David Israelson, The Globe and Mail Journalist Profile

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Israelson: The One Big Beautiful Bill could be one big headache for Canadian investors

3 weeks ago | canadianfamilyoffices.com | David Israelson

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act backed by President Donald Trump and now slithering though the U.S. Congress doesn’t look so beautiful for Canadian investors and business owners. Yet while experts say that its threats are real and investors should stay wary, they should also remain calm. Of particular concern to investors in U.S. real estate and to others is Section 899 of the proposed law, which the House of Representatives passed in mid-May.
Montreal welcomes North America’s largest net-zero industrial park

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Why you should keep your opinions in check at work and online

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
The forecast for U.S. recreational property: Warm and sunny with a chance of disaster

2 months ago | canadianfamilyoffices.com | David Israelson

As President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to roil the global economy, it can be hard to tell what to do about leisure and recreational properties in the United States, as well as in Canada and abroad. For snowbirds who winter in the U.S. and investors in U.S. vacation properties, the question is whether it’s time to sell or whether economic uncertainty is actually creating a buying opportunity.
Retail, restaurants and rooftops: Calgary’s Beltline is getting a major upgrade

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Interest in vertical farms grows with demand for Canadian products

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Warren Buffett’s enduring relevance and what even younger investors can learn

Mar 27, 2025 | financialpost.com | David Israelson

The billionaire Oracle of Omaha is revered by investors of all ages who seek to emulate his spectacular success as a value investor. Over six decades, he has built his Nebraska-based holding company Berkshire Hathaway Inc., worth more than US$1 trillion, into a powerhouse by focusing on buying stocks and businesses that are undervalued relative to what they are intrinsically worth.
Warren Buffett’s enduring relevance and what even younger investors can learn

Mar 27, 2025 | nipawinjournal.com | David Israelson

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No more excuses: Why sustainable homes are the future

Mar 17, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
The Indigenous-led solar farm redefining Alberta’s energy landscape

Feb 25, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson