Understand Canadian private markets before you invest

Independent research, education, and analysis for accredited investors evaluating private credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure.

Independent Research & Education — Since 2019
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The Problem

You qualify as an accredited investor. But nobody taught you how to evaluate these deals.

Exempt market opportunities are landing in your inbox — private REITs promising 8% yields, MICs offering "secured" monthly income, flow-through shares with tax benefits. But the offering memorandums are 80 pages of legalese, and Google is a maze of American content that doesn't apply here.

You need a framework — a way to understand what you're looking at, what questions to ask, and what red flags to watch for. That's what we built.

How It Works
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Start with the Playbook

Download our free 30-page guide to Canadian private markets. Get the foundation for evaluating any exempt market deal.

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Go deeper

Explore 7 asset class deep dives and 18 video modules covering everything from private credit to infrastructure.

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Invest with confidence

When you're ready, connect with a registered Exempt Market Dealer — on your terms, with the education to make it informed.

Latest Insights
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Monthly Market Pulse

ALTS INSIDER | February 2026 Market Pulse

The Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, Trump pivots to Section 122, and Canadian housing buckles under the weight of uncertainty.

Feb 20264 min
Monday Market Minute

Monday Market Minute | Feb 23, 2026

supreme court blocks ieepa tariffs — markets recalibrate as section 122 takes effect

Feb 20262 min
Monday Market Minute

Monday Market Minute | Feb 16, 2026

housing slide accelerates — regional divergence sharpens as renewal wall looms

Feb 20262 min
Archive Timeline
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2026
10 pieces
BoC policy shifts · private credit recalibration · pre-election positioning
2025
70 pieces
BoC rate pivot · private credit repricing · secondary market emergence
2024
71 pieces
Peak rates · MIC stress testing · LP liquidity concerns
2023
71 pieces
Rate hike aftermath · real estate resets · capital call dynamics
2022
76 pieces
Rate shock begins · denominator effect · PE dry powder
2021
69 pieces
Record fundraising · retail alt access · SPAC era
2020
72 pieces
COVID dislocation · opportunity funds · vintage year thesis
2019
69 pieces
Late-cycle positioning · private credit expansion
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