Gail Castaldi PFP, Financial Planner, Scotia Financial Planning

09/01/2026

Canadian GDP posts strongest growth since 2023, erasing technical recession. Fed's Warsh signals more work ahead as inflation remains sticky. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

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08/28/2026

Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse as new tariffs take effect. Canadian inflation firms slightly in July, keeping rate hike possibility alive. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

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08/27/2026

Summer is here. Whether your plans include travel or keeping it low key, we have easy tips to help you stretch your budget and make the most of your Scene+ points.

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08/26/2026

Driven by the expensive AI arms race, the Canadian corporate bond market is getting bigger, faster and more global, providing more opportunity with increased complexity. In this episode of the podcast, Domenic Bellissimo MBA, CFA joins Michael Hainsworth to discuss how the Canadian corporate bond market is developing and the changes to how bonds are priced, traded and evaluated.

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08/25/2026

About 70% of prediction market users lose money and only 1% of users capture 77% of all profits. Before FOMO pulls you in, here's what you need to know about prediction market trading.

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08/24/2026

Prediction markets are coming to Canada, giving investors something new to consider. In this episode, our Scotia Portfolio Managers discuss how they work, the risks investors should understand, and what separates speculation from a long-term investment strategy.

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08/21/2026

What excites banking leaders most about AI? It's not just the technology, but the opportunities it creates for clients. From smarter experiences to faster solutions, Scotiabank leaders share what excites them most about the future of AI and banking.

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08/20/2026

Artificial intelligence is changing how investment teams process data, analyze news, generate ideas and stress-test portfolios. Dan Yungblut, CFA, CAIA joins Michael Hainsworth to discuss how AI is reshaping the industry and how human insight and judgement will remain as important as ever.

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08/19/2026

When women's health is overlooked, the impact goes far beyond the doctor's office. It can affect careers, finances, and long-term wellbeing.

In this episode of Perspectives, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe MD, CCFP explains why women's health has historically been under-researched and under-prioritized, and why that still shapes care and outcomes today.

Dr. Sheila notes that in Canada, about 93% of health research is done on men, while just 7% focuses on women's health. She breaks down why that gap matters, how it can delay diagnosis and treatment, and why women have so often been left out of the conversation.

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08/19/2026

Avoid missing a payment with Scotiabank's predictive payment system right in the banking app. The AI-based, patented technology helps by predicting and reminding clients what bills, transfers and other transactions they may have coming up.

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