. - Seuls 25 % des fonds de la cohorte de 2021 ont constitué un fonds successeur au cours des cinq dernières années.
- Les gestionnaires émergents ont amassé 249 M$ en 2025, soit le niveau le plus bas jamais enregistré.
- La concentration du capital atteint un niveau sans précédent : les cinq plus grands fonds détiennent environ 83 % du total des capitaux.

Découvrez les perspectives qui guideront les fondateurs et les investisseurs en 2026 et au-delà.

Téléchargez le rapport complet : https://bit.ly/4ps4a2f

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01/09/2026

New year, new read: recently published “Capital Under Pressure”, a must-read for both investors and founders navigating Canada’s venture capital ecosystem, with new analysis on fundraising data from 2025.

From graduation rates and fund concentration to the struggles of emerging managers, the report dives deep into the data to provide exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Canadian venture capital.

Key Highlights:
Canadian VC firms raised just over $2B in 2025 – well below Canada’s long-run average. Only 25% of 2021 cohort funds have raised a successor fund within 5 years.
Emerging managers raised a record-low $249M in 2025.
Capital concentration is at an all-time high, with the top 5 funds capturing ~83% of total capital.

Don’t miss out on the insights that will shape how founders and investors navigate 2026 and beyond.

Download the full report now: https://bit.ly/4qhc4No