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Pot market worth up to $6.2 billion in 2015

The estimated Canadian market for cannabis was between $5 billion and $6.2 billion in 2015, reveals StatsCan in a report. Those figures are based on consumption of about 678 tonnes, at a price of $7.14 to $8.84 per gram. In contrast, a 2013 government report says alcoholic drinks represent a market size of about $37 […]

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Improve financial literacy, tax credits: finance committee

Ahead of Budget 2018, the House of Commons finance committee conducted consultations to hear suggestions to improve productivity and competitiveness. Suggestions are summarized in a report, which lists 92 recommendations. Here are highlights: Read: What young clients don’t understand Read: Credit unions fight back at banks’ exclusive use of industry terms Read: Feds name new […]

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Remind clients: consider mortgage pre-approval ahead of new rules

If your client is looking to buy a new home, she might want to get pre-approved by New Year’s Eve

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Sun Life Financial makes executive changes

Effective Jan. 15, 2018, Sun Life Financial will make two management changes

By Staff |December 15, 2017

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