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The Francis Forum Provides Perspective
The Francis Forum is a quarterly newsletter written to help provide you with important analysis and perspective on the financial markets. Each quarter we take time to provide you with advice, links to important resources, and in-depth analysis on topics that can affect you and your family’s economic well being. Topics can include changes to Canadian tax law, the Canadian budget, retirement planning strategies and many other interesting topics. We also pass on information on upcoming seminars, community events, and some other interesting articles related to achieving a good work life balance.
Setting the Stage for 2026: What 2025 Taught Us and What’s Next
As we move into 2026, it’s helpful to view the past year not as an endpoint, but as a transition phase, one that quietly reshaped the economic and investment landscape. The forces that defined 2025 did not resolve themselves; instead, they clarified what truly matters heading into the next chapter.
Why You Need Critical Illness Insurance
Critical illness (CI) insurance is often missed when people think about protecting themselves with insurance. It’s becoming more important as serious health conditions are more common, costly to treat, and can quickly disrupt a family’s day-to-day life and financial stability.
Q4 2025 Market Commentary
After a year full of uncertainty, shifting expectations around interest rates, and heightened political noise.
Quick Tips to Spot Phishing Emails
Phishing scams are getting more convincing and they often look like routine messages from banks, delivery companies, subscription services, or even someone you know. The goal is simple: trick you into clicking a link, opening an attachment, or sharing personal details like passwords, account numbers, or verification codes.
What 2026 Could Bring for Your Mortgage
As we head into 2026, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what’s coming next for homeowners and buyers. So, I wanted to share a quick note with you, no jargon, no pressure, just a helpful look at what market experts are saying and what it could mean for you.
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RRSP Deadline Reminder for 2025 Tax Season
Reminder that the deadline to make a contribution to your 2025 RRSP is March 2, 2026.
CTV Morning LIVE: Financial Resolutions You Can Keep in 2026
Watch Duane from his January 12, 2026 appearance on CTV Morning Live as he shares practical tips on Five Practical, Canadian-Focused Financial Resolutions for 2026
Federal Budget 2025 – Broad Measures to Boost Business Investment
Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget, tabled on November 4, 2025, introduces a range of measures aimed at stimulating business investment. Central to these initiatives are a new “Productivity Super-Deduction” and enhancements to several existing investment tax credits, all intended to accelerate capital spending and strengthen Canada’s long-term economic competitiveness.
CTV Morning Live: Budgeting For Summer
Here to tell us how to keep all that seasonal spending in check this summer is Duane Francis.
Seminars
Each month, clients are welcome to join us for a variety of compelling Seminars that can help you gain a better understanding of the multiple facets of the financial world as well as in other non-financial topics. We bring in established accredited professionals in a professional and impartial environment and allow you the ability to ask questions. Topics range from tax planning and retirement planning, to travel options and seasonal gardening. The topics and speakers are selected based on where your interests lie, and we are always open to suggestions.
Tax Planning
Insurance Planning
Pension Planning
Other Seminars
Social Events
We feel it is important that we provide opportunities for you to interact with the team throughout the year, and enjoy some time together with friends and family. As such we organize several activities throughout the year. To see the events which we typically organize, see the list to the right.
Typically we organize events throughout the year, at least one per quarter:
Family Movie Events
Annual Euchrefest
Let’s Take a Swing at Cancer
Children’s Christmas Event
“Let’s take a Swing at Cancer” Golf Tournament
We are excited to once again bring you the “Let’s take a Swing at Cancer” Golf Tournament in support of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
This year the tournament will take place at the Greyhawk Golf Club on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 with check-in and lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Visit the website to register.
About The Tournament
In 2004 the Herman Hansen Memorial Golf Tournament was founded in memory of Ed’s father Herman Hansen, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2001 and then sadly passed away in August 2003. Since then, so many of us have lost loved ones to cancer which is why it is our goal to continue raise money and awareness in support of the ongoing work of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
After 20 years the tournament has raised over $430,000 and our goal is to raise even more this year.
This year’s tournament is brought to you by Ed Hansen of Hansen Lawn and Gardens Inc., Duane Francis of Mandeville Private Client Inc., Steve Lacroix of A. Lacroix Heavy Equipment Rentals, Eric Gill of Pro Printers, and Matt Jacques of Royal Lepage Commercial.
About The Cancer Foundation
The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is dedicated to increasing cancer survivorship in Eastern Ontario by working to fill the gaps in services for cancer patients and their families. The Cancer Foundation partners with local organizations and hospitals to ensure residents have the best care close to home, shorter wait times for diagnosis and treatment, access to research and the latest new therapies and overall improved quality of life. For more information on the ORCF please visit: www.ottawacancer.ca
16th ANNUAL EUCHREFEST 2023
Duane and his team cordially invite you to enjoy an informal evening of Euchre in a tournament format.
For all of you Euchre enthusiasts, this will be a fun night of cards with a chance to win fabulous prizes!!
All are welcome, whether you know the game or not, but if you are a beginner, brush up, because the competition is fierce.
Space is limited to the first 16 respondents.
Please RSVP to Feda Shureih at fshureih@mandevillepc.com, or by signing up online but do so ASAP as spots will fill quickly. The rules of the evening will be sent out to all participants before the event.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Broadway Bar and Grill, 1896 Prince of Wales Drive
Please contact Feda on or before Monday, November 13th, 2023
