Effective November 27, 2021, the deferred sales charge and low load sales charge purchase options will no longer be available for purchase. Switches between funds of the same sales charge purchase option will be permitted.
How Ottawa plans to stimulate growth in the months ahead
With Canada mired in a COVID-19-driven recession, the Liberal government’s Throne Speech promised an economic reset for the post-pandemic world. But it was coloured by two harsh realities. A second wave of COVID- 19 appears to be spreading and slowing the recovery. Moreover, with the projected 2020 deficit crowding $400 billion, how much deeper into debt will Ottawa go to support vulnerable Canadians while setting a new economic course?
That said, the Throne Speech gave us a clearer indication into how Ottawa hopes to stimulate the economy to create one million jobs. Ultimately, however, the pace of growth will depend on how long it takes to bring COVID-19 under control. Indeed, even after a vaccine is developed, it could take months before Canada’s (and much of the world’s) population is fully inoculated. Until then, fiscal and monetary support may be needed for an extended period.
In addition to COVID-19, low oil prices have hurt the Canadian economy. At the same time, household spending, which accounts for 59% of Canada’s GDP, has been slowed by high consumer debt levels. And while housing has held up relatively well thus far – partially due to mortgage payment deferrals and stimulus spending – it could soften in a protracted low-growth environment. As a result, we continue to be underweight the Canadian market in the Sun Life Granite Managed Portfolios.
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SLGI Asset Management Inc. is the investment manager of the Sun Life family of mutual funds; Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is the issuer of guaranteed insurance contracts including Annuities, and Segregated Funds. Sun Life Financial Trust Inc. is the issuer of Guaranteed Investment Certificates.
