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Recent Strongroom Radio Programs

  • Transferring Your Wealth to your Legacy August 31, 2019 - Wayne talks to Legal Council Henry Villanueva about how to continue your legacy. He discusses how many wealthy families don’t have a comprehensive plan to transfer their legacy.
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  • Transferring Your Wealth to your Legacy, Part 2 August 31, 2019 - Wayne talks to Legal Council Henry Villanueva about how to continue your legacy. He discusses how many wealthy families don’t have a comprehensive plan to transfer their legacy.
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  • Comprehensive Estate Planning August 23, 2019 – Legal Council Henry Villanueva from Macmillan Estate Planning discusses how Macmillan counsels its clients. He discusses the key difference and importance between an estate plan versus a comprehensive estate plan.
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  • Comprehensive Estate Planning , Part 2 August 23, 2019 – Legal Council Henry Villanueva from Macmillan Estate Planning discusses how Macmillan counsels its clients. He discusses the key difference and importance between an estate plan versus a comprehensive estate plan.
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  • Dealing with an Insolvent Estate August 16 – Wayne talks to Legal Council Henry Villanueva about insolvent estates and what to do first. He discusses how your estate should be planned in your demise and how sometimes insolvency happens.
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  • Dealing with an Insolvent Estate, Part 2 August 16 – Wayne talks to Legal Council Henry Villanueva about insolvent estates and what to do first. He discusses how your estate should be planned in your demise and how sometimes insolvency happens.
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  • Succession Planning for the Family Cabin August 10th, 2019 – Legal Council Henry Villanueva from Macmillan Estate Planning discusses some case studies and how the Macmillan team can help. They discuss tips and tricks and how you can spark discussion with your children about your family cabin.
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  • Succession Planning for the Family Cabin, Part 2 August 10th, 2019 – Legal Council Henry Villanueva from Macmillan Estate Planning discusses some case studies and how the Macmillan team can help. They discuss tips and tricks and how you can spark discussion with your children about your family cabin.
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  • When can a will be Challenged in Court August 3rd, 2019 – Wayne talks to Macmillan Estate Planning Legal Council Henry Villanueva on how to overturn your will in court. He walks us through a recent case in BC and discusses cultural values, quality and fairness throughout the case.
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  • When can a will be Challenged in Court, Part 2 August 3rd, 2019 – Wayne talks to Macmillan Estate Planning Legal Council Henry Villanueva on how to overturn your will in court. He walks us through a recent case in BC and discusses cultural values, quality and fairness throughout the case.
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  • Planning for Beneficiaries with Mental Illness July 27th, 2019 – Today we talk to estate planner Martine Tollefson and Ken Huynh about mental illness and the stigma around it. They discuss how more families have someone they are involved with that are effected by it and whether or not they should become a beneficiary
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  • Planning for Beneficiaries with Mental Illness, Part 2 July 27th, 2019 – Today we talk to estate planner Martine Tollefson and Ken Huynh about mental illness and the stigma around it. They discuss how more families have someone they are involved with that are effected by it and whether or not they should become a beneficiary
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  • Continued discussion over Govern Medical Assistance in Dying July 20 – Joining us today to discuss medical assistance in dying (MAID) and how that ties in to your estate plan is legal council at Macmillan.
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  • Continued discussion over Govern Medical Assistance in Dying, Part 2 July 20 – Joining us today to discuss medical assistance in dying (MAID) and how that ties in to your estate plan is legal council at Macmillan.
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  • Medical Assistance in Dying July 13th, 2019 – Wayne talks to Macmillan Estate Planning Legal Council Henry Villanueva about medical assistance dying. He discusses in detail the 5 steps and progression into the decision making process
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  • Medical Assistance in Dying, Part 2 July 13th, 2019 – Wayne talks to Macmillan Estate Planning Legal Council Henry Villanueva about medical assistance dying. He discusses in detail the 5 steps and progression into the decision making process
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  • Planning for Digital Assets in your Estate Plan July 6th, 2019 – Wayne talks to Estate's Martine Tollefson and legal council from Macmillan Chris Sabat about deciding what your intention is for social media. They discuss what the best ways to manage or deal with your digital assets if someone becomes incapacitated or dies.
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  • Planning for Digital Assets in your Estate Plan, Part 2 July 6th, 2019 – Wayne talks to Estate's Martine Tollefson and legal council from Macmillan Chris Sabat about deciding what your intention is for social media. They discuss what the best ways to manage or deal with your digital assets if someone becomes incapacitated or dies.
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  • Protecting Your Estate Plan June 29, 2019 – Today, Wayne talks to Ken Huynh about potential risks to assets or investments and how they can be protected in a good estate plan – giving you insight into what is subject to potential creditors’ claims, and what happens when one cannot pay back debts.
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  • Protecting Your Estate Plan, Part 2 June 29, 2019 – Today, Wayne talks to Ken Huynh about potential risks to assets or investments and how they can be protected in a good estate plan – giving you insight into what is subject to potential creditors’ claims, and what happens when one cannot pay back debts.
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  • Transferring Your Wealth to Your legacy June 22, 2019 – Today, Wayne talks to Henry Villanueva about legacy plans and how to transfer your wealth. Henry uses a case study to better explain various situations families might encounter and how to plan for them together.
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  • Transferring Your Wealth to Your Legacy, Part 2 June 22, 2019 – Today, Wayne talks to Henry Villanueva about legacy plans and how to transfer your wealth. Henry uses a case study to better explain various situations families might encounter and how to plan for them together.
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  • Entrepreneurship in Succession Planning June 15th, 2019 - Wayne talks with MacMillan Estate's Martine Tollefson and Meryl Coombs from Spruce It Up Garden Centre about entrepreneurship and succession planning for a family business.
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  • HELOC and Business Co-ownership June 8th, 2019 - This week, Wayne speaks with Henry Villanueva about a case study on applying for a home ownership line of credit or a "HELOC" as it pertains to the co ownership of a business by two people.
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  • Estate Administration & Probate, Part 2 June 1st, 2019 - Wayne continues with part two of his talk with Henry Villanueva about estate administration.
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  • Estate Administration & Probate May 25th, 2019 - This week, Wayne speaks with Henry Villanueva about estate administration and the responsibilities related to probating a will.
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  • Aspects of Succession Planning May 18th, 2019 - Succession planning is a big topic, and today Wayne Nelson and Henry Villanueva discuss some of the highlights, such as the sale and transfer of shares to family members, positioning a corporate structure, and how an estate freeze works.
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  • Passing Down Recreational Properties May 11th, 2019 - MacMillan Estate Planning legal counsel Henry Villanueva talks to Wayne about recreational properties and their role in your estate plan.
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  • What Counts as "Family"? May 4th, 2019 - When it comes to the family business, who do you really count as “family”? Wayne speaks with Henry Villanueva about the nuanced relationships behind a family business.
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  • Considering Family Harmony April 27th, 2019 - Wayne Nelson speaks with MacMillan Estate Planning legal counsel Henry Villanueva on valuing family harmony when preparing your estate, especially when considering problems of addiction or complex relationships.
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  • Business Partnerships & Friendships April 13th, 2019 - Wayne speaks with MacMillan Estate legal counsel Henry Villanueva about making sure business partners stay friends. What's needed to make that happen and the provisions that should be in place to help ensure success.
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  • Business Ownership Structures in Estate Planning April 6th, 2019 - Wayne speaks with MacMillan Estate's Henry Villanueva about estate planning for business owners.
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  • Mental Health for Beneficiaries March 30th, 2019 - Wayne speaks with Martine Tollefson and Ken Huynh about estate planning for beneficiaries with mental illness.
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  • Power of Attorney & Personal Directive March 23rd, 2019 - This week, Wayne speaks with Henry Villanueva about the importance of the enduring power of attorney and personal directive in the estate planning process.
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  • Philanthropy in Your Life Plan March 9th, 2019 - Wayne talks philanthropy with Calgary dentist Brad Krusky and follows up with Sherri MacMillan on how people can carry on with charitable contributions in their life plans.
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  • Depending on Your Executor March 2nd, 2019 - This week Wayne speaks with financial commentator Kelly Keane about the importance of having a good, reliable executor for your estate.
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  • Online Tools for Entrepreneurs February 23rd, 2019 - This week Wayne talks with Bonnie Elliott from The Business Development Bank of Canada about an online tool for entrepreneurs.
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  • Tax Planning & Statistics Canada February 16th, 2019 - Wayne speaks with Michael Wolfson, a former assistant chief statistician with Statistics Canada about tax planning.
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  • Defined Pension Plans February 9th, 2019 - Wayne speaks with Brenda Prisco of Aon Hewitt about the state of Canada's defined pension plans.
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  • Snowbirds, Healthcare, and Foreign Investment February 9th, 2019 - Wayne talks to Sherri MacMillan about snowbirds and having the right health care and knowing foreign investment rules.
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  • Start the New Year Right January 12th, 2019 - This week, Peter speaks with Sherri MacMillan about starting the new year with a new financial and retirement plan.
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  • What Makes a Good Estate Plan? January 5th, 2019 - This week, Peter speaks with Sherri MacMillan about the basic principles of a good estate plan.
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  • Canadian Frailty Network December 15th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Dr. John Muscedere of the Canadian Frailty Network, about a new report on aging and balancing medical needs with quality of life.
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  • Future of Small Businesses December 8th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Amber Ruddy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about a new survey on the future of small businesses in Canada.
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  • Holiday Fashion & The Sheldrick Trust December 1st, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Calgary fashion designers Kate Hewko and Nicole Tomney about a charity fashion show benefiting the Sheldrick Trust, an elephant orphanage in Kenya.
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  • A Life Story with MacMillan Estate Planning November 24th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with a Joan and John, a couple who are MacMillan Estate clients and their life story.
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  • Housing & Healthcare In Your Life Plan November 17th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Irene Martin-Lindsay, a seniors rights advocate about factoring housing and health care needs into a life plan.
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  • Discussing Travel Health Insurance November 10th, 2018 - Peter speaks with Will McAleer, head of the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada about a recent survey done by his organization.
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  • National Pharmacare Program November 3rd, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris from the Canadian Association of Retired Persons about CARP's submission to the steering committee looking at a national pharmacare program.
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  • Services Available to Seniors October 27th, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts from CARP: The Canadian Association of Retired Persons about the medicinal effects of cannabis and Linda Fawcus, who runs a company called Gluu Technologies about an email product developed for seniors.
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  • Enjoying Your Wealth October 20th, 2018 - This week Peter talks about enjoying the wealth you've created with Cruise Critic's Colleen McDaniel and travel insurance with Pam Murray from The Alberta Motor Association.
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  • Improving Seniors Care October 13th, 2018 - Peter speaks with Dr. Jasneet Parmar, an Edmonton based geriatric specialist who's been an advocate for better seniors care for more than 25 years.
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  • Healthcare & Seniors Care October 6th, 2018 - Peter speaks with Dr. Gigi Osler, the new president of the Canadian Medical Association about bringing more attention to seniors care.
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  • Common Types of Seniors Fraud September 29th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Susan Westenberger from the Calgary Police Service's Elder Abuse Response Team about seniors fraud.
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  • Living with Alzheimer's September 22nd, 2018 - Peter talks with Calgary businesswoman Connie Ruben, who wrote a book about dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
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  • Understanding Changes to AISH September 15th, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with the provincial minister of community and social services, Irfan Sabir about the AISH program for disabled Albertans.
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  • Albert's Business Climate September 8th, 2018 - This week Peter talks with Charles Lammam of the Fraser Institute about the current climate for business in Alberta.
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  • Speaking with the Minister for Seniors September 1st, 2018 - Peter speaks with Liberal MP Filomena Tassi, Minister for Seniors who has spent the first month of her term listening to Canadians about challenges that face seniors in Canada.
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  • Baby Boomers in the Housing Market August 25th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Calgary realtor John Hrypko, a broker with Royal LePage Real Estate about a new survey the company has released about baby boomers, and the role they play in the housing market.
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  • Supporting Senior Clients August 18th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Minal Upadhyaya of the Investments Funds Council of Canada about a video series to help advisors support senior clients.
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  • An inside look at the recent state of recreational properties in British Columbia. August 11th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Dave Beeson, a Kelowna based Royal LePage real estate broker about the state of recreational properties in British Columbia.
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  • Investor Services and Elder Orphans August 4th, 2018 - This week, Peter talks RESP with Chris Turchansky, head of Investor Services at ATB Financial and the topic of "elder orphans" with Stephanie Chamberlain, a PhD candidate in nursing at the U of A.
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  • National Pharmacare and Pharmaceutical Costs July 28th, 2018 - This week, Peter talks national pharmacare with Dr. Eric Hoskins, chair of an advisory council that has developed an online survey on the matter and with Kristin Acri of the Fraser Institute, who has just completed a study on how the pharmaceutical industry "might" react to Canada's desire to get drug costs under control.
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  • Volunteering with World Life Experience July 21st, 2018 - Peter talk philanthropy with Arianny Orellanes, a Venezualan woman who is travelling the world volunteering with World Life Experience.
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  • Physical, Mental, and Financial Health July 14th, 2018 - Peter interviews pastoral counselor Dr. Debra Meehl about the need to take care of your mind and body as well as your financial health.
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  • Why You Need a Financial Plan July 7th, 2018 - Peter talks with financial author Kelley Keehn about the risks of not having a financial plan.
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  • RVs & the Family Cottage June 30th, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with Chris Mahony, President of Go RVing Canada. The RV fraternity comes from all ages and walks of life. He's then joined by Sherri MacMillan and Henry Villeneueva of MacMillan Estate Planning to talk about the family cottage - ensuring that it remains a family asset and not a liability.
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  • Investor Index Survey June 23rd, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with financial commentator Kelly Keane about seniors fraud and Allison Trollope, director of communications and investor education for the Alberta Securities Commission about some of the finding from the latest investor index survey.
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  • Why Create a Life Plan? June 16th, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with Sherry MacMillan about some of the life factors that drive some folks to create a life plan.
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  • Canadian Association of Retired People June 9th, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with Wanda Morris, vice president of advocacy for the Canadian Association of Retired People about the Canadian Pension Plan and that their retirement finances are already off to a decent start thanks to the fund.
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  • Passive Investment Changes & Retirement June 2nd, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about passive investment in private Canadian controlled corporations and how changes to rules around these investments may affect their retirement plans.
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  • The Canadian Frailty Network May 26th, 2018 - This week Peter talks about frailty with Dr. John Muscedere - scientific director and CEO of the Canadian Frailty Network and the need for a national seniors strategy. He then talks probate with Henry Villenueva and Terrill Bish.
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  • Helping Your Parents with Their Estate May 19th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Henry Villaneueva and Sher MacMillan about the new trend in estate planning - children calling on behalf of the parents to begin the estate plan process.
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  • Caring for Our Elderly May 12th, 2018 - This week, Peter talks with Dr. Robert Sutherland, a neuro-scientist at the University of Lethbridge about a new research project trying to understand the origins of Alzheimers. He then speaks with Sandy Sereda , executive director of Caregivers Alberta about the importance of selecting a caregiver for elderly family members with dementia.
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  • Retirement Planning & Resources May 5th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with financial advisor and author Larry Lovis about his new book "Mapping Your Retirement Road: A No Nonsense Guide to a Financially Better Life". His theme is similar to the approach taken by MacMillan Estate Planners - plan ahead and make sure you have the resources in place to protect the lifestyle you want to pursue.
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  • Life Planning & Addictions April 28th, 2018 - With addictions being a challenge for families who are crafting their life plans, Peter speaks with author and commentator Bill Bogart about opioids and the decriminalization of some drugs. Peter then speaks with Brian May, committee chair with a group from Human Resources, Skills and Social Development about a study it's releasing about advancing inclusion and quality of life for seniors.
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  • Charity, Community, and Trusts April 21st, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Sheri MacMillan about Daphne Sheldrick, founder of The Sheldrick Trust - a charity that has raised 200 orphaned baby elephants in Africa. He's then joined by Lynn Preston, executive director of the Calgary Jewish Centre about the work they do in the city.
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  • Tax Planning & The Sheldrick Trust April 14th, 2018 - This week Peter talks to Sheri MacMillan about good tax planning in the first half of the program. In segment two, Peter talks with Rob Brandford, executive director of The Sheldrick Trust, a charity that fosters orphaned elephants in Africa...one of Sheri MacMillan's philanthropic projects.
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  • Investing for Seniors & New Vacancy Taxes April 7th, 2018 - This week Peter speaks with Katie Wamsley and Lindsay Logan from the Portfolio Managers Association of Canada about developing a new set of guideline on investing for seniors. Then he talks to Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper about the British Columbia governments new vacancy tax in certain communities in that province.
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  • Property Speculation Taxes & Philanthropy Work March 31st, 2018 - In the first half of the program, Peter talks about British Columbia's proposed property speculation taxes on vacant homes in that province. Later, the discussion turns to philanthropy with Calgary dentist Brad Krusky and the work he does in Guatamala.
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  • Keeping Mentally Sharp While We Age March 24th, 2018 - This week, Peter talks with Dr. Debra Meehl, a pastoral counselor and author about exercise: both body and mind with the goal of keeping mental sharpness as we age.
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  • Tax Planning for Estates March 17th, 2018 - Peter has a round table discussion about tax planning for estates with Henry Villanueva, Matine Tollefson and Ken Goddfrey, director of sales from Industrial Alliance Insurance.
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  • Philanthropy in Dentistry March 10th, 2018 - Peter talks with Calgary dentist Brad Krusky about philathropy and and his work with Dentistry For All, a charity that provides basic care to people in Guatemala.
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  • MacMillan Estate Plannings thoughts on this weeks federal budget. March 3rd, 2018 - This week, Peter speaks with Henry Villanueva, Martine Tollefson, and Sheri MacMillan about this weeks federal budget.
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  • Changes To The Upcoming Federal Budget February 24th, 2018 - Peter speaks with Ashley Ziee from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about the upcoming federal budget changes.
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  • The Importance Of Having An Executor For Your Will February 17th, 2018 - Peter talks to Author and financial commentator Kelley Keehn about the importance of having an executor for your will.
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  • New Online Tools For Entrepreneurs February 10th, 2018 - Peter talks with Bonnie Elliott from the Business Development Bank of Canada about a new online tool available to entrepreneurs.
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  • Vulnerability Of Email & Phone Scams February 3rd, 2018 - Peter speaks with Kelley Keehn on the subject of phone and email scams, and the vulnerability of senerios, in particular.
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  • Recent Changes In Government Tax Policies. January 27th, 2018 - Peter talks with Michael Wolfson, former assistant chief statistician at Statistics Canada about his perspective on the most recent changes in government tax policy. He also speaks with Brenda Prysko of Aon Hewitt about defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans and how good planning can incorporate these funds into effective use during retirement years.
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  • Defined Benefit Pension Plans January 20th, 2018 - Peter talks with Brenda Prysko from Aon Hewitt about defined benefit pension plans and with Michael Wolfson, a member of the Centre for Health Law, Policy & Ethics at the University of Ottawa about recent changes to the Income Tax Act.
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  • Building A Life Plan That Encompasses Your Goals and Ambitions. January 13th, 2018 - Peter talks with Sheri MacMacMillan andHenry Villanueva about getting your financial house in order and building a life plan that encompasses what you want to achieve and defines how you expect to reach your goals.
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  • Are There Tax Implications For Spending Your Retirement Years Out Of Country? January 6th, 2018 - Peter talks with sheri MacMillan about spending retirement years out of the country and possible tax implications.
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  • Explore Common Myths Surrounding Wills December 30th, 2017 - Peter speaks with Sheri MacMillan about wills and the myths that surround them.
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  • The Sheldrick Trust December 23rd, 2017 - Peter talks with Brian Keating and Rob Brandford about the Sheldrick Trust, an African elephant refuge.
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  • A Follow Up On The Changes Of The Federal Income Tax Act December 16th, 2017 - Peter follows up with changes to the federal income tax act.
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  • Canadian Views On The Proposed Tax Changes December 9th, 2017 - Peter talks with Alberta Senator Doug Black, who is part of the Senate Finance Committee which has gone across the country in the past three months to collect Canadian viewpoints on proposed tax changes. Dan Kelly heads the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and says the government need to back off on trying to implement these changes be January 1st.
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