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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan look at the sharp selloff in engineering firms like WSP Global, Stantec and AtkinsRéalis. Despite record backlogs, improving margins and solid earnings growth, valuations have collapsed as investors worry AI could disrupt the traditional billable-hour model. They discuss whether those fears are justified—or whether AI could actually become a tailwind by easing labour shortages and improving productivity.
They also dig into the challenges facing fast-food restaurants as inflation squeezes both consumers and franchisees. McDonald’s is seeing weak traffic and focusing heavily on value, loyalty programs and restaurant upgrades, while Restaurant Brands International is seeing stronger results at Burger King after years of reinvestment. The discussion looks at why cheap prices alone may no longer be enough—and why grocery stores may be becoming fast food’s biggest competitor.
Stocks discussed: WSP.TO, STN.TO, ATRL.TO, MCD, QSR.TO

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In this episode of the Canadian Macro Show, Simon and Dan break down another surge in bond yields and what higher borrowing costs could mean for mortgages, housing, construction and the broader economy. They also discuss the growing political backlash against AI data centres as communities push back over electricity costs, infrastructure demands and new developments.
They also look at signs of stress in private credit, including rising redemption requests and investors being offered liquidity at steep discounts to reported NAV. The conversation then turns to affordability and politics, including what recent elections are telling us about how heavily cost of living is weighing on voters.
Millennial Moron joins the show to explain Statistics Canada's major population revisions, what actually happened with temporary residents and work permits, and why Canada's recent rental supply boom may be doing more to improve affordability than many people realize. They also discuss zoning, development timelines, NIMBYism and what Canada needs to do to build more housing.

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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down a busy week of Canadian dealmaking, including the kmassive Emera–Canadian Utilities merger, Cenovus buying Athabasca Oil, and another major acquisition involving the Weston family.
They also revisit Cobre Panama, where the outlook for First Quantum and Franco-Nevada now appears considerably more optimistic than initially thought, with a commission proposing decades of continued production before the mine is ultimately closed.
On the earnings front, Micron is benefiting from extraordinary memory pricing and AI demand, while Nike’s turnaround continues to struggle with falling sales, weakness in China and continued pressure on its brand. They finish with Carnival and AutoZone, including what both companies are revealing about inflation and the health of the consumer.
Stocks discussed: MU, NKE, CCL, AZO, EMA.TO, CU.TO, ACO.X.TO, CVE.TO, ATH.TO, FM.TO, FNV.TO
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What causes a dominant company to lose an advantage that once looked almost impossible to disrupt?
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan look at four companies that were once leaders in their industries but made strategic decisions that helped erode their competitive advantages. From AOL failing to adapt to the open internet and BlackBerry reacting too slowly to the smartphone revolution, to Mylan aggressively raising EpiPen prices and Nike pulling back from the wholesale relationships that helped make its brand ubiquitous.
They break down the management mistakes behind each decline and, more importantly, the warning signs investors can watch for when a successful company begins taking its moat for granted
Stocks discussed: NKE, BB, VTRS
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The AI spending boom is reshaping much more than the technology sector.
In this episode of the Canadian Macro Show, Simon, Dan and Brayden discuss why massive AI infrastructure spending is increasingly competing for capital, how that could be contributing to higher bond yields and borrowing costs, and why hyperscalers are increasingly turning to debt to fund the buildout. They also look at how dramatically the business models of companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Oracle have changed as capital expenditures surge.
They then debate the biggest unanswered question in AI: where do the profits ultimately come from? The conversation covers consumer adoption, AI agents, enterprise use cases, advertising, Chinese competition and whether today's spending can eventually generate adequate returns—or whether parts of the boom are headed for a major reset.
Plus, they discuss Canada's potential advantage from abundant energy and natural resources, what rising bond yields could mean for mortgages and housing, and why Oracle may be one of the more vulnerable players if the AI buildout runs into physical or financial constraints.
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performance is no guarantee of future results.
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of recording . Those views are subject to change without notice at any time.
Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in
exchange-traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the BMO ETFs before
investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past
performance may not be repeated.
For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set
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may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss.
Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.
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portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.
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and BMO Investments Inc. operate.
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