Mike says Canada’s pipeline debate ignores a pivotal point. Josef Schacter says don’t be surprised if oil hits over $119 next week. Joey Temprile on Bitcoin’s sure-fire rise, and a Quote of the Week on Parliament’s expensive failure.

Mike on PM Carney’s bizarre, confused obsession with Europe. You tell us: Is Heather Exner-Pirot the interview of the year? Grahame R. Lyons of Arbutus Partners on the alternative investments attracting billions. Plus, shocking stats for those who don’t care about increasing censorship.

Guest host Victor Adair is joined by Jon Vialoux of EquityClock.com to break down market seasonality for investors — why fundamentals matter more than calendar clichés, how sectors shift through the year, and what energy and currency trends signal next. Rob Levy on the perilous energy market warnings, and Ozzie on why you need to look beyond the big city real estate headlines. Plus, MoneyTalks producer Grant Longhurst highlights winning Canadian stocks and hands out his own version of the Goofy Award.

Peter Grandich sounds the bear market alarm. Mike asks the hard question – how much more can taxpayers take? And Jason Weber explains how Canada’s regulatory burden is hurting growth opportunities in mining and industrials. The US Federal Reserve makes a controversial move, Ozzie on the “not-a-death-tax” tax on real estate, the regular Goofy Award and much more.

The UN found that young people are the unhappiest demographic in Canada. Mike says there’s good reason for this. Ryan Irvine drops by with two new recommendations. Chris Keefer, Canada’s leading advocate for nuclear power, discusses Canada’s massive opportunity—and whether we will blow it. A new royalty trust presents opportunities for investors, mining companies, and Indigenous bands. Plus, the silliest idea at the Liberal Convention in the Goofy.