Mike shares a provocative take on the real forces behind Canadian politics. Mining industry veteran Jeff Stibbard weighs in on whether Prime Minister Mark Carney truly backs resource development. Ryan Irvine of Keystone Financial reveals fresh stock picks, and a Goofy Award highlighting the absurdity surrounding the Alberta by-election.

Mike highlights the alarming implications of the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada court case on private property rights, joined by former B.C. Chief Treaty Negotiator Robin Junger. Barry Penner, Chair of the Energy Futures Institute joins Mike to reveal the challenges and impracticalities of the current electric vehicle mandates. Plus, Canada’s largest film festival capitulates to antisemitic pressure.

Mike discusses the consequences of emotional immaturity in response to the recent trade talks. Patrick Ceresna offers terrific insights on what investors should be doing in the markets right now. Garibaldi Capital Advisors CEO and tech expert Brent Holiday weighs in on who’s likely to win the AI race, while Rob Levy of Border Gold unpacks a major shift in the gold market.

Aaron Dunn joins Mike to update some of his previous stock picks (tell me you bought Microsoft when he told us to in 2020!), as well as some brand new ideas on the riskier end of the spectrum. Victor Adair is making money at the Trading Desk in the dog days of summer, a George Orwell quote perfect for 2026, and Mike wonders if Carney voters are happy with the results so far.

Mike poses a tough question: “Are we really ready to give up our independence to join the EU?” Dr. Chris Keefer of Canadians for Nuclear Energy explores Canada’s major opportunity in nuclear energy — will we seize it? Martin Straith of The Trend Letter shares that his stocks from the Outlook Conference are already up an impressive 44 per cent on average. What’s next for the markets? Plus: A look at the “Long Ballot Committee” — a ridiculous and troubling attack on democracy.