June 27, 2025

Can Ottawa unleash Canada’s energy sector? NATO and the race for rare earth metals. Bill C-5 and what it means for new energy projects. The Loonie Hour sits doen with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot to discuss the inflection point for the future of Canada’s Natural Resources.

June 20, 2025

Canada’s Population Growth Falls to Zero

Canada just reported the third lowest quarter for population growth since the 1950s. Rents falling as rental housing construction remains elevated. National Housing sales pickup in May. Elbows down, BC Ferries sell out to China. Gas cars are poised to get more expensive in Canada. Too late Powell. Fed holds…

June 13, 2025

The Canadian Housing Bust-w/Ben Rabidoux – Loonie Hour Road Trip

Is Canada’s red-hot real-estate machine finally seizing up? In this road trip edition of the The Loonie Hour (Ep. 192) we roll with housing analyst Ben Rabidoux to unpack a $900 million mortgage-fraud scandal, the cracks spreading through Canada’s economy and property market, and what higher rates, shrinking household cash-flow,…

June 6, 2025

Bank of Canada Puts Rates Cuts on Hold

The Bank of Canada holds rates again, markets price out further cuts. Home sales tank in Vancouver, inventory surges in the GTA for the month of May. Bond Market concerns deepen.

May 30, 2025

We Have a Crisis in the Toronto Condo Market

Pre-sale condos slump to levels last seen in the 1990’s. Job losses pick up momentum. Bank earnings suggest more credit losses expected. Will the Bank of Canada cut rates next week? Trump tariffs head to court. The Japanese government vows to contain bond gitters.

May 27, 2025

Governments Have Lost Control of the Bond Market

Core inflation jumps in Canada, potentially delaying rate cuts. Bond vigilantes take control of the bonbd market. Canada Pension PLan pulls the plug on Net Zero. Australia aims to tax unrealized capaital gains.

May 16, 2025

Job Layoffs Mounting in the Real Estate Sector

Carney’s cabinet ministers spark controversy. Honda delays its $15B EV project in Canada, humiliating policy makers. Inflation falls, and bond yields are back ont he rise. Western democracies close the door to immigration.

May 9, 2025

Canadian Banks Forecast Steep Declines in the Condo Market

Price declines continue in Canada’s condo market. Central Banks will have the do QE once again. Carney heads to the White House. The UK and China cuts rates. Goodbye Warren Buffett.

May 2, 2025

Liberal Victory Sparks Alberta Separation Anxiety

Mark Carney elected as PM fueld speculation of Alberta separation. Trade agreement with Trump might come quicker than expected. Spain and Portugal become first countries to achieve Net Zero. US GDP contracts ahead of trade war. National House prices in Canade facing steepest correct in nearly four decades.