From Canadian inflation to the latest decision on interest rates, Amanda Lang breaks down the news of the week in The Briefs. And we hear from with Penelope Graham, a mortgage expert with Ratehub.ca to see if new 30-year mortgage rules designed to help first time buyers get into the market will actually make affordability worse.

From Canadian inflation to the latest decision on interest rates, Amanda Lang breaks down the news of the week in The Briefs. And we hear from with Penelope Graham, a mortgage expert with Ratehub.ca to see if new 30-year mortgage rules designed to help first time buyers get into the market will actually make affordability worse.

A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

What new 30-year mortgage rules might do to the housing market

After looking back at the year that was for Canada’s economy, Amanda Lang checks in with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist with CIBC for his thoughts on what the advent of a second Trump administration might mean  for businesses and consumers next year

Amanda Lang checks in with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada for a read on what the business community thinks about the outlook for 2025. Donald Trump’s policies loom large and will likely bring some uncertainty, but opportunities abound for businesses. Next, Amanda Lang speaks with Lana Payne, President of Unifor, for her take on what the year ahead looks like for workers and organized labour after a tumultuous 2024.

Amanda Lang speaks with Penelope Graham, Director of Content at Ratehub.ca for her thoughts on where the Bank of Canada is in its rate cycle, and what it means for consumers. And in her Takeaway, Amanda Lang says while it’s hard to argue with the performance of bitcoin this year, but from an investment perspective it’s as risky and volatile as ever, so buyer beware.

After looking back at the year that was for Canada&rsquo;s economy, Amanda Lang checks in with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist with CIBC for his thoughts on what the advent of a second Trump administration might mean&nbsp; for businesses and consumers next year
Amanda Lang checks in with Goldy Hyder, President &amp; CEO of the Business Council of Canada for a read on what the business community thinks about the outlook for 2025. Donald Trump&rsquo;s policies loom large and will likely bring some uncertainty, but opportunities abound for businesses. Next, Amanda Lang speaks with Lana Payne, President of Unifor, for her take on what the year ahead looks like for workers and organized labour after a tumultuous 2024.
Amanda Lang speaks with Penelope Graham, Director of Content at Ratehub.ca for her thoughts on where the Bank of Canada is in its rate cycle, and what it means for consumers. And in her Takeaway, Amanda Lang says while it&rsquo;s hard to argue with the performance of bitcoin this year, but from an investment perspective it&rsquo;s as risky and volatile as ever, so buyer beware.

What does 2025 hold in store for Canada’s economy?

After catching us up on the news of the week in The Briefs, Amanda Lang checks in with David Dienesch, CEO of Allianz Trade in Canada for an update on food inflation and what the outlook is for both your grocery bill and major food exports for 2025

After catching us up on the news of the week in The Briefs, Amanda Lang checks in with David Dienesch, CEO of Allianz Trade in Canada for an update on food inflation and what the outlook is for both your grocery bill and major food exports for 2025

Food prices the front line of the inflation battle

After catching you up on the news of the week in The Briefs, Amanda checks in with Dan Kelly, head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, for a pulse check on how small businesses are feeling about having to bear the cost of implementing Ottawa’s holiday on GST this holiday season.

Canada’s Competition Bureau has been using new weapons in its fight to level the playing field for consumers, so Amanda Lang speaks with Vass Bednar, Executive Director of the Master of Public Policy Program at McMaster University and James Musgrove, a competition lawyer with McMillan for their take on the state of Canada’s competitive landscape

After catching you up on the news of the week in The Briefs, Amanda checks in with Dan Kelly, head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, for a pulse check on how small businesses are feeling about having to bear the cost of implementing Ottawa’s holiday on GST this holiday season.
Canada’s Competition Bureau has been using new weapons in its fight to level the playing field for consumers, so Amanda Lang speaks with Vass Bednar, Executive Director of the Master of Public Policy Program at McMaster University and James Musgrove, a competition lawyer with McMillan for their take on the state of Canada’s competitive landscape

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