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Ontario is putting up to $178 million into a stalled Toronto rental project. Is it a good investment or 'bailout'? Jun 9th
The province is funding the investment through the Build Ontario Fund, a Crown agency with a mandate to invest in needed infrastructure that makes a profit..... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: October 6, 2024 + MORE Oct 4th
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Nike and Carnival’s Shareholders Cruise to Profitable Destination
According to this week’s earnings, we would rather.... More »
Planning to use your home equity in retirement Jun 3rd
How much of your net worth is wrapped up in your home? According to Statistics Canada, the median net worth for senior families in 2023 was $1,109,700. The most common type of asset for Canadians was a family home, with a median value of $500,000.
Since home equity makes up such a significant all.... More »
Google parent Alphabet boosts revenue 21% + MORE Feb 5th
Google parent company Alphabet beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter earnings Monday, but its stock slid in after-hours trading..... More »
Renting out your home can bring cash—and complications May 20th
If you search “Airbnb how to get started” you’ll reach their splash page with a big number. As of May in Toronto, Airbnb says you can make more than $4,000 per month during the FIFA World Cup. It’s a powerful lure for someone who needs help with their rent or mortgage, and has a spare room t.... More »
CBC.caSaudi women hope right to drive paves road to bigger freedomsCBC.caThere's an advertisement making the rounds on Twitter that features a GIF of a woman's purse that has spilled onto a table. The splayed contents include dark sunglasses, red lipstick and a bottle of perfume — and then, a key fob for a luxury car …Saudi Oil Minister Says Aramco IPO Could Be Delayed to 2019BloombergSaudi Crown Prince commits to interfaith tolerance, says Anglican churchReutersSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets Theresa May at Chequers on day two of UK state visitThe IndependentThe Guardian -Al-Arabiya -Spectator.co.uk -CNBCall 808 news articles »
How to ensure more women run for public office
– macleans.ca
Women face myriad barriers running for office and it’s time to knock down those obstacles starting at the municipal level. In this November 2017 photo, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland sits between Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, right, and Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)
Leah Levac, Assistant Professor of Community Engagement and Political Science, University of Guelph
On Feb. 24, more than 50 women gathered at Guelph City Hall for the city’s first-ever women’s “campaign school,” hosted by city councillor June Hofland.
The enthusiasm at the event was palpable, but so too were concerns about the harassment the potential candidates were likely to endure for the sake of running for office.
The barriers facing women entering politics are well-established. For example, because women earn lower wages than men on average, and are disproportionately responsible for caring for their families, there are significant obstacles due to campaign financial requirements, the need for flexible work schedules and lack of access to child care…
Leah Levac, Assistant Professor of Community Engagement and Political Science, University of Guelph
On Feb. 24, more than 50 women gathered at Guelph City Hall for the city’s first-ever women’s “campaign school,” hosted by city councillor June Hofland.
The enthusiasm at the event was palpable, but so too were concerns about the harassment the potential candidates were likely to endure for the sake of running for office.
The barriers facing women entering politics are well-established. For example, because women earn lower wages than men on average, and are disproportionately responsible for caring for their families, there are significant obstacles due to campaign financial requirements, the need for flexible work schedules and lack of access to child care…
