Courtney Williams, PFP - Scotiabank Financial Planner

Canadian GDP posts strongest growth since 2023, erasing technical recession. Fed's Warsh signals more work ahead as inflation remains sticky. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - August 31, 2026 scotiafunds.com

Meet Hank! He would like you to know National Dog Day is a great time to include your best four-legged friend in your financial planning. They may not need a retirement savings plans, but they do need vet care, grooming, supplies, and food. Be sure to take those costs into consideration when working toward financial goals.

Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse as new tariffs take effect. Canadian inflation firms slightly in July, keeping rate hike possibility alive. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - August 24, 2026 scotiafunds.com

Back to school is only one week away! For my family and likely yours that means shopping for supplies, shoes, and clothes. It is also a great time to start thinking about your children's longer term education goals (and all of the expense that will likely come with that). This time of year is a great time to either set up or review your family's RESP and check a few key items:
- Are contributions still on track?
- Are you maximizing available government grants?
- Does the investment strategy still align with your timeline?
- And have there been any major changes to your family's goals?

As a mom, I know how quickly the years pass. It's amazing how fast our kids grow, and how soon those future education plans can become a reality.

Canada-U.S. trade talks intensify as August 19th tariff deadline nears. U.S. inflation eases modestly at both consumer and producer levels. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - August 18, 2026 scotiafunds.com

Trade uncertainty returns as the U.S. forces CUSMA reassessment. Middle East tensions put energy markets back in focus. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.

Monthly Investment Monitor - August 2026 scotiafunds.com

U.S. labour market data shifts interest-rate expectations. Geopolitical optimism rises as Strait of Hormuz negotiations progress. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – August 10, 2026 amazonaws.com

Canadian GDP posts second straight monthly gain on resource sector strength. Fed holds rates steady but three officials dissent in favour of a hike. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – August 4, 2026 amazonaws.com

U.S. announces new 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods. Canadian inflation softens, setting the stage for more dovish policy. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – July 27, 2026 amazonaws.com

Bank of Canada holds rate steady, strikes more constructive tone on economy. U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in June as energy prices retreat. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – July 20, 2026 amazonaws.com