In our fast paced work environment, for many of us it increasingly feels like we can get overwhelmed from time to time. Resilience and coping skills are essential for work/life balance. We all need to learn how to take it “one day at a time” and to put things in perspective and pay attention to… Read more »
It was Make a Will week in British Columbia April 7th-13th and at Arbutus Financial we want to encourage and support you in doing so. This is a very important aspect of planning and managing your financial affairs. Click on the following link to learn more about Will planning. There are some great resources listed… Read more »
Many of our business clients find they spend a substantial amount of time managing the Human Resources side of their enterprise. Across Canada, there have been a number of changes to employment law recently. The following article is a very interesting overview of some of these changes in various Provinces and what employers need to… Read more »
Recently, the BC government announced their latest budget. The following is a good overview of the key areas that impact our fellow British Columbians. We welcome any feedback and discussion on how the budget will affect your family. (For our clients outside of British Columbia, we appreciate your indulgence on this topic) __________________________________________________________________________________ Budget at… Read more »
By David Altro , B.A., J.D., D.D.N., F.Pl., TEP Feb 12, 2018 David is a Florida Attorney & Canadian Legal Advisor focusing on cross border tax, estate planning and real estate for high net-worth individuals. He is the managing partner of Altro LLP, which he founded in 1988 and has offices in Canada and the US…. Read more »
Starting in 2019, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will be gradually enhanced. This means you will receive higher benefits in exchange for making higher contributions. The CPP enhancement will only affect you if, as of 2019, you work and make contributions to the CPP. Please click here to read more. If you’d like to discuss this topic… Read more »
This article has been provided by Cissy Pau, Clear HR Consulting Practical Tips for BC Employers Now That Marijuana Is Legalized in Canada As of October 17, 2018, marijuana is now legalized in Canada. Whether you support this move or are strictly anti-cannabis, it’s now time for you, as an employer, to make sure your… Read more »
With a growing global population the world will need 50% more food, 30% more fresh water and 50% more energy by 2030*. We are frequently facing questions of how to include companies in our client portfolios that are innovating to meet these global needs. One of our partners is NEI Investments and the Environmental Leaders… Read more »
After a period of relative calm in the markets, recently the increase in volatility in the stock market has resulted in renewed anxiety for many investors.
On April 9, 2018, the Minister of Labour announced proposed changes to B.C. employment law that would provide mothers more time off work before and after giving birth, as well as giving parents more leave if they are suffering from the death or disappearance of a child. The proposed amendments include: Pregnancy leave: Allowing mothers to… Read more »