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INVESTMENT At the time of writing, what some consider to he the premiere public investment forum in the Ottawa area is a day or two past. To be sure, the exhibitors were very disappointed by the lack of investors passing through the turnstiles. The apparent reasons for the absence of paying folk in search of financial knowledge were variously cited as: the Persian Gulf war; the recession: the cost of a ticket plus parking; earlier than usual choice of dates: terrific weather outâ€"ofâ€" doors; not to mention the American Superbowl distraction. Ironically, the GST was not noted as a factor! Reflection led to the following questions. Could it be that investors are very weary, preferring to sit tight until things are a little more certain? Could it be that financial experts have been doing a lot of talking with little favourable investment results to show? Perhaps, after several years of financial shows, there is virtually nothing new to display! The latter intriguing. A of the show's offerings revealed very little the of enticing financial product the investor. It mostly of point is sampling investment in way for was 'reruns' existing products. There were the usual displays of paintings and cellular telephones! One firm marketed a very interesting computer for the technical of stocks. given that your pays you to show work and not for gain, it is that very few will tackle program analysis However, employer up for personal suspected investors 14 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN MARCH 1991 EXPOSITIONS the rigours of technical analysis for fun and profit on their private time. In my opinion, only one firm had a new and very attractive product to offer investors. Unforâ€" tunately, its marketing effort at the show was weak. Another firm announced an equally attractive mutual fund variant â€"â€" two days after the show. There was the normal band of hardy souls who galdly paid their admission fee to collect “logoâ€"ized“ plastic bags; gleefully filling them with glossy brochures. Others resolutely free draw at every booth. Each entry counts an opportunity for a followâ€" up call from an eager agent. Financial of the RRSP Canadians are well into this annual rite. It is big business. There will be those who "invest" RRSPs merely to get a tax break. Others are perpetual tireâ€"kickers; searchers the free lunch. And, there are those who press ahead in constructing their personal pensions in an RRSP. If you have earned income, RRSPs represent a significant investment opportunity. Pension legislation has introduced new RRSP rules. The deadline for RRSP contributions is 01 March. Don't be distracted by sideshows to the main event. Call your Financial Advisor to ensure that you have full RRSP information. Garry Beckman is a Financial Adviser with Midland Walwyn Capital Inc., Ottawa branch at 237â€"5775 or tollâ€"free at l+800+267â€"9345. face the as shows are part season. in of 1990 illilill Are you interested in running for local government office? If you plan to seek office in the 1991 municipal elections, you must register with the municipal clerk before you spend or raise any money for campaign activities. For more information contact your municipal clerk. CALL BEFORE YOU CAMPAIGN! Now Available l at Joan’s Falls Fashion Jogging Suit Fleece a +Ribbing a «O ‘9 <9 {’ #3 6° 1? "' 0 ’s 4} q‘ s o", o 9 ¢ (nitlnterlock : Skirts I T .9" if” 4 $6, mo: Q \ 7 q 5 a“ 6“ 6" of 9° 3 etc. No time to sew- Come in and - I choose your materlah Ill do the rest. Joan Read RH #3.Elgin,0nt. 359-8018 JULIETTE MARCZUK Classical Guitarist Blooming flowers, fed by spring- time showers. Always a special gHi.Ffiesentthe bouquetin a lovely, white hand-woven Victorian basket, and the remembrance is even sweeter. To send one almost anywhere in Canada or the US, call or visit our shop today. $3650 31Heflora® HETALSand PRESENTS Main Street, Elgin 359-5572 we DELIVER presented by Rldeau lakes Union Library Thursday, 7>Harch at 1:30 pm at Rideau Centenlal School, Portland everyone is welcome as the schools guests 0R Thursday, 7 March at 7:30 pm at the Seeley's Bay Library admission $3.00 mammme ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPIMG, TAX SERVICES TAXESL TAXES} TAXESL IF YOUR DESK IS BURIED UNDER EVER INCREASING GOVERNMENT PAPER WORK NCNF 11E? CFIIGZ UK) CJUIL IIE -N Is: I SPECIALIZE IN THESE PROBLEMS PORTLAND OFHCE SERWCES LTD. BOX 70; PORTLAND, ONT. KOG 1V0