The country’s large population means it’s a great place to play the consumer theme.

The U.S. consumer sector has lagged this year, but there are opportunities.

Canada’s economy will be weak this year.

Base metals are struggling, but long-term forecasts are positive.

On the personal taxation front, 2013’s budget contains little good news, says Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning for CIBC Wealth Management.