Dance Until the Music Stops
02 Jul 2026There is a number that keeps appearing in earnings calls, infrastructure announcements, and government industrial strategies, and it keeps getting bigger. A hundred billion here. A quarter of a trillion there. The figures attached to AI investments have become so large and have been repeated so often that they no longer seem to elicit a reaction from most investors.
We Are Canadian
30 Jun 2026Every year, Canada Day invites us to reflect on where we've come from and where we're headed. This year feels a little different. Threats from our southern neighbour on becoming the 51st state have catalyzed conversations around sovereignty and national identity. In the months since, Canada responded in kind, stepping up to the world stage and stoking the pride and patriotism of its citizens. Yet across Alberta, separation sentiments have moved from the margins into the mainstream.
Why Brain Health Matters for Business Owners
22 Jun 2026You have heard it said that ‘health is wealth’. To that end, in the pursuit of longevity and prosperity, we make a plethora of healthy decisions to manage our blood pressure or cholesterol and facilitate overall healthy ageing. These disciplined steps are tangible, and most of the time the results can be tracked. But when it comes to protecting the most valuable asset on our shoulders, the brain, from neurodegenerative disease (inasmuch is within our control), we may be faltering or not quite sure where to start.
AI and the New Information Empire
08 Jun 2026The AI boom is just the next iteration of the all-too familiar story. A disruptive new technology comes out, and companies become willing to spend seemingly infinite amounts to try and come out on top. Valuations are high, capital expenditure is enormous, and the eventual winners should in-theory generate extraordinary returns. However, the deeper story is about concentration.
How the SpaceX IPO Will Shift Risk to Passive Investors
05 Jun 2026SpaceX is set to go public next week at an eye-watering valuation of $1.8 trillion, by far the largest IPO in history. While many investors are excited to be able to purchase shares in the company, the headlines are distracting from the fact that the IPO combined with its accompanying rule changes seem to be set up in a way that will give its current owners exit liquidity at the cost of retail and passive investors who will be left holding the bag.
What Is a Family Foundation Really For?
02 Jun 2026In our experience working with high-net-worth families, a family foundation begins as a way to organize charitable giving. Over time, however, its real value often becomes clearer: it can serve as a framework for purpose, values, family identity and engagement. At its core, a family foundation is a long-term vehicle for shaping a legacy that can endure across generations.