LeRoy Wealth

05/29/2026

During my investment management research trip to the UK, It was a privilege to hear the Right Honorable Jean Chrétien speak at Canada House about Canada’s strengths and opportunities. A refreshingly optimistic outlook!

04/30/2026

The LeRoy family has been volunteering in Senegal for over a decade. Sonia and Robbie have had the privilege and honour of being closely involved with the karate program at Maison de la Gare for most of that time. Here is Robbie’s article about the impact. https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/karate-kicks-hopelessness-for-begging-street-children/reports/?fbclid=IwRlRTSARfnalleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDAjMeiB7X9sZepfnJcKxqQy4iuG5bNlHTOnJaXvYKClPvJzv8E_CC5KGn5M_aem_GRnO3lKILukBlAvoszaHXg

Give the gift of passion, self respect and confidence to the forced-begging talibe children of Maison de la Gare in Senegal. Help over 100 modern day slaves learn and practice karate and develop self defence skills and a lifelong love of martial arts.

11/27/2025

Rowan and Sonia are in Senegal this week. Here is a glimpse at what they are up to.

Our driver arrived late after waiting for us at the wrong hotel. Not too important, unless you rise at 4:30 am in the dark to leave in time ...

11/23/2025

Rowan and I are in Senegal this week for our annual volunteer trip to Maison de la Gare. So far the challenges we see daily have been an emotional reminder of why we give. We were devastated to discover while enroute to Senegal that an important United Nations grant representing, 40% of Maison de la Gare’s funding, has been cancelled due to the removal of US funding. Here is my personal blog about why MDG matters.

Since our last visit to Saint Louis much has changed at the Maison de la Gare Centre. But the feeling as I stepped through the gate this mor...

09/30/2025

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the enduring strength of Indigenous communities.

This day is not only about remembrance, it is about confronting the lasting impacts of colonialism that continue today: systemic inequities in health, education, housing, clean water, and justice.

Reconciliation requires more than reflection. It demands education, accountability, and sustained action.

A decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 calls to action, Canada still has a long way to go to address the impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous people.

06/14/2025

Last week we were honoured to be named the 2025 Winners of the Wealth Professional Award for Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service!

In our work, values, hopes, and personal principles guide the estate plans, investment strategies, and charitable initiatives we help shape. We believe that when generosity is guided by intention and strategy, it can lead to meaningful change and a better world.

02/11/2025

It’s been a tumultuous two weeks with our neighbours south of the border. Everything you need to know about where Canada stands in this new environment of American uncertainty can be found in this article we found informative.

While officially justified as a measure to curb fentanyl trafficking, in our view, since U.S. seizures of the drug on the Canadian border amounted to a trivial 43 pounds in the whole of last year (1), we believe this is just a pretext for Trump to employ the International Emergency Economic Powers A...

11/11/2024

On Remembrance Day, we remember those who have given, and continue to give everything in the name of peace and security. While our reverence and gratitude for our hero’s continues beyond just one day, today we take an extra moment to honour their courage and sacrifice.

11/10/2024

While the results of the U.S. eleftion are now final, new uncertainties have emerged, particularly for the Canadian economy. Take a look at this article where economist Jack Mintz explores the new question marks Canada is facing.

Canada should fight back with pro-growth policies and lobbying to persuade Americans a northern border open to trade benefits them. Read on.

11/05/2024

Tomorrow’s US election could have important implications for the Canadian dollar and your investments. Check out this insightful article that considers how markets might react to the outcome, and what that could mean for the loonie.

Canada and the U.S. are each other's largest trade partners with about $3.6 billion worth of goods and services crossing the border each day.