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 mark.mertens@ig.ca and let us know which one.

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
Protecting your wealth webinar

Protecting your wealth through life's big changes
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
1 p.m. EST

Did you know planning your financial legacy goes far beyond writing a will? Or that keeping it updated through major life events is vital to protecting your wealth?

Follow an engaging case study that highlights the estate planning challenges and opportunities that can emerge at any age throughout your lifetime. Join IG’s Dan McPherson, ClearEstate co founder Alex Gauthier, and a panel of estate and tax experts as they explore a wide range of topics, including:

  • Common legal myths surrounding wills, probate and taxes.
  • How to avoid causing family rifts due to inheritance.
  • The potential legal pitfalls of cohabiting, divorce and blended families.
 

Past virtual events

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
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.