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Canada
Housing Crisis
Housing Affordability
Toronto
Ontario
Middle Class
Development Charges
Affordable Housing
Rental Market
Millennials
Housing Market
Cost Of Living
Housing
Rent Control
Immigration
Inflation
Urban Planning
Building Codes
Productivity
Capital Gains Tax

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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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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Recent Guests

Vass Bednar
Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute and author of The Big Fix
Canadian Shield Institute
Episode: The Hidden Algorithm Deciding What You Pay
Ron Butler
Economist/Commentator invited to the live audience episode
National Bank? (as mentioned in context)
Episode: Why Mark Carney Wants Canada’s Own “Norway Fund”
Kim Fairley
President of the Ontario Real Estate Association
Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
Episode: Development Charges Are Finally Being Cut. What Happens Next?
Paige Saunders
One of the host's favorite YouTubers; provides the big‑fix theory on electoral reform
YouTube creator, political commentator
Episode: Paige Saunders: Why the US and Canada are Trapped (and how New Zealand escaped)
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
Alex Beheshti
Colleague and author of a sub-stack piece on zoning reform
MMI (Municipalities, Infrastructure and Planning)
Episode: Broken Zoning: Why We Can’t Fix the Housing Crisis Without a Map
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?

Hosts

Mike Moffatt
Co-host and economist providing analysis and commentary
Cara Stern
Co-host and host, focuses on policy and urban issues
Sabrina Maddeaux
Co-host, writer and policy commentator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 139 ratings
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aurorespera
    2 months ago
  • One of the flagship topics of wealth hoarding by elders was recently debunked in the Globe and Mail. Time to revisit that topic.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Aurorespera
    3 months ago
  • 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
    Canadaa year ago
  • Immigration is a moral good, even if it stresses infrastructure

    Don’t platform xenophobic ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JohnG4
    United Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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The dynamic between hosts is repeatedly highlighted as engaging and informative.
Some critique inaccuracies in specific policy details, but overall positive reception.
Listeners praise clear, data-driven housing insights and nuanced policy context.

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#31
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Apple Podcasts
#200
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Apple Podcasts
#65
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Apple Podcasts
#225
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Answering Your Biggest Questions About Canada’s Housing Crisis
Q: What concrete steps can listeners take to influence housing policy locally?
Get involved with local politicians (MP/MPP/MLA, city councillors), advocate for pro-housing policies, and push for reform of consultation processes to ensure broad community input.
Answering Your Biggest Questions About Canada’s Housing Crisis
Q: How would lowering the cost of newly built homes by 15% help seniors downsize?
Lowering construction costs and providing incentives for new, senior-appropriate housing can free up larger homes for families while giving seniors options they actually want, though supply remains a key factor.
Answering Your Biggest Questions About Canada’s Housing Crisis
Q: Are houses more expensive or are incomes simply failing to keep up?
It's both: homes are expensive and incomes aren't keeping pace, creating a growing gap that needs policy actions to lower costs and increase supply.
Development Charges Are Finally Being Cut. What Happens Next?
Q: So what impact do you see the DC and HST moves having on Ontario's housing market?
Kim explains the moves are likely to stimulate activity across different markets in the province, with the overall effect being more accessible homeownership and a potential rebalancing of pricing, while noting that implementation and regional variation will shape outcomes.
Paige Saunders: Why the US and Canada are Trapped (and how New Zealand escaped)
Q: How does New Zealand's experience inform Canada's potential path to reform?
New Zealand's experience shows that major reform can occur after prolonged political pressure and crises; it often involves staged referenda and a careful choice of proportional options, suggesting Canada could follow a more deliberative, assembly-based process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Missing Middle Podcast

What is The Missing Middle Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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4. Paige Saunders
5. Max Steinman
6. Jesse Helmer
7. Alex Beheshti
8. Uytae Lee

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