Prime Minister Stephen Harper intends to announce his presence with authority in his Speech from the Throne, which will outline a renewed parliamentary session. Read More

The bull continues to charge ahead. I still expect some kind of correction at some point this month since it would be uncharacteristic for the markets to continue going up with no interruptions... Read More

Prime Minister Stephen Harper confirmed last week that his minority Conservative government will address issues regarding foreign acquisitions of Canadian assets involving state-owned enterprises but also said the proposed takeover of PrimeWest Energy Trust by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Co, or TAQA, would be reviewed under existing rules, as set out in the Investment Canada Act. Read More

Natural gas lags while oil soars. Some trusts win high-premium takeover bids, while others collapse following sharp dividend cuts. The rising Canadian dollar lifts share prices and dividends, yet pulls the rug out from under some trusts’ businesses. Read More

Vault Energy (VNG.UN, VNGFF) escapes the Canadian Edge Dividend Watch List this month, thanks to a takeover offer from core energy holding Penn West Energy Trust (PWT.UN, NYSE: PWE). The deal calls for each unit of Vault to be exchanged for 0.14 shares of Penn West. Read More

Since November 2006, there have been three dozen buyouts of Canadian trusts. Although none of the deals offered large premiums on the target, acquirers will do just fine because they add reserves and production at a discount. Read More

There's still danger in the energy sector as natural gas production remains flat on its back. And the falling US dollar is creating hardships for Candian trusts. But the strongest continue to pay reliable dividends. Read More

This month's High Yielders are Yellow Pages Income Fund and ARC Energy Trust. Read More

Alberta's energy development strategies have come under fire lately. The answer: the Alberta Royalty Review Panel's proposed Our Fair Share program. Read More

The Silk Long-Term Holdings Portfolio continues to outperform. Read More