2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life
If you're looking to build a resilient, long-term portfolio, focus on high-quality Canadian stocks that offer solid growth and can outperform the broader market. Diversification plays a crucial role here as it spreads your risk across sectors and companies, making your holdings more stable over time.
Furthermore, pairing this strategy with a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) can amplify your real returns. Since capital gains and dividend income earned within a TFSA are not taxed, this account structure allows your investments to grow unhindered by the usual drag of taxation, which is an especially powerful advantage when compounded over years or even decades.
Against this background, here are two Canadian stocks to buy and hold for life. They have solid fundamentals and significant long-term tailwinds.
Brookfield Asset Management
Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is a compelling Canadian stock to buy and hold for life. The alternative asset management company's cash flows are supported by fee-related earnings. Moreover, approximately 95% of its fee-related revenues are derived from long-term or perpetual capital, providing a reliable stream of income that supports consistent distributable earnings.
Its investment portfolio includes infrastructure, real estate, power generation, and critical service businesses. These sectors are essential to everyday economic activity and are largely shielded from global trade volatility. Because these assets tend to serve local demand, they are less vulnerable to geopolitical shocks such as tariffs or supply chain disruptions. Many of these assets also benefit from inflation-linked revenue streams, enabling Brookfield to pass rising costs through to end users, preserving margins even in inflationary environments.
Brookfield's early investments in sectors now experiencing massive tailwinds, such as renewable energy, data centres, semiconductor manufacturing, and nuclear power, provide a solid base for future earnings growth. These industries are seeing rapid capital inflows, which will drive Brookfield's fee-related earnings and its share price.
It continues to deliver solid financials with Q1 fee-bearing capital climbing to $549 billion, representing a 20% year-over-year increase. This expansion drove a 26% increase in fee-related earnings and boosted distributable earnings by 20%.
Looking ahead, Brookfield aims to double its business in the medium term and expand the fee-bearing capital to $1 trillion. Furthermore, its business remains capital-light, and the company targets a dividend payout ratio of 90% or higher.
In short, Brookfield offers solid long-term growth and income potential.
Loblaw
Loblaw (TSX:L) is another solid stock to buy and hold for life. Canada's leading food and pharmacy retailer offers stability, solid growth, and income. Despite economic uncertainty, Loblaw has continued to deliver, with its stock already up approximately 16% year-to-date. Over the past five years, Loblaw stock grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 27%, translating to an impressive total capital gain of about 237%.
These gains are driven by its high-quality, defensive business model, which thrives across various market conditions.
Loblaw focuses on value, convenience, and an improved customer experience, which drives traffic regardless of economic situations. Its discount banners, No Frills and Maxi, are rapidly expanding and resonating well with budget-conscious shoppers across Canada. As the company expands its national footprint in 2025, its top-line growth is expected to remain solid.
Further, its strong push into private-label products, competitive pricing, and a broad product selection all contribute to its growing base of loyal shoppers.
The company is also investing in modernizing its supply chain and implementing automation to boost efficiency and lower costs. These moves will support stronger margins over time. Meanwhile, its omnichannel strategy and popular loyalty program give it an edge in capturing consumer data and driving smarter, more effective promotions.
Its reliable earnings, expanding store network, and consistent performance in any economic environment make Loblaw one of the most compelling long-term investments.
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International deal processes involve complex negotiations, evolving seller expectations, and shifts in commodity pricing, so each transaction can take a long time to consummate. Our geographic focus remains the same, primarily Europe but also Latin America, with optionality in MENA and Canada. We are open to either natural gas or oil assets, driven by the expected returns in a given project. If expected risk-adjusted returns were equal, we would probably prefer an international gas project over an oil project, based on our macro view of the two commodities. We remain aligned throughout our organization to the creation of shareholder value. Our NCIB program continues to return capital to shareholders, and we are committed to disciplined execution of it in 2025 and beyond. We would like to extend our gratitude to our shareholders for their continued confidence in Tenaz. Shareholder trust is instrumental as we navigate key operational milestones, strengthen our corporate systems and organization, and seek to deliver our strategic objectives. We are honoured that year-to-date total shareholder return ("TSR") from Tenaz shares is 32%, and that TSR since the recapitalization in 2021 is 946%. /s/ Anthony Marino President and Chief Executive Officer August 6, 2025 About Tenaz Energy Corp. Tenaz is an energy company focused on the acquisition and sustainable development of international oil and gas assets. Tenaz is the second largest operator of natural gas assets in the Dutch sector of the North Sea and develops crude oil and natural gas at Leduc-Woodbend in Alberta. Additional information regarding Tenaz is available on SEDAR+ and at Tenaz's Common Shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "TNZ". ADVISORIES Non‐GAAP and Other Financial Measures This press release contains the terms funds flow from operations and capital expenditures which are considered "non-GAAP financial measures" and operating netback which is considered a "non-GAAP financial ratio". These terms do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. In addition, this press release contains the term adjusted working capital (net debt), which is considered a "capital management measure". Accordingly, the Company's use of these terms may not be comparable to similarly defined measures presented by other companies. Investors are cautioned that these measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP and these measures should not be considered to be more meaningful than GAAP measures in evaluating the Company's performance. Funds flow from operations ("FFO") Tenaz considers funds flow from operations to be a key measure of performance as it demonstrates the Company's ability to generate the necessary funds for sustaining capital, future growth through capital investment, and settling liabilities. Funds flow from operations is calculated as cash flow from operating activities plus income from associate and before changes in non-cash operating working capital and decommissioning liabilities settled. Funds flow from operations is not intended to represent cash flows from operating activities. A summary of the reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities to funds flow from operations, is set forth below: ($000) Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024Cash flow from (used in) operating activities 49,837 (3,811) (11,920) 46,026 (5,702)Change in non-cash operating working capital (34,623 )2,895 14,896 (31,728 )11,996Decommissioning liabilities settled 613 585 1,445 1,198 4,042Midstream income 1,454 1,381 1,401 2,835 2,529Amortization of deferred financing costs (67 )(97 )- (164 )-Funds flow from operations 17,214 953 5,822 18,167 12,865 (1) FFO per share (basic) is calculated as FFO divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted FFO per share adjusts for the impact of potentially dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. For the periods presented, FFO per share was as follows: Q2 2025: $0.61 basic, $0.53 diluted; Q1 2025: $0.03 basic, $0.03 diluted; Q2 2024: $0.22 basic, $0.19 diluted; YTD 2025: $0.65 basic, $0.56 diluted; YTD 2024: $0.48 basic, $0.43 diluted. Capital Expenditures Tenaz considers capital expenditures to be a useful measure of the Company's investment in its existing asset base calculated as the sum of exploration and evaluation asset expenditures and property, plant and equipment expenditures from the consolidated statements of cash flows that is most directly comparable to cash flows used in investing activities. The reconciliation to primary financial statement measures is set forth below: ($000) Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024Exploration and evaluation 198 311 467 509 985Property, plant and equipment 10,636 9,009 2,034 19,645 5,332Capital expenditures 10,834 9,320 2,501 20,154 6,317 Free Cash Flow ("FCF") Tenaz considers free cash flow to be a key measure of performance as it demonstrates the Company's excess funds generated after capital expenditures for potential shareholder returns, acquisitions, or growth in available liquidity. FCF is a non-GAAP financial measure and is comprised of funds flow from operations less capital expenditures. A summary of the reconciliation of the measure, is set forth below: ($000) Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024Funds flow from operations 17,214 953 5,822 18,167 12,865Less: Capital expenditures (10,834 )(9,320 )(2,501 )(20,154 )(6,317 ) Free cash flow 6,380 (8,367 )3,321 (1,987 )6,548 Midstream Income Tenaz considers midstream income an integral part of determining operating netbacks. Operating netbacks assists management and investors with evaluating operating performance. Tenaz's midstream income consists of the income from its associate, Noordtgastransport B.V. and excludes the amortization of fair value increment of NGT that is included in the equity investment on the balance sheet. Under IFRS Accounting Standards, investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Income from associate is Tenaz's share of the investee's net income and comprehensive income. ($000) Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024Income from associate 1,214 1,144 1,160 2,358 2,048Plus: Amortization of fair value increment of NGT 240 237 241 477 481Midstream income 1,454 1,381 1,401 2,835 2,529 Net debt Management views net debt as a key industry benchmark and measure to assess the Company's financial position and liquidity. Net debt is calculated as current assets less current liabilities and long term debt, excluding the fair value of derivative instruments. If positive, the amount is referred to as adjusted working capital. Tenaz's net debt as at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 is summarized below:June 30 December 31($000) 2025 2024Current assets 335,024 188,537Current liabilities (261,087 )(40,304 ) Net current assets 73,937 148,233Fair value of net derivative instruments (132 )(5 ) Long-term debt (138,439 )(138,275 ) Contingent consideration, non-current portion (35,614 )-Net debt (100,248 )9,953 Operating Netback Tenaz calculates operating netback on a dollar or per boe basis, as petroleum and natural gas sales less royalties, operating costs and transportation costs, plus midstream income. Operating netback is a key industry benchmark and a measure of performance for Tenaz that provides investors with information that is commonly used by other crude oil and natural gas producers. The measurement on a per boe basis assists management and investors with evaluating operating performance on a comparable basis. Per Share Ratios FFO per share (basic) is calculated as FFO divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted FFO per share adjusts for the impact of potentially dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. Barrels of Oil Equivalent The term barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. Per boe amounts have been calculated by using the conversion ratio of six thousand cubic feet (6 Mcf) of natural gas to one barrel (1 bbl) of crude oil. The boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf to 1 bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Given that the value ratio based on the current price of crude oil as compared to natural gas is significantly different from the energy equivalent of 6:1, utilizing a conversion on a 6:1 basis may be misleading as an indication of value. Forward‐looking Information This press release contains certain forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "budget", "forecast", "guidance", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "potential", "intends", "strategy" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, this press release contains forward-looking information and statements pertaining to our beliefs about liquidity; Europe's objective to increase gas production and our potential to contribute meaningfully; Tenaz's opportunity set, project inventory and capital plans; activities and budget for 2025, and our anticipated operational and financial performance; the estimated contingent earn-out consideration; expected well performance; potential and planned workover and drilling opportunities; the anticipated timing of the tender and permitting processes for the barge and jack-up drilling rig; our production and capital guidance including forecast average production volumes and capital expenditures for 2025; the ability to grow our assets domestically and internationally; and the Company's strategy including our potential to expand our asset portfolio, our geographic focus and preferred projects. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release reflect several material factors and expectations and assumptions of Tenaz including, without limitation: the continued performance of Tenaz's oil and gas properties in a manner consistent with its past experiences; that Tenaz will continue to conduct its operations in a manner consistent with past operations; expectations regarding future development; the general continuance of current industry conditions; the continuance of existing (and in certain circumstances, the implementation of proposed) tax, royalty, tariff and regulatory regimes; expectations regarding future acquisition opportunities; the continued availability of oilfield services; and the continued availability of adequate debt and equity financing and cash flow from operations to fund its planned expenditures. Tenaz believes the material factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these factors, expectations, and assumptions will prove to be correct. The forward-looking information and statements included in this press release are not guarantees of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. Such information and statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information or statements including, without limitation: changes in commodity prices; changes in the demand for or supply of Tenaz's products; unanticipated operating results or production declines; changes in tax or environmental laws, tariffs, royalty rates or other regulatory matters; changes in development plans of Tenaz or by third party operators of Tenaz's properties; increased debt levels or debt service requirements; inaccurate estimation of Tenaz's oil and gas reserve volumes or resources; limited, unfavorable or a lack of access to capital markets; increased costs; a lack of adequate insurance coverage; the impact of competitors; a failure to obtain necessary approvals as proposed or at all and certain other risks detailed from time to time in Tenaz's public documents. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Tenaz does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required pursuant to applicable laws. For further information, contact: Tenaz Energy Corp. investors@ Anthony MarinoPresident and Chief Executive Officer Direct: 587 330 1983 Bradley BennettChief Financial Officer Direct: 587 330 1714 /NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW/ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
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Honda Shifts Gears on EVs Following Massive Quarterly Loss
Honda Shifts Gears on EVs Following Massive Quarterly Loss originally appeared on Autoblog. The 'Power of Dreams' brand is taking a massive loss Japanese automotive giant Honda is rethinking its strategy regarding electric vehicles as it absorbed red-ink losses stemming from their development and the impact of U.S. tariffs. In the first quarter of its 2025-2026 fiscal year (April 1 to June 30, 2025), Honda took a one-time charge of ¥113.4 billion (~$780 million) related to its EV-related troubles. In total, the impact of the EV charge and its exposure to tariffs took a toll on Honda's operating profit during the quarter, as earnings fell to ¥244.1 billion (~$1.69 billion) from ¥484.7 billion (~$3.35 billion) just one year ago. During a press conference on August 6, Tokyo time, Honda Managing Executive Officer Eiji Fujimura attributed the nearly $780 million charge regarding EVs to its mistakes, adding that they aren't "optimistic" about the future of electric vehicles. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article Honda is struggling to sell EVs profitably Although Honda still plans to launch its 0 Series line of EVs in the U.S. in 2026, the company has delayed product development and investment in a Canadian EV production hub. However, it struggles to come to terms with the loss of the U.S. federal tax credit incentive and the cooling growth in EV demand. Currently, Honda sells two EVs in the States, the GM Ultium-based Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX crossovers, which have had healthy sales numbers. Through June, American Honda moved 16,317 Prologues, while Acura sold 10,335 ZDX; numbers that were only possible with heavy incentives. According to industry marketing promotion data from Motor Intelligence cited by Automotive News, Honda spent an average of more than $12,000 on each Prologue and $21,000 on each ZDX it moved during the April-June quarter. In addition, Honda's attempts to break into the mecha-competitive Chinese EV market with its line of locally developed EVs have not been a fruitful experiment for the automaker. In remarks, Fujimura noted that Honda's Chinese-market EVs were too expensive amidst a sea of local brands competing in local price wars, and that their cars lacked important connected car technology features that Chinese consumers found on less costly models. 'We are struggling with EVs there,' he said. 'We are underachieving against the initial plan.' Trump Admin.—Japan trade deal saved $1.38B from Honda's tariff outlook In addition to its EV woes, U.S. tariffs are making a significant dent in the Power of Dreams brand's pocketbook, as Honda took a ¥124.6 billion (~$861.6 million) operating profit loss from U.S. tariffs during the last fiscal quarter. However, Honda officials believe that the recent trade deal between the Japanese government and the Trump Administration in the U.S., which reduced tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from 25% to 15%, will have a slight positive impact on its financial performance in the foreseeable future. Previously, the automaker projected that tariffs would hurdle a full fiscal year blow of ¥650.0 billion ($4.49 billion) at a minimum; however, its latest outlook shows that the new policy would save ¥200 billion ($1.38 billion), down to ¥450.0 billion ($3.11 billion). However, to further mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs, Honda says it will increase prices and adjust its supply chain to produce more domestic vehicles for the U.S. market. Fujimura hinted that the automaker may expand its two-shift operation at U.S. plants to three to keep up with demand, requiring more coordination with suppliers. 'We might change it to a three-shift operation in the States, so that we can increase production volume without spending too much on capital investment,' Fujimura said. Final Thoughts Despite this, one thing to note is that Honda remains exposed to potential trade issues with Mexico and Canada, as a formal agreement with the respective countries has not been finalized. For the full fiscal year to March 31, 2026, Honda estimates it will incur ¥190 billion ($1.31 billion) in tariff costs on complete vehicles imported to the U.S., with the most significant chunk coming from the USMCA nations. Honda sources a third of its vehicles from tariff-targeted Mexico and Canada, including popular models such as the compact HR-V crossover, the Acura ZDX, and Honda Prologue EVs from GM's Ramos Arizpe plant, as well as select units of the Civic and CR-V from Alliston, Ontario. Honda Shifts Gears on EVs Following Massive Quarterly Loss first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
