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Cannabis Giants: A US Bet (WEED) vs. A Value Play (ACB) | Ep. 24

With the US on the verge of potentially reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug, we're analyzing how two of Canada's largest cannabis companies are positioned to capitalize on this historic shift.
Jon Brown dives into Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED/NASDAQ:CGC), exploring how its unique "Canopy USA" structure gives it a direct line into the American market, making the potential policy change a massive catalyst. Then, Trevor Abes highlights the impressive financial turnaround at Aurora Cannabis (TSX: ACB), arguing that its recent string of profitable quarters and positive free cash flow make it a compelling value play, especially as its stock price has yet to reflect its success.
This Episode's Picks:
Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: WEED / NASDAQ: CGC): A major cannabis producer strategically positioned through its Canopy USA holdings to immediately benefit from the potential reclassification of cannabis in the United States.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB): The world's largest medical cannabis company, which has successfully executed a financial turnaround to achieve consistent profitability and positive free cash flow, creating a potential value opportunity.
Topics Discussed:
The potential US reclassification of cannabis and its market impact.
Catalyst-driven investing in the cannabis sector.
The strategic importance of the Canopy USA corporate structure.
Identifying financial turnarounds and value plays in the cannabis industry.
Contrasting the investment cases for two of Canada's largest licensed producers.
Further Reading & Resources:
Canopy Growth Announces Mailing and Filing of Proxy Materials for Annual General and Special Meeting and Urges All Shareholders to Vote Now
U.S. federal cannabis rescheduling: A game-changer for Canopy Growth?
Aurora Cannabis: Profitability plus falling stock equals value play
Aurora Ignites Global Expansion with Whistler Cannabis Co. Brand Debut in Australia
This week’s picks: TSX:WEED | TSX:ACB
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Defensive Plays: Aerospace (MAL) vs. Automation (ATS) | Ep. 23

In a time of economic uncertainty, investors are seeking resilience and reliability. This week, we analyze two Canadian defensive stocks from essential industries that are built to withstand market volatility.
Jon Brown looks at Magellan Aerospace (TSX: MAL), a classic low-volatility defensive stock whose critical components for the aerospace and defense sectors are in constant demand, leading to an 88% year-to-date return. Then, Trevor Abes dives into ATS Corp. (TSX: ATS), a global leader in automation solutions, arguing its "evergreen" value proposition is fueled by long-term trends like labor shortages and reshoring.
This Episode's Picks:
Magellan Aerospace Corporation (TSX: MAL): A leading Canadian aerospace and defense company with a low-beta stock, offering investors stability, consistency, and a history of outperforming the market.
ATS Corp. (TSX: ATS): A top automation solutions provider whose technology is essential for companies looking to counteract labor shortages and increase efficiency, giving it a long runway for profitable growth.
Topics Discussed:
The principles of defensive investing.
Analyzing low-beta stocks for portfolio stability.
The resilience of the aerospace and defense sectors.
Long-term growth drivers for industrial automation.
How trends like labor shortages and onshoring create investment opportunities.
Further Reading & Resources:
Turbulence ahead? Magellan Aerospace emerges as a portfolio stabilizer
ATS proves defensive prowess with a profitable Q1 2026
This week’s picks: TSX:MAL | TSX:ATS
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Rate-Proofing Your Portfolio: A Healthcare Play (AND) vs. A Luxury Brand (GOOS) | Ep. 22

With the Bank of Canada and the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, the calm may not last. This week, we analyze two different companies that make a strong case for being "rate-insensitive" and can enhance portfolio returns in any economic environment.
Jon Brown looks at Andlauer Healthcare Group (TSX: AND), a logistics company whose essential, highly regulated services make it a classic defensive play, with the added intrigue of a potential buyout from a UPS affiliate. Then, Trevor Abes dives into luxury brand power with Canada Goose (TSX: GOOS), exploring how its premium parkas give it the pricing power to weather economic storms and thrive.
This Episode's Picks:
Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (TSX: AND): A defensive healthcare logistics company whose services are essential regardless of economic cycles. The stock's valuation is also supported by a potential acquisition by an affiliate of UPS.
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX: GOOS): The iconic luxury outerwear brand whose pricing power and strong brand identity have allowed it to deliver consistent revenue growth, making it resilient to economic pressures.
Topics Discussed:
How to find rate-insensitive stocks.
The investment case for defensive sectors like healthcare logistics.
Analyzing the impact of a potential M&A deal on a stock's price.
The power of luxury branding as an economic moat.
Assessing company performance during periods of inflation and trade uncertainty.
Further Reading & Resources:
Three TSX Stock that Can Weather Interest Rate Uncertainty
Why Canada Goose stock is a hedge against inflation and recession
Canada Goose grows revenue and gross profits in Q1 2026
This week’s picks: TSX:GOOS | TSX:AND
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Physical Security (XTRA) vs. Digital Privacy (SKUR) | Ep. 21

This week, we're focusing on the ever-growing security sector and highlighting two Canadian companies with very different approaches to keeping us safe.
Jon Brown looks at Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR), a cybersecurity company offering a suite of encrypted communication tools hosted on private Swiss servers, making it a pure-play on digital privacy. Then, Trevor Abes profiles Xtract One Technologies (TSX: XTRA), a company using AI-enabled screening solutions to protect high-traffic venues like stadiums and arenas from physical threats.
This Episode's Picks:
Sekur Private Data Inc. (CSE: SKUR): A cybersecurity and internet privacy provider offering encrypted email, messaging, and VPN services hosted entirely on non-Big Tech Swiss servers.
Xtract One Technologies Inc. (TSX: XTRA): A security technology company providing AI-powered patron screening solutions for threat detection in stadiums, arenas, and other large venues.
Topics Discussed:
Investing in the physical and digital security sectors.
The importance of cybersecurity and data privacy.
AI's role in threat detection and venue security.
The business of encrypted communications.
Contrasting hardware-based security with software-based privacy solutions.
Further Reading & Resources:
Sekur Private Data takes a leap into a growing market for secure communications
Patron screening disruptor Xtract One signs latest industry leader
Xtract One Secures SmartGateway Contract with Global Performing Arts Company Famous for Live Entertainment
This week’s picks: CSE:SKUR | TSX:XTRA
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Apartments (KMP.UN) vs. Asset Tracking (IQ) | Ep. 20

This week, we're diving into the world of profitable Canadian small-cap stocks, highlighting two companies that have demonstrated strong operational success and consistent growth in their unique niches.
Jon Brown looks at Killam Apartment REIT (TSX: KMP.UN), one of Canada's largest residential landlords, making it a stable, dividend-paying play on the essential housing market. Then, Trevor Abes profiles AirIQ Inc. (TSXV: IQ), a profitable provider of wireless asset management and telematics solutions, which has delivered explosive returns for shareholders.
This Episode's Picks:
Killam Apartment REIT (TSX: KMP.UN): A leading Canadian real estate investment trust specializing in multi-family residential properties, offering investors consistent dividends and stability.
AirIQ Inc. (TSXV: IQ): A Canadian provider of wireless asset management services, including GPS tracking and telematics, with a strong track record of profitability and shareholder returns.
Topics Discussed:
Investing in profitable Canadian small-cap stocks.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and the housing market.
The telematics and asset tracking industry (IoT).
Analyzing companies with long track records of profitability and dividend payments.
Finding growth opportunities in essential business-to-business services.
Further Reading & Resources:
A standout performer in Canada’s real estate sector
Killam Apartment REIT Announces July 2025 Distribution
A multi-bagger micro-cap tech stock backed by consistent profits
AirIQ Announces March 31, 2025, Year-End Results: Reports Double-Digit Recurring Revenue Growth
This week’s picks: TSX:KMP.UN | TSXV:IQ
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Renewable Energy (BEP.UN) vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cells (BLDP) | Ep. 19

This week, we're diving into the green economy and analyzing two major Canadian companies leading the charge. We compare a global giant in renewable energy production with a long-standing innovator in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Jon Brown looks at Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX: BEP.UN), one of the world's largest publicly traded renewable power platforms, making it a stable, dividend-paying way to invest in the global shift to clean energy. Then, Trevor Abes explores Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLDP), a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell technology that is finally seeing significant market traction as the world looks for zero-emission power solutions for heavy-duty transport.
This Episode's Picks:
Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX: BEP.UN): A global leader with a diversified portfolio of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities, offering investors stable cash flows and a history of dividend growth.
Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX: BLDP): A leading developer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products for markets such as heavy-duty trucks, buses, trains, and marine vessels.
Topics Discussed:
Investing in the green energy transition.
Renewable power generation (hydro, wind, solar).
The role of hydrogen fuel cells in decarbonization.
Comparing stable, dividend-paying utilities with growth-focused technology companies.
The market for zero-emission heavy-duty transportation.
Further Reading & Resources:
This week’s picks: TSX:BEP.UN | TSX:BLDP
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Cinema's Comeback: Cineplex (CGX) vs. AMC (AMC) | Ep. 18

Is the post-COVID recovery of movie theatres a blockbuster success or just for show? This week, we're comparing two of North America's largest cinema chains to see if there's a real investment opportunity in the industry's revival.
Jon Brown looks at Canada's largest operator, Cineplex (TSX: CGX). He explores its strong signs of recovery, including revenue growth, a return to profitability, and smart diversification into location-based entertainment. Then, Trevor Abes dives into the volatile journey of the world's largest chain, AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), analyzing its "meme stock" history, massive debt, and aggressive cost-cutting measures.
This Episode's Stocks:
Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX): Canada's dominant theatre chain, presenting a traditional recovery investment case with rising revenue, positive earnings per share, and a focus on financial restructuring.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC): The world's largest cinema operator and famous "meme stock," offering a higher-risk, higher-reward opportunity dependent on blockbuster hits and operational efficiency.
Topics Discussed:
The post-COVID recovery of the cinema industry.
Analyzing theatre chains as an investment.
The impact of blockbuster films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."
Business diversification and loyalty programs (Scene+).
The "meme stock" phenomenon and its effect on company fundamentals.
Comparing a traditional recovery play with a high-risk, high-reward opportunity.
Further Reading & Resources:
This week’s picks: TSX:CGX | NYSE:AMC
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Space Giant (MDA) vs. Drone Innovator (FLT) | Ep. 17

This week, we're looking to the skies and beyond, highlighting two top Canadian aerospace stocks that have just secured major new contracts.
Jon Brown dives into MDA Space (TSX: MDA), the iconic Canadian leader in space robotics and satellite systems, which recently landed a $60 million contract for new warship sensor systems. Then, Trevor Abes explores Volatus Aerospace (TSXV: FLT), a company providing global drone solutions for everything from intelligence to agriculture, which just secured a strategic national contract to advance Canada's data-driven farming.
This Episode's Picks:
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA): A Canadian space technology pioneer involved in robotics, satellites, and geointelligence, with strong stock performance and a new $60M defense contract.
Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: FLT): A global provider of integrated drone solutions, including equipment, training, and data analysis, with rapid stock growth and a new national contract in the agricultural sector.
Topics Discussed:
Investing in the Canadian aerospace and defense sector.
The business of space exploration, satellites, and robotics.
The rapidly growing commercial drone (UAV) market.
How drone technology is transforming industries like agriculture.
Analyzing the impact of major contract wins on a company's stock.
Further Reading & Resources:
MDA Space secures $60M contract for new Canadian warship sensor systems
Soaring drone stock adds momentum with national contract
Volatus Aerospace Secures Strategic National Contract to Power Canada’s Data-Driven Agriculture Movement
This week’s picks: TSX:MDA | TSXV:FLT
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