Tariffs go up. Inflation lingers. Politics heat up.

And the cost of everyday life feels it.

On this episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Colin and Greg explore how U.S. policy shifts ripple through interest rates, inflation, and portfolios around the world. They discuss... 🌎💼

✔️ The hidden inflation driver no one talks about.

✔️ Why Fed decisions matter beyond the U.S.

✔️ How to position portfolios when volatility returns.

🎧 A must-listen for anyone trying to make sense of today’s economic headlines.

Is one will enough if you own property in more than one province?

This week on the Free Lunch Podcast, Canvas Wealth sits down with Jonathan Ng to unpack the complexities of wills, probate, and property across provinces (and even outside of Canada).

From cabins in B.C. to bank accounts in Ontario, they explore what executors and families need to know, and when a “skeleton key” will is enough, or when a second will might save time, money, and stress.

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how provincial laws can affect their legacy.

Money isn’t just math. It’s feelings.

In this episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Colin sit down with special guest Carl Richards, author, and creator of The Behavior Gap, to talk about his new book Your Money.

They explore why financial planning is less about spreadsheets and more about meaning, values, and the conversations we have never been taught to have.

🎧 If money conversations have ever left you feeling stressed, uncertain, or even frustrated, this episode is for you.

Most people have never heard of an IPP.

But for incorporated business owners, it can be one of the most effective ways to build retirement wealth.

In this episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Canvas Wealth welcomes Tatenda Maywoyo of GBL Inc., to explain what IPPs are, who they’re for, and why they’re a hidden gem in Canadian retirement planning.

🎧 If you’ve ever wondered whether an IPP could work for you, this episode explains it all.

If you had $1 million, what would you actually do with it?

Would you buy a house? Travel the world? Or maybe just stock up on Kraft Dinner like the Barenaked Ladies sing about?

In this episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Canvas Wealth explores the playful lyrics of If I Had $1,000,000 alongside the deep insights from Dr. Daniel Crosby’s book The Soul of Wealth.

They unpack the four core purposes of money:

1️⃣ safety, 2️⃣ autonomy, 3️⃣ mastery, and 4️⃣ purpose.

What happens when classroom theory meets the reality of working in finance?

In this special episode, Canvas sits down with Jacob and special guest Èmile, two finance students balancing bartending, trading, and navigating their first steps into the industry.

They talk markets, mentorship, behavioural bias, bonds (yes, bonds), and the biggest surprises that come with going from spreadsheets to real people and real portfolios.

🎧 Whether you're seasoned or just starting out, this one’s a candid, energetic look at what it really means to build a career in finance.

Advisors once lived by the phone, a notepad, and a stack of prospecting lists.

Now? AI, CRM systems, and customized pools are shaping the way advice is delivered, and relationships are built.

This week, Colin continues his conversation with Greg Kraminsky in part two of their reflection on 30+ years of change in the investment world. They unpack the real evolution: not just in products and technology, but in purpose, relationships, and trust.

🎧 From regulatory shifts and tech revolutions to the human side of advice, this episode is a candid look at how far the industry has come, and where it’s heading next.

“We got to revisit what works and what doesn't work... and we came up with a solution in 2009 that we still follow today” – Greg Kraminsky

This week, Colin sits down with Greg to revisit what the world of advice looked like in the 90s and how it has evolved over the past three decades.

From the days of paper forms and product pitches to purpose-driven conversations and personalized planning, it’s a look at how far the profession and expectations have come.