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The Canadian economy ranks among the top 10 globally. It’s also considered to be in the top 25% of the most competitive economies in the world; it is highly rated for its ability to train and attract skilled workers.


However, after solid growth in 2021 to 2022, higher interest rates have slowed the domestic economy down—although elevated oil and gas prices are providing a measure of support.


We still recommend that most Canadians hold the bulk of their portfolios in dividend-paying Canadian stocks, or ETFs that hold those stocks....

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....

ENBRIDGE, $43.12, is a buy. The firm (Toronto symbol ENB; Shares outstanding: 2.1 billion; Market cap: $91.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 8.2%; www.enbridge.com) is now buying three regulated gas utility firms from Dominion Energy, Inc....

These two utility firms continue to add regulated pipelines and power plants. Those new assets will give them more cash flow to keep raising their dividends.


ENBRIDGE INC. $45 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol ENB; Income-Growth Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares o/s: 2.0 billion; Market cap: $90.0 billion; Dividend yield: 7.9%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.enbridge.com) operates pipelines that pump oil and natural gas from Western Canada eastward as well as to the U.S....

A: The iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF, $24.44, symbol XEI on Toronto (Units outstanding: 58.7 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion; www.blackrock.com/ca), aims to track the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index, which effectively holds the 75 highest-yielding Canadian stocks.

The index is market-capitalization weighted, with each stock capped at 5% (any stock may rise above 5% temporarily until rebalancing)....

ENBRIDGE INC., $47.60, Toronto symbol ENB, remains a buy.

The company operates pipelines that pump oil and natural gas from Western Canada to eastern Canada and the U.S. It also distributes gas to 3.8 million consumers in Ontario and Quebec.

With the March 2023, payment, Enbridge raised your quarterly dividend by 3.2%....

Oil and gas prices have pulled back lately, but still remain high. Meanwhile, demand should remain elevated for several years to come as the world continues to rely on fossil fuels even as it shifts to more-sustainable renewable energy sources.


Here are three ETFs that focus on oil and gas exploration and production....

Given government mandates to cut greenhouse gas emissions, these three utility companies continue to invest in renewable power. That should lift their appeal for big institutional investors, which increasingly focus on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) scores.


While most renewable energy projects rely on government subsidies, these three draw almost all of their earnings from regulated operations (including renewable projects)....

ENBRIDGE INC., $45.77, Toronto symbol ENB, remains a buy.

The company operates pipelines that pump oil and natural gas from Western Canada to eastern Canada and the U.S. It also distributes gas to 3.8 million consumers in Ontario and Quebec.

This week, Enbridge agreed to acquire three regulated gas utility firms—which serve roughly 3 million customers in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, Idaho and Wyoming—from Dominion Energy, Inc....

Governments around the world know the benefits that flow from developing better infrastructure. However, their stretched budgets and their reluctance to increase taxes constrain their ability to take on those projects. This provides opportunities for public companies to develop and manage these assets.


Meanwhile, companies with exposure to U.S....