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February 2026 market update

Mar 06, 2026 - Canada Life

February was defined by tensions, tariffs, trade talk and shifting rate paths. See how these events filtered through markets....

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January 2026 market update

Feb 05, 2026 - Tom Fraser

January markets reflected shifting trade dynamics, persistent inflation, and rising global risk – all building pressure beneath the surface. Geopolitics, central bank decisions and energy markets contributed to the tremors shaping the investment land...

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December 2025 market update

Jan 08, 2026 - Canada Life

Global markets ended 2025 on a cautious upswing, with resilient North American growth, soft demand in China, and record highs in key commodities shaping the outlook for 2026....

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Nine answers to your questions about the Canada child benefit

The Canada child benefit (CCB) provides a financial benefit to support families with children during this life stage...

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Life happens. Help your employees prepare for when it does

To help your employees prepare for life’s what-if moments, you can offer extra coverage from your group plan: Portable Benefits...

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Keeping kids busy on a budget

Entertaining your kids can be expensive, but the good news is it doesn’t have to be...

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What happens when my term life insurance expires?

Term life insurance is a flexible insurance option: you choose the term length, you choose the coverage amount, and you choose what happens when that term length ends...

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How does term life insurance coverage work?

Term life insurance pays out a set coverage amount, called a death benefit, if you – the person who’s insured – die during a specific length of time...

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Term vs. permanent life insurance

You have two basic choices with life insurance: term and permanent. Both options will help protect you and your family but have different features...

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Eight easy ways to be more physically active at work

Like many Canadians, do you spend most of your day behind a desk? Consider these ways to get more activity and stay fit...

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Investing in your child’s education

When it comes time to make a decision about post-secondary education, your child should be focused on which school to go to and what program to take rather than whether they can afford it...

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COVID-19 changed your post-secondary plans? Ways to modify your education budget

Delaying your education? Tips for what you can do with the money set aside...

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