Bisaillon Investment Strategies

Happy Easter 💐

Wishing you and your family an Easter filled with joy, laughter, and love.

Films for Funds at Sudbury Indie Cinema: A Series 🎬🍿

Join the Sudbury Community Foundation and Bisaillon Asset Management for a showing of Warner Bros. The Killing Fields to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Khmer Rouge Genocide in Cambodia.

📍 Sudbury Indie Cinema (162 Mackenzie St.)
📆 Thursday, April 17th
🕞 6:30pm
🎟 $10 Children | $15 Adult

All proceeds raised at this fundraiser will be donated to Sunrise Cambodia and Ponheary Ly Foundation–amazing grass-roots organizations that work to educate and empower the future of Cambodia.

Purchase your tickets today at www.sudburyindiecinema.com.

⚠️ Please be advised this film is Rated R

Films for Funds: Easter Edition 🍿🎬

Join us for a 12:30pm showing of Hop or a 2:30pm showing of The Ten Commandments in support of Sudbury Outreach Services (S.O.S).

📍 Sudbury Indie Cinema (162 Mackenzie St.)
📅 Saturday, April 19th
⏰ 12:30pm (Hop); 2:30pm (The Ten Commandments)
🎟 FREE Admission

Donations of your choosing will be accepted upon entry with all proceeds donated to Sudbury Outreach Services.

Reserve your seats at www.sudburyindiecinema.com!

Bisaillon Investment Strategies is a proud Leader of the Pack sponsor for Magical Paws Pet Therapy's Woof Fest 🐾

Join us at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre (Bell Park) on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am to 4pm to raise funds for Magical Paws so they may continue to provide pet therapy services to children, post-secondary students, and seniors in nursing and retirement homes.

Magical Paws is also thrilled to invite vendors to this fun-filled day to showcase their products or services!

Why should you become a vendor?

⭐️ Woof Fest offers a unique chance to showcase your products or services to a large, engaged audience.
⭐️ As a vendor, you'll have the opportunity to connect with potential customers and increase your brand visibility within the community.
⭐️ By participating in Woof Fest, you'll be supporting a meaningful cause. All event proceeds will benefit their therapy dog program which provides comfort and joy to those in need.

For more information or to register as a vendor, contact Lisa at [email protected].

The Market Cycle: Understanding Investor Emotions 🧠💡

Decision making surrounding our investments can often be affected by our emotions evoked by the market cycle. These emotions, ranging from excitement and optimism to anxiety and panic, may lead to impulsive behaviour.

🔑 The key to success? Understanding your risk tolerance with the help of an advisor, managing your emotions, playing the long game, and remaining calm.

Mark Your Calendars ⏰

The RRSP Contribution deadline for the 2024 tax year is Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

Why should you contribute?
✅ Save for a comfortable retirement
✅ Reduce taxable income
✅ Compound your RRSP investments

If you require assistance to make your final contribution or have any questions, feel free to contact our office. We're happy to help!

With tax-free growth and the ability to hold diverse investments, a Tax Free Savings Account can help you achieve your financial goals.

What are the benefits of opening and contributing to a TFSA?

💸 Savings grow tax-free
🚀 Unused contribution room can be carried forward
📈 Savings can be withdrawn at any time
💰 Interest, dividends, and capital gains are tax-free

If you currently own a TFSA, the 2025 contribution limit is $7,000.

If you're an eligible Canadian* that does NOT currently own a TFSA, your cumulative lifetime contribution limit for 2025 is $102,000.

*Resident of Canada with a valid SIN who was 18 or older in 2009

📲 Questions? Contact our office!

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released new amounts and limits for the 2025 tax year.

Swipe to see everything you should know 👉

1. Federal Tax Brackets & Basic Personal Amount
2. Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
3. Employment Insurance (EI)
4. Tax Free Savings Account Limit
5. Registered Retirement Savings Account Limit
6. Old Age Security

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) released new amounts and limits for the 2025 tax year.

Swipe to see everything you should know 👉

1. Federal Tax Brackets & Basic Personal Amount
2. Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
3. Employment Insurance (EI)
4. Tax Free Savings Account Limit
5. Registered Retirement Savings Account Limit
6. Old Age Security

🔗 To read the full Financial Post article, visit the link below: https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/2025-cra-tax-brackets-cpp-rrsp-tfsa

2025: The Year for Financial Planning

Allow us to create a summary report personalized to your retirement goals. 🎯

With Snap Projections, our team can generate different scenarios for different stages of your life to help you determine if your retirement will be under or overfunded, and to find ways to optimize your savings and spending. 💸📈

If you’re interested in having a financial plan created, feel free to contact our office. We’re happy to help you achieve your financial goals.

Happy Holidays! ❄

Our team wishes you and your family a holiday filled with peace, love and joy.

Maximize your Contributions 🚀

The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) year-end contribution deadline is December 31st, 2024.

By maximizing your contributions for 2024, you can:

✅ Save for your first home while enjoying tax-free growth
✅ Reduce your taxable income with deductible contributions
✅ Maximize your buying power by combining your FHSA with the Home Buyers Plan (HBP)

If you do not maximize your contribution for 2024, you can carry-forward up to $8,000 of your unused annual contribution amount to be used in a later year.