Gail Castaldi, PFP-Investment Specialist, Scotia Global Asset Management

06/02/2026

Estate planning is about building a plan that survives real life: family dynamics, tax consequences, incapacity, business succession, and the assumptions people make without knowing.

Alyssa Mitha, JD (CA), JD (US), TEP, MFA-P™ joins the podcast to discuss why you can't rely on A.I. for estate matters and why estate planning needs to be tailored and more specialized than most realize.

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06/01/2026

Canadians have been dealing with rising food costs since the pandemic, and it doesn't look like prices will fall anytime soon.

Scotiabank's Vice President of Economic Policy, Rebekah Young, explains the complexities of food inflation and how rising energy prices are playing a major role.

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05/29/2026

Artificial intelligence platforms have seen usage grow at an astounding pace, with many users leveraging the tools in their professional work. How exactly is this technological shift going to change the nature of work? We explore that question in the latest instalment of the It's All Connected video series, on Perspectives:

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05/28/2026

Scotiabank is using AI to accelerate and enhance investment research. InvestIQ and Robin help portfolio managers and equity analysts move faster and focus on providing insight and judgment. Read the full story on Perspectives

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05/27/2026

Spring is a great time to refresh your finances. Uncover ways to track your spending, set goals, or save for a down payment.

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05/26/2026

Canadian inflation accelerates in April but core pressures remain contained. Kevin Warsh takes the helm at the Federal Reserve as Powell's term concludes. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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05/26/2026

Bonds are not supposed to be exciting. They are supposed to do a job. And after years of near-zero yields, investors are finally being paid for that job again. Rose Devli, CFA, MFin joins Michael Hainsworth to discuss the current state of bond markets, the role bonds play in modern portfolios and the need for thoughtful, active fixed income management.

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05/21/2026

U.S. inflation hits three-year high as energy costs push prices broadly higher. U.S. consumer spending holds up but inflation begins to squeeze real purchasing power. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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05/19/2026

U.S. jobs report delivers back-to-back gains, easing labour market concerns. Earnings season delivers standout quarter as corporate profits surpass expectations. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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05/18/2026

The Bank of Canada has held its key policy rate for a fourth consecutive time, as it weighs the effects of the conflict in Iran on energy prices and the future of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement. Scotiabank economists believe there's a possibility interest rates could go up as early as July. Chief Economist Jean-Francois Perrault is our guest on the latest episode of the Perspectives podcast to break down the central bank's decision, how future rate changes could affect those buying a home or renewing a mortgage and much more.

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