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Finding the right advisor for your financial goals
In this Finance Friday segment, FirstOntario’s Chief Risk Officer, Mark Perkins, answers a viewer question about whether it’s better to work with one financial advisor or a wealth management team. He explains how identifying your financial needs, asking the right...
Women, wealth, and the future of financial planning
In this Wealth Wednesday segment, Financial Planner Yvonne Delry and Wealth Associate Taylor Alber discuss the evolving role of women in wealth management and financial planning. They highlight the progress women have made in workforce participation and asset...
Women and wealth
International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place every March 8 to highlight the progress made to advance women’s rights and celebrate the achievements of women, with this year marking the 115th anniversary since the first official IWD took place. Since then, in Canada,...
Geopolitics drove dispersion
March was defined by dispersion: markets did not move as one, and regional outcomes depended on energy sensitivity, currency dynamics, and how investors priced uncertainty. With the Strait of Hormuz under heavy disruption—a route that has historically carried roughly...
How small businesses can compete in a big business world
In this Finance Friday segment, FirstOntario’s Senior Manager of Business Services, Colin Cyr, shares how small businesses can compete in a big business world by focusing on their unique value proposition and customer experience. Colin gives practical advice on how to...
How businesses can stop fraud before it happens
Fraud is hitting Canadian businesses harder than ever, and in this segment on CHCH Morning Live, FirstOntario Credit Union’s Senior Manager of Business Services, Colin Cyr, explains how companies can protect themselves. With March being Fraud Awareness Month, the...
How to prepare your Canadian income tax return and avoid CRA scams
Tax time does not have to feel overwhelming. In this Wealth Wednesday segment, Yvonne Delry, Investment Specialist, joins CHCH Morning Live to walk you through practical steps to prepare your Canadian income tax return with confidence. From understanding why filing is...
Preparing your income tax return in 2026
Filing your tax return is the responsibility of every Canadian resident who lives and works in Canada. This includes any individual who left Canada to live or travel abroad but is still considered to be a resident of Canada for income tax purposes, or individuals who...
Risk premia rising: Energy, Canada growth and Japan’s policy shockwaves
Over the last month, markets have been remarkably resilient despite being pulled in three directions: Middle East conflicts have pushed energy prices back to the centre of the inflation story; growth in Canada is softening just as commodities, including precious...
CPP survivor benefits, OAS and GIS explained for retirees
Are you wondering what happens to your CPP Survivor’s Pension when you turn 65, or whether Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement are the same benefit? In this Finance Friday segment on CHCH Morning Live, FirstOntario’s Chief Risk Officer, Mark Perkins,...
What business owners need to know for tax season
In this Finance Friday segment, FirstOntario Senior Manager of Business Services Colin Cyr outlines key considerations for business owners during tax season. Colin explains essential filing and payment deadlines for corporations and sole proprietors, the importance of...