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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
Housing Starts
Single-Detached Homes
Condo Market
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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Is Canada’s life sciences and health tech sector heading toward a code red? In this episode, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt unpack how outdated and fragmented privacy laws are slowing innovation, and why aligning too closely with European regulati... more

In this episode of the Missing Middle, hosts Cara Stern and Mike Moffatt break down his latest “home score” report, grading every Canadian province on housing. Atlantic provinces like New Brunswick and P.E.I. lead the way, while Ontario struggles, wi... more

In this episode of the Missing Middle Podcast, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt break down a major shift in Canada’s income trends: men over retirement age are now earning more than men aged 25–34. They explain how seniors’ incomes have increased th... more

This episode of the Missing Middle podcast explores a new University of Toronto study that highlights housing affordability as a key factor in declining fertility rates in the United States. Hosts Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern analyze the findings, inc... more

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Recent Guests

Max Steinman
CEO of RentSync, which owns Rentals.ca
RentSync
Episode: The Rental Paradox: Why Lower Prices Aren't Enough
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
About Here
Episode: The Humble Genius of Uytae Lee: The Creator of About Here
Ed Elson
Co-host of the ProfG Markets podcast and host of the First Time Founders podcast
ProfG Markets
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

Hosts

Sabrina Maddeaux
Co-host of a podcast focusing on social and economic issues in Canada, particularly the challenges faced by the middle class.
Mike Moffatt
Co-host of a podcast dedicated to exploring economic challenges and the disappearance of the middle class in Canada.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 120 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
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    Millenial Planner
    Canada5 months ago
  • Immigration is a moral good, even if it stresses infrastructure

    Don’t platform xenophobic ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JohnG4
    United States9 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
    Canadaa year 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Great pod

    I listen to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusanFerrier
    Canadaa year ago

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Many appreciate the hosts' engaging presentation style that makes complex economic topics more accessible.
Listeners commend the podcast for its well-researched and informative content on Canadian socio-economic issues, often highlighting its relevance to everyday life.
Some criticisms arise regarding occasional inaccuracies in specific data points, but overall, the podcast enjoys a strong reputation among its audience for its insightful discussions.

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Are We Ignoring a Generation of Struggling Young Men?
Q: Do you agree with me and Scott that there is a reluctance to address this subject?
Absolutely agree. There is a reluctance and a taboo, although we're seeing that change a little bit now.
How Canada Fell Behind the World on Housing Affordability
Q: What do you think is the main explanation for the housing affordability issue?
Immigration surges and the financialization of housing are key factors exacerbating the crisis in Canada.
How Canada Fell Behind the World on Housing Affordability
Q: Is it really true that everywhere else in the world has a housing crisis that's as bad as Canada's?
No, Canada has a unique problem with housing affordability, which is worse than in many other countries.
The Rental Paradox: Why Lower Prices Aren't Enough
Q: Can you elaborate on why vacancy control is a bad idea?
Max argues that while it seems attractive for security at the individual level, it ultimately discourages new investment into rental properties and creates longer-term issues in housing supply.
The Rental Paradox: Why Lower Prices Aren't Enough
Q: Why do you find the term financialization problematic?
Max explains that the term demonizes companies that could potentially help solve the affordability crisis in housing, viewing financialization as simply a synonym for capitalism, which is fundamental in all industries.

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Exploring critical socio-economic issues in Canada, this podcast focuses on the challenges faced by the middle class and the factors contributing to their disappearance. Noteworthy discussions span housing affordability, economic disparities, and generational inequities, shedding light on how systemic issues impact Canadians across diverse demographics. The hosts engage with relevant professionals and experts, providing insights that seek to foster understanding and provoke meaningful change in policy and community dialogue.

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4. Uytae Lee
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7. David Coletto
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