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So you fell short of your financial goals in 2025—here’s how to do better Dec 27th
Did you fall behind on your financial goals for 2025? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by online estate planning platform Willful, 58% of Canadians reported postponing financial tasks they’d earmarked for the year, such as paying down debt, contributing to registered savings and in.... More »
What is pet insurance—and do you need it? + MORE Sep 25th
Did you know that 60% of Canadians have a pet, but only around 4% of these furry friends are covered by pet insurance? If you’ve put off purchasing pet insurance because you’re unsure what it is or whether you even need it, we’re here to help.
As pet insurance becomes more common and availa.... More »
Should you buy life insurance for children? + MORE Jul 25th
Q: About a year ago our 18-month-old had a liver transplant. We worry he won’t be eligible for life insurance when he’s older and are considering a whole life policy for him while he’s young. Is this wise?
—Jenny Reid, Fredericton, NB
A: The first thing you need to do is ask your insurance.... More »
Lawyers seek ruling on whether judges can dictate religious attire in court Mar 27th
MONTREAL – Lawyers for a woman who was denied a court appearance because of her hijab are seeking a legal opinion on the rights of Quebecers who want access to justice while wearing religious attire.
They filed a motion on Friday with the Quebec Superior Court on behalf of Rania El-Alloul, who.... More »
Christie's Insurance Shakedown Jun 28th
The Governor ramps up his cash raid on a state health nonprofit..... More »
A March Rate Cut Looks Less Likely: Poloz
– ratesupermarket.ca
For years, the Bank of Canada’s rate announcements have been somewhat anti-climatic; with the Overnight Lending Rate held at 1 per cent since September 2010, it became a safe assumption for market watchers to forecast status quo each time the BoC made their statement. That changed this January, when the Bank blindsided borrowers and economists alike with a 25-basis point cut. The next rate announcement approaches on March 4, and the potential outcome is arguably the most anticipated in recent history.
Until this week most economists were forecasting a rate cut of another 25 basis points. But now Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz has thrown that into speculation with recent speech he made at the University of Western Ontario, remarking that the Bank had taken the right amount of “insurance” when it cut rates in January. He stated, “The downside risk insurance from the interest rate cut buys us some time to see how the economy actually responds,” adding, “The oil-price shock is an important setback in our progress toward full capacity, full employment and stable inflation because it is a net negative for economic growth…
