Ottawa, Alberta pact under pressure over fine print. FP Video explains

Oil companies are getting impatient with the lack of progress in negotiations between the federal government and Alberta.

This week, FP Video asks if the memorandum of understanding between Ottawa and Alberta for a new pipeline has already passed its sell-by date, we speak with the CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association about the importance of the American market to Canadian automakers, and Martin Pelletier talks about the disconnect between the ever-climbing stock market darlings and the average investor .

Is the MOU cooked?

Negotiations between Canada and Alberta over their energy Memorandum of Understanding took a turn this week when an oilsands industry group issued a statement arguing the talks were taking too long. It said an opportunity for a pipeline deal could “pass Canada by.”

Canadian auto industry can’t exist without U.S. access: Brian Kingston

Brian Kingston, chief executive of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the Canadian auto industry’s dilemma.

The disconnect between Main Street and Wall Street

Martin Pelletier, senior portfolio manager with Trivest Wealth at Wellington-Altus Private Counsel, explains why markets are booming when average Canadians are struggling.

Summer travel demand ‘still very strong’ despite increased fuel costs

Chris Lynes, managing director Flight Centre Travel Group Canada, talks about how summer travel demand is ‘still very strong’ despite increased fuel costs.