It's more about interest rates than a slowing economy. Medium/long-term, US interest rates are heading higher--higher for longer. So stocks that are sensitive to rates will remain vulnerable; fixed-income will not safe, though are supposed to be. He's focusing on companies that grow earnings and dividends. Growth is more important than the actual dividend level. He's overweight energy in Canada, and he likes private equity and insurance in America. Long-term, Canadian banks always end up on top.
All banks were tainted with the US regional bank meltdown. Rising rates aren't helping. Normally, higher rates are better for banks but that may not be happening this time since some US mortgage rates are locked in for 30 years. We need to see rates stabilize before the banks bounce back. Take your losses now before tax-loss selling happens in December.
All energy stocks, from renewables to this one, are down. Pays a roughly 6% dividend, and it's safe. Generally, you can start to buy these. It's all about interest rates, which continue to rise. Dividend stocks are competing with GICs and other bank deposits offering 6% yields. Doubts that any utilities will cut dividends, but the share prices may come down further. You can buy a tranche, cautiously.