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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
Landlords
Real Estate Speculation
Development Charges
Government Regulation
Condo Market
Single-Detached Homes
Housing Starts
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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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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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
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Episode: Infill Housing Battles: What 15 Years of Data Reveal
Alex Beheshti
Colleague and author of a sub-stack piece on zoning reform
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Episode: Broken Zoning: Why We Can’t Fix the Housing Crisis Without a Map
Ron Butler
Mortgage broker and host of The Angry Mortgage podcast
The Angry Mortgage
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.
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David Coletto
CEO of Abacus Data
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Transit expert and advocate for high-speed rail
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Hosts

Sabrina Maddeaux
Co-host with a focus on discussing housing policy and its effects on the middle class in Canada.
Mike Moffatt
Co-host who brings expertise in economic analysis and public policy discussions impacting housing and the middle class.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 111 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
    Canada4 months ago
  • Immigration is a moral good, even if it stresses infrastructure

    Don’t platform xenophobic ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JohnG4
    United States8 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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The show's ability to break down complex economic issues into understandable discussions is frequently praised.
Listeners appreciate the informative discussions that blend data with personal stories, highlighting the real-life impact of the housing crisis.
Many express a sense of hopefulness due to the constructive insights provided, even in bleak discussions about economic challenges.
Critiques sometimes mention inaccuracies in details but acknowledge the podcast's overall value in addressing important issues.

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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.
The Rental Paradox: Why Lower Prices Aren't Enough
Q: Can you dive a bit deeper on how this rental market is different from two years ago or even pre-pandemic?
Max indicates that the rental market now has a significant increase in supply, while effects from immigration policy changes and a lower demand due to economic stagnation contribute to the current state.
Ontario’s Housing Sales Collapse: It’s Not Just Toronto Condos
Q: Is there any conceivable path to actually get there by 2032?
The target to build 1.5 million homes is no longer feasible as current projections show far fewer starts.
Ontario’s Housing Sales Collapse: It’s Not Just Toronto Condos
Q: Can you remind us all what a start is?
A housing start is counted by the CMHC as once the foundation is completed and built to ground level. It shows the health of the market a few years ago.

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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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