Mike asks whether voters have just discovered the deficit. Patrick Ceresna of Macro Voices says protecting your portfolio has never been cheaper. Don Vialoux on what history says about the markets in the President’s first year, a Quote, Goofy Award, and more.

Mike asks why don’t we care if our tax dollars are wasted when cost of living is a top concern. Check out Tim Cestnick’s year-end tax savings checklist. Contra the Heard’s Phil MacKellar has two hot stock picks, and the overlooked problem with the GST/cheque giveaway in the Goofy. Plus Ozzie, Victor, a Shocking Stat and more.

Dr. Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, drops by to discuss the evolving landscape of nuclear energy, particularly in Canada. Mike on the current economic climate, government policy failures in energy and immigration, the challenges of border security, and the upcoming World Outlook Financial Conference in February. Plus Rob Levy on gold, Victor Adair trading the market, a Goofy and much more.

Mike and Paul Beattie of BT Global Growth discuss stock picks and his Canadian dollar short. Mike on political polarization and contrasting priorities between climate change and the economic reality, and a Goofy on Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt that illustrates the hazards of government subsidies.

Eric Lombardi joins Mike to discuss Canada’s soft corruption and the challenges of getting major infrastructure projects built in a timely and fiscally responsible manner. Considering Trump’s decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election, immigration policies on both sides of the border are once again rising to the forefront of public debate. Lance Roberts drops by to talk the market’s reaction to the election results, the implications for economic policies, and the challenges of government spending and lobbying. Plus, Ozzie, Victor, a Goofy and much more.