Provincial budgets widely diverse
While Ontario and Alberta grapple with big deficits, Quebec and B.C. boast surpluses
- May 3, 2019 May 2, 2019
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While Ontario and Alberta grapple with big deficits, Quebec and B.C. boast surpluses
Brokerages took a hit, but banks remained solid and can expect tempered earnings growth
AUM dropped in 2018, thanks to flagging markets
Mutual fund families that used a stock-picking portfolio-management style soared last year
Escalation of the U.S./China trade war is the biggest risk
Most companies had improved earnings, but slower growth will mean smaller increases in profits
As real estate prices rise, clients should not be counting on these assets to fund their retirement
Clients with aging parents may need help in ensuring those seniors are prepared for what lies ahead
With various provincial elections slated for next year and uncertainty surrounding the introduction of a federal carbon tax, there were not many tax changes implemented by the provinces this year. B.C. was a notable outlier
Escalation of U.S.-China trade war is a concern of economists