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02/02/2026
Here are 5 tips to help you kick off the year with stronger data privacy. The post New Year, New Data Habits: Your 2026 Data Privacy Checklist appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.
New Year, New Data Habits: Your 2026 Data Privacy Checklist Here are 5 tips to help you kick off the year with stronger data privacy.
Money can be a sensitive topic for Canadians and a source of stress and tension in our lives. But what if you could change your relationship with money and improve your overall wellbeing?
Listen to our latest episode on financial therapy to learn more, and kick off your year with confidence: https://bit.ly/4abepTj
01/30/2026
Last week Goldfarb and I started something I've been looking forward to — a candid conversation with a fellow wealth advisor about how we actually work.
Too often in our industry, we operate in silos. We research independently, manage client relationships our own way, and rarely get to peek behind the curtain at how our colleagues approach the same challenges. But some of my best learning moments come from hallway conversations at industry conferences, not the keynotes themselves.
That's what this podcast is about: breaking down those silos and sharing the different ways we process information, conduct research, host client events, communicate, and so much more. Because in a world with millions of podcasts and YouTube shows, there's always a new perspective or slightly different approach worth exploring.
Fair warning — we made mistakes during recording, needed a few retakes, and laughed at ourselves plenty of times. But that's real. That's authentic. That's how we actually work together.
I'm hoping this becomes a regular conversation across our branch, region, and team. Looking forward to hearing what resonates with you.
What's one thing you'd love to hear other advisors talk about? Drop it in the comments — we might feature it in an upcoming episode.
01/27/2026
On Friday night, it was -36°C outside. Hard to imagine anywhere worse to be.
Yet 400 community leaders and business professionals braved the bitter cold to attend the Gold Hearts Gala at the Fairmont Château Laurier — a sold-out evening dedicated to ending youth homelessness in Ottawa by 2030.
The numbers that stuck with me:
While we returned to warm homes and soft beds, some young people weren't so lucky. The cold was unbearable — the kind that stings your face the moment you step outside. Yet what resonated most wasn't the temperature; it was learning that fewer than 300 youth are currently affected by homelessness in Ottawa.
This goal is achievable. This is solvable.
Together, we raised over $375,000 to support the Ottawa Community Foundation's Ending Youth Homelessness by 2030 Fund — working alongside organizations like United Way East Ontario, Alliance to End Homelessness, Youth Services Bureau, Operation Come Home, and YouTurn.
The research was eye-opening: nearly half of chronically homeless adults first experience homelessness in their youth. Early intervention isn't just compassionate — it's essential to breaking the cycle entirely.
I was surrounded by incredible community builders and fellow RBC colleagues who genuinely care about making a difference. That's what philanthropy should feel like — not obligation, but opportunity to be part of something meaningful.
If you weren't there, consider how you might get involved. The need is real. The solution is within reach.
01/27/2026
Fresh from Davos, John Stackhouse shares field notes on how the world’s economy is reorganizing — and what that means for Canadians. He is joined by Gerald Butts, Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group, to unpack the new RBC–Eurasia Canada risk outlook: what matter most, how to separate signal from noise, and the practical playbook for where to invest, what to protect, and how to diversify.
Disruptors What will it take for Canada to build — and keep — the critical infrastructure that underpins our sovereignty and prosperity
01/27/2026
In the year ahead, will stock markets post more new highs? Will the U.S. economy avoid recession? How does AI fit into the picture? Our Global Insight 2026 Outlook delves into these questions and more to help inform your strategic investment decisions.
Reach out and I’d be happy to share and discuss our outlook for 2026 and beyond. You can also explore more about our market expectations here: https://bit.ly/4r1Wiq9
09/10/2025
In just 15 years, the number of people 60 and older has ballooned by an estimated 50% in sub-Saharan Africa, to about 67 ...
A wave of longevity is sweeping across Africa, but the continent isn’t ready In just 15 years, the number of people 60 and older has ballooned by an estimated 50% in sub-Saharan Africa, to about 67 million people. Longer lives should be a cause for celebration but some advocates are warning of a coming catastrophe. (AP video: David Goldman)
As we enter September, it’s worth recognizing that this month has long carried a reputation as the most volatile of the year. History shows that both U.S. and Canadian markets often struggle during this period, with September standing out as the weakest month on average. In the United States, the S&P 500 has historically delivered subpar returns during September compared to other months, a pattern often tied to seasonal rebalancing by institutions, retail investors returning after summer, and tax-planning considerations. While these factors can trigger short-term turbulence, it’s encouraging to note that October has frequently acted as a turning point, with the stretch from November through April often producing some of the strongest returns of the year.
The Canadian market reflects this same seasonal challenge. The S&P/TSX Composite Index has historically experienced average September declines of roughly –2.5%, underscoring its own vulnerability during this month. More extreme moments in Canadian market history further highlight the potential for sharp swings: during the COVID-19 panic on March 12, 2020, the TSX dropped an extraordinary 12% in a single day, its steepest decline since 1940. More recently, in September 2023, the TSX suffered its worst weekly performance of that year, losing 4.1% over just five trading days.
These patterns remind us of two important lessons. First, volatility is normal and often temporary, particularly during a month like September. Second, staying invested matters—because missing the market’s best rebound days can have a lasting impact on long-term returns. While history doesn’t predict the future, it helps us stay grounded during periods of uncertainty. With interest rates stabilizing and underlying economic resilience, we remain cautiously optimistic that the months ahead will continue to support disciplined, long-term investors.
09/05/2025
Super proud of recent of Key to City recipient and Ottawa's own Gaby Dabrowski returning to the final of the US Open!
https://sprtsnt.ca/4mOCzrJ
tune in to watch her live at noon on Friday September 5th!
Canada's Dabrowski, partner Routliffe return to women's doubles final at US Open Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are back in the U.S. Open women’s doubles final, two years after they began their partnership and immediately won their first Grand Slam title as a team in New York.
08/16/2025
Check out the top 10 best-selling golf tech products of 2025 and see if any of these can give your game the boost it deserves.
08/15/2025
Watch a group of leading healthy aging specialists discuss why planning for health, wellness and finances together matters.
Video: Explore the connection between wealth, health and aging
08/12/2025
You have more control than you realize! Did you know, 40% of dementia causes can be avoided by making ongoing healthy lifestyle choices?
We are pleased to celebrate the success of ‘Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds’, proudly presented by RBC Wealth Management. The event was held on June 3, 2024, in support of the Women’s Brain Health Initiative featuring specialists in women’s health discussing how to protect and prolong our brain health as we age.
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