Trump and the Canadian Tariffs Now in August 2025, amidst President Trump’s 35% non-CUSMA tariffs on Canadian exports to the US, the country’s economy is getting closer to a precipice. Canada still has its CUSMA deal but it’s coming to its conclusion next year. This month, flows across the border will slow with Canadian exporters…
Alberta Separation from Canada? The G7 meeting held in Kananaskis, Alberta this week, a perhaps too majestic setting in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. However, the photo op event makes it the perfect time for Americans, Brits, Australians, Germans, and Asian readers to get an authentic view of what’s going on here in Canada. Canada…
✈️ Fun Trip Ideas for Summer & Fall 2025 Summer of 2025 is arriving and a lot of Americans don’t have travel plans. Travel surveys show travelers have put off their trips due to economic or political friction issues. But when the summer heat and sunshine arrive, we’re longing to lounge on a beautiful sandy…
The State of Hotel SEO Travelers from Europe, Asia, South America and in North America conduct billions of searches for hotel rooms. Given the scarcity and cost of hotel accommodations, they may see the hotel search as the most important aspect of their itinerary planning. All travelers need a place to stay. SEO is a…
🍁Canada’s Brain Drain Rocketing Canadians choosing to move to the US and work there is nothing new. For decades, the exodus has been strong, except for the last decade where it declined. But starting in 2022, there was a notable jump in emigrations to the US. Canada’s CBC news network ran a report using US…
Trump’s Liberation Day: Launching US Business The world isn’t so pleased with Donald Trump since taking office, but Americans are about to enjoy a very prosperous period. Today’s event announced 50% reciprocal tariffs on nations that tariff the US. The event was a huge success for him politically given he not only announced protective tariffs…
Canadian Travel Expenditures Likely to Decline Significantly What might be brewing as a big problem for travel and tourism businesses picked up momentum this week. President Trump was pumping his unwelcome sign to Canadians and Europeans with new restrictions on those nationals traveling within the US for more than 30 days. They’ll need to register…
Travelers Changing Vacation Preferences President Trump’s tariffs are only beginning to send negative ripples through the Canadian economy. It’s still early but it looks like Canadians will increasingly alter their travel plans away from the US. Today, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the US White House with the Canadian trade minister, Trump reiterated his…
The Battle with Trump Can Free Canada Up for a Better Future Canada has largely failed to develop its international export capability. It’s missed out on an opportunity to ease an unhealthy dependence on one nation — The United States. It’s the perfect time to launch a new international trade program and get over our…
Advanced Search Engine Optimization Consulting One of the issues of being in a prosperous city with a regional population is that services sometimes lag current demand. Finding qualified talented SEO consultants and expert content creators in Calgary or Edmonton is difficult, let alone those who can weave SEO and engaging content pieces together for even…
Advanced Search Engine Optimization Consulting One of the issues of being in a prosperous city with a regional population is that services sometimes lag current demand. Finding qualified talented SEO consultants and expert content creators is difficult, let alone those who can weave SEO and engaging content pieces together for even more impressive lead generation…
Calgary Housing Market Improves Slightly vs Last Year CREB’s year-end report on the Calgary housing market showed home sales were down 3% from last December, but still well up from long-term averages. Time moves quickly and the past performance of the Calgary real estate market is only a weak guide as to where it’s heading….
Canadian Waterbombers Helping California’s Fire Crisis The latest California fires have raised the cost of poor forest and land management practices by the Newsome Democrat government to heights no one could foresee. The Golden State is being humbled by extreme weather conditions and poor land management and unwise spending. It’s creating the setting for the…
Lake Louise Vacations One area of Canada’s spectacularly beautiful Banff National Park offers a truly one of a kind vacation experience, especially for those with an adventurous spirit. You’ve no doubt heard of it, as you’ve been Googling “lake louise vacations” and would like to know more about pricing, attractions, and tours from someone who…
Best Canadian Oil Stocks to Buy Oil prices are rocketing, and you’ve been introduced to the best oil stocks to buy on North American stock exchanges, and among the best are Canadian oil stocks. You can find them on the TSX, Canada’s stock exchange. Canada’s wealth in oil and gas will gain increased exposure in…
Where is Canada’s Economy Headed? A new report on Canadian GDP has more people taking a closer look at the Canadian economy and perhaps reconsidering how they’ll vote in this coming snap Federal election. StatsCan says Canada’s GDP shrank 1.1% in the 2nd quarter of 2021 and has dropped by .4% in July. According to…
Is Canadian Real Estate in for a Big Price Drop? Even in the wake of the deadliest health epidemic of the last century, the Toronto housing market and Vancouver housing market did not crash. And if China had not released its deadly disease, the housing markets would have been roaring right now. It’s like science…
Vacation in Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta Canada Many vacationers actually struggle to choose between a warm tropical vacation or a trip to a ski resort near a mountain town. And then there’s the summer vs winter conundrum. This post might sway you to choose a place that’s more vertical in nature offering more of the…
Canadian Real Estate Buyers Guide! Buy or sell when the market is moving. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Bill, the US economy is surging. Tax cuts mean Americans will have more money, yet the US real estate market isn’t as attractive anymore. US real estate prices may fall while the US dollar is falling…
Rocky Mountaineer Train Trip When you talk about epic, best life experiences, Canada’s Rocky Mountains are one of the first to come to mind. Travelling through these mountains is a visual feast with quaint mountain towns, clean pungent mountain air, brilliant colors, amazing wildlife, soaring snow capped peaks that your mind can barely comprehend. Whether…