This year has been excellent for Canadian investors, as easing inflation, interest rate cuts, and solid quarterly performances drove equity markets higher. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up 21.7% year to date. However, concerns over ongoing geopolitical tensions, a global economic slowdown, and uncertainty over tariffs’ impact still persist. Given the uncertain outlook, the following three Canadian stocks could be an excellent addition to your portfolios.
Waste Connections
Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) collects, transfers, and disposes of non-hazardous solid wastes across the United States and Canada. It is also involved in resource recovery through recycling and renewable fuel generation. Supported by its solid quarterly performances and continued acquisitions, the company has returned 33.7% this year, outperforming the broader equity markets.
In the recently reported third-quarter earnings, WCN reported


