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Redefining Trust in Financial Advice: AI and Mental Health Discover how AI is shaping client relationships, mental health and the advisor’s role.

Join our April Master Class, “Redefining Trust in Financial Advice: AI and Mental Health.” As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common in financial services, advisors are facing a new reality. Advanced technology now sits alongside very human needs. Clients want more than speed and smart tools. They want advice built on trust, empathy and understanding.

In this session, we’ll explore:
•   How AI is changing the advisor client relationship and what that means for trust.
•   The link between money, mental health and client decision making.
•   Practical ways advisors can use technology while staying empathetic and ethical.

Why attend?
•   Build stronger trust and confidence in client conversations as AI plays a bigger role.
•   Better support clients dealing with financial stress and emotional uncertainty.
•   Learn practical strategies you can use right away without losing the human touch.

Join Joseph Trozzo, Vice President, National Investment Sales at Equitable, in conversation with Gabrielle Provencher, M.Sc., R.S.W., R.M.F.T. (AMHP), Director, Enhanced Mental Health Care & Workplace Support, Homewood Health.

Don’t miss this opportunity.

Register today to secure your spot!

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Duration: 1 hour
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Competitive GIA rates and more!
With many bond funds declining in value over the past year, clients are looking for fixed income alternatives to reduce portfolio risk while providing a principal guarantee and an attractive interest rate.

Equitable Life® Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) investment options are ideal for clients who want to create an emergency fund or save for a special purchase. And we’ve recently increased interest rates to make our GIA options even more competitive!

A few reasons to consider Equitable Life for your GIA business:
- The GIA advantage – a life insurance contract can provide many estate planning benefits.
- Industry-leading compensation – we currently pay 40bps of commission per year of term.¹ Many competitors only offer 20 – 25bps per year of term.²
- Cashable option³ – allows clients to access their money in case of unexpected circumstances. Not many competitors offer this feature.²
- Advisor rate discretion – advisors can forego up to 40bps of commission for an equal increase in interest rate, making our great rates even better.
- Step Up Your Wealth Sales program – 100% of GIA net deposits⁴ are used to calculate the 0.75% bonus commission earned on net deposits for 2022.
- Win-Win – our GIAs allow you to give the client a better interest rate while still earning a good commission.
For more information, please contact your Equitable Life Regional Investment Sales Manager.

¹ Equitable Life commission rates as at May 19, 2022.
²Competitive information as at November 20, 2021; Equitable Life does not guarantee the accuracy of competitive information.
³ Withdrawals made prior to the maturity date will be subject to a market value adjustment and may be subject to tax.
⁴ All eligible deposits, sales, and redemptions occurring between January 1 and December 31, 2022, will be used to calculate an advisor’s 2022 net deposits.

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This year’s RSP contribution deadline is February 29, 2024 The RSP deadline is fast approaching and here are some important things to remember.

Issuing a New Policy with EZcomplete^®
All online applications must be digitally signed and submitted and have a date stamp no later than February 29, 2024.

Issuing a New Policy using Paper Application
For contributions to qualify for the first 60 days, all paperwork must be completed and signed by February 29, 2024. Equitable^® must receive all paperwork by March 8, 2024.

Deposits to an Existing Policy
Advisors can set up a one-time or recurring deposit or edit an existing pre-authorized debit already in place using EZtransact™. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.

Clients can make online deposits to Equitable through their financial institution’s online banking service. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.

Clients can also make a new deposit to an existing policy by cheque. The cheque must be dated and signed by February 29, 2024. Equitable must receive the cheque no later than March 8, 2024.

If online banking is being used to fund the policy – either topping up an existing policy or opening a new policy – the online banking transaction must be completed by February 29, 2024, to receive a 2023 tax receipt.

Please note that cheques and other paperwork cannot be backdated. They must be completed and signed by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.

If you haven’t already done so, consider EZcomplete and EZtransact our easy and fast online application and deposit tools to make life easier this RSP season.

For more information, please contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager.

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Posted February 14, 2024
Growing your business in the large case market At Equitable^®, we’re growing at a rapid pace in the large case market. We’re excited to share a new video highlighting all the great reasons to choose Equitable for large case clients—featuring Rob Hollingsworth, Head of Distribution and Product Marketing, Individual Insurance.

Highlights at-a-glance
•   We have capacity up to $130 million ultimate net amount at risk
•   Up to $10 million internal retention
•   Our mutual structure gives us a number of advantages, including the ability to provide personalized service

Equitable offers full support to help you work on large cases and successfully implement solutions, and we’re continually adding tremendous experience and talent to our organization. Our team of wholesalers, specialized underwriters, advanced case consultants, and tax and estate planning professionals are here to support you with your complex and larger files.
Our large case market webpage not only features our new video—it also showcases our team of large case experts and includes a growing list of marketing materials and resources to help you succeed.

Do you have a large case client opportunity, and want to expand in the large case market?

Visit our large case markets webpage to learn more.

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Begin the year with clarity and insight Join us for an engaging and informative session hosted by Joseph Trozzo, Vice President of Investment Sales at Equitable®.

Featured speakers

Cam Crosbie, Executive Vice President, Individual Wealth
Opening the session with “How Are We Feeling About 2026?”, Cam will share key insights on strategic initiatives, Equitable’s product roadmap and organizational priorities for the year ahead.

Dave Irwin, AVP, External Fund Management
Dave will lead a dynamic panel discussion on portfolio strategies and our exciting new product lineup for 2026, featuring the following distinguished fund managers:

- Sajan Bedi, CFA, VP & Co‑Portfolio Manager, Canoe Equity, Asset Allocation & Enhanced Income
- John Burrello, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Invesco Global Strategies, Global Equity Income Advantage
- Bill Zox, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Franklin Brandywine US High Yield Fund

Closing highlights

Joseph Trozzo will wrap up with an interactive Q&A, guiding the panel as they address your questions and share insights. We’ll conclude with an introduction to the Step Up Your Wealth and Elite Advisor programs for 2026.

Learn more

Continuing Education Credits
This webcast has been submitted for continuing education (CE) approval for all provinces excluding Quebec via the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council. Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification to come back to the webcast presentation console to download your personalized certificate from the tool bar. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full, and complete a short quiz. It is the advisor's responsibility to ensure Continuing Education credits being offered are accepted by their licensing body. Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) credits are valid in Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Insurance Council of Manitoba (ICM) credits are valid in Manitoba only.

This webcast is available in English only.
May 2023 eNews
Update: Introducing changes to our Diabetes Management Program
Beginning June 1, 2023, we are introducing additional standard drug plan controls as part of our Diabetes Management Program.

The controls will apply to GLP-1 agonists approved by Health Canada for the treatment of diabetes, such as: Adlyxine, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, Trulicity, and Victoza.

This change will help manage the impact of these high-cost diabetes medications for your clients while continuing to provide plan members with access to effective treatments to manage their disease.

Why are we introducing this change?
GLP-1 agonists are the highest cost diabetes drugs on the market. Current Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines recommend that most Type 2 diabetics begin treatment with lower-cost and equally effective first-line therapies, such as Metformin.

Some GLP-1 agonists are also used “off-label”. In other words, they are often prescribed for conditions for which they have not been approved by Health Canada, such as weight loss.

These additional controls will help ensure that these drugs are used appropriately – only for the treatment of diabetes and only after other first-line treatments have been tried.

If a client wishes to provide coverage for drugs specifically approved by Health Canada for weight loss, we have coverage options available.

How will this program work?
Plan members who receive a new prescription for a GLP-1 agonist will need to try a first-line diabetic treatment before they are eligible for coverage of the GLP-1 agonist. If the plan member has previously tried first-line therapies and found them ineffective, they will be eligible for a GLP-1 agonist.

Plan members who are already taking a GLP-1 agonist to treat diabetes will continue to be eligible for coverage. Some claimants may need to provide confirmation of their diabetes diagnosis from their physician or pharmacist in order to maintain coverage. We will provide claimants ample time to confirm their diagnosis.

Questions?
If you have any questions about these additional standard controls or how they will impact your clients, please contact your Group Account Executive or myFlex Sales Manager.

Coming soon: Survey for plan administrators with recent disability claims
We are regularly enhancing our communication processes to help your clients with disability plans manage their workplace absences more effectively. Later this month, we will distribute a short survey to plan administrators who have submitted a disability claim in the past six months. The survey will ask recipients about their satisfaction with the frequency and detail of our disability management communications.

The email will come from GBClientFeedback@equitable.ca, and the survey will remain open until the end of the day on May 19, 2023. All responses will be confidential. Survey respondents will receive the option to provide their contact information so that we can follow up on feedback they have provided.

We plan to use the feedback to help ensure that we’re meeting your clients’ expectations and delivering industry-leading service.

In a previous issue of eNews, we published a list of the average dental fee increases for general practitioners based on the latest Provincial and Territorial Dental Association fee guides.

Since then, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) has updated the 2023 dental fees for some provinces. Provinces with dental fee updates since our previous eNews are bolded and italicized. Equitable Life uses these guides to help determine the reimbursement limits for dental procedures. For your reference, below is the list of the average dental fee increases for general practitioners that will be used by Equitable Life for 2023.

Market Commentary July 2025 Key Takeaways

• Markets were very volatile in April to start Q2 but calmed as the quarter progressed. Volatility was driven mostly by headlines about tariffs, but other fiscal policy developments also had an impact.
• Equity markets sold off sharply at the start of the quarter, continuing Q1’s weakness. Markets rebounded sharply once worst-case fears over tariffs eased. The markets continued to rally through the quarter as trade negotiations progressed. Stronger-thanexpected corporate earnings also boosted markets. Despite the shaky start to the quarter, most global equity markets set new all-time highs in Q2.
• Canadian bond markets delivered slightly negative returns in Q2. Weak performance was driven by rising interest rates, which outweighed the impact of tighter credit spreads. Higher interest rates hurt the performance of longer-term bonds most.
• Both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve adopted a wait-and-see approach. They each held rates steady during Q2, awaiting greater clarity on the impacts of tariffs on both growth and inflation before considering further cuts.

Economic and Market Update

Economic Summary: Most indicators of economic activity in the U.S. continued to expand at a decent pace. However, GDP data for the first quarter came in weaker than expected, as higher imports ahead of anticipated tariffs and weaker spending by consumers weighed on Q1 GDP. That said, GDP growth is expected to bounce back in Q2. Tariffs will likely continue to be an evolving story, with potential impacts on both economic growth and inflation. Those impacts will remain uncertain until trade agreements have been finalized.

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In early April, President Trump announced larger-than-expected reciprocal tariffs, with the impact most notable on trade with China. However, progress followed with a 90-day pause in tariff implementation. The U.S. then reached trade agreements with the UK, China, and Vietnam. Negotiations with other major trade partners are ongoing. The conflict between Israel and Iran raised inflation concerns, due mostly to the possibility of higher oil prices. Those concerns eased following a ceasefire. Congress passed Trump’s tax cut and spending bill, raising concerns about its potential impact on the U.S. fiscal burden. Meanwhile, U.S. labour market conditions remain resilient, with the unemployment rate remaining low. Inflation has eased slightly but remains above the Federal Reserve’s target. Amid heightened uncertainty, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.50% at both of its meetings in Q2. Chair Jerome Powell stated that the Fed is “well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance.”

In Canada, tariffs and trade-related uncertainty continue to weigh on the economy. A pullforward of exports and inventory accumulation ahead of tariffs helped keep first-quarter GDP firm, but growth is expected to slow in the second quarter. The labour market has weakened, particularly in trade-sensitive sectors. Inflation remains within the Bank of Canada’s 1–3% preferred range. However, core CPI remains above the Bank’s preferred 2% target. Canada’s fiscal deficit is expected to widen as Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to fast-track infrastructure development and increase defense spending. Amid ongoing trade uncertainty, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.75% during its April and June meetings. Governor Tiff Macklem signaled the Bank’s readiness to cut rates further if economic conditions deteriorate.

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Bond Markets: During Q2, the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index returned -0.6%. Yields for Canadian bonds rose across all maturities over the quarter. That reflected reduced expectations for rate cuts by the Bank of Canada and a higher risk premium on long-term debt. The impact of higher yields on government bonds was offset in part by tightening of credit spreads on provincial and corporate bonds. Overall corporate bonds saw a positive return for the quarter and outperformed government bonds, in part due to the strong recovery in credit spreads that started in late
April. While corporate issuance slowed considerably in April due to increased trade policy uncertainty, issuance in the Canadian bond markets during May and June were robust. There were 83 deals during Q2 that combined to raise $37 billion for issuers. June 2025 was the 3rd busiest month for issuance on record. We continue to expect higher credit spreads as the U.S. tariffs impact global growth. As such, we have maintained our conservative view with a bias towards shorter corporate bonds but remain ready to invest in longer corporate bonds as valuations become
attractive.

Stock Markets – Overview: Having done a round-trip following April tariff announcements, technology, consumer discretionary and industrial companies propelled the U.S. equity market to another record high. The S&P 500 ended the quarter up about 11%, outperforming Canadian and international markets. Canadian equities gained 8.5% in Q2, buoyed by front-loaded demand that benefited the Materials sector, while Financials recovered from a poor Q1. Meanwhile, as risk sentiment stabilized following the 90-day tariff pause and U.S. equities regained momentum, the appeal of the “Sell America” trade diminished. As a result, Europe, Australasia, and the Far East (EAFE) markets finished the quarter with a more modest gain of just over 5%, lagging the sharper
recovery seen in North America.

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U.S. Equities: The U.S. equity market staged a V-shaped recovery on strong company earnings data in the second quarter. A stable job market and muted inflation reinforced the view of a resilient U.S. economy. At a company level, we observed positive corporate earnings surprises, steady profit margins and better-than-expected forward earnings guidance. Together they underpinned the equity market’s sharp reversal to the upside. Market breadth also improved over the quarter, with strength extending beyond Technology to include Industrials and Financials. That signalled that the market rally was supported by investors’ confidence in the U.S. economy. Furthermore, structural investment trends in artificial intelligence (AI) continued to accelerate, highlighted by rising enterprise capex in data centres. Beyond AI, Circle, a blockchain-based platform that supports stablecoin issuance, tokenized assets, and digital payment infrastructure, conducted a successful IPO. Its share price jumped 485% from its listing price as of quarter-end. On June 17, the U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a regulatory framework for use of tokenized assets. While investors wait for the House’s decision, equity price actions suggest that the policy environment is increasingly supportive of blockchain innovation and digital efficiency.

Canadian Equities: Canadian equities posted solid gains in Q2, with Financials overtaking Materials to lead the market higher. Momentum from the Materials sector, which benefited from the pull-forward demand related to U.S. tariff uncertainty, faded toward quarter-end. Meanwhile, cooling inflation and muted domestic growth pushed investors towards highquality, high-dividend-paying companies. Notably, banks significantly outperformed the broader market, as investors favoured their stable corporate fundamentals. Energy surged briefly amid escalating geopolitical tensions, but those gains proved short-lived. In recap, investors in the Canadian market faced slowing resource demand and a stalling domestic economy, which fueled increased interest in high-quality, high-dividend-paying companies. That is a trend we expect to continue going forward.

Bottom line: Markets remain heavily influenced by sentiment, with U.S. policy developments and ongoing tariff negotiations continuing to cause periodic volatility. However, there is little
evidence of deterioration in the hard data to date. As such, we continue to anchor our positioning on underlying data rather than market narratives. Looking ahead, the combination of a structurally higher-for-longer interest rate environment and increasingly pro-growth policy backdrop presents selective opportunities. In the U.S., this favours highquality growth stocks, particularly within Technology, where strong balance sheets and long-term thematic tailwinds remain intact. In Canada, Financials, especially the relatively inexpensive banks, present a more compelling opportunity as earlier tailwinds from pullforward demand are beginning to wane. While we remain constructive, we are mindful of elevated equity valuations and continue to closely monitor macro conditions and policy developments for signs of inflection.

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Mark Warywoda, CFA VP, Public Investments	Ian Whiteside, CFA, MBA AVP, Public Investments	Johanna Shaw, CFA Director, Public Investments	Jin Li Director, Equity Investments
Wanyi Chen, CFA, FRM Sr. Quantitative Analyst	Andrew Vermeer, CFA Senior Analyst, Credit	Elizabeth Ayodele Analyst, Credit	Edward Ng Cheng Hi Analyst, Credit	Francie Chen Analyst, Rates

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Any statements contained herein that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements represent the portfolio manager’s best judgment as of the present date as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and are based on the portfolio manager’s present opinions and views. For this reason, the actual outcome of the events or results predicted may differ materially from what is expressed. Furthermore, the portfolio manager’s views, opinions or assumptions may subsequently change based on previously unknown information, or for other reasons. Equitable® assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained herein. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Investments may increase or decrease in value and are invested at the risk of the investor. Investment values change frequently, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Professional advice should be sought before an investor embarks on any investment strategy.

Mark Warywoda, CFA VP, Public Investments	Ian Whiteside, CFA, MBA AVP, Public Investments	Johanna Shaw, CFA Director, Public Investments	Jin Li Director, Equity Investments
Wanyi Chen, CFA, FRM Sr. Quantitative Analyst	Andrew Vermeer, CFA Senior Analyst, Credit	Elizabeth Ayodele Analyst, Credit	Edward Ng Cheng Hi Analyst, Credit	Francie Chen Analyst, Rates

ADVISOR USE ONLY
Any statements contained herein that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements represent the portfolio manager’s best judgment as of the present date as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and are based on the portfolio manager’s present opinions and views. For this reason, the actual outcome of the events or results predicted may differ materially from what is expressed. Furthermore, the portfolio manager’s views, opinions or assumptions may subsequently change based on previously unknown information, or for other reasons. Equitable^® assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained herein. The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Investments may increase or decrease in value and are invested at the risk of the investor. Investment values change frequently, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Professional advice should be sought before an investor embarks on any investment strategy.

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Continuing Education Credits

Update: Introducing changes to our Diabetes Management Program

Why are we introducing this change?

How will this program work?

Questions?

Coming soon: Survey for plan administrators with recent disability claims