
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||

Toronto’s housing crisis is no longer just about buying a home, it’s reshaping who can afford to build a future in the city at all. In this special live taping of The Missing Middle Podcast, Sabrina Maddeaux, Mike Moffatt, Cara Stern, and special gue... more
Why does modern life feel so disconnected? In this episode, Cara Stern sits down with journalist and Scout leader Harrison Lowman to talk about the decline of community in Canada, and what it takes to rebuild it.
From scouting and volunteering to ne... more
Why are young Canadians leaving cities? Why are seniors staying in homes that are too big for them? And can Canada lower housing costs without cutting quality of life even further?
In this listener Q&A episode of The Missing Middle, Sabrina Maddeaux... more
Canada’s fertility rate has fallen to just 1.25 children per woman, one of the lowest in the developed world. But what’s actually driving the decline? Are fewer Canadians having children, or are the ones having kids simply choosing to have fewer of t... more
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Really negative attitude. Policy critics needed, but pathways to solutions are missing in this podcast narrative.
One of the flagship topics in the podcast, wealth hoarding by elders, was recently debunked in the Globe and Mail. Time to revisit that topic.
One of the flagship topics of wealth hoarding by elders was recently debunked in the Globe and Mail. Time to revisit that topic.
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.
Don’t platform xenophobic ideas.
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
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The program focuses on Canada's middle-class squeeze, with recurring deep-dives into housing affordability, zoning, and planning policy. Episodes typically connect regulatory rules, urban design, and government policy to real-world impacts on families, home ownership, transit, and community life, often contrasting Canadian realities with international models. A standout feature is the strong emphasis on systemic reform over piecemeal fixes, plus accessible data-driven analyses and personal anecdotes that illuminate complex economic and demographic dynamics. This mix of policy critique, practical policy ideas, and listener-relevant implications makes it a go-to for professionals needing fresh angles on housing, urban planning, and economic m... more
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Recent guests on The Missing Middle Podcast include:
1. Vass Bednar
2. Ron Butler
3. Kim Fairley
4. Paige Saunders
5. Max Steinman
6. Jesse Helmer
7. Alex Beheshti
8. Uytae Lee
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