This week, FP Video talks to entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson about what venture capital can do for Canada’s agricultural industries and looks at Emera and ATCO ‘s Canadian Utilities ‘ proposed merger into one mammoth energy company. Guests also tell us what’s affecting the Canadian dollar and how it’s faring against the U.S. greenback, and we sneak a peak forward to what retailers and shoppers can expect this holiday shopping season. Arlene Dickinson on waking Canada’s ‘sleeping giant’ One of Canada’s best known entrepreneurs Arlene Dickinson talks to Larysa Harapyn about her new venture capital fund in Canada’s agri-food sector. Emera, ATCO create $72 billion power behemoth Halifax-based Emera and Canadian Utilities, a subsidiary of Calgary-headquartered ATCO, plan to combine into one of North America’s largest electric utilities. Watch to find out about the deal and what it could mean. How low can the Canadian dollar go? Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay, talks about the forces driving currency markets and how the Canadian dollar is standing up to the greenback. ‘Fragile’ consumers to spend less this holiday season Bruce Winder retail analyst talks about how it is shaping up to be a challenging holiday season for retailers. Energy executives confident new oil pipeline gets built Sentiment in Canada’s oilpatch has changed sharply in one year. According to a closely watched survey, executives and investors now expect a proposed oil pipeline to the B.C. coast will get built, while producers plan more spending. The best Canadian investment bets amid trade turmoil: FP Video explainsTrump’s escalating trade war in focus: FP Video Explains
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