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Canadians are curious about investing—and willing to take bigger risks + MORE Jun 26th
If you’re not investing regularly, you’re not alone. An Ipsos poll conducted last year found that fewer than half (48%) of Canadians put money into investments annually, and just over half (51%) of Canadians feel that they’re knowledgeable about investing—but 73% say they’d like to learn m.... More »
The crypto markets’ response to the U.S. election results + MORE Nov 6th
The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies.
How did bitcoin investors respond to the presidential election?
Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, cl.... More »
Paying yourself first Oct 28th
There is perhaps no single piece of financial advice more frequently repeated than “pay yourself first.” And with good reason. It’s tough to grow savings if you prioritize all your spending needs and wants ahead of putting money away. While some of us fully intend to stash whatever is left at .... More »
Podcast 17: Keeping it Real with Ben Rabidoux Jun 16th
Episode 17 of the podcast strays from my usual focus on index investing. That’s because it’s almost impossible to talk about investing today without acknowledging the role of real estate. One of the most common questions I get these days is, “Does it make more sense to invest in a portfolio of.... More »
Carney government to reveal economic statement on April 28 Apr 15th
Last year, the Liberals changed Canada's financial reporting schedule moving budgets to the fall and smaller fiscal updates to the spring..... More »
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark speaks about shadow flipping in the real estate industry, in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday March 18, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckVANCOUVER – A campaign to ban employers from requiring female workers to wear high heels on the job has gained the backing of British Columbia Premier Christy Clark.
The intent of a private member’s bill that would make it illegal for businesses to enforce footwear requirements based on gender in B.C. received support from Clark, who promised action by the provincial government.
“In some workplaces in B.C., women are still required to wear high heels on the job,” Clark wrote on her verified Facebook page. “This isn’t just old-fashioned; in 2017, it’s unacceptable.”
Green party Leader Andrew Weaver introduced the private member’s bill on International Women’s Day over health and safety concerns.
High heels can increase the risk of slipping and falling on kitchen floors or restaurant stairs, and cause back problems, bunions and bloody feet, he said in an interview on Monday…
