The refugee backlash has been percolating in the US and Europe for some time. Governments inability to integrate immigrants & refugees on both social and economic terms satisfactory to the voting public is clearly an explosive issue.

…also: Looking for Yield, Ozzie’s Got Some Ideas

Prime Minister Trudeau just completed a cross country tour where technology as a cause of job loss wasn’t talked about. Meanwhile John Kerry in Davos Switzerland said 85% of job loss in the last decade was due to technology.

….also from Michael: The Great Divide – Thinking With Your Head vs Knowing with Your Heart

Every country in the world would like to have the access to US Markets that Canada has through Free Trade. Just imagine what will happen to Mexican factories if Donald Trump follows through with a 20% tax on Mexican good crossing the border. That’s how Trump is going to get Mexico to “pay” for the wall.

…more from Michael on Donald Trump: The Next Big Milestone

Donald Trump appeared on the scene just as numerous factors converged to kick open the door for an anti-establishment candidate. A process that is happening worldwide. The important think to know for investment purposes, is where all of this leads. Today Michael nominates the candidate for the next crisis.

….also Michael’s Mid-Week Update: The 20,000 Bell Rings on the Dow – Keystone Pipeline & Nafta

Alberta’s Premier Notely announced that President Trump has just given the green light to the Keystone Pipeline. There are a couple of important messages that flow from her speech.

….also from Michael: Quote of the Week: Donald Trump Nails It