Mercer Private Wealth Insights Webinars

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Longevity

Can humans live to 150? New academic health breakthroughs have researchers and health start-ups extrapolating about the end of ageing. Is this possible, or just wishful thinking? Join us as we welcome back Dr. Daren Heyland to filter fact from fiction in the evolving world of nutrition and longevity.

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The ABCs of ESG

Join us in a discussion on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing with Will Collins-Dean, Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) and Chairman of the firm’s Investment Stewardship Committee.

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The Transition in Energy

From Alberta retiring all coal power plants ahead of schedule to the doubling of electric vehicle sales globally between 2020 and 2021, we are rapidly changing our approach to producing and consuming energy.

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An introduction to cryptocurrency

Join an introductory discussion with Michael Alguire, Director Cybersecurity Governance at ATCO Group. Michael will help us understand the evolving world of cryptocurrency and its importance for the future.

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MAID - a complex and deeply personal issue

Join our Edmonton team and Doris Bonora, TEP, Q.C. from Dentons for a discussion on ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’. The conversation covers personal and health care directives, the evolving laws around MAID and the importance of having a Power of Attorney or Personal Directive.

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Serious Illness Planning

Join Dr. Daren Heyland, a critical care doctor at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, to discuss how medical decisions are made when people become suddenly and seriously ill.

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Intergenerational Planning

Join Canadian author and Chartered Professional Accountant Robin Taub and the Edmonton team for a discussion on the best ways to teach kids and grandkids about money, as well as how to discuss estate and inheritance plans with adult children.

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Preparing for your role as an executor

Guest speaker Kathy Hawkesworth (LLB, TEP), Counsel & Philanthropy Advisor with the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) discusses the responsibility of acting as someone's executor, as well as practical tips to prepare for this challenging role.

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Tips on ageing well in Canada

Michael Nicin from the National Institute on Ageing joined us to discuss many valuable topics including new research on when to take your Canada Pension Plan along with vaccines that Canadians over 50 should consider asking their doctor about such as for pneumonia, flu, and shingles.

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Best practices for passing on family assets

Estate lawyer Michael Klaray from Duncan Craig joined Marshall and Cary to discuss best practices for passing on family assets such as: How to deal with cottages, real property, or any intergenerational assets that you would like to stay in the family.

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