Podcast
Youth unemployment in Canada is soaring, entry-level jobs demand years of experience, and many Gen Z graduates are wondering if AI will replace the careers they studied for. In this episode, economist and Wilfred Laurier professor Tammy Schirle breaks down what’s really happening in the job market — and why
Why Gen Z Can’t Find Jobs Right Now | Labour Economist Tammy Schirle Explains
Youth unemployment in Canada is soaring, entry-level jobs demand years of experience, and many Gen Z graduates are wondering if AI will replace the careers they studied for. In this episode, economist and Wilfred Laurier professor Tammy Schirle breaks down what’s really happening in the job market — and why young Canadians are struggling more […]
$25 Billion? Canada’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund Explained
In this episode, host Michael Hainsworth speaks with Kate Koplovich, Senior Policy Analyst at the C.D. Howe Institute, about Ottawa’s proposed Canada Strong Fund and what a new $25 billion sovereign wealth fund could mean for Canadians. They break down how sovereign wealth funds work, why Canada’s model differs from successful funds in places like […]
The Tax Credit That Could Give Millions of Canadians a Pension | Alex Mazer and Keith Ambachtsheer
More than 9 million Canadians don’t have a company pension plan because they work for a small business that doesn’t think it can afford one. Finance veteran Keith Ambachtsheer and industry leader Alex Mazer have a solution that keeps SMEs competitive during unprecedented times. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/spreading-the-benefits-a-targeted-tax-credit-is-needed-to-expand-retirement-plan-coverage-in-canadas-private-sector/
Why Canada Isn’t Seeing Gains from AI Yet ft. Economists Rosalie Wyonch and Daniel Schwanen
A $300 billion global AI race is underway – but is Canada falling behind? Daniel Schwanen and Rosalie Wyonch join the podcast to discuss AI’s explosive growth and what’s needed for Canada to turn world-class research into real economic gains before it’s too late. Read the Report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/from-hype-to-output-how-ai-investment-translates-to-real-productivity-gains/
The 5% NATO Commitment Price Tag Will Require Ottawa to Make Tough Choices
Trump may waver on NATO, but Canada’s 5% commitment isn’t going anywhere – and it could cost $150 billion. The question is: how do we pay for it? Colin Busby and Nicholas Dahir lay out a path forward that avoids piling on debt. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/a-steep-climb-financing-canadas-nato-commitment-while-maintaining-fiscal-discipline/
How to Boost Canada’s Economy by $79 Billion | Jack Mintz Explains
“Nation building” projects aren’t the only way to insulate Canada from Trump’s (trade) wars. Jack Mintz explains why a “big bang” reform is the only way to inject billions into the economy. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/big-bang-tax-reform-unleashing-growth-in-the-canadian-economy/