In Vancouver, where I live, home prices have doubled over the past decade and are continuing to balloon this year. Business Vancouver described them as “meteorically rising.”  And according to the latest survey from Demographia, Vancouver is now the second least affordable housing market in the world, based on home… Read More

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It’s going to be a tough year for Canada’s Big Six banks.The sharp decline in the price of oil has already led to significant reductions in capital spending plans in the exploration and production space, and that will likely lead to a slowdown in western Canada.It remains an open question… Read More

The crude oil question pervades the Canadian economy. There are obvious negative implications and potential positive outcomes as well. Read More

The 40% drop in oil prices since June has wreaked havoc on the stock prices of Canadian oil producers, with many down 50% from their 2014 highs. But at turbulent times like these, it’s worth remembering: where there’s great danger, there’s also great opportunity.Big drops in the price of oil… Read More

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Long-term prospects for Canadian oil and gas producers remain positive. Read More