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Back to SearchIs the System Rigged Against Millennials and Gen Z?
Season 1 Episode 54
A recent Leger poll examined how young Canadians feel about their economic situation, and whether they're getting enough support from the government.…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why We Need Missing Middle Homes: Eric Lombardi at the Missing Middle Summit 2024
Season 1 Episode 53
Part of the Missing Middle Summit Series
On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interes…
1 year, 11 months ago
Canada’s Addiction to Temporary Foreign Workers
Season 1 Episode 52
The number of temporary foreign workers in Canada has been increasing, and that has led to all sorts of concerns. There’s low youth employment levels…
2 years ago
Why Single Stairways are Heaven for Homebuilding - Interview with Conrad Speckert
Season 1 Episode 51
If you get deep enough into the conversation about the housing crisis, you're inevitably going to hear the words "single egress". A lot of people, es…
2 years ago
Should Politicians Encourage a Return to the Office?
Season 1 Episode 50
In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss return-to-office plans and the role of politi…
2 years ago
Should Landlords Get Tax Breaks to Sell to their Tenants?
Season 1 Episode 49
In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the idea of a tax break for landlords in the …
2 years ago
How Elevator Rules Cost Us Homes
Season 1 Episode 48
In this discussion, Mike and Cara talk to Stephen Smith, executive director of the non-profit Center for Building in North America about how elevator…
2 years ago
Are Landlords Greedier Than They Used to Be?
Season 1 Episode 47
Here at the Missing Middle, we get a lot of great listener questions. In this episode, we answer one about whether landlords' expectations play a rol…
2 years ago
Could Trudeau Crash the Housing Market?
Season 1 Episode 46
Recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented that home prices couldn't drop because so many people rely on their home's value for their retireme…
2 years, 1 month ago
Does Owning a House Secure Your Retirement?
Season 1 Episode 45
In this conversation Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to certified financial planner and founder of t…
2 years, 1 month ago