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
iwb20114 (April 12, 2010)
Loonie strategies… Canadian banks put the recession behind them… Tom Slee updates TD Bank, BMO, Shoppers Drug Mart… Tom Slee’s tax tips… Best bang for your charity buck… Your Questions: BMO ETF… Members’ Corner: Pension reform, tax software
iwb20113 (April 5, 2010)
Dull markets are just fine… Irwin Michael: Sidelined cash could fuel markets… Irwin Michael updates Daylight Resources Trust, E-L Financial, Fortress Paper… Watch out for charity scams… IWB Defensive Portfolio reviewed… Gordon Pape’s updates: Yellow Pages, Research in Motion… Your Questions: REIT taxes, Yellow Pages distributions… Members’ Corner: Pension reform, tax software
iwb20112 (March 29, 2010)
Fixing the retirement system… Ryan Irvine goes back to China… China and the TSX… Ryan Irvine updates Western Financial… Electronic services make taxes easier… Your Questions: Interest rates and preferred shares… Members’ Corner: Tax software
iwb20111 (March 22, 2010)
The West’s new hot play… Buy PetroBakken Energy (TSX: PBN)… Tom Slee: Railways poised to deliver in 2010… Tom Slee’s updates: CN Rail, Norfolk Southern, Bombardier, Potash Corp., Enbridge… Gordon Pape’s updates: Ensign Energy Services, Cameco… Your questions: Specialized ETFs… Tax preparation software
Recent Updates
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.
Enbridge Inc. (TSX, NYSE: ENB)
Enbridge operates an extensive network of crude oil and natural gas pipelines as well as regulated natural gas distribution utilities and renewable power generation.
Enbridge exports about 3.6 million barrels of oil per day from Canada through its huge Mainline pipe and its far smaller Express pipeline. This constitutes about 65% of Canada’s total oil exports.
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.