Sieffert Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

05/03/2026

Congestion isn’t just annoying, it's an economic drag. In this episode of Disruptors, John Stackhouse speaks with Kurtis McBride, co-founder of Miovision, about how a Waterloo-built company turned intersection data into a real-time operating layer for cities and how that platform is scaling globally. McBride explains how Miovision began with a simple insight from manual traffic counts, then evolved into a digital twin approach that helps cities reduce congestion, improve safety, support transit performance, and shorten emergency response times. He also shares how Miovision is applying AI including a conversational interface that lets traffic teams ask plain-English questions about their network and get actionable recommendations. The conversation expands into a founder playbook for selling into cities, navigating cross-border requirements like Build America, Buy America, and building the connected intersection infrastructure that can make vehicle-to-everything (V2X) services and eventually autonomous mobility safer and more affordable.

A discussion that connects AI safety with AI sovereignty, cloud dependence, governance, and Canada’s policy choices ahead.

04/30/2026

Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update has several measures that could impact tax and wealth planning. This article summarizes these key measures. Give me a call if you want to better understand how these initiatives may impact you.

We analyze the Spring Economic Update and summarize some of the income tax measures and programs that may affect Canadians and their families.

04/21/2026

As Disruptors: The Canada Project earns a Webby Award nomination, we’re re-releasing the season finale, “Building Canada: A new generation takes charge.” How does Canada actually build faster, smarter and at greater scale? In this episode, John Stackhouse speaks with Daniel Debow and Lucy Hargreaves of Build Canada about what it will take for Canada to move from big ideas to real ex*****on. After a season exploring defence tech in Newfoundland, sovereign launch capacity in Atlantic Canada, critical minerals and refining in Quebec, AI-ready power in Alberta, and trusted data infrastructure in Ontario, this finale brings those threads together in one conversation about nation-building, productivity, infrastructure, innovation, and Canadian competitiveness.

A discussion that connects AI safety with AI sovereignty, cloud dependence, governance, and Canada’s policy choices ahead.

04/14/2026

Market fluctuations are a reality of investing, making discipline and perspective key to maintaining confidence through all types of market conditions. Although these may seem like basic principles, studies in behavioral finance tell us that these fundamentals are often ignored during strong bull markets and corrections, where FOMO and fear rule the day. To learn more about managing stock market volatility to achieve your investment goals, contact me today.

04/12/2026

Business owners, what happens to your assets at end-of-life? If you haven't thought deeply about this, you might be leaving money on the table and unnecessary risk on the balance sheet.

Circular end-of-life strategies can help your business cut costs through smart recovery and refurbishment, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and build competitive advantage.

Featuring an interview with Debrand, a Vancouver-based company that works with fashion brands, this article delves into why you might want to consider these strategies for your business.

We spoke to Debrand, a Canadian company that helps brands to build circularity into operations to divert products from landfill and manage risk across the value chain.

04/10/2026

Wikipedia is one of the internet’s most-used public resources, but what makes people trust it in an era shaped by AI, misinformation and institutional decline? On this episode of Disruptors, John Stackhouse speaks with Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales about how Wikipedia built trust, why neutrality still matters, and what generative AI gets wrong. They discuss community governance, social media, local journalism, online accountability, young people’s information habits and what businesses can learn from a platform designed around public trust.

Jimmy Wales joins John Stackhouse to discuss Wikipedia, trust, neutrality, AI and what one of the internet’s most durable platforms can teach institutions about credibility.

04/09/2026

Did you know that caregiving touches the lives of one in four Canadians?

While caregivers show up with dedication and love, the role often comes at a real cost to careers, finances, and well-being—and the impact falls disproportionately on women.

Whether you're a caregiver yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand this challenge facing so many Canadians, you can register here: https://bit.ly/4dEuJiB

04/07/2026

Have questions about death and taxes? The Wealthy Barber has some tips. https://bit.ly/4twQ9mo

03/11/2026

With the Middle East gripped in an acute crisis, it’s worth examining how prior military conflicts and significant geopolitical events impacted the U.S. stock market—and what history suggests for investors today.

With the Middle East gripped in an acute crisis, it’s worth examining how prior military conflicts and significant geopolitical events impacted the U.S. stock market—and what history suggests for investors today.

02/18/2026

Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO of RBC Royal Trust, joined David Chilton on The Wealthy Barber podcast to discuss one of the most essential—yet often overlooked—aspects of managing wealth: estate planning.

In the conversation, Leanne breaks down the do’s and don’ts of estate planning including why everyone (regardless of age or net worth) needs a Will, the value of a “when I die” binder and some mistakes to avoid.

Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/46Wrqiq