Bank of Canada’s path ahead

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang discusses the likely path ahead for the Bank of Canada with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC.

Canada’s infrastructure – and how we pay for it

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers’ look at the state of Canada’s infrastructure needed for housing – then talks it over with Peter Weltman, Vice-chair of the Canadian Infrastructure Council. Amanda then looks at innovation in how we finance our infrastructure needs with Ben Dachis, Vice-President…

Amanda Lang talks pipelines and more with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The latest announcements from the major projects office did not - again - include any major projects in Alberta. However, the province’s leadership remains confident that an agreement for a pipeline is coming, as part of a bigger agreement with Ottawa. Amanda Lang  speaks with Danielle Smith, Premi…

How jobs are disappearing

Amanda Lang takes a ‘by the numbers' look at how technology shifts are affecting Canada’s jobs market. She then digs further into the issue with John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray and Christmas. In Canada, jobs are holding on, but the economy is facing a tsunami of job losses in the public se…

Budget boost for Canadian economy

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang discusses whether this week’s federal budget will do enough to boost Canada’s economy, with Theo Argitis, Senior VP of Policy at the Business Council of Canada.

How to make food more affordable

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang discusses what will it take to make food more affordable with Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Debt pressures and the precarious job market

After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang talks about debt pressures and the precarious job market with Grant Bazian, president of MNP.

Priorities for Canadian business in trade talks with U.S.

Consultations have begun as Canada gets set to reopen its trade agreement with the U.S. ... and business in Canada has a lot riding on the outcome. Amanda Lang speaks with Matthew Holmes, EVP International and Chief of Public Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses interest rate decision

This week’s decision on interest rates by the Bank of Canada was a complex one, considering the pressures of inflation and weakening economic growth. Amanda Lang discusses the issues with Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

Analyzing the temporary foreign worker program

The temporary foreign worker program has come under fire for its potential to abuse workers - and, because it could also shut out existing residents of Canada. Businesses say they need the program, but there is a growing call to scrap it altogether. Amanda Lang takes a closer look with Armine Yalni…