This week FP video takes a close look at Canada’s

housing market

and explains why

home prices

aren’t going to rise anytime soon and why you might want to rethink buying a

cottage

. Plus, how Canada’s mining industry can capitalize on the

energy transition

and why U.S. investors are eyeing oil deals in Western Canada.

Canada has potential to be global mining leader

Monica Banting, national mining leader and partner at PwC Canada, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how the mining industry can attract new investment in Canada.

Don’t look for a home price spike any time soon: Royal LePage

Phil Soper, chief executive of Royal LePage, talks about how Canada’s housing market is faring.

U.S. investors are quietly shopping for oil and gas deals in Western Canada

A growing number of U.S. investors — and even some American producers — are quietly shopping for oil and gas deals in Canada, say industry insiders, as top-tier drilling prospects south of the border become harder to find.

Why buying a cottage may not be a great idea

Dreaming of a peaceful cottage escape? Rising costs and shifting work trends may turn that dream into a burden. With Ontario’s economy cooling and the resale market stalling, it’s time to think twice. Here are three reasons why buying a cottage might not be the best move right now.