Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

Amanda Lang chats with Marc Desormeaux, principal economist with Desjardins about the impact of the central bank’s rate cut on affordability.  

With work stoppages at CN and CP Rail and possibly soon Air Canada. Will new tariffs invite retaliation from China

A look a the middle class: By the Numbers. Building a Middle Class. Middle Class and Taxes.

How technology is changing the job market in agriculture. An innovative program aiming to help employ Americans with developmental disabilities. The rising costs of cyberattacks.

A special look at tourism in Canada: By the numbers. Are airfares finally coming in for a landing?  What makes travelers pick the destinations they choose?

America in turmoil. Defence spending is good for the economy. If 40% of immigrants want to leave big cities for cheaper housing, that is actually a good thing, especially for the smaller cities they locate to.

The lag on inflation and debt relief for Canadians, despite rates moving lower. Why actively managed funds pulled out of some of the top tech stocks in favour of others in the artificial intelligence space. Double-digit rise in youth unemployment, making life even less affordable.

A look at the state of Canadian trade. The mood among Canadian exporters is upbeat compared to pandemic lows, but still well below previous highs. Despite the rise of protectionism, there's optimism about the future for Canadian trade.  

Taking Stock with Amanda Lang looks at the personal finances of Canadians: What you need to know. Debt management is critical. Investing for your future is key.

The Briefs: capital gains tax; household net worth hits record; U.S. holds interest rates steady; National Bank to buy Canadian Western Bank; U.S. complains about digital services tax. The Care Economy in Canada: What you Need to Know Business does not like the change to capital  gains taxes

The Briefs - Bank of Canada lowers rates; Canada jobs fall flat; Canadian AI firm gets big investment; TD struggles with money laundering problems; NDP wants a cap on some grocery prices; CRTC to impose 5% levy on digital streamers Auto theft continues to hit new records Rates and housing, rates and debt payments Our chilly relationship with China

Soft economic numbers on Friday are likely the last data point before the Bank of Canada makes its next decision on interest rates next week. New numbers suggest Canadians are far more skeptical of AI than other countries are. Canadian businesses also aren’t buying in to AI as much as the rest of the world, and it could cost them over the long run.

We’re taking a look at trade in Canada. With more than 1 in 6 Canadian jobs tied to exports, it’s a critical issue. But barriers within Canada and with other countries are holding us back. Businesses are feeling slightly more confident about the outlook, but risks remain. The trading relationship between Canada and the U.S. remains strong, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t areas for improvement....

The Briefs: U.S inflation cools; Biden imposes tariffs on China; New EV supply plant; More retailers liquidate; Wildfires take hold. Wildfires in Canada: By The Numbers Financing big oil

The Briefs - The roundup of the week's top business stories; Canada jobs numbers; Nestle workers strike; TD faces money laundering probe; Lululemon accused of greenwashing. What do high insolvency rates tell us about the path ahead for the Canadian economy? Real estate transaction costs - By The Numbers

The Briefs - Roundup of the top stories: Canada GDP is weak; U.S. Central bank signals rates may stay high longer; More home buyers are waiting for lower rates; London Drugs hit with cyberattack; Loblaw hit with boycott; pot gets re-classified in U.S. New warnings on every cigarette should deter smokers. Ontario's new rule banning cellphones from classrooms says more about the adults than the kids...

The Briefs: Honda to build a new EV plant in Ontario; Competition questions about a big merger in agriculture; UN plastic agreement; wildfire season comes early; basic income lawsuit moves ahead. Amanda Lang speaks to Franco Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about taxpayer dollars spent to bring industry like Honda to Canada. Amanda Lang speaks to Daniel Garcia-Macc...

The Briefs: Federal Budget overview; Inflation in Canada; Homeowners bullish on prices; IMF raises global growth forecast; Arrests made in gold heist; Pipeline leak causes Alberta fire. Measures to spur growth in the budget - By The Numbers Amanda Lang speaks with Perrin Beatty, CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce about the federal budget. Amanda Lang speaks with Dino Infanti, partner at KPMG,...

The Briefs: Bank of Canada decision day; US inflation; More housing supply needed; Consumers feeling better about debt. What we know about next week’s budget. Does a better-performing economy provides cover for a federal budget to spend more? What should – and shouldn’t be in the federal budget.

Block 1 - From the latest Canadian jobs data to Tesla orders falling sharply and Ford delaying EV plant in Ontario, we recap the top stories of the week. Plus, how working shorter weeks can make us more productive: Amanda Lang talks to Joe O'Connor, CEO, Work Time Reduction Centre of Excellence. Block 2 - The long tail of inflation and its dampening effect on business investment: Amanda Lang speak...

Block 1 - From Canadian inflation numbers to the latest decision on interest rates by the U.S. central bank and a takeover of a promising Canadian drug company, we recap the top stories of the week. Plus, we check in with Pedro Antunes, chief economist with the Conference Board of Canada, for his insights on when Canadian lending rates might finally start heading lower. Block 2 - It’s harder than...

This week on Taking Stock: A feature interview with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to discuss how Alberta can continue to grow its economy beyond fossil fuels, take the political temperature in the province and the her view on the role Alberta plays in a united Canada.

What Ottawa can do to make the most of our natural resources, why access to them should be considered of strategic importance, and who can help finance our mining future

The Briefs: Economic growth picks up in Canada and the U.S.; Canada's banks set aside more money for bad loans; As rents hit record levels, more homeowners feel stress; $1.2 B for universities in Ontario, with new freezes on tuition hikes; Warren Buffett's company could be first non-tech firm to hit $1 trillion value. A new pharmacare deal is on the table - can Canada afford a full-blown version?...

The Briefs: A round-up of the week's top business stories: Inflation cool a little in Canada; Loblaw plans expansion in Canada; Walmart buys smart TV firm Vizio; Feds kick in $2 billion for affordable housing in B.C.; Discover looks to buy Capital One for US$35.3B. Doctors and health spending in Canada: By The Numbers We might save money by spending on preventative care, rather than health care. S...