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What Does Olivia Chow's Win Mean for Toronto? | The Agenda
Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor. Steve Paikin talks to Saeed Selvam, managing director of New West Public Affairs, and Sabrina Maddeaux, political columnist for the National Post, about what the newly elected mayor means for the Toronto, the issues that decided election, factors that contributed to the outcome, voter turnout, and more.
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published: 27 Jun 2023
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Will Toronto Elect to Build More Housing? | The Agenda
Almost 2 million people are eligible to vote in this month’s Toronto mayoral byelection and, with 102 candidates to choose from, the electorate has some homework to do. Could the choice they make finally put a dent in Toronto’s housing crisis? We take a look at what the top candidates have offered so far on this issue.
Guests:
Asquith Allen (https://twitter.com/AsquithAllen), Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the Federation for Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (https://frpo.org/)
Jay Pitter (https://twitter.com/Jay_Pitter), principal at Jay Pitter Placemaking (http://www.jaypitter.com/) and adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo
Sean Galbraith (https://twitter.com/PlannerSean), urban planner with Galbraith & Associates (http://www.galbraithplanning.com/)
And Er...
published: 14 Jun 2023
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Why Are More Canadians Living Past 100? | The Agenda
In the last few years, the number of Canadians living to 100 and beyond has reached record highs; now seen as the second-fastest growing age group in Canada. In the next 40 years, Canada could have nearly 100,000 centenarians. The Agenda explores the genetic and environmental factors that lead to these elite agers, the societal implications of these numbers, and asks whether there is a hard ceiling when it comes to how long humans can live.
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published: 22 Jun 2023
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Is Canada Getting Lost in the Shuffle? | The Agenda
Contemplating whether there's such a thing as a Canadian identity, and what it might be, has been a national pastime probably for as long as Canada has existed. And there's no way to talk about Canada or Canadian politics without taking regionalism into account. None of this is new, but amid pressures or circumstances, such as extreme polarization, could that malleable idea of Canada become too weak to hold it all together? We consider that with guests: Margaret MacMillan, author and emerita professor of International History at the University of Oxford, and University of Toronto; Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan; Paul Wells, author of "An Emergency in Ottawa: The Story of the Convoy Commission;" Akaash Maharaj, Ambassador-at-Large ...
published: 28 Jun 2023
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How Free is Canada's Information System? | The Agenda
What governments know about each of us, what they do with that data, and how they make decisions based on it, is supposed to be available to its citizens. It's a fundamental principle of democratic accountability. But, as a recent series in The Globe and Mail demonstrated, that's not quite how it works. The series is called "Secret Canada" (https://www.secretcanada.com), and it raises many questions about how freedom of information works in this country.
For more insight, we welcome:
Brooks Fallis, Critical Care & Internal Medicine Physician (https://twitter.com/BrooksFallis)
Patricia Kosseim (https://twitter.com/IPCinfoprivacy), Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (https://www.ipc.on.ca/)
Robyn Doolittle (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/robyn-doolittle), Investiga...
published: 26 Jun 2023
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Why Depression Exists | The Agenda
Fear, jealousy, anger. Name an emotion, and you can find an evolutionary reason why it exists. But why depression? What role does it play? Is it an adaptation that helped our survival, or is it a disorder? For insight, we welcome: Randolph Nesse, emeritus professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, and author of "Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: Insights from the Frontier of Evolutionary Psychiatry; Maryanne Fisher, professor of psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax; and Paul Andrews, professor of evolutionary psychology at McMaster University.
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published: 14 Jun 2023
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How Germs Shaped Human History | The Agenda
From the rise of Homo Sapiens to the fall of Rome and the birth of capitalism, it was germs that played a leading role in shaping human history, according to Jonathan Kennedy, author of "Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues." He discusses how the humble microbe toppled empires and won wars, and how COVID-19 will transform humans. Jonathan Kennedy teaches politics and global health at Queen Mary University of London.
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published: 13 Jun 2023
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Why is it so Hard to Talk About Class? | The Agenda
Depending on how you measure it, about one in 10 people in Ontario live in poverty. Though not everyone knows what that, assumptions are sometimes made. Journalist Deborah Dundas, books editor at the Toronto Star, does know what that's like, having grown up in poverty. Her new book, "On Class," invites readers to learn why hearing the stories from those who live them can be transformative.
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published: 05 Jun 2023
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Do Rent Strikes Work? | The Agenda
Hit with skyrocketing housing costs and above-guideline rent increases, tenants across Toronto have launched a collective rent strike which has now entered its second month. Nearly 200 residents at 33 King Street in downtown Toronto, as well as hundreds of tenants in Thorncliffe Park and Parkdale are withholding payments in response to corporate landlords hiking rent for repairs and renovations. Rent strikes have become more common in the last few years, but are they effective? Are landlords acting in predatory ways, or are the rent increases justified? We hear from both sides about the best course of action.
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published: 19 Jun 2023
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Why Do Canadians Have a Household Debt Problem? | The Agenda
Earlier this week, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates, again. That will be unpleasant news to households across the country. It's also a red flag because Canadians collectively carry the most debt of any G7 country. That was not always the case, and actually household debt has been declining elsewhere. Why does this matter to Canadians as a whole? We ask: Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work; and Mike Moffatt, senior director at the Smart Prosperity Think Tank and an Assistant Professor at Western University's Ivey Business School.
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published: 09 Jun 2023
20:19
What Does Olivia Chow's Win Mean for Toronto? | The Agenda
Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor. Steve Paikin talks to Saeed Selvam, managing director of New West Public Affairs, and Sabrina Maddeaux, political columnist ...
Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor. Steve Paikin talks to Saeed Selvam, managing director of New West Public Affairs, and Sabrina Maddeaux, political columnist for the National Post, about what the newly elected mayor means for the Toronto, the issues that decided election, factors that contributed to the outcome, voter turnout, and more.
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https://wn.com/What_Does_Olivia_Chow's_Win_Mean_For_Toronto_|_The_Agenda
Olivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor. Steve Paikin talks to Saeed Selvam, managing director of New West Public Affairs, and Sabrina Maddeaux, political columnist for the National Post, about what the newly elected mayor means for the Toronto, the issues that decided election, factors that contributed to the outcome, voter turnout, and more.
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- published: 27 Jun 2023
- views: 33681
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Will Toronto Elect to Build More Housing? | The Agenda
Almost 2 million people are eligible to vote in this month’s Toronto mayoral byelection and, with 102 candidates to choose from, the electorate has some homewor...
Almost 2 million people are eligible to vote in this month’s Toronto mayoral byelection and, with 102 candidates to choose from, the electorate has some homework to do. Could the choice they make finally put a dent in Toronto’s housing crisis? We take a look at what the top candidates have offered so far on this issue.
Guests:
Asquith Allen (https://twitter.com/AsquithAllen), Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the Federation for Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (https://frpo.org/)
Jay Pitter (https://twitter.com/Jay_Pitter), principal at Jay Pitter Placemaking (http://www.jaypitter.com/) and adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo
Sean Galbraith (https://twitter.com/PlannerSean), urban planner with Galbraith & Associates (http://www.galbraithplanning.com/)
And Eric Lombardi (https://twitter.com/EricDLombardi), a founder of the housing advocacy group, More Neighbours Toronto (https://www.moreneighbours.ca/)
This episode of The Agenda (https://www.tvo.org/theagenda) hosted by Steve Paikin (https://twitter.com/spaikin) and was produced by Cara Stern (https://twitter.com/carastern) & Meredith Martin (https://twitter.com/meredithmartin)
00:00 Intro
00:25 Intro guests
00:53 How important is the housing issue?
01:45 More Neighbours report card
09:20 Ana Bailao & Brad Bradford
13:52 Josh Matlow
15:35 How much power does a Mayor really have?
18:45 Strong Mayor Powers
20:25 Build TO - why hasn’t anything been built?
22:46 Something is fundamentally wrong
24:53 Should we decrease demand?
29:25 What’s your big idea to fix the problem?
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https://wn.com/Will_Toronto_Elect_To_Build_More_Housing_|_The_Agenda
Almost 2 million people are eligible to vote in this month’s Toronto mayoral byelection and, with 102 candidates to choose from, the electorate has some homework to do. Could the choice they make finally put a dent in Toronto’s housing crisis? We take a look at what the top candidates have offered so far on this issue.
Guests:
Asquith Allen (https://twitter.com/AsquithAllen), Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the Federation for Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (https://frpo.org/)
Jay Pitter (https://twitter.com/Jay_Pitter), principal at Jay Pitter Placemaking (http://www.jaypitter.com/) and adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo
Sean Galbraith (https://twitter.com/PlannerSean), urban planner with Galbraith & Associates (http://www.galbraithplanning.com/)
And Eric Lombardi (https://twitter.com/EricDLombardi), a founder of the housing advocacy group, More Neighbours Toronto (https://www.moreneighbours.ca/)
This episode of The Agenda (https://www.tvo.org/theagenda) hosted by Steve Paikin (https://twitter.com/spaikin) and was produced by Cara Stern (https://twitter.com/carastern) & Meredith Martin (https://twitter.com/meredithmartin)
00:00 Intro
00:25 Intro guests
00:53 How important is the housing issue?
01:45 More Neighbours report card
09:20 Ana Bailao & Brad Bradford
13:52 Josh Matlow
15:35 How much power does a Mayor really have?
18:45 Strong Mayor Powers
20:25 Build TO - why hasn’t anything been built?
22:46 Something is fundamentally wrong
24:53 Should we decrease demand?
29:25 What’s your big idea to fix the problem?
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- published: 14 Jun 2023
- views: 6127
29:35
Why Are More Canadians Living Past 100? | The Agenda
In the last few years, the number of Canadians living to 100 and beyond has reached record highs; now seen as the second-fastest growing age group in Canada. In...
In the last few years, the number of Canadians living to 100 and beyond has reached record highs; now seen as the second-fastest growing age group in Canada. In the next 40 years, Canada could have nearly 100,000 centenarians. The Agenda explores the genetic and environmental factors that lead to these elite agers, the societal implications of these numbers, and asks whether there is a hard ceiling when it comes to how long humans can live.
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https://wn.com/Why_Are_More_Canadians_Living_Past_100_|_The_Agenda
In the last few years, the number of Canadians living to 100 and beyond has reached record highs; now seen as the second-fastest growing age group in Canada. In the next 40 years, Canada could have nearly 100,000 centenarians. The Agenda explores the genetic and environmental factors that lead to these elite agers, the societal implications of these numbers, and asks whether there is a hard ceiling when it comes to how long humans can live.
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The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO Today's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. See more about The Agenda with Steve Paikin at https://www.tvo.org/theagenda
- published: 22 Jun 2023
- views: 1668
1:00:01
Is Canada Getting Lost in the Shuffle? | The Agenda
Contemplating whether there's such a thing as a Canadian identity, and what it might be, has been a national pastime probably for as long as Canada has existed....
Contemplating whether there's such a thing as a Canadian identity, and what it might be, has been a national pastime probably for as long as Canada has existed. And there's no way to talk about Canada or Canadian politics without taking regionalism into account. None of this is new, but amid pressures or circumstances, such as extreme polarization, could that malleable idea of Canada become too weak to hold it all together? We consider that with guests: Margaret MacMillan, author and emerita professor of International History at the University of Oxford, and University of Toronto; Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan; Paul Wells, author of "An Emergency in Ottawa: The Story of the Convoy Commission;" Akaash Maharaj, Ambassador-at-Large for the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption, and a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto; Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship; and Lydia Perovic, author of "Lost in Canada; An Immigrant's Second Thoughts."
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https://wn.com/Is_Canada_Getting_Lost_In_The_Shuffle_|_The_Agenda
Contemplating whether there's such a thing as a Canadian identity, and what it might be, has been a national pastime probably for as long as Canada has existed. And there's no way to talk about Canada or Canadian politics without taking regionalism into account. None of this is new, but amid pressures or circumstances, such as extreme polarization, could that malleable idea of Canada become too weak to hold it all together? We consider that with guests: Margaret MacMillan, author and emerita professor of International History at the University of Oxford, and University of Toronto; Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan; Paul Wells, author of "An Emergency in Ottawa: The Story of the Convoy Commission;" Akaash Maharaj, Ambassador-at-Large for the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption, and a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto; Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship; and Lydia Perovic, author of "Lost in Canada; An Immigrant's Second Thoughts."
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- published: 28 Jun 2023
- views: 17798
35:38
How Free is Canada's Information System? | The Agenda
What governments know about each of us, what they do with that data, and how they make decisions based on it, is supposed to be available to its citizens. It's ...
What governments know about each of us, what they do with that data, and how they make decisions based on it, is supposed to be available to its citizens. It's a fundamental principle of democratic accountability. But, as a recent series in The Globe and Mail demonstrated, that's not quite how it works. The series is called "Secret Canada" (https://www.secretcanada.com), and it raises many questions about how freedom of information works in this country.
For more insight, we welcome:
Brooks Fallis, Critical Care & Internal Medicine Physician (https://twitter.com/BrooksFallis)
Patricia Kosseim (https://twitter.com/IPCinfoprivacy), Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (https://www.ipc.on.ca/)
Robyn Doolittle (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/robyn-doolittle), Investigative Reporter with The Globe and Mail (https://twitter.com/robyndoolittle)
Tom Cardoso (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/tom-cardoso, Investigative Reporter with The Globe and Mail (https://twitter.com/tom_cardoso)
This episode of The Agenda (https://www.tvo.org/theagenda) was hosted by Steve Paikin (https://twitter.com/spaikin) and was produced by Meredith Martin (https://twitter.com/meredithmartin)
00:00 Intro
01:02 Brooks Fallis story
04:42 What was the FOI process like?
05:57 Robyn reacts
07:00 Who uses the FOI system?
10:32 What did you hope to find out?
12:02 Most people have no idea what the freedom of information system is
13:40 Are you breaking the law?
14:29 Embarrassment redaction
15:27 Do bureaucrats put sand in the gears on purpose?
17:44 Poor information management practices
21:41 Minister’s office interference
22:45 Why should the public care?
28:12 How do you engage the public?
30:23 Is anyone doing it right?
32:12 SecretCanada.com
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https://wn.com/How_Free_Is_Canada's_Information_System_|_The_Agenda
What governments know about each of us, what they do with that data, and how they make decisions based on it, is supposed to be available to its citizens. It's a fundamental principle of democratic accountability. But, as a recent series in The Globe and Mail demonstrated, that's not quite how it works. The series is called "Secret Canada" (https://www.secretcanada.com), and it raises many questions about how freedom of information works in this country.
For more insight, we welcome:
Brooks Fallis, Critical Care & Internal Medicine Physician (https://twitter.com/BrooksFallis)
Patricia Kosseim (https://twitter.com/IPCinfoprivacy), Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (https://www.ipc.on.ca/)
Robyn Doolittle (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/robyn-doolittle), Investigative Reporter with The Globe and Mail (https://twitter.com/robyndoolittle)
Tom Cardoso (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/authors/tom-cardoso, Investigative Reporter with The Globe and Mail (https://twitter.com/tom_cardoso)
This episode of The Agenda (https://www.tvo.org/theagenda) was hosted by Steve Paikin (https://twitter.com/spaikin) and was produced by Meredith Martin (https://twitter.com/meredithmartin)
00:00 Intro
01:02 Brooks Fallis story
04:42 What was the FOI process like?
05:57 Robyn reacts
07:00 Who uses the FOI system?
10:32 What did you hope to find out?
12:02 Most people have no idea what the freedom of information system is
13:40 Are you breaking the law?
14:29 Embarrassment redaction
15:27 Do bureaucrats put sand in the gears on purpose?
17:44 Poor information management practices
21:41 Minister’s office interference
22:45 Why should the public care?
28:12 How do you engage the public?
30:23 Is anyone doing it right?
32:12 SecretCanada.com
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- published: 26 Jun 2023
- views: 4331
32:50
Why Depression Exists | The Agenda
Fear, jealousy, anger. Name an emotion, and you can find an evolutionary reason why it exists. But why depression? What role does it play? Is it an adaptation t...
Fear, jealousy, anger. Name an emotion, and you can find an evolutionary reason why it exists. But why depression? What role does it play? Is it an adaptation that helped our survival, or is it a disorder? For insight, we welcome: Randolph Nesse, emeritus professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, and author of "Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: Insights from the Frontier of Evolutionary Psychiatry; Maryanne Fisher, professor of psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax; and Paul Andrews, professor of evolutionary psychology at McMaster University.
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https://wn.com/Why_Depression_Exists_|_The_Agenda
Fear, jealousy, anger. Name an emotion, and you can find an evolutionary reason why it exists. But why depression? What role does it play? Is it an adaptation that helped our survival, or is it a disorder? For insight, we welcome: Randolph Nesse, emeritus professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, and author of "Good Reasons for Bad Feelings: Insights from the Frontier of Evolutionary Psychiatry; Maryanne Fisher, professor of psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax; and Paul Andrews, professor of evolutionary psychology at McMaster University.
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- published: 14 Jun 2023
- views: 3774
24:10
How Germs Shaped Human History | The Agenda
From the rise of Homo Sapiens to the fall of Rome and the birth of capitalism, it was germs that played a leading role in shaping human history, according to Jo...
From the rise of Homo Sapiens to the fall of Rome and the birth of capitalism, it was germs that played a leading role in shaping human history, according to Jonathan Kennedy, author of "Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues." He discusses how the humble microbe toppled empires and won wars, and how COVID-19 will transform humans. Jonathan Kennedy teaches politics and global health at Queen Mary University of London.
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https://wn.com/How_Germs_Shaped_Human_History_|_The_Agenda
From the rise of Homo Sapiens to the fall of Rome and the birth of capitalism, it was germs that played a leading role in shaping human history, according to Jonathan Kennedy, author of "Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues." He discusses how the humble microbe toppled empires and won wars, and how COVID-19 will transform humans. Jonathan Kennedy teaches politics and global health at Queen Mary University of London.
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- published: 13 Jun 2023
- views: 1486
24:47
Why is it so Hard to Talk About Class? | The Agenda
Depending on how you measure it, about one in 10 people in Ontario live in poverty. Though not everyone knows what that, assumptions are sometimes made. Journal...
Depending on how you measure it, about one in 10 people in Ontario live in poverty. Though not everyone knows what that, assumptions are sometimes made. Journalist Deborah Dundas, books editor at the Toronto Star, does know what that's like, having grown up in poverty. Her new book, "On Class," invites readers to learn why hearing the stories from those who live them can be transformative.
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https://wn.com/Why_Is_It_So_Hard_To_Talk_About_Class_|_The_Agenda
Depending on how you measure it, about one in 10 people in Ontario live in poverty. Though not everyone knows what that, assumptions are sometimes made. Journalist Deborah Dundas, books editor at the Toronto Star, does know what that's like, having grown up in poverty. Her new book, "On Class," invites readers to learn why hearing the stories from those who live them can be transformative.
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- published: 05 Jun 2023
- views: 4195
31:22
Do Rent Strikes Work? | The Agenda
Hit with skyrocketing housing costs and above-guideline rent increases, tenants across Toronto have launched a collective rent strike which has now entered its ...
Hit with skyrocketing housing costs and above-guideline rent increases, tenants across Toronto have launched a collective rent strike which has now entered its second month. Nearly 200 residents at 33 King Street in downtown Toronto, as well as hundreds of tenants in Thorncliffe Park and Parkdale are withholding payments in response to corporate landlords hiking rent for repairs and renovations. Rent strikes have become more common in the last few years, but are they effective? Are landlords acting in predatory ways, or are the rent increases justified? We hear from both sides about the best course of action.
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Hit with skyrocketing housing costs and above-guideline rent increases, tenants across Toronto have launched a collective rent strike which has now entered its second month. Nearly 200 residents at 33 King Street in downtown Toronto, as well as hundreds of tenants in Thorncliffe Park and Parkdale are withholding payments in response to corporate landlords hiking rent for repairs and renovations. Rent strikes have become more common in the last few years, but are they effective? Are landlords acting in predatory ways, or are the rent increases justified? We hear from both sides about the best course of action.
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- published: 19 Jun 2023
- views: 9639
23:42
Why Do Canadians Have a Household Debt Problem? | The Agenda
Earlier this week, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates, again. That will be unpleasant news to households across the country. It's also a red flag because ...
Earlier this week, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates, again. That will be unpleasant news to households across the country. It's also a red flag because Canadians collectively carry the most debt of any G7 country. That was not always the case, and actually household debt has been declining elsewhere. Why does this matter to Canadians as a whole? We ask: Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work; and Mike Moffatt, senior director at the Smart Prosperity Think Tank and an Assistant Professor at Western University's Ivey Business School.
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Earlier this week, the Bank of Canada raised interest rates, again. That will be unpleasant news to households across the country. It's also a red flag because Canadians collectively carry the most debt of any G7 country. That was not always the case, and actually household debt has been declining elsewhere. Why does this matter to Canadians as a whole? We ask: Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work; and Mike Moffatt, senior director at the Smart Prosperity Think Tank and an Assistant Professor at Western University's Ivey Business School.
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- published: 09 Jun 2023
- views: 51472