Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Mike Moffatt (2024)

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#129 - Is Record Immigration Hurting Canada's Middle Class?, with Mike Moffatt 57:44

2d ago57:44

57:44

Mike Moffatt is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. He is the host of the Missing Middle podcast. 1:20 Mike speech to the Liberal Cabinet in August 2024 on the impacts of the Temporary…

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Let’s Not Give More Handouts to Wealthy Seniors 18:10

3d ago18:10

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In this episode of the Missing Middle, Cara Stern is mad. A majority of MPs recently voted to increase Old Age Security for seniors aged 65-74, regardless of whether they actually need more money. She and Mike Moffatt explore the structure of Canada's pension programs, the purpose of OAS, and the financial burden it places on the federal budget – a…

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The Insanity of Canadian Housing Prices (with Mike Moffatt) 52:33

1d ago52:33

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Canada's housing crisis is one of the worst in the world. But why? In this episode I talk to Mike Moffatt, Canadian economist and housing expert about what's going on in the Canadian housing market, as well as the common factors that are creating a housing crisis in almost every major city in the developed world. The Missing Middle Podcast https://…

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[Repost] #7 - The impact of immigration on the Vancouver housing market, with David Eby and Tom Davidoff 48:17

11h ago48:17

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This episode orginally aired on October 28, 2016. A discussion of the role of immigration on the Vancouver housing market. Tom Davidoff is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. He is frequently cited in the Vancouver media as being an expert on Vancouver's housing market, and was part of a team of…

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Financial Markets Anticipate the Next Round of Easy Money 58:30

14h ago58:30

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Canada CPI falls well below expectations, sets up a jumbo rate cut next week. European Central bank slashes rates again. Stocks, the USD dollar, and gold all rise on an easing of financial conditions. Will the bond vigilantes return? Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $1…

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Bond Yields, Oil Prices, and Inflation Moving Higher as Central Banks Cut Rates 55:07

7d ago55:07

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The Federal government proposes an empty land tax. Former BoC deputy governor says 50bps cut is coming. Oil prices move higher along with long term bond yields. US CPI comes in hotter than expected. Central banks easing globally into higher inflation? Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November…

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Tunnel talk with Prof. Matti Siemiatycki 20:12

8d ago20:12

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The most ambitious infrastructure project in Canadian history? Or the biggest potential boondoggle since Muskrat Falls? By now, almost everyone has an opinion on the tunnel Premier Doug Ford promised to build under the 401. But we don't have any real details. Thankfully, a smart guy who knows a thing or two about infrastructure projects — Universit…

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NIMBYs will Fight Even the Gentlest of Density 13:39

9d ago13:39

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In this episode of Missing Middle, journalist Cara Stern is mad. A street in her neighbourhood in Toronto is trying to get an exemption to the city-wide garden suites rules. Cara and economist Mike Moffatt discuss the ongoing challenges of NIMBYism in Toronto, still supported by local city councillors, even when it's about the gentlest of gentle de…

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#128 - An Interview with Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2008-2012 1:04:33

10d ago1:04:33

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Jason Kenney was Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 2008-2013. 1:30 – The story behind Jason Kenney showing up unannounced at a CBA Immigration Law conference. 4:30 – The difficulties of being an immigration minister and Minister Kenney’s relationship with the bureaucracy and Deanna’s thoughts on Jason Kenney’s tenure. 9:30 – Mar…

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[Repost] #44 - An Interview with Chris Alexander, Canada's Immigration Minister from 2013-2015 1:34:46

14d ago1:34:46

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This episode originally aired on November 30, 2020. The Honourable Chris Alexander served as Canada's Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada from July 2013 to November 2015. He represented the riding of Ajax—Pickering in the House of Commons of Canada from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that spent 18 years in the Canadian Foreign Service, serving a…

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The Race to Zero, Liquidity Measures Turning Higher 57:18

15d ago57:18

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Central banks are aggressively easing and liquidity measures are turning up. Geopolitical conflict is ramping up, putting upwards pressure on oil prices, could this stoke another wave of inflation? Toronto and Vancouver Real Estate see rising inventory levels despite lower rates. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BM…

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Why You Can’t Build Cheap Homes Anymore 31:45

17d ago31:45

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When Mike bought his first home, it cost him $168,000. That number barely covers a downpayment in much of Ontario these days – and even if a developer wanted to, it could not offer that price (even indexed to inflation) because the costs to build are just so high. Mike and Cara break down the costs associated with home-building, including land pric…

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#127 - Maintaining Permanent Residence and Changes to Citizenship by Descent 47:06

17d ago47:06

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Amandeep Hayer and Lisa Middlemiss join to discuss maintaining permanent resident status and upcoming changes to citizenship by descent law, both of which were topics in their recently published book Maintaining Permanent Residence Status and Acquiring Citizenship. Amandeep's article in the Toronto Star about Bill C-71 can be found here. Bill C-71 …

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Central Banks are Panicking to Inject Liquidity 1:00:59

22d ago1:00:59

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OSFI removes mortgage stress test on renewals. The BC Government will help you buy a home. Has Canadian energy peaked? Microsoft bets big on Nuclear energy and AI. The Chinese have fired the liquidity bazooka to try and revive its economy. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based…

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Recapping the Liberal convention and dissecting the latest international student news 27:48

22d ago27:48

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A two-parter! First, Mike Moffatt joins us once again to go over the latest federal crackdown on international students. How will it affect Ontario's housing market, particularly in places that have seen rents surge alongside a boom in the international student population? Can Ontario's colleges, which heavily rely on international student's tuitio…

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#126 - How are We Dealing with Refugees (Eating our Pets), with Christopher Anders 1:07:10

22d ago1:07:10

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Christopher Anders is a shareholder of Parker, Butte & Lane in Oregon. He focuses his practice on representing asylum seekers before the Asylum Offices of USCIS and in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts of EOIR. We discuss how record refugee flows are impacting politics in both Canada and the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Why are North American Suburbs So Bad? - with Not Just Bikes 28:54

24d ago28:54

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@NotJustBikes is many people's gateway into urbanism, and an understanding into how much better our cities and towns can be, if we just make some policy changes. In this conversation, journalist Cara Stern, economist Mike Moffatt, Not Just Bikes creator Jason Slaughter discuss the challenges and implications of car-dependent suburbs in North Americ…

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Feds Prop Up Housing Bubble with Jumbo Mortgages- w/ guest Ron Butler 1:15:17

28d ago1:15:17

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The federal government shocks the market by pushing CMHC insured mortgages up to $1.5M. The Bank of Canada finally gets inflation back down to 2%. The Federal Reserve surprises markets, cuts rates by 50bps. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AUM in ZSP and …

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Trams are Great so why are Toronto Streetcars so Terrible!? (with RM Transit) 1:07:53

29d ago1:07:53

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Trams are great. They create and enable some of the best urbanism around. And yet the streetcars in Toronto are slow and unreliable and painful to take. What is Toronto doing wrong, and what could other "streetcar" cities learn from their mistakes? Financial capital of Canada pauses so streetcar driver can move tracks with big stick: https://www.th…

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Will Canadian Workers be Hurt by the AI Revolution? 22:03

29d ago22:03

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The conversation explores the impact of the AI revolution on workers and the potential for mass unemployment. The hosts discuss past technological revolutions and the winners and losers they created. They also consider the role of AI in job creation and the potential for increased inequality. The conversation touches on the importance of skills and…

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#125 - Chinese Interference, the United Front, and Visa Delays, with Sam Cooper 56:15

1M ago56:15

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Sam Cooper is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author. He is the founder of The Bureau, and his book, Wilful Blindness - How a Criminal network of narcos, tycoons and Chinese Communist Party agents infiltrated the West, debuted as a #1-seller on Amazon, in Canada. We discuss the United Front, foreign interference in Canada…

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It’s Now Easier to Pay More for Housing! 20:53

1M ago20:53

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This week, the federal government announced some big changes to mortgage policies in Canada. Specifically, it’s expanding 30-year mortgage amortizations to anyone buying a new build, or to all first-time homebuyers. It’s also raising the insured mortgage cap from $1 million to $1.5 million. In this conversation journalist Cara Stern and economist M…

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The Canadian Labour Market Continues to Deteriorate 58:14

1M ago58:14

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The unemployment rate moves higher. Rental and housing market continues to soften. The ECB cuts rates, more to come as the German economy weakens. US CPI comes in hotter than expected ahead of the Fed meeting next week. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11billion in AU…

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The early election episode 24:44

1M ago24:44

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Today on the podcast, McMillan Vantage's Ashley Csanady and StrategyCorp's Fraser Macdonald break down all the reasons why we may — or may not — have an early election. We also touch on how the tumult in Ottawa could affect when the vote is called. "Lost in Translation" theme music by Wendy Marcini and Elvin Vangaurd.…

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Why is Falling Rent Framed as Bad News? 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Rents are down in some college towns, and some are crediting the government's international student reforms. In news stories about rents falling, the media often frame price reductions as a bad thing, even though it’s a huge relief for students. Mike and Cara discuss the price drops and why the media tend to ignore the positive side of the story. H…

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#124 - Flagpoling, with Arshdeep Kahlon 49:05

1M ago49:05

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Arshdeep Kahlon is an immigration lawyer in Brampton. He was counsel in Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1369, where the Court had to determine whether it is misrepresentation for an applicant in a visa application to not disclose that they were previously not granted entry to the United States while flagpoling. Topics include…

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Bank of Canada Cuts, Rents Fall, and the NDP pulls the plug on Trudeau Bank of Canada Cuts, Rents Fall, and the NDP pulls the plug on Trudeau 54:31

1M ago54:31

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The BoC cuts rates again, cautions home prices could rise. NDP kills the coalition with the liberal government, is a federal election coming soon? Rents falling in University cities, mortgage rates drift lower. US job market weakens as stock market wobbles. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, No…

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You Can't Grow a Country Just On Temporary Immigration 14:18

1M ago14:18

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Economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss Canada's record levels of population growth -- and how the majority of it came from record levels of temporary immigration. Since these numbers became known, due to backlash from the public, the federal government has announced it would implement policies it hopes will reduce the number of no…

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#123 - Spousal Sponsorship Interviews and Appeals, with Raj Sharma 50:34

1M ago50:34

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Raj Sharma is an immigration lawyer in Calgary. We discuss spousal sponsorship applications and appeals, showing that a relationship is genuine, arranged marriage, the primary purpose of a marriage, interview preparation, how Immigration Appeal Division appeals work, interpretation issues, in person hearings vs. remote, res judicata and inconsisten…

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Why Don't Vacant Home Taxes Work? 17:16

1M ago17:16

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Cities across Canada are implementing vacant home taxes to address the issue of homes sitting empty. These taxes aim to encourage owners to sell or rent out their vacant properties. Economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the challenges in implementation of these taxes including issues with reporting and enforcement. Studies have s…

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The Federal Government Pulls a U-Turn on Immigration 58:58

2M ago58:58

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The Liberal government says they will change the temporary foreign worker program to slow immigration further. More signs of a weakening labour market. Canadian banks write off more bad loans. Toronto new home sales plunge to levels we've never seen before. Net zero without Chinese EV's. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3x…

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The Challenges of Multiplex Construction: Ryan Valente at the Missing Middle Summit 2024 3:03

2M ago3:03

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On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for a one-day conference. The Missing Middle podcast team spoke to the presenters and will be sharing those interviews with you each week on Fridays throughout the next month. R…

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Can Millennials Afford to Have Kids? 22:00

2M ago22:00

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In this conversation, Cara and Mike discuss the financial considerations of having children. They touch on topics such as housing costs, childcare expenses, and the impact on income during parental leave. They also explore the limitations of the government's childcare program and the need for increased availability of affordable childcare options. …

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#122 - US Visa Refusals, Administrative Processing, ESTA Cancellations and Flagpoling, with Andrew Hayes 49:15

2M ago49:15

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Andrew Hayes is an American immigration lawyer who practices out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He previously appeared on episodes #32 - Keep Out the Poor - How Canada and the US Address Immigrants on Welfare, with Andrew Hayes, #37 - The Closure of the Canada - US Border and the Supreme Court's DACA Decision, and #41 - Judges Virtue Signalling In…

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Fixing the Housing & Immigration Crisis- w/ guest Dr. Mike Moffatt 1:24:12

2M ago1:24:12

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Canada CPI inflation comes in lower, cementing another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. Economist and political insider Dr. Mike Moffatt explains how housing and immigration went so wrong, so quickly, and how to fix it. US jobs data gets revised nearly 1 million jobs lower ahead of Powell speech. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https:/…

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Upzoning Toronto's Major Streets: Naama Blonder at the Missing Middle Summit 2024 4:43

2M ago4:43

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On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for a one-day conference. The Missing Middle podcast team spoke to the presenters and will be sharing those interviews with you each week on Fridays throughout this month. Naama…

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#121 - Top Federal Court Immigration Cases 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Deanna and Steven discuss what we consider to be some top Federal Court immigration decisions to this point in 2024. Cases include Toor v. Canada, 2024 FC 1146 (restoration), Chung v. Canada, 2024 FC 1218 (misrepresentation when a degree is obtained through plagerism), Abdool v. Canada, 2024 FC 1172 (misrepresentation and involuntary cancellations …

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The High-Wage TFW Program Has Some Problems Too 19:37

2M ago19:37

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There's been a lot of news lately about the low-wage stream of the temporary foreign worker program -- but the high-wage stream has similar problems. In this episode, Cara and Mike explore the types of jobs that are being filled through this stream, and whether the wages offered are truly competitive. They worry about the impact of bringing in fore…

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Canada’s Foreign Worker Program a Breeding Ground for Modern Slavery? 57:10

2M ago57:10

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The UN accuses Canada's foreign worker program as modern slavery. The feds will convert these low skill immigrants to permanent residency status. Real Estate insolvencies surge to highest levels in more than two decades. Consensus calls for more rate cuts from the BoC and the Fed. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 B…

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Building Multiplexes Under Toronto's Newest Bylaws: Blair Scorgie at the Missing Middle Summit 2024 7:42

2M ago7:42

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On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for a one-day conference. The Missing Middle podcast team spoke to the presenters and will be sharing those interviews with you each week on Fridays throughout the next month. B…

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How the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Suppresses Wages 20:31

2M ago20:31

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Canada has seen a significant increase in the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers, raising concerns about the impact on the job market. The low-wage stream of temporary foreign workers is tied to specific employers and is measured relative to the provincial median wage. The government made changes to the program in 2022, allowing more temp…

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#120 - Is Canadian Immigration Policy Broken, with Siavash Shekarian 1:01:37

2M ago1:01:37

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Siavash Shekarian is an immigration lawyer in Toronto, and the Executive Member & Public Affairs Liaison of the Ontario Bar Association, Citizenship and Immigration Law Section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bank of Japan Rate Hike Sends Financial Markets into a Panic 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

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The Yen carry trade blows up after BoJ announces surprise rate hike. Markets call for immediate rate cuts. AirBnb data in Canada suggests governments are misguided. Temporary foreign workers surge, pushing youth unemployment higher. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, November 2023. Based on $11…

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What to do When Your City Won't Fix Things (with Bike Curious) 47:59

2M ago47:59

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What should you do when your city won't fix things, even after years of advocacy? The answer might be guerrilla urbanism, aka tactical urbanism. I talk to Bike Curious about the people who are tired of waiting, and just get things done by themselves. Is it legal? Well ... it's sometimes better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. Tactical…

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Financing Missing Middle Apartment Buildings: Max Goyzman at the Missing Middle Summit 2024 4:53

2M ago4:53

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On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for a one-day conference. The Missing Middle podcast team spoke to the presenters and will be sharing those interviews with you each week on Fridays throughout the month. Max Go…

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Why are Young Families Leaving Big Cities? 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Back in 2021, Mike Moffatt wrote: "The top-10 most common ages to leave Toronto are the ten between the ages of 31–35 and 0–4. The single most common age is zero — that is, babies under the age of 1. That’s who is leaving Toronto." Three years later, it's gotten worse. Young Families are leaving big cities across the country. Mike and Cara discuss …

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#119 - Canada's Caregiver Programs 41:30

2M ago41:30

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Deanna and Steven discuss Canada's caregiver programs, including the Live-in Caregiver Program (1992 to 2014), the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots (2014 to 2019), the Interim Pathway for Caregivers (4 March 4 to 8 July 2019), the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots (starting 18 June 2019 …

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The Politics of Climate Change in Canada w/ guest David Knight Legg 1:22:27

3M ago1:22:27

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Was the devastation of Jasper National Park avoidable? Who's to blame? What ails the Canadian economy, and how to cut the green tape. Lowering emissions globally will require Canadian LNG. Bond yields tumble, Fed set to cut, financial markets are moving. Check Out BMO's S&P 500 Index ZSP ETF Here: https://bit.ly/3xzrAO8 BMO Global Asset Mgmt, Novem…

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Why Loosening Elevator Policy Means More Homes: Stephen Smith @MarketUrbanism at the Missing Middle Summit 2024 6:26

3M ago6:26

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On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for a one-day conference. The Missing Middle podcast team spoke to the presenters and will be sharing those interviews with you each week on Fridays throughout the next month. S…

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Should Cities Require Density, or Encourage It? 19:33

3M ago19:33

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This conversation explores the intersection of the Yes In My Backyard movement and urbanism, focusing on the question of whether the end goal is to legalize or require dense, walkable neighborhoods. Mike and Cara discuss the benefits of walkable neighborhoods, the challenges of legalizing density, and the impact of taxation and development charges.…

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