Monthly Minute
April 2021 - news & updates
For the next few months, I will be focusing on the many things that seem to be changing around us related to planning and investments.

Some changes are the result of the pandemic restrictions and some are due to new priorities.

However, change is the only certain thing and we must respond to that.
We must protect what's important.
We must adapt as necessary, to ensure we stay healthy in all ways.
We must provide support and assistance to others to ensure we are managing all these changes together.

This month, we start with managing our "health care". In particular, managing our mental health.

Check out this link to some of the changes brought on in the past year to how Mental Health services are delivered.

Here's an article sharing more about Health benefit options.

Please note our phone system has changed. Our main phone number remains the same, but our extensions are now 4 digits:

Janine Purves x 2222

Janice Smith x 2224 for processing, transferring funds, tax receipts, appointments and more.

Andrek Satkunarajah x 2226 for appointments, insurance, market updates, and more.

Jenna Trollope x 2233 for appointments, communication and marketing updates, and more.

This upgrade provides some additional benefits to help serve you. If you have any questions, we are available by email or phone.
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Janine Purves CFP®, CPCA, CCS
Senior Financial Advisor

Assante Capital Management Ltd.
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 302
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0B9

Email: jpurves@assante.com
Tel: (905) 707-5220
Ext. 2222
Fax: (905) 707-1035
Toll Free: (800) 981-5481
Upcoming Dates

April 2: Good Friday

April 5: Easter Monday

April 22: Earth Day

April 30: Taxes Due

May 7th: Break The Silence Virtual Gala
Market Updates
Listen to Wealth Matters Market Updates with CI Investments' top portfolio managers which include an update for the Evolution portfolio. You can access the webcast recording online.

Tax Planning
Tax summaries have been sent, and we encourage you to double-check all receipts are in your possession before filing your tax return.
Remember, there can be multiple RRSP contribution slips if many contributions were made.
If you have a Non-registered account, then transactions are summarized on a T5008.
Any questions, we are happy to help.

Recognizing there is more of the same here! More support for small businesses, and more debt being taken on. CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business) indicates some of the right steps are being taken for independent businesses. Some of the other political parties don't think it's gone far enough. However, the amount of debt being taken on by our governments is something that will be around for a long time. Effective management and guidance will be critical for success.
Heath and Lifestyle
In the Community
The Richmond Hill Speaker Series returns: Four Engaging Virtual Lectures. This lecture series has gone online. For some interesting perspective check out the topics.
Registered Accounts
Reminder: The trustee fees for all registered accounts (RRSP, RRIF, LRIF, LIRA) will be charged on June 3rd. Please note, the fee will be taken as instructed on your account, so it may be taken from the Assante account, or charged to your bank account.

A few key tips for TFSA's and RRSP's.

Are you looking to set up a group RRSP? Speak to us about your options using our online investing platform, Assante Connect.
Get the APP!

We now have an app, so you can access your accounts from your phone.

Go Paperless!
Assante InvestorOnline is designed to provide you with a secure and private communication gateway, and around-the-clock access to important information about your account.

Find the Assante InvestorOnline app in the iOS App store for Apple or in Google Play for Android devices.

Register for Assante InvestorOnline here.
"You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated."

~Maya Angelou

I felt frustrated when we learned about the latest lockdown. But I am choosing to look forward to the summertime. Many of us have been vaccinated, and many more every day.
Assante Capital Management Ltd is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
This material is provided for general information and is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to compile this material from reliable sources however no warranty can be made as to its accuracy or completeness. Before acting on any of the above, please make sure to see me for individual financial advice based on your personal circumstances. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Assante Capital Management Ltd.
Insurance products and services are provided through Assante Estate and Insurance Services Inc. Assante Capital Management Ltd. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
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