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Q: Thanks for the blog "Who gets impacted by a carbon tax?".
While Saskatchewan and Alberta show the highest per capita impact in your analysis, isn't it energy users who will pay the bill? With the largest populations, won't a considerable part of the cost be borne by Ontario and Quebec drivers, particularly drivers of the least fuel efficient vehicles?
Also, do you happen to know how a carbon tax impacted countries that implemented it years ago? Thanks for any references you have on this. Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 11, 2016
Q: Hello Peter and 5i Team,
Could I have your assessment on the impact, if any, of the carbon tax on High Arctic Energy?
What would your thoughts be towards HWO, moving forward in general, for a 3 -5 year hold?
Can you suggest any other stocks /companies that would have an edge over their competition in light of the impending carbon tax?
Thank you kindly,
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on October 11, 2016
Q: What do you think about taking a 5% position in Bird at this time. Although its share price is down, it has consistently paid an attractive dividend since 2011 (0.66/year), rising to 0.76/year in 2014 where it has remained. Its second quarter results were disappointing due to Alberta wildfires, but isn't this a good entry point as Fort McMurray reconstruction ramps up?
Read Answer Asked by Jean on October 11, 2016
Q: I have about 10% cash right now. Normally I prefer to be fully invested because I like the steady dividends. My investing style is somewhere between your income portfolio & balanced portfolio and the portfolio is reasonable balanced. I don't need to take anything from my investments now but I will in a couple of years.

It "feels" like sitting on a bit of cash makes sense right now in the short term and maybe take advantage of tax loss season or other buying opportunities (seems like a lot of those recently).

Your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on October 11, 2016
Q: Reko just announced year end results and had an excellent year.
The company has recorded its 20th consecutive profitable quarter and has paid down debt to a much more manageable level.
The Reko family controls approx. 2/3 of the company.
With a hard book value at 6.51 how would you assess an investment in Reko given their successful transformation to factory automation.
Read Answer Asked by Charles on October 11, 2016
Q: Looking back at previous questions about TOY, it's mentioned that it is attractive at 21x or 19x P/E ratio. My TD Waterhouse web broker research platform states that it's currently operating at a 46.7x P/E ratio.

a) 46.7x would be bad, right? And cannot be true?
b) What's the current P/E ratio and how can I reliably find it independently?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on October 11, 2016
Q: I have not yet exchanged my Intertain shares but if so I would take the exchangeable shares as you have recommended. However I am considering the following option: sell my Intertain shares on the open market this week and buy the Exchangeable shares (probably) when they become available. Could you please comment on this strategy the advantages and disadvantages. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Rob on October 11, 2016
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