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What are Segregated Funds and How do They Work?
By Iain Butler: Chief Investment Advisor, Motley Fool Canada Fool
For Canadian investors who want the growth benefits of investing, but the security of an insurance product, you have a unique option
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segregated fund.
Segregated funds have attractive “principal guarantees” that allow you receive 75% to 100% of your initial investment, not to mention some unique features like death benefits and creditor protection.
What exactly are segregated funds? How do they work, and are their benefits worth the costs? Let’s break them down and find out.
What is a Segregated Fund?
Minister Bibeau announces appointments and reappointments to Farm Credit Canada
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OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced three appointments and two reappointments to Farm Credit Canada s (FCC) Board of Directors. These individuals have extensive backgrounds in agriculture and are active members in their communities.
James Laws – reappointed to a three-year term
Michele Hengen – reappointed to a three-year term
Rita Achrekar – appointed to a four-year term
Sylvie Chagnon – appointed to a four-year term
Michael Tees – appointed to a four-year term
In 2016, the Government of Canada implemented an open, transparent and merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees. Appointees play a fundamental role in Canada s democracy by serving on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies and tribunals acros