MAPLE Business Council

12/31/2024

Our thanks to cross-border wealth management firm & charter MAPLE member, Cardinal Point Wealth Management, ULC, for your renewing membership in 2025! Orange County, California-based VP and Portfolio Manager John McCord discusses why cross-border financial planning matters for Canadians living in the U.S. in their latest video:

Are you a Canadian living, working, or planning to retire in the United States? Managing your finances across two countries involves understanding complex ta...

12/31/2024

"Friendships in the mirror are as strong as they appear." 2024 may be in our rear view mirror but it was a big one for us as we welcomed new members from across Canada and the U.S., turned 9 years strong, came together in Vancouver, Toronto, New York City, Denver, Orange County, Los Angeles and online, and welcomed our new MAPLE President. Thank you all for a wonderful year!

12/30/2024

Latest financial insights from our renewing cross-border wealth management member firm, Cardinal Point Wealth Management, ULC.

There you are… A Canadian resident soaking up the Florida sun. Ten days of well-deserved rest, then it’s back to the office grind in Toronto. With total disregard for your right to some peace, tha

12/30/2024

Jimmy Carter helped build Habitat for Humanity homes in Winnipeg

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, was no stranger to Winnipeggers.

12/30/2024

Thank you to renewing member organization and leading Canadian law firm, Fasken, for your continued support and participation. On the occasion of your renewal, we are revisiting "Developing the North American Hydrogen Market - Supporting Demand" from our May issue of MOMENTUM, an article by Janet Howard, partner & regional leader of Fasken’s global energy & climate group, Ontario and and co-founder of the firm’s hydrogen energy advisory team.

We begin our issue with a comprehensive look at the North American hydrogen market. Janet Howard,  a Toronto-based partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Regional Leader of Global Energy and Climate Group, Ontario at Fasken and Co-Founder of the firm's Hydrogen Energy Advisory Team, expl

12/27/2024

Thank you to Joanne Harris, Strategic Partnerships Executive at Currencies Direct for your renewing membership!

Currencies Direct is a global foreign exchange payment company specializing in global fund disbursements, foreign real estate transactions, IRS/FIRPTA solutions and other currency-related services. For more information, visit https://www.currenciesdirect.com/

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays/Joyeuses Fêtes! We are grateful for all the opportunities we had this year to come together to meet one another and to explore what's 'new & notable' across key markets and in leading sectors in Canada and the United States. Thank you to our team, members, partners and friends for sharing your time, insights and your expertise. Wishing everyone a safe, happy and relaxing holiday season! Photo credit: Charlotte Owens.

12/20/2024

The Transformative Impact of FDI. We're delighted to celebrate one of our talented Young Professional Members this month in an interview with Christine Perrin, Director of Foreign Direct Investment at Economic Development Winnipeg for our December issue of MOMENTUM.

Christine shares her perspectives on the impact that FDI can have on a community, what she enjoys about her work and what makes Winnipeg a great place to live and grow in the heart of Canada. Thank you for sharing a window on your world, Christine!

Check it out on the Interviews page of our Cross-Border Insights website: https://www.maplecouncilinsights.org/interview-articles-1/our-interview-with-maple-young-professional-member-christine-perrin-director-of-foreign-direct-investment-at-economic-development-winnipeg Photo credit: Economic Development Winnipeg.

12/19/2024

Today, the California State Lands Commission and the ports of Long Beach and Humboldt announced an agreement to advance floating offshore wind energy development off the California coast.

12/19/2024

The on-demand webinar section of our website has recordings of recent MAPLE events/presentations - perfect for when you can't make a meeting or want to refer back to the presentations. We've just added videos from our December receptions in Orange County and Vancouver. https://maplecouncil.org/webinars Photo: Gabriela Palai.

12/19/2024

Winter tax highlights from our friends at MAPLE member organization, Cardinal Point Wealth Management, ULC.

It’s that time of year again. Time to plan for family gatherings and travel. Time to set your New Year’s resolutions. Time to try and stall the swift passage of time. Unfortunately, it is also the tim

12/19/2024

Construction is dependent on moderate interest rates. Restaurants are affected when consumer borrowing costs rise.