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Free Lunch

Join us on the Free Lunch as we discuss educational content on investing, savings strategies, financial planning, and all of things that are important that require planning, money and time. The Free Lunch Podcast is hosted by Canvas Wealth, a wealth management team that has been working with investors since 1985. At the core of our investment philosophy, you will find these principles: -Markets Are Efficient and Work over Time -Successful Investing Results from a Long-Term Disciplined

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23:53

When the world shifts: Geopolitics

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2026/02/04

From wars and sanctions to trade disruptions and surprise political events, global markets react quickly to uncertainty.In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Colin walk through decades of data on geopolitical shocks, what typically drives market drawdowns, how long recoveries tend to take, and why most sell-offs fade faster than headlines suggest.They also explore what these events mean specifically for Canadian investors, including impacts on oil, the dollar, and global

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22:15

Top Stock Pick’s 2025 and 2026

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2026/01/28

Every January, investment firms release their top picks and bold projections for the year ahead.In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Colin look back at the stock lists published in early 2025 and ask the question most people forget to ask: how did they actually perform?By comparing forecasts to real-world outcomes, they unpack why confidence doesn’t equal accuracy, why benchmarks matter more than opinions, and what investors can learn from hindsight.

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25:19

Boomer to Millennial: Lessons for the next gen.

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2026/01/21

In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Jacob reflect on how the reality of wealth advising differs from what’s taught early on.Technical knowledge matters, but it isn’t what ultimately sets wealth advisors apart. Listening, understanding, and guiding people through uncertainty are what define the work.Throughout the episode, they explore the lessons that only experience teaches, and what it really takes to build a career that lasts.

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20:29

What Have We Learned Along the Way?

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2026/01/14

If there’s one lesson that kept showing up over nearly 300 episodes, it’s this:being reasonable beats being brilliant.In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Colin reflects on five themes that have shaped the show over the years, starting with why behaviour matters more than intelligence, forecasts, or clever strategies.It’s a reminder that long-term success rarely comes from bold moves. It comes from consistent, disciplined decisions made over time.

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30:55

Leasing vs Buying Market Volatility

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2026/01/07

When markets move, our instincts kick in fast. ⏱️In this episode, Colin and Gregshare a real example of a new investor reacting to a small short-term loss, and use it to explain why checking your portfolio too often can do more harm than good.They break down volatility, time horizons, and why investing isn’t meant to feel like watching a savings account.

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34:16

A Fireside Chat with Rob Carrick

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2025/12/31

We’ve become far more comfortable with debt than we used to be.In this episode ofThe Free Lunch Podcast,Rob Carrick,one of Canada’s most trusted personal finance journalists and longtime columnist atThe Globe and Mailjoins Greg and Colin to talk about how consumer culture has reshaped our relationship with money.They discuss frictionless spending, social media pressure, and why debt often builds quietly, without a clear moment where things go wrong.

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23:26

12 Steps to Greatness in 2026!

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2025/12/24

We procrastinate on taxes for the same reason we avoid the dentist. We know it’s important, it just feels uncomfortable.In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Colin and Blair talk about tax optimization, early planning, and why contributing sooner to your TFSA or RRSP can be one of the most underrated financial habits.It’s step four in their “12 Steps to Greatness in 2026” list, and they cover all 12 to help you start the year with clarity.

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29:42

What is Free Lunch?

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2025/12/17

Is there really a free lunch when it comes to investing?According to Greg and Colin, there is one: diversification.It’s not exciting. It doesn’t make headlines. But it’s one of the few strategies that has improved outcomes while helping reduce risk over time.In this episode, they explain why diversification works, why investors resist it, and why it matters right now.

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27:29

Giving Thanks to The Pioneers

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2025/12/10

Where would modern thinking about markets be without the people who pushed it forward?This week on the Free Lunch Podcast, Colin and Greg reflect on the thinkers and researchers who reshaped the way we understand economic behaviour. From evidence-based approaches to frameworks that bring discipline and clarity to decision-making, the way we view the world today exists because a few pioneers were willing to challenge old assumptions.

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32:04

Mark Eibel, Stay in the Game!

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2025/12/03

We buy everything else on sale, but with stocks we do the opposite?In this episode, Colin and Greg talk with Mark Eibel about the strange way human behaviour shows up around money. The market rises more than 70% of the time, yet fear in the 30% often pushes people out at exactly the wrong moment.It is one of the few areas of life where people get more interested as prices rise and more nervous as prices fall, even though history shows that downturns are usually shorter than they feel.

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39:47

Meir Statman, Man Plans and God Laughs

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2025/11/26

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32:42

Financial Therapy with Ashley Quamme

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2025/11/19

Most clients don’t actually want a stock tip. They want reassurance, they want clarity.They want to know, “will I be okay?”This week, Colin and Greg explore the emotional side of money with financial therapist Ashley Quamme as they unpack the real drivers behind our financial behaviour.The beliefs we inherit, the patterns we repeat, and the questions we are truly asking when we think we are asking about markets.🎧 A powerful conversation for anyone curious about why they think, feel, and behave the

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23:58

Year End Tax Planning

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2025/11/12

🏡 Have a kid who’ll buy their first home one day?The First Home Savings Account (FHSA), part RRSP, part TFSA, all opportunity.In this week's episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Colin and Greg explain how the FHSA works, the benefits andthe deadline you can't afford to miss.They explainwhy making a small contribution before year-end could mean more room and more opportunity down the road.

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28:41

Silver Linings & The Stock Market Playbook

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2025/11/05

In 2008, one client went all in on silver.Convinced inflation would soar, governments would lose control, and precious metals were the only safe bet, he put everything into silver. And technically, he was right. It hit $50 an ounce… 17 years later.On this week’sFree Lunch Podcast, Colin and Greg revisit that story to explore what it teaches about timing, behaviour, and the bigger truth:time in the market beats timing the market every time.

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25:16

Is the CPP Well Managed?

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2025/10/29

If theCanada Pension Planwere a mutual fund, would you still buy it? 🤔Greg and Colin dig into the real costs behind Canada’s national pension, how it stacks up against low-fee investing, and what it teaches us about simplicity, transparency, and discipline in your own portfolio.It sounds cheap at0.26%, but that’s just thetip of a $7 billion icebergonce you factor in performance fees, transaction costs, and operating expenses.

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32:38

A Potpourri for “Smart” Investors

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2025/10/22

What aresmart investorsdoing right now?According to Greg and Colin on this week of the Free Lunch Podcast they are: staying diversified, staying disciplined, and staying calm.They unpack how to think about:💰 Bonds & cash in your portfolio.🏠 Mortgage renewals & rate holds.🧾 End-of-year tax moves.😴 Retirement “sleep-at-night” planning.

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27:46

Jonathan Clements’ Words of Wisdom

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2025/10/15

Jonathan’s style was to blend practical financial advice with human behaviour and life lessons.This week, Colin and Greg reflect on the life and legacy ofJonathan Clements, the longtimeWall Street Journalcolumnist whose insights helped redefine how we think about money, happiness, and simplicity.Jonathan’s approach really aligns with what we try to do here, cutting through the noise, finding clarity in uncertainty, and reminding people that even if the market’s at an all-time high… so is milk

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24:57

The Evolution of AI

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2025/10/08

AI was everywhere at Future Proof Festival.From Google searches to client service, every conversation circled back to how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry.On this week’s episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Colin and Greg reflect on Colin’s time at Future Proof, and why, despite AI’s power, nothing can replace human trust and behavioural coaching.🎧 A must-listen for anyone curious about what AI means for the future of advice.

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25:31

Education "FUN"ding

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2025/10/01

🎓💰 Sending kids off to college or university? The sticker shock is real.Tuition, books, housing,can quickly add up to $20,000+ per year.In this week’s episode, Colin and Greg break down the real costs of post-secondary education and explore smart ways to fund it, including:✅ Student loans, grants & bursaries✅ RESPs (and how to make the most of government grants)✅ What happens if your child doesn’t go to school✅ Why TFSAs can be a hidden funding tool

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29:58

Being "Sharpe" with Diversification

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2025/09/24

True or False:❓ Diversification increases expected stock returns.❓ Owning Canadian banks, pipelines, and utilities is enough diversification.❓ Most active fund managers outperform their benchmarks over time.If you hesitated on any of these, this week’s episode is for you. Colin and Greg break down why diversification is really about protecting against risk, how home bias trips Canadians up, and why global exposure makes all the difference.

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