We now all understand the logic of social distancing and self-isolation: until recently, unfamiliar phrases. US Senator Dr. Bill Cassidy says that by so doing, on average, we will avoid infecting six others; which will have a greater impact than all the health workers in the country in flattening the curve as a […]
motionball 2019 Year in Review
March 24, 2020
Summary of growth in 2019: A big year of growth for motionball in many ways. In 2019, we hosted 41 events (up from 32 in 2018), and engaged over 11,700 participants and guests. Breakdown of events: Marathon of Sport (city wide events) – 15 (vs 14 in 2018) motionballU – 21 (18 schools […]
Nine Changes for Taxpayers That Come With the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
March 24, 2020
The Federal Government has been rolling out financial supports at a rapid pace for Small, Medium Businesses (SMB), Employees, Tax Payers, Self Employed, Individuals & Sectors at financial risk. We will endeavour to post updates as they occur. Please find a link to Tim Cestnick’s excellent piece for taxpayers in the March 20th, 2020 Globe […]
Covid-19 Economic Response Plan
March 24, 2020
Governments around the world are rolling out economic responses to Covid-19. The Federal Government of Canada’s response to date has been welcome; but economists are predicting it will continue to expand, particularly for small businesses, Possibilities? Expansion of wage subsidy programs for small businesses; deferring the April 1st planned increase in the carbon tax as […]
Life insurance can be a core strategy for retirement savings
January 31, 2020
As many of our clients know – the attached Tim Cestnick article speaks to both a risk management and tax efficient strategy which Etherington Generations has long utilized as a part of an overall approach to retirement and estate planning. Please note that only the actuarially adjusted gain portion of the CSV over the premiums […]
Tuesday Talks with Mark Etherington: Your Greatest Economic Asset
November 21, 2019
For most of us, our greatest economic asset is not our home, our RRSP’s or our stock portfolio, but rather it is our health and with it our ability to earn an income. When you look at our potential to earn an income over the course of our lifetime we each have the ability to generate […]
Tuesday Talks with Paul Etherington: 72 Years and Counting
November 7, 2019
When my Grandfather returned at the conclusion of the Second World War from serving six years overseas with the Royal Canadian Artillery he contemplated a career in the financial sector and had narrowed his choice to the brokerage, banking or insurance industries. He was shocked to learn of the suicide of one of his best […]
Tuesday Talks with Kirsteen Etherington: Simple Estate Planning Tip – Where Is This Stuff
August 21, 2019
A subject that can be difficult to think about and plan for – but one that is essential for every family – is the preparation and proper financial planning for the eventuality of a loved one’s passing. We tend to delay this important discussion and in so doing can make the relatively simple acts of […]
When Is The Right Time To Transfer Wealth
August 19, 2019
This article references a number of good reasons why inter-generational wealth transfers occur; but fewer relating to two of the most important questions: WHY are Parents & Grandparents & other Family members motivated to transfer their wealth to the next generation? HOW best to responsibly prepare the recipients for a legacy gift? We will address […]
Why Are Families Motivated To Transfer Wealth?
August 17, 2019
Wealth can represent such hard assets as stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, businesses, art, cultural treasures, jewellery, inheritances and trusts. We are privileged to live in a country that equally values such assets as integrity, a moral compass, education, diligence, trust, leadership, innovation, opportunity, freedom of movement, thought & spirituality, integration, immigration, stewardship, kindness and […]
