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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
Trade Diversification

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

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at attitudes when it comes to ‘buying Canadian’ … then digs into the issues with Dax Dasilva, CEO of Canadian fin tech Lightspeed. Amanda then speaks with Ross Prusakowski, deputy chief economist at EDC, for ... more

Amanda Lang presents a special episode on the state of Canadian trade … she begins with a ‘by the numbers’ look at the state of the country’s exports and imports … then discusses how the economy has been faring with Pedro Antunes, chief economist at ... more

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses whether stock markets are overdue for a correction with Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth.

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses why despite the Bank of Canada keeping interest rates unchanged, mortgage rates may become pricier, with Penelope Graham, Head of Content at Ratehub.Ca

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Recent Guests

Luke Charity
CEO at Wood Fiber LNG
Wood Fiber LNG
Episode: Changing attitudes when it comes to ‘Buy Canada’
Ben Allen
CEO at Bin Sentry
Bin Sentry
Episode: Changing attitudes when it comes to ‘Buy Canada’
Dax Dasilva
CEO at Lightspeed
Lightspeed
Episode: Changing attitudes when it comes to ‘Buy Canada’
Ross Prusakowski
Deputy Chief Economist at EDC
Export Development Canada
Episode: Changing attitudes when it comes to ‘Buy Canada’
Alison Nankivil
CEO of Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada
Episode: The state of trade in Canada
Philip Peterson
Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth
IG Wealth
Episode: Are stocks overdue for a correction?
Josh Shapiro
Governor of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Episode: Are stocks overdue for a correction?
Jeremy Copen
Global Chief Information Security Officer at Equifax
Equifax
Episode: Are stocks overdue for a correction?
Jean-Sébastien Charest
Chief Information Officer at BDC
BDC
Episode: Are Canadian companies missing out on AI?

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Amanda Lang
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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
    Canadaa year ago

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Some episodes are reported to have ad breaks that interrupt flow.
Guest lineups are often high-caliber with diverse perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the strong policy and economics discussions.

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#170
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#234
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The state of trade in Canada
Q: What does diversification look like for Canadian cities, and how are they adjusting to trade friction?
Cities that diversified toward non-US markets, such as Toronto and Saskatoon, are faring better, with aviation and agri-food sectors driving new export relationships and reducing exposure to the US.
Mortgage rates vs. the Bank of Canada
Q: Do we think the new AI strategy will move the needle on business adoption and trust?
Adoption is the focus, with pillars around safety, governance, and incentives; trust and practical utility will determine how rapidly businesses implement AI, aided by ongoing legislative and regulatory developments.
Will tax incentives boost home building in Canada?
Q: Do the Ontario tax breaks signal broader rollouts across Canada, and what else is needed beyond tax incentives?
The Ontario incentives are a positive signal, but longer‑term impact will require nationwide policy alignment, faster signing of deals in other provinces, and addressing non‑tax factors like development charges, housing supply, and access to skilled labor.
Will tax incentives boost home building in Canada?
Q: What does 2026 look like for home builders given today's policy landscape?
Builders expect continued weakness in ownership housing with potential upside if tax incentives and provincial deals demonstrate stronger, more wide‑scale deployment, but they also emphasize that many other reforms—such as development charges and mortgage stress tests—must move in tandem to spark real growth.
The disconnect between young people and employers
Q: So what does it tell us about the road ahead?
David Wolf explains that higher-than-typical yields imply inflation and risk are still with us, but earnings strength and AI-related growth are supporting equities for now, with a conditional view on future rate moves.

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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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