
Welcome to the Missing Middle, a podcast about why the middle class in Canada is disappearing. We hope to help you understand why life is becoming unaffordable for so many in this country, and what can be done to reverse course.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 135 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

Host Cara Stern is back from parental leave, and she and Mike are jumping right into one of the most debated topics in housing policy — rent control. Inspired by Zohran Mamdani's campaign rent freeze proposal, they dig into how these rules shape the ... more
This week on The Missing Middle Podcast, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux bust some myths and take a hard look at Canada’s place in the global housing landscape. Drawing on new OECD data, they reveal why Canada’s housing affordability crisis is amon... more
The Canada Revenue Agency is facing a public crisis: long delays, wrong assessments, and frustrated taxpayers. Hosts Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt unpack the CRA’s 100-day “fix,” why it’s only a Band-Aid solution, and the deeper structural issues... more
Rents are finally dropping in many Canadian cities, yet finding an affordable, decent apartment still feels impossible. What’s going on with the rental market?
In this episode, Sabrina Maddeaux sits down with Max Steinman, CEO of RentSync and Rental... more
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Great conversations on the housing crisis supported by facts and data, presented in a way that somehow makes me feel hopeful that things can get better. I wish we could make all NIMBYs listen to this.
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Missing Middle is a great Podcast, providing insight into today’s Canadian Housing Market from the Missing Middle point of view. However, the most recent Podcast inaccurately described the downpayment for home under 1M as 50,000 (5%), it is in actuality 5% on the first 500,000$ then 10% on the next 499,999$ which would be 75,000$ minimum downpayment. Also, when comparing monthly mortgage fees of today to that of the past (70s-90s) it would be best to account for inflation (you can simply use th... more
Such a well produced and presented podcast. As a Canadian living abroad this is one of my go to shows to stay informed. The hosts are very skilled at presenting info in a simple and engaging way.
I listen to every episode.
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A thought-provoking exploration of the challenges facing the middle class in Canada, focusing on issues like housing affordability, job security, and government policies. Insightful discussions cover a variety of topics from the housing crisis, including the impact of taxation and zoning laws, to the role of think tanks in shaping public policy. Guests often share personal anecdotes to illustrate broader trends and challenges, revealing the frustrations of young professionals and families struggling to find stability in an increasingly turbulent economy. The hosts aim to decode complex economic problems and advocate for solutions that can help alleviate the pressures affecting the middle class.
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Recent guests on The Missing Middle include:
1. Max Steinman
2. Jesse Helmer
3. Alex Beheshti
4. Ron Butler
5. Uytae Lee
6. Ed Elson
7. Eric Lombardi
8. David Coletto
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