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Q: Hi, I don’t think I worded my recent question about the energy/mining sector very well. I was looking for some ancillary type company suggestions, like the company that supplies the sand for fracking or provides well services or repairs or leases the mining equipment or is going to build the roads to remote mines…that kind of thing. I guess anything that might be on your radar or comes to mind as an opportunity in that space broadly.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 21, 2025
Q: The way things look right now, it is difficult to see how energy and materials (mining) won’t play a major role in keeping Canada afloat. It seems we have things the world needs/wants if we can get over our distaste for being prosperous. I’m wondering if you can suggest some “pick and shovel” plays in the space generally?
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 21, 2025
Q: Articles recently that American companies might start looking at Canada again as some of their shale plays are slowing down . They list the Montney and Duvernay as the top plays . What would be your two top picks for each of these ?
Read Answer Asked by lynn on November 21, 2025
Q: Dear Peter et al:

Finally the "Board room Brawl and the dust" has settled. My iTrade has finally properly ledgered the changes. It shows that I am in the "green"! Yea!!!

The question is now what?! What is your opinion on CVE going forward? I know you don't answer any personal questions. So, if YOu were a holder of CVE, would YOU, add to CVE or leave it alone or sell? What are your alternatives to CVE?

Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Savalai on November 21, 2025
Q: It’s seems that the stock is enjoying its marked rise at this time , Is it due to possible merge or a buy from other company? It’s apparently much above its book value and by itself its future growth will not be marked. Is it indeed overvalued and could be sold ? The dividend is good so it could be kept as a dividend payer as one wait for buyout or a merger. What is your opinion on thei stock at this time ?
Thank you ,
Miroslaw
Read Answer Asked by Miroslaw on November 20, 2025
Q: Hello. In the MEG takeover by CVE, I opted for all shares, but received 96% shares and 4% cash because it was over subscribed. In my TD statement, the "book cost" of my new CVE shares reflects the price of the recent transaction, not my original cost of the MEG shares. Will I need to pay capital gains on the shares? As I researched the issue, some sites say the transaction is a "deemed disposition", and I will need to pay capital gains on the shares and cash, and other sites say I can use the "Section 85 rollover" provision to delay capital gains on the shares. Your insight is appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Donald on November 20, 2025
Q: I hold this company and I have heard through the whole process with the MEG acquisition that its assets are not the best quality, and that it doesn't have the liquidity compared to CVS. If this is accurate and you can confirm so, I will not hold it for the long term. The share price has moved up a little since CVS has been solidified as the buyer. SCR is going to (subject to board approval) go ahead with the $10 special dividend. Do you think approval of the dividend is a formality, and once approved the share price will move up further? At what price would you consider the $10 dividend baked into the stock prompting a sell? I assume the stock will drop close to $10 on the X date so perhaps it may make sense to sell prior to qualifying for the dividend? Do you share the sentiments presented in this narrative? Thank you. John
Read Answer Asked by John on November 19, 2025
Q: Wow - did I ever screw up! I bought PKI shares on October 30 not realizing there was a deal already in the works with Sunoco. It appears to me that I lost half my investment in a week. Can I use this as a tax loss?
Read Answer Asked by Lucy on November 19, 2025
Q: Can I ask you to suggest a few mid-cap companies that could prove to be good long term investments in the solar energy sphere? My only provisos would be a solid balance sheet and hopefully a valuation that is reasonable based on current fundamentals. Appreciate your thoughts, thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Stephen R. on November 18, 2025