Q: Getting closer to retirement looking for solid dividend stocks. Looking for 5 Canadian and 5 US

Q: This excellent question was answered by your team on oct 30 th.
"I'm wondering if you could suggest 20 Canadian stocks, with a minimum yield of 3.5%, that you would purchase NOW. This list could include ETFs."
I shall ask a similar question but for only 12 US stocks or ETFs in my TFSA ,the goal being safety+ dividends + some growth ,many thanks

Q: Can you please comment on AES and or any other ex Canadian utilities that you would recommend for diversification?

Thanks.