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Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

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Canada
Canadian Economy
Tariffs
Artificial Intelligence
Inflation
Housing Crisis
Bank Of Canada
U.S. Tariffs
Trade War
China
Housing Affordability
Trade Relations
United States
Electric Vehicles
Canada's Economy
Critical Minerals
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Interest Rates
Housing Market
Economy

A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

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After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses the federal government’s job creation strategy with Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families.

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses what’s next for the Bank of Canada with Earl Davis, head of fixed income and money markets at BMO Global Asset Management.

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses the trade impact program, which is designed to help exporters cope with new trade barriers and tariffs. $2.1 billion dollars has been deployed - so how are businesses... more

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at the state of the Canadian economy …then discusses the theme of Canada’s two-track economy with Jean-Francois Perrault, chief economist at Scotiabank.

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Recent Guests

John McKenzie
CEO of TMX Group
TMX Group
Episode: What’s next for the Bank of Canada?
Alison Nankivell
President and CEO of Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada
Episode: Canada’s trade impact program, one year later
Corey Ellis
Co-founder and CEO of Grocer
Grocer
Episode: Canada’s trade impact program, one year later
Pierre Clareau
Chief Economist
Business Development Canada
Episode: Canada’s trade impact program, one year later
Candace Lang
President and CEO
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Canada’s trade impact program, one year later
Mike Moffat
Founding Director of the Missing Middle Initiative
Missing Middle Initiative
Episode: Canada’s two-track economy
Trisha Williams
Director of Research, Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization at the Future Skills Centre
Future Skills Centre
Episode: Canada’s two-track economy
Grant Bazian
President of MNP
MNP
Episode: ‘Blind spots’ in Canadians’ personal finances
Shannon Joseph
Chair of Energy for a Secure Future
Energy for a Secure Future
Episode: ‘Blind spots’ in Canadians’ personal finances

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Amanda Lang
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Terrible editing

    Content is very good, guests are very good, but the podcasts is unlistenable. The ads will interrupt mid sentence and play at 200% volume. Problem has been ongoing for months now but I guess nobody cares

    Apple Podcasts
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    Canada10 months ago
  • Excellent content, poor editing

    Over the past five or more weeks, commercials repeatedly interrupt mid sentence. The recent editing of the podcast has been poor and makes it hard to concentrate on the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LEJLEXUS
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the strong policy and economics discussions.

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Canada’s trade impact program, one year later
Q: Have you seen uptake on existing programs before TIP, and did the TIP announcement act as a wake-up call?
Alison explains that TIP built on a long history of trade diversification and suggests that awareness and uptake of related programs increased as the new, targeted support for hard-hit sectors became clearer.
Canada’s trade impact program, one year later
Q: So how are you feeling about the program after a year? Is it doing what you expected it to do?
Alison Nankivell responds that the program shows commitment to Canadian exporters and has already deployed a significant portion of its allocation, helping hundreds of companies in hard-hit sectors and enabling better working capital to explore new markets.
‘Blind spots’ in Canadians’ personal finances
Q: What are some of the other big blind spots around debt besides interest rates?
There's a tendency for people to view debt as a normal part of life and to underestimate the long-term impact of carrying debt, which can prevent them from tackling both the interest and the principal and escaping the cycle.
‘Blind spots’ in Canadians’ personal finances
Q: What do people need to understand about rates in terms of how it affects their debt levels?
A basic, clear distinction between simple and compound interest is crucial; compound interest means interest compounds on top of principal and accumulated interest, leading to exponential growth of debt over time, especially if people only make minimum payments.
Rising rates squeeze small and mid-sized business
Q: Mortgage holders have felt it. How are businesses experiencing it?
Businesses are facing higher costs across rent, fuel, and payroll, with regional and sector variations; many are prioritizing supplier relations and seeking credit facilities to keep doors open.

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A business and economics focused program that features economists, policymakers, and industry leaders discussing macro trends, policy shifts, and real-world implications for households and firms. Recent episodes cover Canada's Trade Impact Program, inflation dynamics, housing affordability, energy policy, and how metrics beyond GDP shape prosperity. Noteworthy is the mix of high-level macro analysis with practical case studies (e.g., local food security, startup funding gaps) and the inclusion of government and industry voices to illuminate policy and investment implications. Listeners who want clear connections between policy, markets, and everyday business will likely find it valuable, especially if they track Canada's economy and how glo... more

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4. Pierre Clareau
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7. Trisha Williams
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