What were the significant developments this week?

Canadian and U.S. markets remained volatile, fluctuating between strong moves up and heavy moves down throughout the week and demonstrating that investors are still not confident in how this crisis will play out.

COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

With increasing self-isolation and government aid programs to compensate for income losses, how are business owners being affected? We have prepared summaries of key measures that will have the greatest impact for business owners.

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As we continue to see financial markets react to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and its related effects, I am writing to you with an update on the latest developments and how to view your long-term investment plan as a result.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new set of economic measures aimed at stabilizing the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic - here's what you need to know.

Periods of market volatility have peppered the past century. As many investors know, these ups and downs can wreak havoc on our portfolios and emotions. However, history has shown that in times of turmoil, sticking to a disciplined strategy can pay off.

Few investors could have predicted that a viral outbreak would end the longest-running bull market in U.S. history. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed stocks far into bear market territory. From its peak on February 19th, the S&P 500 has fallen almost 30%.

Financial markets have exhibited high levels of volatility over the past several weeks as they react to factors that include reduced interest rates, a steep decline in oil prices and the economic and business implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.