Marten Shlafman RBC Mortgage Specialist

06/08/2026

Canada's healthcare workers are stretched thin. Burnout, shortages, and limited rural access are real challenges. RBC and RBC Foundation are investing in people, training, and infrastructure to help build a more equitable system. Proud to spotlight Dr. Chantal Powers and Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. Read more in Maclean's:
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06/07/2026

More sellers entering the market means more options for buyers. Inventory is up in many cities, shifting negotiating power. Reach out and let's talk through your options.

There’s a little bit of everything happening in Canada’s housing market as the busiest house hunting season kicks into high gear.

06/06/2026

Stories that build. Voices that guide.

This Indigenous History Month, discover A Chosen Journey – an interactive experience that highlights stories of strength and real progress.

Join the reconciliation journey.

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Artist: Emily Kewageshig

06/05/2026

A $10,000 donation from RBC and the RBC Foundation will support expanded chemotherapy services at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw. The upgrade will allow the hospital to increase the number of patients it can treat locally, enabling them to stay closer to families and support systems. The funding was announced in celebration of National Nursing Week, May 11-17.

A $10,000 RBC donation will support a new nursing station in Moose Jaw, helping expand chemotherapy services at the regional hospital.

06/05/2026

Canada's housing market is offering real opportunities for prepared buyers in 2026 Depending on where you live, now could be your moment. Reach out if you want to look at your numbers together.

Whether you’re applying for your first mortgage or renewing one, the right guidance makes a real difference. We spoke to an RBC Mortgage Advisor to learn more.

06/04/2026

According to Ross Fisher, CEO of the Health Foundation for East Central Saskatchewan, “In a rural setting, the ability to ‘grow our own’ experts is far more effective than recruitment alone.” Nurses at Yorkton Regional Hospital will be receiving assistance to access specialized education and training, allowing the hospital to maintain and expand essential services. RBC and the RBC Foundation announced a $10,000 donation to the hospital in advance of National Nursing Week, May 11-17.

A $10,000 RBC donation will help fund specialized nurse training at Yorkton Regional Hospital, supporting critical care and surgical services.

06/04/2026

Portage District General Hospital Foundation has received a $10,000 donation from RBC and the RBC Foundation to support specialized emergency pediatric training for local nurses. The funding will support 29 staff members complete the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, improving assessment and treatment of children in emergency settings. The donation is part of RBC’s celebration of National Nursing Week, May 11-17.

Portage District General Hospital Foundation is receiving a $10,000 donation from RBC and the RBC Foundation to support specialized emergency pediatric training for local nurses, with funding set to cover certification for 29 staff members through the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) ahead....

06/04/2026

Moving doesn't mean giving up your rate. Mortgage porting lets you bring your existing interest rate to your new home and skip the prepayment fees. DM me to learn more.

An RBC Mortgage Advisor breaks down how mortgage porting allows you to transfer your mortgage to a new property without changing your interest rate.

06/01/2026

A $10,000 donation from RBC and the RBC Foundation will support patients and frontline staff at Humboldt District Health Complex. The Humboldt District Health Foundation will direct the funds to help address day-to-day needs within the facility, such as providing transportation tokens for patients, helping to reduce barriers to accessing care and easing pressures on nurses and administrative staff. The funding was announced ahead of National Nursing Week, May 11-17.

A $10,000 RBC donation will support patients and ease pressures on staff at Humboldt District Health Complex during Nursing Week.

05/31/2026

Your story is ready. Now's the time to tell it! Submissions are open for the 15th annual RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition, July 25th at Gimli International Film Festival. One filmmaker will walk away with a $15,000 production grant, hands-on mentorship, equipment rentals, studio access, and everything needed to take your vision from idea to screen. Ready to pitch? Don't let this one pass you by. Presented by RBC in partnership with Film Training Manitoba and GIFF. Apply by noon, June 15th! https://bit.ly/3PKY1Tf