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The Loonie Hour

Steve Saretsky
The Loonie Hour
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  • The Loonie Hour

    Canada's Productivity Crisis is Suffocating the Economy- w/guest Trevor Tombe

    2026-2-20 | 1h 34 mins.
    We are joined by economist and policy advisor Trevor Tombe to discuss Canada's productivity crisis, the urgency to harness our natural resources and eliminate interprovincial trade barriers. We also discuss the tensions in Iran and the problems brewing in the private credit market. 

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    Check out Trevor Tombe's work at The Hub! https://thehub.ca/author/trevortombe/
  • The Loonie Hour

    Canada Has Failed to Uphold Private Property Rights- w/ guest Tom Isaac

    2026-2-13 | 1h 26 mins.
    First Nations lawyer Tom Isaac joins the show to discuss the perils of DRIPA, and the missteps of the BC government in protecting private property rights. Does the country have the ability to approve major natural resource projects? 

    Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings!
    For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour
    For Mortgage Brokers:
    https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers

    Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected].

    Check out Saily at https://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!
  • The Loonie Hour

    Precious Metals, Crypto, and the SAAS Crash

    2026-2-06 | 1h 8 mins.
    Precious metals, and crypto are crashing. Ai is now threatening SAAS valuations. This is all putting pressure on private credit markets. Is the US economy entering deflation? Canada brings back EV rebates. Home sales tumble further in January. 

    Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings!
    For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour
    For Mortgage Brokers:
    https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers

    Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected].

    Check out Saily at https://www.saily.com/looniehour and use our promo code 'LOONIEHOUR' to get 15% off your first purchase!
  • The Loonie Hour

    Central Banks Push Back Against Rate Cuts

    2026-1-30 | 1h 18 mins.
    The Bank of Canada holds rates. The Fed turns hawkish. Gold and commodities ripping higher as geopolitical risks intensify. The International Monetary Fund suggests Canada needs to fix its own internal trade barriers. US warship arrives in the Middle East. 

    Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings!
    For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour
    For Mortgage Brokers:
    https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers

    Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!

    Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected].

    Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/
  • The Loonie Hour

    Canada Cuts Trade Deal with China

    2026-1-23 | 1h 9 mins.
    Carney cuts a deal with China, deviating away from US policy. The World Economic Forum kicks off with heated speeches. Canadian food inflation accelerates. The battle for Greenland and the race to secure critical minerals. Toronto pre-sales hit 40 year lows. 

    Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings!
    For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour
    For Mortgage Brokers:
    https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers

    Pathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!

    Units of Neighbourhood Holdings Income Trust I (“NHIT”) are sold primarily through third-party registered dealers. If you would like to learn more, please contact [email protected].

    Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

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About The Loonie Hour

The Loonie Hour is a Canadian based macro economic podcast covering newsworthy events across the globe and how they will impact Canadians.
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