What would any of his opposition have done differently during the recent recession? What’s on offer that suggests “change” is appropriate right now in Canada? Read More

Things aren’t pretty for one company that runs branded restaurants and another levered to tourism. Read More

Every little drip counts when it comes to melting and extracting bitumen from the Canadian oil sands. A couple players are starting to do it better than others. Read More

Only if Stephen Harper’s Tories win 155 or more seats in Canada’s House of Commons will this exercise in excessive democracy be validated. Read More

Western denial of the nuclear option means greater reliance on fossil fuels. The Canadian oil sands figures even more prominently in the updated global energy equation. Read More

The airline industry is a tough one. We've found an interesting way to speculate on it--and collect a double-digit yield along the way. Read More

Cooler heads will profit, as the latest event to rock the global economy creates opportunities to establish positions in companies positioned for long-term growth. Read More

Complex geopolitical problems and unpredictable acts of God are part of the investing landscape. The best way to prepare: Get to know your investing self.   Read More

There were just about as many responses to the Canadian government's Tax Fairness Plan as there were income trusts in existence on Oct. 31, 2006. It's fair to generalize about the market's reaction to the conversion process: It's been overwhelmingly positive. Read More

There are many ways to build wealth in Canada. Here are two converted income trusts and two oil sands plays worthy of attention--and inclusion in How They Rate. Read More