One of the most important principles of sound investment management is staying on top of what’s happening in the world and how those events affect finances. Conditions change quickly, and keeping up-to-date on developments and trends can be challenging. The team of experts producing IWB have been advising Canadian investors for over 25 years.
Edited and Published by Gordon Pape. Associate Editor: Richard Croft
With Gavin Graham, Ryan Irvine, Glenn Rogers, Shawn Allen, Adam Mayers, Paul Bamford & Michael Corcoran.
Recent Issues
iwb21114 (April 11, 2011)
Drill, baby, drill!… New pick: Trinidad Drilling… Canadian banks firing on all cylinders… Tom Slee recommends National Bank… Tom Slee updates TD Bank, Scotiabank, PepsiCo, Philip Morris International… Gordon Pape’s updates: Ensign Energy Services, Canadian Utilities, Fortis, Cenovus Energy… Your Questions: Charitable donations, RRSP strategy… Members’ Corner: Winning the election
iwb21113 (April 4, 2011)
Obama and the oil sands… The conflict of interest dilemma… Must-read tax-saving tips… A step in the right direction… Gordon Pape’s updates: Lundin Mining, Johnson & Johnson, Gilead Sciences… New in our book store… Members’ Corner: Majestic follow-up
iwb21112 (March 28, 2011)
How to win the election… Ryan Irvine: Panic selling creates discounts… Ryan Irvine updates Glentel, Zungui Haixi… More updates: Lundin Mining, Franco-Nevada, Cameco, Brookfield Asset Management… Your Questions: TFSA trading, tax on home, RRSP withdrawals… Members’ Corner: Thanks for the tip
iwb21111 (March 21, 2011)
Surprising resiliency… Glenn Rogers: Japan and the markets… Glenn Rogers updates General Electric… Gordon Pape’s updates: Franco-Nevada, Claymore Oil Sands ETF, Penn West, PH&N Dividend Income Fund, PH&N Total Return Bond Fund… Your Questions: TFSA withdrawals, passing on a plan, choosing the right fund… Housekeeping items
Recent Updates
Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX, NDQ: TRI)
TRI is a media giant, operating in over 100 countries. Its focus is selling electronic information, technology, and software solutions to professionals, corporations, and governments, primarily through subscriptions, in such fields as legal, tax, compliance, and accounting. The company is actively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its products and services.
RioCan REIT (TSX: REI.UN, OTC: RIOCF)
RioCan develops, owns, and manages many of Canada’s largest open-air grocery-anchored “power-centres”. Starting about ten years ago, it began developing large condo and apartments buildings, often on its existing retail properties. It’s now selling its rental apartment buildings and will transition out of that business as its remaining condos are completed and sold.
It currently has 167 income producing properties and another 11 under development. Due to higher interest rates, no new development projects have been started since late 2023 and none are currently planned. Its committed occupancy level is very high at 98%.
Maple Leaf Foods (TSX: MFI)
Maple Leaf is a major Canadian food processor. Brands include Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Maple Leaf Mighty Protein, Musafir, Schneiders, Mina Halal, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., LightLife, and Field Roast.
Stantec Inc. (TSX, NYSE: STN)
Stantec now has 34,000 employees working in over 450 office locations on six continents. In 2025, 55% of its revenues were from the US, 22% from Canada, and 23% from other international operations, which are primarily in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Canada Packers (TSX: CPKR)
Canada Packers is one of North America’s largest producers of raised without antibiotics pork. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Packers delivers a mix of products to customers in North America and across the globe through representative offices in China, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. The company’s integrated operations span hog production, processing, and value-added innovation.