The federal government’s history indicates billions more could be squandered on EVs. Rick Rule warns that there’s little assurance our money will go far. Meanwhile, startling new data reveals the significant costs asylum seekers are imposing on the healthcare system.

Mike says the real political goal isn’t to inform us, but to manage us. One of Canada’s best, Terry Glavin, puts it bluntly: When it comes to the Chinese Communist Party, it’s not “interference” if the federal Liberals keep inviting them in. And in the Quote of the Week, Gad Saad weighs in on the West’s ongoing self-destruction.

Mike wonders whatever happened to all that talk of economic urgency? Contra the Heard’s Philip MacKellar says an old MT favourite is finally in the buy zone. Rob Levy and Victor Adair weigh in the dramatic fall in gold, silver and the TSX. (Note: we warned about the risk in parabolic moves weeks ago).

Mike takes on Mark Carney’s headline-grabbing speech at Davos, cutting past the applause to ask what it really means for Canada. Economist Joseph Steinberg breaks down the Chinese EV debate, trade-offs, and why Canada’s growth engine continues to sputter. And silver guru David Morgan—who famously called $100 silver—joins to discuss what’s next for silver and the broader metals market. Big ideas, hard truths, and market insight you won’t want to miss.

Mike reminds us that PM Carney didn’t campaign on getting cozy with China at the expense of a U.S. trade deal. Lobo Tiggre has made a fortune in gold, silver, and uranium—but what’s his next move? It’s assessment season, and Ozzie warns there’s a good chance yours is far too high. Plus, this week’s Goofy breaks down the latest pipeline deception.