Local Events 


We are thrilled to host a number of small local events. If you're interested in attending, send us an email at Richard.wutzke@igpwm.ca.

Incorporated Professionals
May 30th, 2022
Doors Open & Refreshments: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

An in-depth seminar for incorporated professionals on how to grow and access wealth from your corporation more efficiently and use business incorporation to maximize tax avoidance and deferral opportunities.

Estate Planning
June 27th, 2022
Doors Open & Refreshments: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

We will share expert strategies to help create certainty for your future. Topics will include properly drafted wills and other critical components of an estate plan, and how to plan ahead to minimize the impact of tax on your financial legacy.

Charitable Giving
July 25th,2022 | August 29th, 2022
Doors Open & Refreshments: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

A seminar to discuss charitable giving as a strategic part of your comprehensive financial plan – to help unlock tax-efficiencies and plan for the people and causes you care about.

Business Owners
September 26th,2022 | October 24th,2022
Doors Open & Refreshments: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

This seminar will explain how to grow and access wealth from your business more efficiently. Topics include business incorporation to maximize capital gains exemptions, and how the 2018 tax rules influence your financial plan.

Agricultural Sector
November 28th,2022
Doors Open & Refreshments: 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM

This seminar for farmers and fishers contains everything related to the concerns and challenges that people face working in the agricultural sector. It illustrates challenges and opportunities when it comes to maintaining and building wealth, such as unique tax rules for your business.


Upcoming Virtual Events


Upcoming events are currently being finalized. Email us at Richard.wutzke@igpwm.ca if you'd like to be notified when the next event is open for registration.

A mortgage strategy: why it matters in the time of rising rates

A mortgage strategy: why it matters in the time of rising rates
Thursday, April 11, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL

With interest rates now roughly twice as high as they were five years ago, how will the significant increase in mortgage costs impact your lifestyle, savings and future goals?

And, perhaps more importantly, what can you do about it?

Join Shauna Clarke, Vice President, Mortgages and Banking Solutions and Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice President, Investment Strategy as they talk about the benefits of a mortgage strategy built around you and how to integrate it into your overall financial plan.

This session will cover:
•    Housing market economic outlook
•    What is the impact if your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next two years?
•    Why integrating your mortgage strategy matters from a financial planning perspective.

There will also be a virtual Q&A at the end of the discussion to answer some of your questions.



Past Virtual Events

Tax Refunds: Why it’s better not to get one

Tax Refunds: Why it’s better not to get one
Wednesday, March 7, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL

Join Herp Lamba, Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development and Craig McIntyre, Director Tax & Estate Planning, Advanced Financial Planning as they discuss tax advice that could help optimize your income tax return with Revenue Canada.

This session will cover:
- Tax refunds, and why it’s BETTER not to receive one
- The differences between a tax deduction and tax credit
- How to reduce your income tax deductions at source
- What should you do with the extra dollars in your monthly income

There will also be a virtual Q&A at the end of the discussion.

How to transition from your
    business to your retirement

How to transition from your business to your retirement
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 1 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL

As a business owner, have you considered your comprehensive retirement plan? Did you know 76% of small business owners are planning to leave their business, but only 9% have a formal plan in place?

Join Amanda Lang and IG expert Aurèle Courcelles, AVP Tax & Estate Planning as they discuss how to navigate retirement when owning a business.

Strategies to protect your financial future

2024 Market Outlook
Thursday, December 14, 2023
11 am PT | 12 pm MT | 1 pm CT | 2 pm ET | 3 pm AT | 3:30 pm NL

Join Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, and Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President Investment Strategy as they share their team’s 2024 market outlook.
 

Topics include:

- Interest rates and the economy.
- Recession risks and inflation.
- Valuations and commodity prices.

Strategies to protect your financial future

Strategies to protect your financial future
Thursday, November 9, 2023
11 am PT | 12 pm MT | 1 pm CT | 2 pm ET | 3 pm AT | 3:30 pm NL

With the right financial strategies, you can take comfort in knowing that your home, your hard-earned savings and the lifestyle you enjoy won’t be at risk.

Join IG’s Head of Financial Planning Christine Van Cauwenberghe; our host, and personal finance expert, Melissa Leong; and IG's Vice President Insurance Distribution, Mike Thomas for this informative webinar.


Webinar topics include:

- Protecting your assets and lifestyle
- Preserving your estate by avoiding probate fees
- Ensuring lifelong comfort and care

From success to succession: Getting down to the business of selling your business

From success to succession: Getting down to the business of selling your business
Thursday, October 5, 2023
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 1 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL

Join Amanda Lang for our exclusive business owner’s webinar. You’ll hear from IG’s experts David Turnbull, Senior Vice President, Head of Private Company Advisory and Sheryl Troup AVP Tax & Estate Planning who will discuss the essential steps required when selling a business.

This session will cover:

- How to prepare for the sale and emotional aspects to consider
- Streamlining operations to enhance profitability
- Identifying potential buyers
- Valuing a business
- What buyers want to know
- Tax implications