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Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

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

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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Latest Episodes

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses the federal government’s new support for the beleaguered Canadian steel sector -- and whether the program opens the door to more support for other sectors -- with Ste... more

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at how work stoppages hit the Canadian economy. Amanda then digs deeper into the issues with Derrick Hynes, President and CEO of FETCO, and Jim Stanford, Director of the Centre for Future Work.

Amanda Lang presents a special look at the nuclear energy industry in Canada … beginning with ‘by the numbers’ details on the state of nuclear in this country. Amanda then examines how the federal government can play a role in de-risking the massive ... more

The last three fire seasons in Canada have been among the 10 worst on record, and the country is facing growing wildfire risk as Canada warms at twice as fast as the global average. Amanda Lang speaks with Ryan Ness, Director of adaptation research ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Waters
CEO of Minto Group
Episode: Questioning the right to strike in Canada
Derrick Hynes
President and CEO of Fetco
Episode: Questioning the right to strike in Canada
Eric Richmond
CEO of Coinbase Canada
Episode: Questioning the right to strike in Canada
George Christidis
President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Canadian Nuclear Association
Episode: How Ottawa can help Canada’s nuclear industry
James Gognak
Chief Operating Officer, Bruce Power
Bruce Power
Episode: How Ottawa can help Canada’s nuclear industry
Greg Grand
EVP and President of Power and Energy Solutions, TC Energy
TC Energy
Episode: How Ottawa can help Canada’s nuclear industry
Stephen Lecce
Ontario's Minister of Energy and Mines
Ontario Government
Episode: How Ottawa can help Canada’s nuclear industry
Ryan Ness
Director of Adaptation Research at the Canadian Climate Institute
Canadian Climate Institute
Episode: Adapting to fire
Shannon Joseph
Chair of Energy for a Secure Future
Energy for a Secure Future
Episode: Adapting to fire

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Amanda Lang
Host and primary interviewer guiding policy-focused business conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 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
    1
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    Canadaa year 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
    Canada2 years ago

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Content is strong with high-caliber guests, though ads disrupt the flow at times.
Guests are insightful and policy-focused, making numbers and context accessible.
Wide-ranging topics keep discussions relevant to business and macro trends.
Editing and ad pacing are the main complaints impacting listening experience.

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#127
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How Ottawa can help Canada’s nuclear industry
Q: How does the federal strategy affect financing and capital for new reactors?
The strategy aims to de-risk large upfront investments, outline government-backed financing support, and encourage investment from federal instruments to mobilize the capital needed for up to 10 large reactors.
How Ottawa can help Canada’s nuclear industry
Q: What is the case for nuclear over other energy options?
Nuclear provides a reliable, base-load, low-emission energy source that balances reliability, affordability, and strategic long-term planning, complementing renewables and natural gas to create a stable energy mix.
Adapting to fire
Q: What about the potential for a federal agency to manage these disasters—could that change the outcomes?
The guest suggests that better coordination and proactive preparedness are needed, potentially through stronger national or cross-jurisdictional governance, but emphasizes the primacy of investments in adaptation and community protection.
Adapting to fire
Q: Is there something we should be doing in the forest to try to mitigate against these fires?
Yes, focusing on protecting at-risk communities, scaling up forest management and FireSmart-style retrofits, and acknowledging that we cannot realistically reduce the overall scale of fires across vast, remote areas without broader systemic changes.
Adapting to fire
Q: So let's start with the fires that are burning again this year, another record. What should Canadians understand about what's going on?
The expert explains that the warming climate is making wildfire seasons longer and more intense, driven by hotter, drier conditions and more wind, which means communities need proactive protection and fuel-load management to reduce risk.

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A thought-provoking current-events program that centers business and economics, with frequent deep dives into energy, trade policy, technology, housing, and macro indicators. Guests range from economists and policy leaders to CEOs and AI/security experts, producing data-driven takes on Canada's and global markets, and offering practical implications for business strategy and investment. A notable strength is the mix of high-profile policy discussions and real-world industry case studies, often anchored by timely economic signals and regulatory developments. It's particularly helpful for listeners who want actionable insight on how policy, capital markets, and technology choices shape corporate strategy and national competitiveness.

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1. Michael Waters
2. Derrick Hynes
3. Eric Richmond
4. George Christidis
5. James Gognak
6. Greg Grand
7. Stephen Lecce
8. Ryan Ness

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