A jobs report that was supposed to show growth instead wiped out tens of thousands of positions in a single month, and Andrew Caddell says the real story isn't the headline number, it's what's actually being measured underneath it.

Trade stress, tariff threats, and a summer of confidence swings all factor into where the economy sits right now, and Andrew makes the case that Canada's productivity problem started long before this one report. There's a specific comparison he draws that reframes the entire conversation.

Somewhere in the middle of all this, a Byward Market cafe crossed a word off its menu board and started something else entirely. Andrew ties it back to a moment in Canadian history that puts the whole mood of the country into perspective, right after finishing a bike ride most people half his age couldn't manage.

Topics: Friday roundup, Canada jobs report, tariffs, productivity, Canadian patriotism

Originally aired on 2026-09-03

A jobs report that was supposed to show growth instead wiped out tens of thousands of positions in a single month, and Andrew Caddell says the real story isn't the headline number, it's what's actually being measured underneath it.
Trade stress, tariff threats, and a summer of confidence swings all factor into where the economy sits right now, and Andrew makes the case that Canada's productivity problem started long before this one report. There's a specific comparison he draws that reframes the entire conversation.
Somewhere in the middle of all this, a Byward Market cafe crossed a word off its menu board and started something else entirely. Andrew ties it back to a moment in Canadian history that puts the whole mood of the country into perspective, right after finishing a bike ride most people half his age couldn't manage.
Topics: Friday roundup, Canada jobs report, tariffs, productivity, Canadian patriotism
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-09-03

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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