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February 10, 2026
Best LLQP Course in Canada: What to Look For Before Enrolling

Introduction Choosing the right LLQP course is one of the most important decisions you'll make at the start of your insurance career. Whether you're searching for an insurance agent course in Alberta, Ontario, or anywhere else across Canada, the quality of your education directly impacts your success. Licensed insurance advisors…

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Females and male business professionals having discussion in an office meeting room.
February 10, 2026

Best LLQP Course in Canada: What to Look For Before Enrolling

Introduction Choosing the right LLQP course is one of the most important decisions you'll make at the start of your insurance career. Whether you're searching for an insurance agent course…
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January 27, 2026

Understanding CIRO’s New Proficiency Model

A Guide for Aspiring Financial Services Professionals in Canada The Canadian financial services industry is undergoing a major change in licensing and professional proficiency requirements. As of January 1, 2026,…
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January 24, 2026

How to Pass the LLQP Provincial Exam on Your First Try

Passing the LLQP provincial exam is one of the most stressful and important steps in becoming a licensed life insurance agent in Canada. For many candidates, the pressure is real:…
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January 21, 2026

Canada’s NEW Securities Licensing for Financial Services Professionals

The Canadian securities licensing landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2026. For decades, the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and related course-based qualifications served as the foundation for licensing financial…
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January 9, 2026

How the Life Licence Qualification Program Benefits Insurance Agents

Introduction The Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) is the mandatory licensing pathway for anyone who intends to sell life insurance and related financial products in Canada. It equips aspiring agents…
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January 7, 2026

How to become an insurance agent in Ontario

Ontario’s life insurance industry is expanding. The life and health insurance sector in Ontario employs over 37,050 insurance agents. With an aging population, rising awareness of personal finance, and ongoing…
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June 26, 2025

Understanding Projection Assumption Guidelines in Financial Planning

Background/ Basics The Projection Assumption Guidelines are published annually jointly by the Institute of Financial Planning (the Institute, and FP Canada Standards Council™. By using standardized assumptions based in method…
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May 14, 2025

BCC alumni on FP Canada’s President’s List!

We're so proud to see our students succeed! Big congratulations to Aravind Sithamparapillai, Reid Palmer, Ben Elliott, and Cameron Smith CFP®, CIM® who made FP Canada's President's List. Special kudos…
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August 14, 2024

Preparing for Success: Your Guide to CFP & QAFP Exam Prep

As the weather cools, you might find your stress rising with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) exam dates fast approaching. It’s time for financial…
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