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 macdonald.associates@igpwm.ca and let us know which one.

2026 Market Outlook – Beyond the headlines, fundamentals take the wheel
Thursday, January 15, 2026
3 pm PT | 4 pm MT | 5 pm CT | 6 pm ET | 7 pm AT | 7:30 pm NL
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
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Past virtual events

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.

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

Estate planning and settlement webinar (webinar replay): Your wishes, your way: how to take control of your legacy
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Did you know a poorly prepared estate plan could see your biological children cut out of your will? Or that, without proper planning, leaving the family cottage to your kids could leave them with a financial headache?
If you missed this March 2025 webinar or are newly exploring estate planning as part of your financial plan, then this event it for you. Join us for this webinar replay to gain insights into how you can avoid these potential pitfalls and more. Learn how to safeguard your wealth, minimize taxes and ease the burden on your loved ones. Host IG Wealth Management's Dan McPherson and experts from ClearEstate, including co-founder Alex Gauthier, discuss real-life case studies, including:
- Delays and complications caused by naming an executor based abroad.
- How trying to avoid probate brought about a larger tax bill.
- Conflicts over a will that arose due to the family avoiding estate conversations.

Don’t overthink it: the fall financial playbook
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Don’t miss this webinar to find out the answers to these questions and more. Join IG Wealth Management’s host, Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President of Investment Strategy, and speaker Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, as they discuss the following themes from their fall financial playbook:
- Seasonal themes heading into the fall.
- Key drivers of market volatility.
- Positioning portfolios versus predicting markets.