On April 21, 2009, in the midst of the worst recession in 70 years, the Bank of Canada took the unprecedented step of lowering its key
lending rate to a record low of 0.25% in an effort to jump…
Presentation Details
Date: March 26th 2009
Format: Video
Duration: approx. 3 min.
This year's Ontario budget was announced on March 26, 2009. Fidelity's Peter Drake, VP Retirement and Economic Research, explains how it may impact you. Special Event
In its 2009 budget, the federal government introduced the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC), which offers significant savings to homeowners carrying out a wide range of home improvements. This temporary measure is designed to increase spending and boost the economy.…
The overall S&P/TSX Composite Index has rallied 37% from its March lows, led by sectors such as Financials and Energy. The capital rotation from a more defensive stance to cyclical and high-beta sectors has been prominent in recent…
On June 18, the federal government passed its 2008 Budget bill into law. This was a milestone for investors because it meant that the new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) would be available to millions of Canadians beginning in January 2009. No doubt
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Economies, like stock markets, move in cycles, experiencing peaks and troughs while trending higher over time. The troughs can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that they don’t last forever.
Recessions are short-lived
Technically, a recession is defined…
Alternative energy technologies such as wind and solar power were once considered a niche investment. But increasing concerns over climate change and dwindling global oil reserves have made “green power” a mainstream industry, with strong prospects for future growth.
While the decline in oil prices in late 2008…
The popularity of organic food is growing rapidly. Canadians buy well over $1 billion worth of organic foods each year, according to the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, and demand is growing at an estimated 15% to 25% a year.
But while consumers are increasingly willing to…
You may think of insurance as a backstop against ill health or as security for your family. However, insurance solutions can also provide stable investment options to help reduce risk in today’s ever changing markets.
Insurance solutions offer the potential to boost your long-term returns, while also guaranteeing…