Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses trends in Canada’s labour market with Noel Baldwin, executive director of the Future Skills Centre.

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at what AI will do to and for jobs ... she then talks it over with Koula Vasilopoulos, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half.  Businesses in Ontario expect to take a hit from tariffs ... but are confident in their ability to meet them. Amanda discusses with Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses the risk of broader conflicts in Europe with Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University, and Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network.

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses whether the tax changes announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Canada Investment Summit will be effective at attracting capital, with John McKenzie, CEO of TMX Group.

What should Canada be doing in the face of its current trade friction with the United States? Amanda Lang talks it over with David Frum, conservative commentator and staff writer for the Atlantic. Then in her Takeaway segment, Amanda examines the collective shrug in response to the warning from the world's top climate scientists that we are past the point of recovery.

Amanda Lang discusses whether supports in place are enough to help Canadian businesses adjust to the U.S. trade war, with Isabelle Hudon, CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada.  

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 Steven MacKinnon, Canada's Minister of Transport.

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 upfront investments involved in nuclear with George Christidis, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association

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 at the Canadian Climate Institute.

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 an update on the changing landscape for Canadian trade.

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 Signal 49.

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

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses whether Canadian companies have been slow to adopt artificial intelligence, potentially leaving huge value on the table, with Jean-Sebastien Charest, chief information officer at BDC.

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at youth employment in Canada … she then discusses how to close the disconnect between young people and employers with Dan Kelly, President & CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

After catching you up on some of the big stories of the week, Amanda Lang discusses the outlook for home building in Canada, and whether tax incentives will boost the sector, with Kevin Lee, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders' Association.

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 using it? Amanda speaks with Alison Nankivell, President and CEO of Export Development Canada.

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.

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang discusses the 'blind spots' many Canadians have with their financial situation with Grant Bazian, President of MNP Ltd.

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang discusses the challenges rising interest rates present for small and mid-sized businesses with Jeff Brow, Head of Commercial Solutions at Equifax Canada.

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang discusses the impact the conflict in Iran is having on inflation – and possibly the Bank of Canada’s interest rate policy – with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC.

Amanda Lang tells you what you need to know about what gross domestic product does and doesn’t measure … then discusses whether ‘GDP per capita’ is a good way to assess the economy with Jim Stanford, director of the Centre for Future Work and Mike Moffatt, founding director of the Missing Middle Initiative.