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Support and Advice Events for OREA Members

Many of us have been impacted by our changing environment, whether experiencing disruption to our days and routines, or financial hardship. In times of crisis, it’s important to come together as a community to support one another, and on behalf of RBC, we want you to know we’re here to help.

How RBC can help

RBC has a number of programs that may be able to help you personally as well as your business.

  • Personal clients have access to immediate and longer term relief if you are facing challenging circumstances. The RBC Client Relief Program offers a number of temporary relief options1.
  • Business clients affected by the COVID-19 disruption have access to a number of relief solutions. The needs of business clients are assessed on a case-by-case basis to provide solutions that are tailored to their circumstances.
  • If you are looking for investment advice and planning tools the RBC Financial Planning site has the resources you need.
  • For specific information to help you navigate the many headlines, visit our website for everything related to the impacts of COVID-19.

Advice Events created specifically with OREA Members in mind.

RBC will be hosting regular webinars, sharing our approach amid the COVID-19 situation, providing the most up-to-date information and resources.

Please find below our latest webinar details and registration links.

Webinar Title Date & Time Duration Description View Webinar
Ontario Real Estate & Economic Update June 11, 2020 1:00pm EST 60min Together, as we navigate the impact and challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, and begin to consider emerging forward, RBC presents an opportunity to hear from Robert Hogue, RBC Senior Economist. Join us as Robert discusses the economic impacts of COVID-19, how it is impacting the real estate market and what you should know to better prepare your business, clients and yourself. Click here to view the Webinar
COVID-19 Relief Programs for Brokers June 18, 2020 1:00pm EST 60min To help you navigate the federal and provincial government subsidies, loans and other programs during COVID-19, a panel of professionals from KPMG will share the latest developments, eligibility details and other requirements to help you understand which programs can work best for you, your organization and your employees. Click here to view the Webinar
COVID-19 and Your Investments June 25, 2020 1:00pm EST 60min Amidst these challenging times, it’s more important than ever for investors to have direct access to timely investment and market insights. RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) invites you to hear directly from David Richardson, VP & Head, Enterprise Distribution Strategy, RBC Global Asset Management, on today's economic landscape, including market and economic perspectives. Click here to view the Webinar
Incorporation 101 for Real Estate Professionals July 7, 2020 1:00pm EST 60min Recent developments with the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2019 have proposed the ability for REALTORS‡ to incorporate a business and be paid through their corporation. Join Anna Abbruzzese, President, Actium Consulting to learn more about incorporating a business, the benefits, challenges, as well as tax implications to consider when this law comes into effect. You’ll also get to hear from the team at Ownr – a service that is simplifying and reducing the costs associated with formally launching a business in Ontario. Click here to view the Webinar

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

1 While some of these options may be available to you, they may increase your interest costs or your outstanding principal balance over the life of your loan or increase the outstanding balance on your credit card during the relief period, if applicable. You should carefully evaluate your financial situation and priorities before exercising any of these options to the extent they are available to you. The RBC Client Relief Program is subject to change and is available for a limited time with some options available only until June 30, 2020.

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