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The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux

Cara Stern, Mike Moffatt, and Meredith Martin
Housing Crisis
Rental Market
Canada
Capital Gains Tax
Home Ownership
Housing Market
Investors
Affordable Housing
Interest Rates
Ontario Housing Bill
Ontario
Housing Affordability
Real Estate Speculation
Landlords
Development Charges
Government Regulation
Condo Market
Housing Starts
Single-Detached Homes
Canadian Housing Policy

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.

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Ontario’s housing market is in crisis, and it’s not just condos in downtown Toronto. In this episode of The Missing Middle Podcast, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux break down a bleak new report on housing starts and sales across 34 municipalities. ... more

In this episode of The Missing Middle, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt break down Ontario’s new return-to-office mandate and the big banks’ similar policies, asking what they really mean for younger workers and families already facing high housing ... more

In this episode of The Missing Middle, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt dig into Canada’s condo market crash, the rise of “housing shrinkflation,” and what it all means for young Canadians chasing the dream of homeownership. They unpack why falling ... more

Ever wonder what people at think tanks actually do all day? In this episode of The Missing Middle, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt pull back the curtain on the mysterious world of think tanks. From how they’re structured and funded, to the challeng... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Helmer
Senior researcher at MMI and former city councillor
Missing Middle Initiative
Episode: Infill Housing Battles: What 15 Years of Data Reveal
Ron Butler
Mortgage broker and host of The Angry Mortgage podcast
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Episode: Ron Butler: Condo Crash Meets Housing Crisis
Uytae Lee
Vancouver-based urban planner and YouTube creator
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Ed Elson
Co-host of the ProfG Markets podcast and host of the First Time Founders podcast
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Episode: Ed Elson: Is Gen Z Doomed?
Eric Lombardi
Founder of More Neighbors Toronto and advocate for housing policy reform.
More Neighbors Toronto
Episode: How Community Consultation is Ruining Democracy
David Coletto
CEO of Abacus Data
Abacus Data
Episode: David Coletto: The Precarity Mindset and the 2025 Election
Reece Martin
Transit expert and advocate for high-speed rail
Episode: Reece Martin has a Vision for Canada’s High Speed Rail Future
Alex Usher
Higher education consultant
Episode: Alex Usher: How Canada is Paying for Ontario’s Higher Education Debacle
Denise Hearn
Senior fellow at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment and co-author of 'The Big Fix'
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Episode: How Corporate Consolidation is Ruining Everything: Discussion with Denise Hearn and Vass Bednar

Hosts

Sabrina Maddeaux
Co-host and insightful commentator on housing and economic issues in Canada.
Mike Moffatt
Co-host and expert providing analysis on political and economic challenges facing the Canadian middle class.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Informative and unbiased

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Millenial Planner
    Canada2 months ago
  • Immigration is a moral good, even if it stresses infrastructure

    Don’t platform xenophobic ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JohnG4
    United States6 months ago
  • Generally great information, sometimes inaccurate with details

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Houselesshighearner
    Canada9 months ago
  • One of my favourites

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcnim
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great pod

    I listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusanFerrier
    Canada10 months ago

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The podcast is highly recommended for those seeking to understand Canadian socio-economic issues.

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#29
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Apple Podcasts
#233
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#144
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Secret Life of Think Tanks: Funding, Influence & Careers
Q: If you're a young Canadian thinking, Think Tank sounds like it could be an interesting place to work. Where do you start?
Young Canadians can enter the think tank world typically after having experience in government or academia, as job opportunities are limited in the small Canadian ecosystem.
The Secret Life of Think Tanks: Funding, Influence & Careers
Q: So if all sources of funding are potentially problematic, how do you think tanks ensure they're not getting quote-unquote bought by their funders?
Think tanks ensure they maintain independence by knowing their mission clearly, diversifying their funding sources, and setting clear expectations with partners about editorial control.
Infill Housing Battles: What 15 Years of Data Reveal
Q: Did you learn anything in this research project around the decisions that were made back then?
Yes, looking back, some decisions I supported in the past may not have been ideal; it highlights the need for a proactive approach.
Infill Housing Battles: What 15 Years of Data Reveal
Q: What recommendations does the research make to alleviate opposition to infill housing?
Speed up zoning bylaw changes to match the official plan and encourage follow-ups with residents post-development to alleviate fears.
Infill Housing Battles: What 15 Years of Data Reveal
Q: How can you definitively back up your analysis?
By analyzing the public minutes of planning committee meetings over years to understand public sentiment regarding various proposals.

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Focused on the pressing issue of middle-class disappearance and housing affordability in Canada, the content spans various aspects of socio-economic challenges. Noteworthy discussions include the impact of political policies on housing, immigration's effects on the labor market, youth unemployment, and community engagement in urban planning. The hosts often critique government approaches, call for innovative housing solutions, and emphasize the need for broader awareness of the current economic landscape. This podcast is distinctive for its thorough exploration of complex subjects, making them accessible and relevant to listeners concerned about their financial futures and the state of the nation.

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2. Ron Butler
3. Uytae Lee
4. Ed Elson
5. Eric Lombardi
6. David Coletto
7. Reece Martin
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