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Overcoming Resistance in Farm Transition Planning #farming #farmlife #farmsuccession #farmtransitionplanning  Transitioning the family farm is one of the most emotional and complex challenges farm families face. It's not just about numbers or paperwork — it's about people, relationships, and navigating the tough conversations that come with change. In this episode, Tracy sits down with Trevor MacLean, Agriculture and Business Advisor with MNP, to explore the human side of succession planning and what it really takes to move from gridlock to progress. Drawing on his extensive experience working with farm families across Canada, Trevor unpacks the emotional resistance, family tensions, and questions of fairness that often arise during transition and shares practical strategies for building understanding, trust, and forward momentum. Whether you're at the start of your transition journey or already in the thick of it, this conversation offers grounded insights to help your family approach farm transition with more clarity and confidence.

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Welcome to RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Amber Bell in conversation with Etienne Poulin of Poulin Pastoral Company to discuss the art of clear, calm communication; Eric Olson of MNP, with a product spotlight on the role of farm management advisors; Darcy Pawlik, the new chair of Ag in... Read More

Welcome to RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Amber Bell in conversation with Etienne Poulin of Poulin Pastoral Company to discuss the art of clear, calm communication; Eric Olson of MNP, with a product spotlight on the role of farm management advisors; Darcy Pawlik, the new chair of Ag in... Read More

Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with host Lyndsey Smith! On today’s show, Smith is joined by: Amber Bell and Jack Payne on fall weed control Greg Cherewyk, with Pulse Canada, on trade with India and China Darcy Pawlik, new chair of Ag in the Classroom Canada Eric Olson, with MNP, with a product spotlight... Read More

Thank you for tuning in to today's edition of RealAg Radio with your occasional host, Lyndsey Smith. On today's edition of the show, Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland with MNP. Up for discussion: Farmland ownership and the many sides to keeping pension plans out; India and China's demand for... Read More

Thank you for tuning in to today's edition of RealAg Radio with your occasional host, Lyndsey Smith. On today's edition of the show, Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland with MNP. Up for discussion: Farmland ownership and the many sides to keeping pension plans out; India and China's demand for... Read More

In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois open with a wide-ranging conversation on global trade tensions, the state of Canadian agriculture, and the latest policy moves shaping our food economy — before turning to the fascinating story of Stephen Mitchell, President of Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, Ontario's only beachfront winery on the Lake Erie North Shore.Michael and Sylvain begin by unpacking the economic aftershocks of U.S. tariff wars, as soybean farmers in America face devastating losses and look for government bailouts amid shifting Chinese trade alliances. Sylvain, speaking from Purdue University in Indiana, shares first-hand insights from conversations with American farmers reeling from collapsed exports and rising equipment costs. The hosts then pivot to the EV tariff dispute between Canada, China, and the U.S., discussing whether Ottawa should drop tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to save Canadian canola farmers — a debate intensified by security concerns and diplomatic pressures. They also explore evolving Canada–India trade relations, the potential of government-run grocery stores, and Canada's climb to #7 in the Global Agri-Food Most Influential Nations report released on World Food Day, produced in partnership with MNP.Then, Michael introduces Stephen Mitchell for a compelling look at the business of craft wine in Ontario. Stephen recounts the family story behind Sprucewood Shores — from his father's dream of returning to his farming roots to the hands-on creation of a 52-acre lakeside vineyard and winery. He describes how the business evolved from a weekend “hobby farm” into a major local producer, now recognized for its Beach Glass Series, Classic Series, and signature Warm & Cozy mulled wine, distributed through the LCBO and beyond. Stephen details how the winery balances tradition with innovation — focusing on approachability, sustainability, and product diversification — while investing to capture new market momentum as Ontario's wine industry gains visibility and political support. He also shares marketing lessons learned through social media, tastings, and direct-to-consumer engagement, underscoring that success in wine is about constant connection and storytelling.Link Global Agri-Food Most Influential Nations interactive site and report released on World Food Day, produced in partnership with MNPhttps://www.mnp.ca/en/clients/food-and-beverage-processing/momentum-is-building-canadas-rise-in-global-agri-food#reportLink to Whole Foods trends report 2026https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2025/10/13/whole-foods-trends-2026/.  The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

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After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang talks about debt pressures and the precarious job market with Grant Bazian, president of MNP.

Selon le plus récent Indice des dettes à la consommation MNP, près d’un Québécois sur deux est à moins de 200$ de l’insolvabilité. Entrevue avec Guylaine Houle, syndic autorisée en insolvabilité et associée chez Pierre Roy et associés. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radioPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

For this episode of The Truth About Ag, we’re tackling the theme “Fear Sells—Who’s Buying?” Evan Shout is joined by Todd Andries, MNP's Dean Klippenstine, and U.S. farmer Rich Bronec for a wide-ranging roundtable on what’s really happening in agriculture as 2025 winds down. From land transitions and rental opportunities to rising fertilizer costs, shifting... Read More

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Welcome to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! Eric Bienvenue of Canada Beef on enhancing brand awareness for beef in Canada and beyond; Dean Klippenstein of MNP on why more acres don't equal excellence in farming; and, Kristen Hoffman of Workplace Safety & Prevention Services on rural road safety. Thoughts on something we... Read More

When the going is good, it’s tempting to focus on growth and measure success by the size of your acreage. But is bigger always better? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dean Klippenstine of MNP for a conversation that challenges the thinking that bigger is... Read More

When the going is good, it’s tempting to focus on growth and measure success by the size of your acreage. But is bigger always better? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Dean Klippenstine of MNP for a conversation that challenges the thinking that bigger is... Read More

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Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Shaun Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Marvin Slingerland of MNP! They discuss the following topics: Carney’s announcement regarding support for the canola sector; Parliamentary Secretary to the PM, Kody... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Shaun Haney is joined for the RealAg Issues Panel by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Marvin Slingerland of MNP! They discuss the following topics: Carney’s announcement regarding support for the canola sector; Parliamentary Secretary to the PM, Kody... Read More

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show, Haney is joined by, Sask. Minister of Trade and Export Development, Warren Kaeding, on trade negotiations and a new trade mission focused on canola exports; Warren Bills of MNP for a product spotlight on opportunities for... Read More

One year ago, independent agronomists joined forces with MNP, Canada's largest private accounting and advisory firm. It was a move that surprised many in the industry and promised to change the way farms approach agronomy and business strategy.In this episode, we look back at what happened, why it happened, and what it means for the future of farming in Western Canada. Panelists Ryan Goodwin, Mike Palmier, and Dean Klippenstine share their perspectives on:The motivations behind the merger and the lessons learned along the wayThe biggest challenges farmers face today and how independent advice can helpWhat separates good farms from great onesHow data, finance, and agronomy can work together to support better decisions acre by acreWhether you're curious about the evolution of agronomy or looking for insights to take your farm from good to great, this episode delivers a candid, practical conversation about the future of agriculture.Listen in, and then check out the full webinar replay on the Growing the Future Productions YouTube channel.

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Thank you for joining us for today's episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Doug Miller of the Canadian Seed Growers Association on the SRM report release; Warren Bills of MNP on in a spotlight interview on opportunities for field optimization; Kyle Folk of Ground Truth Ag on the... Read More

Thank you for joining us for today's episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Doug Miller of the Canadian Seed Growers Association on the SRM report release; Warren Bills of MNP on in a spotlight interview on opportunities for field optimization; Kyle Folk of Ground Truth Ag on the... Read More

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Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Marvin Slingerland of MNP, Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media, and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Canada-U.S. trade talks; U.S.-Japan trade deal; Grow Canada letter encouraging the government to prioritize ag;... Read More

Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Marvin Slingerland of MNP, Andrew Campbell of Fresh Air Media, and Tyler McCann of CAPI for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Canada-U.S. trade talks; U.S.-Japan trade deal; Grow Canada letter encouraging the government to prioritize ag;... Read More

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With the average age of business owners at 58 and many lacking succession plans, Canadian small businesses are facing climbing rates of closure. Al is joined by Dr. Sarah Burrows, Assistant Professor at Queen's University's Smith School of Business, to discuss the growing concern of succession planning in Canadian small businesses.Dr. Burrows discusses the "Silver Tsunami" and the impact of changing tax laws on family-owned businesses.Explore innovative solutions like Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) for sustainable business transitions and learn how local businesses can adapt amidst economic uncertainties.If you're a business owner who hasn't thought about succession planning, start listening!Also in this episode:Kerry Smith, National Leader, Famiy Office Services at MNP talks about succession planningAreen Pabla, Sales & Marketing Intern at Moneris reviews July's calendar of eventsLinks of InterestDr. Sarah Burrows on LinkedINSmith School of BusinessQueen's UniversityFamily Enterprise CanadaFamily Firm InstituteBusiness Development Bank of CanadaMNP Family Office ServicesSoulFestCanadian Food Truck Festivals  Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you'd like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Succession planning can feel daunting — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Danielle Walsh from MNP breaks down the essentials of succession in agriculture. From when to start, to how to navigate myths and emotional roadblocks, this conversation is full of clarity, real-world advice, and practical next steps.

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Today’s show features a spotlight interview with Jarrett Chambers of ATP Ag, and host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss topics including: Mandate letter from Prime Minister Carney; Inter-provincial... Read More

In this inspiring and truth-filled episode of Mind Over Stigma, we sit down with Dr. Rhonda Hodge, MNP—a mental health trailblazer who's flipping the script on how we view and treat mental illness. As the founder of Harmony Psychiatric Services, Dr. Hodge brings a fresh, holistic perspective that goes beyond prescriptions. She dives into how movement, nutrition, and education can work alongside traditional treatments to bring lasting change. We talk stigma, survival, healing, and hope—plus why it's time to stop seeing mental health as just a diagnosis and start seeing it as a journey of empowerment. Whether you're struggling silently or showing up strong for others, this episode is a reminder: you don't have to walk this road alone, and your healing can be just as unique as you are.Dr. Rhonda Hodge, MNP is a licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and proud Psychology alumna, as well as the visionary founder of Harmony Psychiatric Services. Known for her innovative and integrative approach to mental health, Dr. Hodge combines traditional medication management with the often-overlooked power of exercise, nutrition, and education. Her mission is simple but powerful: to empower individuals on their mental health journey through support, self-awareness, and science-backed solutions that treat the whole person—not just the symptoms.https://harmonypsychiatric.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Stuart Person of MNP. They discuss a number of topics including: The federal election results; U.S. trade war including 2,4-D imports; and, AgriStability impact. Don’t miss the exclusive podcast... Read More

In this episode of The Truth About Ag, Evan and Kristjan sit down with their first repeat guest, Dean Klippenstine, CPA, CA — a Partner and Business Advisor with MNP's Agriculture team —  for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the financial realities shaping Canadian agriculture today.They explore how national economic trends are influencing farm-level decisions, what the Canadian election could mean for fiscal policy, and why interprovincial trade barriers continue to hold producers back. They chat about the complexities of AgriStability and other risk management tools, questioning whether the current systems are doing enough, or doing too much, to support growth and resilience in the sector.From inflation and interest rates to farm finance, insurance, and real estate, this episode offers both big-picture insights and practical takeaways. If you're trying to make sense of your own numbers — or just want to understand where agriculture is headed — you won't want to miss this one.

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The episode kicks off with breaking economic news: while Canada's overall inflation slowed to 2.3% in March, food inflation surged to a staggering 3.2%—a monthly jump not seen since 1983. Sylvain attributes the spike to Ottawa's counter-tariffs, rising ingredient costs, and shifting sourcing strategies as Canadian grocers de-Americanize their supply chains. This backdrop leads into a discussion on recent Caddle research indicating that 61% of Canadians are willing to pay more for local products—an unprecedented level of national loyalty that presents both opportunity and urgency for domestic producers.Listeners also get a sneak peek at the upcoming release of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, sponsored by MNP, which shows growing trust in Canada's food industry. Michael and Sylvain then pivot to the controversial topic of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, raising critical questions about childhood obesity, pharmaceutical influence, and the implications for food industry giants like Nestlé and Mondelez.The second half of the episode features Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest and host of two sustainability-focused podcasts. Elysabeth unpacks how her ETF invests in publicly traded companies that are accelerating food systems transformation—emphasizing impact, liquidity, and innovation over startup hype. She shares candid takes on the realities of lab-grown meat, the risks of insect protein, and why countries like Singapore and Israel are leading the charge in food security and innovation.Elysabeth also weighs in on the role of policy, pointing to rising geopolitical instability and trade tensions—especially in the U.S.—as a catalyst for investment in food innovation. From precision fermentation to biosecurity risks, she outlines why now is the time for bold moves in food tech and ESG investing.With both news and expert insights, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the forces reshaping what we grow, invest in, and consume.About Elysabeth Elysabeth Alfano is the CEO of  VegTech™ Invest , the Advisor to a publicly traded Food Innovation ETF.  Run by sector experts, VegTech™ Invest drives capital to those companies innovating for a resilient, sustainable and less damaging food supply system through its educational tools and financial product. It, thus, positively impacts Climate Change and biodiversity loss.Elysabeth is an expert in investing in food systems transformation and speaks internationally on the intersection of investing, sustainability, and our global food supply system. She has spoken at the U.N. Global Leaders Compact Summit, the United Nations Climate Change Summit, SXSW, COP27 and COP28, Yale University and Northwestern University, several Bloomberg Intelligence events and has done a myriad of TV interviews including Bloomberg TV and Ameritrade TV. Elysabeth began her career with Kellogg Company working on Special K and Frosted Mini-Wheats before acting as Chief Investment Officer for a small family office. A graduate of Northwestern University and the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Elysabeth consults and advises C-Suite Executives on the sustainable food industry landscape, direction and whitespaces.  Lastly, Elysabeth hosts the  Plantbased Business Hour , a podcast which features the CEOs and business leaders in the industry.  The Plantbased Business Hour is considered “The Gold Standard” for those who want to understand, participate in, and capitalize on the growing Plant-based Innovation sector. She is the voice of sustainability in the invment community hosting the Upside & Impact: Investing for Change on Advisorpedia.Elysabeth contributes to ESG Clarity, WGN Radio, Vegconomist Magazine, CAIA, ETFCentral.com Advisorpedia and FinTechTV on a regular basis. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

AGORACOM TALKS: Weekly Small Cap RoundupHPQ Silicon (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08)HPQ, Novacium, and GLD Alloys are joining forces to launch METAGENE™ — a revolutionary fuel for green hydrogen production. This alliance targets scalable, ultra-clean hydrogen without pressurized storage or electricity. With projected hydrogen output of 50,000 kg/year by 2027, the partnership is aiming to reshape the global energy landscape. Investors, take note: the green hydrogen market is expected to hit $500B by 2030.Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8)Draganfly has secured a major global contract with SafeLane to provide drone-based landmine mapping. Starting in Ukraine, this multi-year agreement leverages Draganfly's tech in high-risk areas, enhancing safety and speed in explosive detection. This partnership is more than business—it's life-saving innovation with global impact.Quantum Biopharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91)Quantum's licensee Celly Nutrition has landed a breakthrough deal with AATAC to bring ‘unbuzzed' to tens of thousands of U.S. retail locations. Unbuzzed is a science-backed recovery beverage designed to ease hangovers, clear the mind, and support alcohol metabolism. With AATAC's network including 7-Eleven, Shell, and Circle K, retail momentum is on the rise.AISIX Solutions (TSXV: AISX) (OTCQB: AISXF) (FSE: QT7)AISIX has been chosen by MNP to deliver wildfire risk modeling for clients across Canada. This deal strengthens climate resilience strategies with powerful data from AISIX's Wildfire 3.0 system—featuring over 30M simulations and future scenario modeling. The partnership highlights growing demand for actionable climate risk tools in insurance, real estate, and energy.Renforth Resources (CSE: RFR) (OTC: RFHRF) (FSE: 9RR)Renforth just boosted its Parbec Gold Deposit by 29%, increasing both size and geological confidence. With 87% of ounces in a pit-constrained model and proximity to Agnico Eagle's Canadian Malartic mine, Parbec is shaping up as a high-potential gold development play. Measured and Indicated resources now account for 73% of the total.Zefiro Methane (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF)Zefiro's partner XMST has filed a groundbreaking patent to supercharge methane leak detection and orphaned well remediation. The new system integrates AI, satellite imagery, and field data to pinpoint leaks and optimize plugging operations. This tech-forward approach boosts carbon credit efficiency and positions Zefiro as a leader in North America's methane mitigation market.

Desde os anos 90 que o estado português permite a vários organismos visitar as prisões ao abrigo de uma convenção europeia e outra das Nações Unidas contra a tortura. Mas quem acompanha o cumprimento dessas normas internacionais foi vendo que vários Estados não garantiam condições mínimas. Portanto, criaram-se mecanismos de fiscalização: grupos de peritos que visitam as prisões, registam condições degradantes e riscos de tratamentos desumanos, e recomendam melhorias para prevenir abusos. Em Portugal, em 2013, essa função cabe ao Mecanismo Nacional de Prevenção (MNP), criado dentro da Provedoria de Justiça. Há uma década que, todos os anos, este MNP envia visitadores a dezenas de prisões portuguesas, remete sugestões à Direção-Geral de Reinserção e Serviços Prisionais, e entrega um relatório à Assembleia da República a documentar os problemas sistémicos. Miguel Feldmann, formado em Direito, visita prisões como representante da Provedoria de Justiça desde que a equipa do MNP foi criada e coordena a estrutura que lhe dá apoio desde 2022. Nesta entrevista, falamos sobre condições físicas e as limitações financeiras do sistema prisional português. Sabe mais em fumaca.ptAjuda-nos a ser a primeira redação profissional de jornalismo em Portugal totalmente financiado pelas pessoas: https://fumaca.pt/contribuir/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss! Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Draganfly (CSE: DPRO | NASDAQ: DPRO)Partners with Balko Technologies to Advance Modular LiDAR Drone SolutionsDraganfly has joined forces with Balko Technologies to launch modular LiDAR-equipped drones for high-precision surveying, mapping, and environmental monitoring. The deal makes Balko an official North American distributor, with purchase orders already rolling in. This strategic partnership enhances Draganfly's legacy as a drone leader while unlocking major market opportunities in infrastructure, energy, and environmental sectors.AISIX Solutions (TSXV: AISX | OTCQB: AISXF)Selected by MNP to Provide Wildfire Risk Modeling for Canadian BusinessesAISIX has partnered with professional services giant MNP to deliver advanced wildfire risk analytics powered by its Wildfire 3.0 dataset. The collaboration helps businesses in agriculture, real estate, and finance assess future wildfire risks, providing asset-level insights that support resilience and insurance planning. AISIX's AI-driven platform is now a key tool in Canada's fight against climate risk.Quantum Critical Metals (TSXV: LEAP | OTCQB: ATOXF)Announces Breakthrough Critical Metals Discovery in QuébecQuantum unveiled major assay results from its Discovery Project, with 150-meter intervals containing high-grade gallium, rubidium, niobium, cesium, and tantalum—critical elements for semiconductors, quantum computing, and defense. As China tightens export controls on these strategic metals, Quantum's find strengthens North America's push for supply chain independence and resource security.GoGold Resources (TSX: GGD | OTCQX: GLGDF)Posts Strong Q2 Production, Advances Los Ricos ProjectsGoGold reported 555,479 silver-equivalent ounces produced in Q2 2025 at its Parral project in Mexico. Steady cash flow from Parral is funding exploration and development at the high-potential Los Ricos South project, with permitting underway. The company's balanced approach—cash flow now, growth later—makes it a standout mid-tier precious metals player.Silver X Mining (TSXV: AGX | OTCQB: AGXPF)NI 43-101 Report Confirms 70% Silver Resource Increase at Nueva RecuperadaSilver X has officially expanded its silver resource base at the Nueva Recuperada project in Peru, including a 70% increase in measured and indicated silver and a 50% jump in inferred resources. The Plata Mining Unit, now a cornerstone asset, also saw significant lead and zinc growth. The company is quickly becoming a serious contender in South America's silver mining sector.Freeman Gold (TSXV: FMAN | OTCQB: FMANF)Updated Lemhi Project Valuation Hits US$648M at $2,900 GoldFreeman Gold released a revised economic model showing a post-tax NPV of US$648 million and a 45.9% IRR for its Lemhi Gold Project in Idaho at today's gold prices. With low capex, high margins, and a proven resource, Lemhi is now positioned as one of North America's most compelling undeveloped gold assets.Follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and CEO interviews that matter.Catch our latest episodes on the AGORACOM podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/74mVPkfalaWXFYY65A2XLM

NOVA TURMA DO MNP ✦ 09/04 ✦ : Inscreva-se!O que é o MNP?Uma imersão exclusiva com mais de 20h de gravação, onde respondemos a 120 perguntas relacionadas à manifestação, abordando todas as áreas da vida.O intensivo perfeito tanto para quem já está no caminho do autoconhecimento & co-criação deliberada há anos, quanto para iniciantes que desejam dar os primeiros passos nessa jornada transformadora.Não perca sua chance: Entre e manifeste até os seus sonhos mais insanos!

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! We're joined by Jason Mann for a spotlight interview with Genesis Fertilizer. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Stuart Person of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Canada being... Read More

Counting down to episode 100, the boys discuss the final round of the MNP cup. Alvinator needs a great round to move up inside the top 32 and a playoff spot. Chris needs to just play a normal round to secure a spot in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman with StoneX on the markets and a U.S. policy on taxing Chinese ships; AJ Gill with MNP on the AgriStability changes; Hear a clip from the latest Farm Safety Roundup episode on staying grounded with Nicole... Read More

How does it work if you need to file for consumer proposal or bankruptcy while going through a divorce. Wesley Cowan, senior vice president and licensed insolvency trustee for MNP, joins us to take us through how joint debt is handled in insolvency. Find out more at mnpdebt.ca and connect with Wesley here at MNP and on LinkedIn.

Retiring abroad. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, takes us through the financial considerations people have to make before spending retirement in a new country. Then, saving for your child's education during times of economic uncertainty. Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, helps us navigate those financial challenges. And, going through a divorce when you have joint debt. Wesley Cowan, senior vice-president and licensed insolvency trustee with MNP, tells us what happens to this debt during insolvency. Plus, we speak with Drew Boyer, certified financial planner and hip-hop enthusiast, about his book HIP HOP X FINANCE: Become a Financial Gangster, Get Off Debt Row and Stack Your Cash Flow. To find out more about the guests check out: Andrew Lo: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Drew Boyer: hiphopxfinance.com | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram Wesley Cowan: MNP | LinkedIn MNP: mnpdebt.ca Jen Barnett: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

In this digital interactive event hosted by Dan Aberhart brought to you by Growing the Future Productions and Global Ag Risk Solutions, farming experts dive deep into the challenges Western Canadian farmers face amidst market volatility and climate unpredictability. The webinar features key speakers including Dave Sullivan from Global Ag Risk, Dean Klippenstein and Tyson Kenneth from MNP, and Carl DeConnick Smith, who is known for his contrarian yet effective farming strategies. The discussion covers crucial topics such as effective risk management, insurance options, agri-stability, forward pricing strategies, and the importance of having a well-thought-out plan. With live questions from an engaged audience, there are lots of actionable insights to fellow farmers striving for resilience and success. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:46 Engaging the Audience 01:15 Panelist Introductions 03:15 Technical Difficulties and Chat Interaction05:48 Starting the Discussion: State of the Union 06:14 Insurance Options and Strategies 17:39 Q&A Session 19:06 New Farmer Challenges and Solutions 28:46 Halfway Mark: Transition to Farmer's Perspective 33:06 Forward Pricing and Crop Insurance 34:37 Real-Life Examples and Benefits 35:29 Multi-Layer Tools and Strategies 36:31 Insurance in Action: Case Studies 39:58 Understanding AgriStability and GARS 42:24 Scenario Analysis and Decision Making 52:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

1. “Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in Decedent Human Brains” (Nature Medicine, 2024)   This study confirms the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brain tissue, particularly the frontal cortex. Researchers used pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and electron microscopy to analyze postmortem samples, finding polyethylene (PE) as the dominant plastic type. Brain tissue exhibited significantly higher plastic concentrations than the liver or kidney, with even greater MNP accumulation in individuals diagnosed with dementia. The findings raise concerns about potential neuroinflammation and long-term neurological effects, though causality remains unproven.   2. “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events” (New England Journal of Medicine, 2024)   This study investigates the presence of microplastics in atherosclerotic plaques and their potential role in cardiovascular disease. Analyzing carotid artery plaques from patients undergoing endarterectomy, researchers found polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in 58.4% of plaques. Patients with MNP-containing plaques had a 4.53 times higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death over a three-year follow-up. The study also linked MNP presence to elevated inflammatory markers (IL-18, IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6), suggesting that microplastics might exacerbate cardiovascular disease progression.