David Pivnick

So I think it's unfortunate from that standpoint. But I view that more through the lens of how actual items like tariffs are going to play out rather than trying to evaluate it based on, you know, whether or not the anthem's getting booed. I think if the crowd in Montreal is wants to boo the anthem. You know, it is what it is. There's plenty of things about Montreal that I think warrants booing.

It's a great question. I think Montreal, where most of the people also speak English and they have tried to participate in Canada more generally, is clearly part of Canada. I think there are parts of Quebec that do fancy themselves as being separate, which is why, you know, Quebec has periodically voted separately. to separate from the country.

It's a great question. I think Montreal, where most of the people also speak English and they have tried to participate in Canada more generally, is clearly part of Canada. I think there are parts of Quebec that do fancy themselves as being separate, which is why, you know, Quebec has periodically voted separately. to separate from the country.

So, you know, that's never passed, and I don't think secession will happen, but it's, you know, different parts of Quebec inspire different levels of affection amongst Canadians.

So, you know, that's never passed, and I don't think secession will happen, but it's, you know, different parts of Quebec inspire different levels of affection amongst Canadians.

So I appreciate the implicit insult in there. I'm not sure if I think I'm honored to be called blue collar. I don't think I get that description a lot, although I'm a little offended. You think my disdain for the Quebec was because I don't feel smart enough to deal with them. I assure you that's not the particular problem there, but appreciate where you were going with the question.

So I appreciate the implicit insult in there. I'm not sure if I think I'm honored to be called blue collar. I don't think I get that description a lot, although I'm a little offended. You think my disdain for the Quebec was because I don't feel smart enough to deal with them. I assure you that's not the particular problem there, but appreciate where you were going with the question.

I mean, look, amongst the various provinces, I don't think there's a legitimate debate that Ontario is the best province. I recognize other provinces might incorrectly contest that point, or I guess citizens of other provinces. But I just think objectively, you know, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia are the three profitable provinces that sort of drive the rest of the country.

I mean, look, amongst the various provinces, I don't think there's a legitimate debate that Ontario is the best province. I recognize other provinces might incorrectly contest that point, or I guess citizens of other provinces. But I just think objectively, you know, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia are the three profitable provinces that sort of drive the rest of the country.

And I think Ontario and British Columbia are clearly the best of the provinces if one were ranking best. such things. So, you know, with that in mind, I'm not going to stoop to trying to dignify your question about how Quebec might feel or whether I should feel sufficient for Quebec.

And I think Ontario and British Columbia are clearly the best of the provinces if one were ranking best. such things. So, you know, with that in mind, I'm not going to stoop to trying to dignify your question about how Quebec might feel or whether I should feel sufficient for Quebec.

So first of all, if we're going to compare something to Texas, I think it would be Alberta. I think that's where you were trying to go with the oil. I think you've demonstrated you're confusing your Canadian state.

So first of all, if we're going to compare something to Texas, I think it would be Alberta. I think that's where you were trying to go with the oil. I think you've demonstrated you're confusing your Canadian state.

I will also note, I'm thrilled before I answer your question, that you didn't ask me to rank the remaining Canadian states because we're the Canadian provinces, I apologize, because while I can list them all, once you've got past the first five states, The rest kind of just get ranked together. I think there's just a group at some point. And I'll take the slings and arrows.

I will also note, I'm thrilled before I answer your question, that you didn't ask me to rank the remaining Canadian states because we're the Canadian provinces, I apologize, because while I can list them all, once you've got past the first five states, The rest kind of just get ranked together. I think there's just a group at some point. And I'll take the slings and arrows.

If you have any Nova Scotian or Newfoundland listeners, they can follow up with you directly.

If you have any Nova Scotian or Newfoundland listeners, they can follow up with you directly.

I wouldn't use the terms flyover country or irrelevant. I'm simply stating they don't compare anything. to Ontario. I view that as objective fact. I think they're wonderful places to live if that's where you want to live. I think going to Dalhousie and Halifax for university could be a lovely place to go study for a few years. I have nothing against those places.

I wouldn't use the terms flyover country or irrelevant. I'm simply stating they don't compare anything. to Ontario. I view that as objective fact. I think they're wonderful places to live if that's where you want to live. I think going to Dalhousie and Halifax for university could be a lovely place to go study for a few years. I have nothing against those places.

No different than I have nothing against the great state of Kansas. I just don't want to live there and periodically mock one of our colleagues who used to live there. There's nothing wrong with