Can Carney Leverage the Hype from the Canada Investing Summit?

In Episode 82, Frank provides his grade score on the recent Canada Investment Summit hosted by Prime Minister Carney with two thumbs up for a job well done. He addresses the standoff on tariff negotiations between Canada and the US and figures the two sides are closer than one would otherwise think based on rhetoric.  He suggests that negotiations between Mexico and the US will be much less contentious believes that concerns raised by other countries who signed deals before the Supreme Court IEEPA ruling like Argentina will be one-offs.  Frank reflects on 9-11 and former Prime Minister Chretien's speech at the Gander, NL Memorial, which some pundits hail as one of the greatest speeches by a Canadian leader in history.  He also covers the latest developments ahead of mid-terms in the US, the election in Quebec and the referendum on a separation referendum in Alberta.

This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2026.

Chapter Headings

00:48 Possible Catalysts for a Breakthrough on Trade Talks?

14:16 Does the Canada Investing Summit Deserve its Hype?

16:32 Has Carney's Pushback on US Trade Deal Emboldened Other Countries?

21:42 Frank's Big Takeaway from UN Conference – Presence of AI on the Agenda

25:45 Predicting Mid Terms – Does Frank's Prediction Market Agree with Blue Wave?

29:50 Reflections on 9-11

34:03 Canada's Two Referendums Come into Focus