The best Canadian investment bets amid trade turmoil: FP Video explains

This week, FP Video looks at Donald Trump’s brief dalliance with Belarussian potash, Canadian stocks to watch following the investment summit and Alberta suspending its tax at the pump. We also talk to the experts about Canada-United States trade talk difficulties, the Bank of Canada’s next rate decision, and how drones and robots are changing the the pipeline industry.

Can Trump replace Canadian fertilizer with supplies from Belarus?

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is in talks to source potash from Belarus — at better prices than what Canadian firms charge. The U.S. relies on Canada for most of its potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer. Is this bluster or a real threat to a key Canadian export?

TSX stocks to watch after Canada investment summit

Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at PenderFund Capital Management, talks to Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about which companies will benefit the most from Ottawa’s investment summit and major project push.

Alberta suspends provincial fuel tax

The Alberta government says it will suspend provincial fuel taxes from Oct. 1 until the end of the year. Prices at the pump will fall by 13 cents a litre. Watch to see how some Albertans feel about the changes.

Can Trump dump CUSMA? Yes he can, says trade lawyer

Mark Warner, Principal of MAAW Law, talks about the difficulties Canada will have in reaching a trade deal with the U.S. after Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from negotiations. Meanwhile, U.S. talks with Mexico are advancing.

Why Bank of Canada can afford to stay on sidelines for now

Randall Bartlett, deputy chief economist at Desjardins Group, talks about the Bank of Canada’s next move as central banks around the world start to raise interest rates.

The role of drones and robots in oil pipelines

When Canadians talk about oil and gas pipelines, the conversation tends to focus on debates around routes, approvals and climate policy. But there’s also a whole lot of tech working behind the scenes. Watch to learn about drones, robots and other inspection tools involved on the ground and in the sky.