Cristiano Bilanzola, PFP - Scotiabank Financial Planner

10/14/2026

Canadian employment falls for a second straight month as jobless rate edges up. U.S. trade deficit widens on record imports as services growth continues. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

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10/08/2026

U.S.-Iran negotiations resume. Rising yields signal a new era for investors. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.

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10/07/2026

Canadian GDP flat in July, though August data points to reacceleration. U.S. hiring slows sharply in September as inflation eases. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

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10/06/2026

We've all been following the news lately; there's a lot of speculation about what could happen next with the recent tariff and trade discussions and what it could mean for the markets. It's easy to get caught up in it, but before making changes to your investments, it may be worth asking one simple question:

Has anything changed for you related to your financial goals?

If not, the latest headlines may not, on their own, be a reason to rethink your long-term plan.

Markets will always have periods of uncertainty. Today's conversation happens to be about tariffs and trade. A year from now, it could be something else entirely.

But if recent developments have you thinking about your investments, consider checking in on your finances and speaking with your Scotia advisor.

We go into a bit more detail on this very topic in one of our recent Scotia Advice+ articles so take a look.

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10/05/2026

Here's how they work, what to know about the risks, the rules and how they differ from investing.

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10/02/2026

A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a great way to plan for any education-related decisions that your child makes. Whether they decide to go to college, university, trade school or an apprenticeship, this plan can help make their education dreams a reality. Everything you need to know about RESPs is in this article. Check it out.

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09/30/2026

Canadian retail sales decline for first time in seven months. U.S. business activity hits five-year high on broad-based growth. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

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09/25/2026

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09/24/2026

An overview of the central bank's interest rate moves and inflation rates since March 2022.

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09/23/2026

At the beginning of 2026, there was worry of too much oil—fast forward, we're sitting around US$90 per barrel. Jennifer K. Stevenson joins the podcast to explore current oil narratives, separate fact from fiction and discuss what investors need to be aware of.

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