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

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.
rickhansen.com/BarrierBuster

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

-risque -risque-Canada

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

12/31/2025

The scams that are popular today have been around for years. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making them more effective than ever. The post How AI is changing the nature of cybercrime appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

The scams that are popular today have been around for years. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making them more effective than ever.

12/20/2025

This time of year can place extra pressure on families and on the organizations supporting them. To all our partners working to strengthen food security: thank you.
Your dedication and care are helping communities through a challenging season, and we’re grateful.

Food insecurity is a growing and urgent need in our communities and requires more than just emergency food relief. RBC is committing $10 million, as part of its $2 billion community investment by 2035 through RBC, RBC Foundation®️ and RBC Foundation USA to invest in ideas and organizations that aim to improve food distribution and access for under-served communities.

I’m proud to be part of RBC in helping to make a difference through Ideas for People and Planet™️.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4aXPnc2

12/09/2025

Canadians are getting tired of dealing with scams. Personalized attacks are becoming the norm, and many admit it’s challenging to keep their guard up. The post Feeling Fraud Fatigue? Follow These 3 Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

Canadians are getting tired of dealing with scams. Personalized attacks are becoming the norm, and many admit it’s challenging to keep their guard up.

11/16/2025

Indeed’s Senior Economist shares insights about the Canadian labour landscape and offers key takeaways for employers to consider as they look to hire in 2025 The post 5 Key Hiring Takeaways from Indeed’s Senior Economist: Webinar Recap appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

Indeed’s Senior Economist shares insights about the Canadian labour landscape and offers key takeaways for employers to consider as they look to hire in 2025

11/15/2025

Refinancing your U.S. home can offer a range of benefits — from accessing U.S. cash to potentially lowering your interest rate or monthly mortgage payments. The post 6 key questions to ask yourself before refinancing your U.S. mortgage appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

Refinancing your U.S. home can offer a range of benefits — from accessing U.S. cash to potentially lowering your interest rate or monthly mortgage payments.