Bank of Canada finds pockets of vulnerability in financial system – Financial Post + MORE May 10th

Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.

Buffett not “uncomfortable” with Canada

When countries look to attract the attention of big financial funds, they often attempt to brand themselves in a manner that will bring much-needed foreign investment to their shores. For example, you might see buzzwords such as:

Innovative

Efficient

Attractive 

Shareholder-friendly

But given Canada’s stagnating economy, I think it’s appropriate to get excited about this Warren Buffett quote:

“We do not feel uncomfortable in any shape or form putting our money into Canada.”

When Buffett takes the stage at his annual “Woodstock for capitalists” in Omaha each year, the investing world sits up to take notice. So, it was noteworthy to hear his lukewarm notes about Canada, including:

“There are a lot of countries we don’t understand at all…

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