With Trump Tariffs looming for Canada, Mexico and the world, we sit down with VFP Sam Lichtman to discuss what the tariffs mean for Canada, US and the world. We also discuss the state of the Canadian economy and housing market, how everything got to where it is now and if new leadership can help save Canada from economic collapse. Subscribe to the show here on YouTube or on your favourite podcast app (linked below). Stay Curious. ✌️❤️Podcast AppsYouTube: https://youtu.be/TguOmvj45YIApple Podcasts: SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benleavitt_/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/iambenleavittTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benleavittFor business inquiries, contact [email protected] with Sam Lichtman https://linktr.ee/samlichtmanbook mentioned: https://amzn.to/3QEzhceChapters00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:18 - Canada's Economic Issues00:08:31 - Canadian Housing Market Challenges00:10:44 - Is Canadian Real Estate a Bubble?00:13:54 - Canadian Mortgage Down Payment Rules00:16:02 - High-Ratio Mortgages Explained00:19:00 - Concerns for Canadian Market00:21:04 - Smart Money Decisions00:23:21 - Invest in Yourself00:27:43 - Track Your Economic Value00:29:50 - Predicting Economic Trends00:33:19 - Canada's Trade Relations00:35:56 - Trump's Protectionist Agenda00:38:30 - Polarization Tactics00:40:25 - Truthfulness in Politics00:42:24 - Understanding Online Marketing00:44:31 - Social Media's Political Impact00:47:39 - Predictions for Leadership Race00:49:37 - Value Exchange in Media00:52:00 - Effective Communication00:55:05 - Pierre's Potential Impact00:57:30 - Tax Changes Impact01:04:26 - Government Accountability01:07:19 - Immigration Challenges01:09:44 - Economic Impact of Immigration01:13:34 - Polarization and Immigration01:16:51 - Need for Constructive Dialogue01:18:51 - Business and Politics01:20:53 - Civil Discourse in Business01:24:21 - Expertise vs. Opinion01:26:44 - Polarization and Expertise01:29:01 - Voter Awareness01:32:01 - Algorithmic Echo Chambers01:34:26 - Real Conversations