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"OTTAWA New supports are on the way for small businesses as Canada weathers the second wave of Covid-19." https://huddle.today/federal-government-increases-rent-rel/

Big Tech was in the policy spotlight again recently with another U.S. congressional hearing on Oct. 1, this time focused on "Proposals to Strengthen the Antitrust Laws and Restore Competition Online." https://www.investorsgroup.com//this-is-how-canada-should-

Join us for a Financial Planning in the Agriculture Sector Webinar today at 2:00PM!

Happy Friday folks! #fridaymotivation

"ROTHESAY A craft brewery in the Saint John area has new owners, and its getting some new products and a new taproom as a result." https://huddle.today/new-owners-of-rothesay-brewery-plan-t/

Cooke Aquaculture has made another in a series of acquisitions of international companies over the last few years. https://huddle.today/cooke-aquaculture-acquires-massachuse/

In a year that has thrown a pandemic, natural disasters and economic calamity at us while we lurch closer to a presidential election, stability can feel elusive. No matter how well laid your plans, some new crisis might be lurking around the corner, waiting to upend your life. https://www.investorsgroup.com//millennial-money-create-fi

The Downey Team was happy to drop off some goodies to the wonderful staff at the Kiwanis nursing home today

This year we wanted to do something special for the incredible teachers in the Sussex area. Its common that teachers often have to purchase their own supplies for themselves and their students, so we wanted to help ease the burden by giving away a basket of school supplies to the four schools in the Sussex area. Congratulations to our winners: Kevin Scott, Josh Cameron, Miranda Davidson & Kim Seymour! Good luck to all teachers and students returning this fall!

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While the retirement dream may be to smoothly exit your full-time job and sail into the next phase of life, the reality is that the transition is often far from easy. https://www.investorsgroup.com//should-you-get-a-life-coac

Happy Labour day! We hope you are enjoying the long weekend!

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"Here's a a deep dive into who's eligible, the mechanics of applying, and the tax consequences" https://financialpost.com//heres-everything-you-need-to-kn

"Derrick Stanford, the CEO of the Saint John Airport and president of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association, joins host Mark Leger on this week’s episode of Huddle Home Office to talk about why airports are an essential part of a robust, growing economy, and how we can do more to support them." https://huddle.today/podcast-derrick-stanford-on-a-turbule/

OTTAWA The Liberal government is promising to finally spend $10 billion that has sat in the accounts of its infrastructure financing agency for years, hoping to create thousands of post-pandemic jobs. https://www.investorsgroup.com//infrastructure-bank-to-inv

"Along with a simplified EI and a four-week CERB extension there are three new temporary benefits" https://financialpost.com//71cac606-d84f-4ed0-bd76-7b4846/

"A New Brunswick-based company wants to help small businesses and schools reduce the spread of Covid-19 with its new product." https://huddle.today/n-b-company-develops-portable-air-cle/

The best way to reach your goals faster is by making sure your money works as efficiently as possible. https://www.investorsgroup.com//how-to-stop-everyday-money

This week in the markets: https://www.investorsgroup.com//m/this-week-in-the-markets

Have a great weekend! #MotivationFriday

I had a great time working with Suzen Fromstein on this piece. In the article, I discuss my story of being in the financial industry. STEVE DOWNEY, PFP, QAFP, ...FINANCIAL CONSULTANT, IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, SUSSEX, NEW BRUNSWICK Focus on the End Result https://www.mybusinessmagazine.ca//STEVE-DOWNEY-PFP-QAFP%E

As some Canadian companies look to rehire workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the recouped positions so far have been part-time over full-time jobs. https://www.investorsgroup.com//how-part-time-workers-need

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As a leading wealth management company, IG Wealth Management is focused on helping our clients achieve their financial goals by thinking about the future and by doing all we can to help shape a brighter tomorrow for all. Learn how we create shared value for our Clients, Employees, Consultants, and Communities in our new Corporate Responsibility report https://www.investorsgroup.com//misc/IG_CR_Report_2019.pdf

The IG Wealth mobile app has arrived! 24/7, secure access to your IG Wealth Management accounts from your anywhere and at any time! Available to download on the Apple App store and Google Play store. #mobileapp #igwealthmanagement #anywhere #anytime

Each year, some Canadians choose to live and work in the U.S. either temporarily or permanently. While working in the U.S., they may choose to participate in a U.S. retirement plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). When they return to Canada, the Canadian plan holder may be wondering what to do with the funds in these plans. https://www.investorsgroup.com//should-i-transfer-my-us-re

For our Thursday throwback, here is a picture of the Dominion Building taken around 1907! Do you have any old photos from the Sussex area that you want to share? Send them to us or post them below!

"A new program is aiming to give New Brunswick businesses a digital boost." https://huddle.today/new-tech-impact-program-to-give-n-b-b/

"Like many realtors working Canadas recreational markets, David Jurek says hes seen properties move unusually quickly since the start of COVID-19." https://www.investorsgroup.com//vacation-properties-see-sp

"Jamie Golombek: Tax deductibility is not straightforward and depends on who is paying the fees and in what context" https://financialpost.com//9b4d78c3-d7e7-48a9-bda1-578c56/

"Recent negative trends in office vacancy rates are starting to reverse, according to the latest rental market surveys from Turner Drake & Partners." https://huddle.today/office-vacancy-rates-drop-in-saint-jo/

The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and businesses from the impacts of the global pandemic through its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. https://www.investorsgroup.com//canada---government-announ

Happy New Brunswick Day from the Downey team!

"You face a penalty of up to 10 per cent of any unreported income you may have forgotten on your 2019 return" https://financialpost.com//1d714ab5-5ac0-4006-857c-6696d9/

"City council is looking for ways to reduce red tape for event organizers whod like to use city streets." https://huddle.today/saint-john-looking-to-reduce-red-tape/

"The S&P/TSX Composite Index, S&P 500 Index Total Return and other global equity indices bounced sharply higher from March lows." https://www.investorsgroup.com//ar/2020/07/2020-q2-summary

New sign put up on Main Street thanks to Shaw Signs