Despite the close ties between the US and Canada, the latter boasts economic characteristics structured to withstand US weakness. The question is whether these challenging market conditions are long term. Read More

Natural gas prices are showing signs of breaking out of nearly two-year trading range. The question is whether the recent price rise is sustainable. Read More

With most of its oil reserves in the form of oil sands, Canada now ranks second only to Saudi Arabia in terms of total oil reserves. Furthermore, oil sands continue to represent one of the only growing production resources in North America. Read More

Canada's natural bounty will help the country survive a US downturn, as it now ranks among the world's top five producers of mineral commodities. And as long as Chinese demand keeps commodity prices high, the Canadian economy and the loonie will stay aloft. Read More

The Canadian dollar is trading at all-time highs against the US dollar, boosting the volume of capital investment. Demand for resources--the most important part of Canada's economy--is also on the rise. 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 most remarkable trend to emerge during the most recent quarterly reporting period for Canadian income trusts was the preponderance of “swings to losses” or precipitous declines in net income. Read More