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The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt businesses large and small. As Canada struggles towards a recovery, Yahoo Finance Canada presents CRISIS MANAGEMENT, with policy expert Sean Speer from the Public Policy Forum. Each episode Sean and host Alicja Siekierska dig into the challenges Canada’s economy and industry face, and the policy that could support or delay a recovery.

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    • Sep 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    The future of Canada's cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 13:17


    The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the rise of the Delta variant, has put many return-to-office on hold. in Canada. That's something we're seeing reflected in Canada's office vacancy rate, which has hit the highest level since 1994. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer discuss the return-to-office, what these high vacancy rates mean for the future of work, and what Canada's cities may look like in a post-pandemic world.For more exclusive content from the show, download the Crisis Management podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How to respond to a recession

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 12:49


    We are more than halfway through the federal election campaign, one that has been full of promises and policy announcements. There's one proposal that may be the first of its kind used in a major global economy. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer discuss a policy tool called the "Sahm Rule", and the key lessons policymakers need to know when it comes to responding to recessions.For more exclusive content from the show, download the Crisis Management podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Dealing with the deficit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 16:45


    With the federal election underway, party leaders are making their pitch to Canadians about how to best lead the country through the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. The proposals on how to do that have included everything from tax breaks for consumers, to tax hikes on the country's biggest financial institutions. Dealing with the deficit has – so far – not been top of mind on the campaign trail. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer discuss one of the pandemic recovery proposals made on the campaign trail, and where Canada stands when it comes to dealing with the deficit.For more exclusive content from the show, download the Crisis Management podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The federal election and the Bank of Canada's mandate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 17:09


    The federal election is in full swing, and how Canadians feel about cost of living and affordability has emerged as the key issue. Another one that is becoming a hot-button issue is inflation. With the Bank of Canada's mandate up for renewal later this year, politicians are being asked to weigh in on monetary policy. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer discuss the Bank of Canada's mandate and what it could mean in the federal election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The future of globalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 15:54


    The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked many major shifts in our society – but what will the lasting effects of the pandemic be on globalization? Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer take a look at the future of globalization in a post-pandemic world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The biggest economic issue facing our country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 16:21


    As the COVID-19 recovery continues, many industries are struggling to find workers and keep employees on the payroll. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer take a look at the effects of the labour shortage in Canada, and what it means for policymakers, employees and workers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Solving the labour woes weighing on Canada's economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 12:23


    A looming labour shortage threatens Canada's economy as it claws its way back from the devastation of COVID-19. Yahoo Finance Canada's Jeff Lagerquist and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into how to address the imbalance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A (potential) fall election

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 14:30


    With the House of Commons breaking for the summer, Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into the possibility of a potential fall federal election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Dealing with the health care backlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 16:40


    Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into the post-pandemic recovery and how to deal with the challenges in the Canadian health care system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What Joe Biden's first G7 summit says about his administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 18:06


    Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into the historic deal reached by G7 nations that features a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 per cent. They also talk the U.S. President Joe Biden's first G7 summit, and what the tax deal says about the Biden administration's ambitions for global policies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What a furniture fight says about Canada's relationship with China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 17:00


    Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer talk about a trade fight that's happening between Canada and China, and what it means for the broader trade relationship.For the latest video episodes of Crisis Management, visit Yahoo Finance Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Getting out of the she-cession

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 14:43


    Alicja Siekierska and Sean Speer discuss why job losses due to COVID-19 have been worse for women than men and what it will take to get women back into the labour force, plus Sean explains what he thinks is today's most important policy question. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Increasing vaccinations using morality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:41


    Alicja Siekierska and Sean Speer discuss incentivizing vaccinations, and a unique policy solution that could help get more people vaccinated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Rapid tests, office vacancies, and Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 30:39


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the feds' $10 billion infrastructure announcement, the rapid test from Abbott Laboratories, office vacancies on the rise, and Disney layoffs. Plus the Fix for plummeting immigration levels, and whether you should turn your bricks and mortar store towards a digital experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Throne speech, Brookfield, and Prime Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 31:06


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the Speech From The Throne, Brookfield Properties laying off 20% of its retail staff, and Amazon telling Echelon to stop selling a "Prime Bike". Plus the Fix for launching new products during COVID, and how much you should spend on cybersecurity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    COVID cases, testing, and childcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 31:30


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into COVID cases spiking in Canada, pharmacies taking on testing in Ontario, and the case for increasing childcare support. Plus, the Fix for customer segmentation, and picking the right payment system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The "she-cession", Loblaw gets into telemedicine and pivoting your brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 31:37


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the "she-cession" and a report that says working women are considering quitting their jobs in the pandemic, Loblaw investing in telemedicine and why the grocery retailer is getting back into banking. Plus, the Fix for pivoting your brand, and how to survive the impact of COVID-19 with a seasonal business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A long road, fulfilment centres, and a retail round up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 31:25


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the long pandemic road ahead, Amazon adding Ontario fulfilment centres, LVMH dropping Tiffany and JC Penney's bankruptcy bailout. Plus, the Fix if you're in the events business, and the skinny on COVID surcharges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Airline testing, Dollarama, and Walmart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 31:12


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into Air Canada and WestJet testing passengers for COVID, Dollarama's quarterly results, and Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime. Plus, the Fix for e-commerce fulfillment, and what you need to know about pandemic insurance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    CEBA, CECRA, OSFI, and retail round up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 31:00


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the extension of CEBA, the expiry of CECRA, the removal of COVID supports for banks by OSFI, and a retail round up of Gap, Tiffany and online groceries. Plus, the Fix for independent restaurants struggling to survive, and what to think about when you're looking for financing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The new EI, used cars, and Canada Post

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 30:55


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the transition from CERB to EI, why used car prices are rising, and why Canada Post is still hurting despite the surge in e-commerce. Plus, the Fix for balancing online presence with bricks and mortar, and how much you should take advantage of your competitors' weaknesses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A new Finance Minister, housing numbers, and mental health in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 30:26


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss the challenges ahead for Canada's new Finance Minister, consumer confidence in the pandemic, a record month for the Canadian housing market and cruise ships setting sail in Europe for the first time in months. Also, The Fix looks at how to address mental health issues in the workplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Aeroplan, Amazon, and a retail round-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 30:22


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into Air Canada's relaunch of Aeroplan, Amazon's new mall strategy, and the latest on Canada Goose and Indigo. Plus, dealing with debt in the pandemic, and whether businesses should downsize their footprint during COVID-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Local loyalty, record closures, office upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 29:33


    Jeff Lagerquist and Mark Satov discuss small businesses capitalizing on local loyalty, the record number of business closures we've seen, and the office upgrades RBC thinks we need to see for people to return to the workplace. Also, The Fix for bringing back worried employees, and how to get through a supply chain squeeze. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Phase 3, Shopify, and commercial real estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 31:10


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss Phase 3 opening and what return to school plans mean for the labour force in Ontario, Shopify's doubling of sales in the recent quarter, and RioCan's big loss on rent deferrals. Also, how to shift your marketing strategies during COVID, and how experiential shopping has changed for bricks and mortar stores. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Walmart Canada, Google, and a class action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 30:54


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss Walmart Canada increasing fees for suppliers, Google extending its work from home policy into next year, and a class action a group of hotels has brought against insurance company Aviva. Also, The Fix for luxury and auto sales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Walmart Canada, Supply Chains, and Lumber Shortages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 31:31


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss Walmart Canada's $3.5B investment in distribution centres and stores, why Canadian companies aren't diversifying supply chains as quickly as their global peers, and why lumber is the new toilet paper. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Economic Recovery, Movie Theatres and Air Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 30:44


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss the Bank of Canada's expectation for a long road to economic recovery, Cineplex's decision not to reopen in Ontario with Phase 3, and Air Canada's push for the government to relax quarantine rules for international passengers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    A $343 billion deficit, more bankruptcy filings, and the fitness industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 30:59


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss the federal government's fiscal snapshot, the latest retailers that have filed for bankruptcy and the state of the fitness industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Cineplex sues, Uber gets groceries and restaurants try to survive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 30:25


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss the lawsuit filed by Cineplex against its former buyer Cineworld, Uber's entry into grocery delivery and what strategies restaurants should use to ensure survival through the coronavirus pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    WestJet layoffs, a Walmart controversy, and the state of e-commerce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 31:09


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss WestJet's plans to cut more than 3000 jobs, Walmart's struggle to deal with third-party sellers, and the latest wave of retail bankruptcies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Reopening, migrant workers, and consumer confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 30:53


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss phase 2 reopening expanding in Ontario, safety for migrant workers, and a boost in consumer confidence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Airlines, consumer debt and pandemic pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 30:44


    Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss airlines' plans to expand routes this summer, falling consumer debt, and grocers cutting pandemic pay, and answer questions on phase 2 reopenings in Ontario, boosting wages to bring employees back to work, and that ever problematic rental relief program. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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