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Back to SearchCould More Supply Crash the Housing Market?
Season 1 Episode 44
In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern read a viewer email from Atanas Georgiev of Niagara-o…
2 years, 1 month ago
If Condo Sales are Down, Why Aren’t Prices?
Season 1 Episode 43
Housing starts in Canada are falling, particularly in Ontario, and the situation is even worse than predicted. The non-condo ownership market has see…
2 years, 1 month ago
Is Raising the Capital Gains Tax a Good Idea?
Season 1 Episode 42
In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern are joined by tax lawyer Bhuvana Rai with Mors Tribut…
2 years, 2 months ago
Could a Renter's Bill of Rights Actually Help?
Season 1 Episode 41
The federal government of Canada is exploring ways to help renters, such as through the introduction of a Renter’s Bill of Rights. This conversation …
2 years, 2 months ago
How Automatic Tax Filing Could Make Your Life Easier
Season 1 Episode 40
In this discussion, Mike and Cara are joined by the executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness Katrina Miller to discuss the benefits of automa…
2 years, 2 months ago
Grading the Federal Budget: Housing Policy and Capital Gains Tax
Season 1 Episode 39
In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the federal budget and its impact on housing.…
2 years, 2 months ago
Alex Beheshti: What Happened to Ontario's Housing Ambition?
Season 1 Episode 38
Guest: Alex Beheshti, Senior Consultant with Altus Group Economic Consulting specializing in urban planning policy analysis, municipal fee reviews, …
2 years, 2 months ago
Why Trudeau is Bringing Back 30-Year Mortgages
Season 1 Episode 37
In this conversation, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the federal government's new plan to help first-time homebuyers by ext…
2 years, 2 months ago
Everyone Wants Rentals, but No One Wants Landlords
Season 1 Episode 36
In this discussion, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern about the great housing paradox: everyone wants landlords but no one wants landl…
2 years, 3 months ago
Alex Bozikovic: Heritage Rules and the Housing Crisis
Season 1 Episode 35
In this discussion, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern discuss how heritage designation negatively impacts housing supply in Toronto. During this wide rangi…
2 years, 3 months ago