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How Prem Watsa built a family business for the centuries: A one-on-one with David Thomas, author of ‘The Fairfax Way’

‘You add compassion to capitalism, and it becomes, in Prem’s way of thinking, the most efficient way of creating capital that sustains itself’

August 13, 2026
Video

Stenner: The 10 worries ultra-high-net-worth families lose sleep over, Part 1

In this two-part series, Thane Stenner explores family challenges ranging from succession and geopolitical risks to cybersecurity and philanthropy. In the process, he proves that proactive planning, candid conversations and coordinated advice are essential to preserving wealth across generations. This week: Worries 1-5. Next week: Worries 6-10.

August 13, 2026
Commentary, Member Content

Member Content by Stenner Wealth Partners+

Illustration of a family office executive filling out a survey at her computer, used in this article promoting the 2026 Canadian Family Offices Multi-Family Office survey, which is now available to be completed by multi-family office representatives.

Canadian Family Offices’ third annual multi-family office survey has launched

Take the survey and contribute to ‘The Multi-Family Office Landscape in Canada 2026,’ our must-read report on the state of MFOs

August 11, 2026
Fundamentals

Images of Amin Kanji, Colin Keddy and Andrew McQuiston, three family advisors who talk about what makes the third generation of wealthy families unique and different from first or second generation

The story arc of wealthy families, from the first to the third generation

How does Generation 3 differ from Generations 1 and 2? We ask the experts

August 11, 2026
Family Business, Fundamentals

Family matters: the issues that arise when helping kids financially

For families of significant wealth, the hardest parenting decisions are rarely about what they can afford

August 10, 2026
Commentary, Life & Family

Family meeting financial adviser for house investment

BULLWEALTH’s Randy Gunn: ‘If you do it right, you become an extension of your client’s family’

From understanding risk-return metrics to benefitting from the CFA designation, long-time CFA Society Toronto member shares lessons that have shaped a career focused on impact.

August 7, 2026
Fundamentals, Partner Content

An elderly executive watches a pile of cash burn, illustrating the danger of the third-generation curse resulting in a squandered family fortune

“Squandered” puts the spotlight on the risks and pitfalls of family succession

A new book by the team at Foster Family Office explores the strategies successful families can employ to avoid the third-generation curse of squandered wealth

August 6, 2026
Wealth

A grandmother passing a tree to her next generation

From corporate wealth to lasting legacy: how business owners can maximize charitable giving, reduce taxes and preserve more of their wealth

One of the most powerful opportunities arises when publicly traded securities with accrued gains are donated directly to a registered charity

August 5, 2026
Commentary

Weathering future storms: Highlights from Canso’s July 2026 Market Observer

‘Investors should take a hard look at their portfolios to ensure they have the flexibility and capacity to take advantage of a sell-off fuelled by a wholesale deleveraging.’

August 3, 2026
Commentary, Member Content

Member Content by Canso Investment Counsel Ltd.

An illustration of a family office advisor thinking of several different people, reflecting the need for family office advisors to integrate the Ten Domains of Family Wealth into their support for wealthy families, as Tom McCullough writes.

McCullough: Developing integrated advisors through the Ten Domains of Family Wealth

‘The most trusted advisors … will not necessarily be those who know the most about a particular discipline. They will be those who understand families well enough to recognize how all the disciplines fit together’

July 31, 2026
Commentary, Fundamentals

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