Air Canada Canada Packers Bombardier Spin Master Gildan Air Canada suspends 2026 full-year guidance amid uncertain jet fuel costs Air Canada (TSX:AC) First-quarter highlights: Profit: $48 million (from a loss of $102 million a year ago) Revenue: $5.8 billion (up from $5.2 billion) Air Canada has paused its guidance for the full 2026 fiscal year, … Read more

When David Walter’s preteen daughter surprised him by offering to contribute rent money, he used the moment to open a calm, practical conversation about housing costs and family finances. His eldest, 11, already showed entrepreneurial spirit—buying and reselling repackaged items—so Walter, a financial planner at Sun Life, suggested she save her earnings for a meaningful … Read more

I often write about the immigrant experience and the differences between life in Canada and the places many of us left behind. Financial systems, cultural norms and even how we think about money and plan for the future can feel completely different. Yet there is one experience that seems to cross borders and cultures: the … Read more

When my first child arrived in early 2011, I wanted to open a registered education savings plan (RESP) as soon as possible. My husband didn’t have student loans, but I had finished university with more than $40,000 on a line of credit — a heavy burden I carried into our marriage a year later. Having … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday the launch of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, the Canada Strong Fund. The government presented the fund as a vehicle for Canadians to help finance large-scale nation-building projects across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture and technology. Below is a clear, practical guide to what sovereign wealth … Read more

If your only investment vehicle is a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), you may rarely worry about holding cash or cash-like instruments. But if you’re saving for a near-term goal—such as a down payment on a home—you will likely prioritize capital preservation, liquidity and returns that at least keep pace with inflation. For short-term objectives … Read more

No category sparked more discussion among our selection panel this year than one-decision or all-in-one ETFs designed to deliver a diversified portfolio through a single product. The industry often calls these asset-allocation ETFs, and they appeal to investors seeking a simple, consolidated solution. Several panel members cautioned against declaring a single fund—such as XEQT—as universally … Read more

As stock markets softened in 2026, many investors are recognizing the need to broaden their portfolios beyond equities. One of the most accessible alternatives is bonds, which historically have tended to move inversely to stocks and can therefore help reduce overall portfolio volatility. Bonds come in many forms and strategies: long-duration bonds typically offer higher … Read more

Ask MoneySense I called two prominent, fee-only financial planning firms that don’t sell investments because I want a financial plan, and they both turned me away. They said they couldn’t help me because I don’t know what I want. I’m not sure what to do. I want a plan, but I don’t have any real … Read more

Edmonton finished in the top five last year, and in 2026 the city climbs into the top three best places to buy real estate in Canada. Strong income levels, steady demand and growing neighbourhoods are driving interest across the city. Table of contents: Best places to buy in Edmonton (tap to open) The 50 best … Read more