Upcoming virtual events

Throughout the year, we host a variety of virtual events at no cost to you. If you're interested in attending any of the events below, send us an email at jeff.l.smith@igpwm.ca and let us know which one.

Financial literacy webinar

Longevity and living well: Cleveland Clinic Canada
Monday, March 30, 2026
10:30 am PT | 11:30 am MT | 12:30 pm CT | 1:30 pm ET | 2:30 pm AT

What if health was your greatest asset? Make longevity part of your plan. Join IG Private Wealth Management's Vas Pachapurkar and Dr. Talia Varley from Cleveland Clinic Canada for an exclusive discussion on how strategic health planning can enhance your performance and long-term well-being. The session will explore:

  • A view of longevity centred on living well, not just longer
  • The science behind aging well and extending your healthy, active years
  • Evolving approaches to personalized prevention, early detection, and care
Estate planning and settlement webinar

Strategy over stress: expert housing and mortgage insights for today's market reality
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6 p.m. ET

The housing market today looks nothing like it did just five years ago. The real estate and mortgage choices your clients and prospects make today could shape their lifestyle, savings, and future goals for years. In today’s dynamic interest rate environment, alongside evolving housing supply trends, having the right mortgage, renewal and real estate strategy matters more than ever.

That’s why you won’t want to miss our upcoming mortgage webinar, featuring special guest Tania Bourassa-Ochoa, Deputy Chief Economist at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) — one of Canada’s leading voices on housing trends and insights.

Joining Tania will be Shauna Clarke, IG Vice President, Mortgages and Banking Solutions. Together, they’ll provide the expert guidance needed to navigate today’s complex real estate landscape with confidence.

They'll cover:

  • The current state of the Canadian housing market
  • Key considerations when renewing your mortgage
  • Fixed and variable mortgage options and the pros and cons of each
  • How to think about housing decisions as part of a broader financial and investment strategy
  • Case studies of integrating a mortgage strategy into a financial plan to accomplish short- and long-term goals
 

Past virtual events

Financial literacy webinar

2026 Market Outlook – Beyond the headlines, fundamentals take the wheel
Thursday, January 15, 2026

The global economy continues to show resilience, and the outlook for 2026 is promising. After a year that surpassed expectations in 2025, what should investors anticipate for the new year? Join IG Wealth Management's host, Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President of Investment Strategy, and speaker Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, as they break down the four pillars driving economic and market growth:

  • Monetary stimulus: interest rate trends and their impact
  • Fiscal stimulus: government policies fuelling expansion
  • The AI revolution: productivity gains and investment opportunities
  • The wealth effect: how rising financial wealth supports consumption
Financial literacy webinar

Money and Youth
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

As students head back to the classroom, it’s time to talk about teaching critical, yet often overlooked, financial education skills in our communities. In these webinar/workshops, we will explore what young people ages 5-18+ want to learn about money, and how parents, caregivers, and loved ones can support their journey toward a successful financial future. We will also share a toolkit of free resources, programs, and activities that you can use to guide these financial conversations at home, right away.

Philanthropy webinar

Strategic Philanthropy: Amplify Impact, Minimize Taxes
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Make giving part of your plan. For many high-net-worth investors, charitable giving plays an important role in their overall financial plan. Join IG Wealth Management’s host Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning, and speakers Craig Hughes, Director Tax & Estate Planning, and Kevin Dopko, Asst. Vice-President, Private Wealth Management for a dynamic and insightful discussion on how to enhance the impact of your charitable giving while optimizing tax efficiency. This session will explore:

  • Understanding Charitable Giving
  • Giving options
  • Key tax considerations
  • Real world case studies