The MasterClass Series with Desjardins, which consists of interactive webinars led by insurance and financial planning professionals, is an opportunity to learn more, develop your skills and earn continuing education credits (CE credits).

By taking part in this webinar, you'll get to:

  • Add to your knowledge and connect with a community of advisors whose shared goal it is to provide tailored solutions to clients
  • Discuss the challenges currently impacting our industry and find out how Desjardins’ community of experts are addressing them
  • Discover how incorporating financial planning into your daily work can help strengthen your client relationships

Fall 2025 Economic Outlook | From politics to policy: Making sense of economic unpredictability


In today’s rapidly shifting economic landscape, staying informed is more critical than ever. Register for this insightful and timely conversation with Randall Bartlett, one of Canada’s leading economic voices, as he provides an overview of current economic challenges and their impact on financial markets.


This webinar will explore:


  • Tariff shocks: How Canada is forced to rethink its trade strategy and leverage its strengths
  • U.S. exceptionalism tested: Will tariffs derail the U.S. economy?
  • Defense and strategic sectors: Can Canada turn security into an industrial strength?
  • Interest rates amid conflicting signals: How will central banks respond?

Earn 1 CE credit (pending accreditation)


To get the CE credit, you must attend for at least 55 minutes AND pass the CE quiz (70% or higher). Once accreditation has been obtained, you’ll receive an email and will be able to download your certificate.


Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 1 p.m. (ET)


Key speaker


Randall Bartlett
Deputy Chief Economist

PAR as a corporate asset class


Join this MasterClass to explore how Participating Whole Life Insurance (PAR) can be strategically leveraged as a corporate asset to support short-term strategic cashflow and long-term business and estate planning.


Gain valuable insights into advanced planning strategies and learn how to address key challenges business owners face — such as managing surplus cash, understanding tax implications, and optimizing corporate structures.


During this session, you will:


  • Understand the cooperative difference – how Desjardins’ values and structure benefit business clients
  • Gain a historical perspective on PAR and its evolution
  • Learn essential PAR fund facts
  • Discover how to position PAR as a corporate asset class
  • Explore key concepts related to liquidity, access, and control

Earn 1 CE credit (pending accreditation)


This webinar is currently awaiting accreditation. Once approved, it will be eligible for 1 CE credit.


Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 1 p.m. (ET)


Key speakers & guests


Brent Swatuk CLU, CHS
Regional Vice President, Ontario & Atlantic, Desjardins Insurance


Bailey Bews-Luykx
Regional Sales Director, Desjardins Insurance

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No worries! These webinar will be recorded. Playback will be available.