Podcasts about Armine Yalnizyan

The federal election has been dominated by Donald Trump and his tariffs. But is that the key ballot question? Energy, infrastructure, defense, productivity, housing and affordability, just to name a few, all loom large. The challenges are piling up and the economic future is dark. Host Amanda Lang gathers an all-star election panel — Armine Yalnizyan, Sean Speer and Jay Khosla — to talk about what Canadians need to be thinking about as well as a few of the positive signs in the race so far.

Trump's global tariffs have sparked a stock market meltdown, leaving many Canadians worried about their investments, their pensions — and what it all means for day-to-day cost of living. Guest host Mark Kelley breaks down how this will affect ordinary Canadians with the CBC's senior business reporter Peter Armstrong and economist Armine Yalnizyan.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The New York Times' Peter S. Goodman, economist Armine Yalnizyan and The Toronto Star's Tonda MacCharles about the impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump's expanded trade war, philosopher Mark Rowlands muses on what dogs can teach us about living a good life, journalists Ross Barkan and Mark Joseph Stern survey the state of resistance to Trump in his second term, and we play an all-new round of our monthly challenge, That's Puzzling!

What will U.S. tariffs mean for prices at the grocery store? What if you're about to renegotiate your mortgage? Matt Galloway puts your questions about the trade war to personal finance columnist Rob Carrick and economist Armine Yalnizyan.

We hear from listeners about how the trade war is affecting their lives and we hear from economist Armine Yalnizyan as well as Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association.

Ontario premier Doug Ford made a splash this week when he suggested his province could withhold energy exports to the United States if president-elect Donald Trump slaps steep tariffs on Canadian goods. Is Ontario gearing up for a trade war with the U.S? Ontario's energy minister explains how far the province is willing to go on the issue.Then, the CEO of Abacus Data joins the program to discuss his new poll that shows Trump is more popular in Canada than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and what it means for Trudeau's tariff negotiations with the Trump administration.Plus, with days to go until Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presents her fall economic update, two economists debate the deficit, which fiscal anchors matter the most and what Canada should do about Trump's concerns on trade.Finally, the Liberals have tightened rules around the temporary foreign worker program, but why is it so susceptible to abuse? The House does a deep dive into the program to understand the problems and benefits for businesses and workers.This episode features the voices of: Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of EnergyDavid Coletto, CEO of Abacus DataArmine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of WorkersGoldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of CanadaCatherine Connelly, professor of human resources and management at McMaster UniversityDan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Forestry for a Better Future, and Fidelity.Alright, you intrepid Herle Burly-ites. Regular listeners will know we've been talking about cost of living and affordability issues here on the pod the last little while.Well, mere hours before this recording … the federal Liberal government announced a new affordability package with a 1.6 billion dollar temporary GST cut, aimed primarily at families, plus a Working Canadians Rebate of $250. Does it help a little? A lot? Is it good policy? And speaking of brand-new economic context, what's changes will we be seeing down south because of the Trump election.  How are they going to affect Canada?I want to dive into all of that with 2 of the smartest economic thinkers I know. Both, multi-time Herle Burly guests:  Armine Yalnizyan and Jim Stanford.According to Maclean's Magazine, Armine is the “Caring Person's economist”.  A big picture thinker who looks out for the little guy.  And, the coiner of the term “She-cession”, way back in March 2020, to describe the economic fallout of the pandemic.  She's currently the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers with a mission to bring a workers' perspective to public policy development.  Her work focuses on the care economy and the “social and economic factors that determine our health and well-being.Jim is the founding Director for The Centre for Future Work, a progressive think tank studying how work is changing in the modern economy. He's one of this country's best known economic commentators, quoted frequently in print and broadcast media, as well as the author of a regular column in the Toronto Star.  For over 20 years, he served as Economist and Director of Policy with Unifor, Canada's largest private-sector trade union.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

With a surge in population growth sparking affordability concerns, the federal government has been making a series of policy changes meant to restrict the volume of temporary residents entering and staying in Canada. Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with former international student Mehakdeep Singh to hear about the challenges of navigating a complex web of pathways and policies after his permit expired. Then, economists Armine Yalnizyan and Mikal Skuterud join Chattopadhyay to offer their analysis on how these changes are affecting Canada – and what needs to happen to ensure sustainable immigration into the future.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with aviation expert John Gradek about what the Air Canada pilot dispute illuminates about broader turbulence on our transportation landscape, The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh sets up the top concerns and challenges facing MPs as Parliament returns, musicologist Walter Frisch explores the enduring power of the classic song "Over the Rainbow", economists Armine Yalnizyan and Mikal Skuterud weigh the stakes of changes to Canada's immigration policy, and author Ben Yagoda charts the rise of Britishisms in North American English.Discover more at https://cbc.ca/sunday

Over the last two weeks, Liberal Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has said he's considering tightening Canada's temporary foreign worker program.This is amid criticism of its growing use and the conditions facing those who are in it.Since the Liberals first loosened the rules in response to the pandemic in 2021, the program has played a bigger part in our labour market, including with staff at large food and retail chains.Some Canadians believe that that's suppressing wages and taking away jobs from young people. So how valid are those fears? And is the program also exploiting the migrant workers themselves, who so often see their rights violated or ignored? Armine Yalnizyan is an economist, a columnist for the Toronto Star, and the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit:  https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Premier Ford's tone deaf comments at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new animal hospital in King.. the Premier made a joke – suggesting overflow patients should use the MRIs at the animal clinic.. Health care is on FIRE in this province – and I think this is a comment Ford will have to walk back – and apologize for… Next, Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and columnist with the Toronto Star – and we were talking about her latest piece – about why those out of work are struggling to access employment insurance. Lastly, Darrell Brown, CEO of the CNE and we were talking about the future of the EX… Brown's warning that the Ex's future is at stake due to development concerns – and we'll also tee up what's to come when the Ex opens up this Friday to close out summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on Premier Ford's tone deaf comments at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new animal hospital in King.. the Premier made a joke – suggesting overflow patients should use the MRIs at the animal clinic.. Health care is on FIRE in this province – and I think this is a comment Ford will have to walk back – and apologize for… Next, Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and columnist with the Toronto Star – and we were talking about her latest piece – about why those out of work are struggling to access employment insurance. Lastly, Darrell Brown, CEO of the CNE and we were talking about the future of the EX… Brown's warning that the Ex's future is at stake due to development concerns – and we'll also tee up what's to come when the Ex opens up this Friday to close out summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled her latest budget Tuesday, with big spending plans to increase the housing supply, deliver on commitments to Indigenous people, boost funding to the Canadian military and finally deliver on a promise to create a Canada Disability Benefit. But there is more to the budget's $39.3 billion in new spending than just those big ticket items. There is a little bit of money in there for nearly everyone. It is an election budget, with lots of promises, most of which start to kick in next year. And to pay for it all, without sinking further into deficit and blowing past Freeland's debt-to-GDP ratio, the federal government is increasing the inclusion rate on capital gains, affecting business investments and, with some exceptions, those Canadians earning more than $250,000 from capital gains annually. This week on “It's Political,” we'll look at the government's 2024 spending plan and its decision to target capital gains as a way of raising taxes with economists Armine Yalnizyan and Christopher Ragan. But before that discussion, we'll unpack the budget process and look at the last budget, the 2023 budget, and review its forecasts, its promises and what it actually delivered on. Some of the clips this week were sourced from CPAC, WhiteHouse.gov and Right Side Broadcasting. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein, and mixed by Kevin Sexton. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. In this episode: Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, Christopher Ragan, the director of McGill University's Max Bell School of Public Policy, Heather Scoffield, senior vice president of strategy at the Business Council of Canada, Yves Giroux, the Parliamentary Budget officer, Tyler Meredith, a senior fellow at the Munk School and former budget crafter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Kevin Page, the president and CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, and Evert Lindquist, a University of Victoria School of Public Administration professor. Hosted by Althia Raj.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.You know what makes me happy, you curious, you courageous, Herle Burly-ites? Ist “R” is Rum. 2nd “R” is Riders. The 3rd “R” is newer, but just as meaningful to me. It's having a Returning Guest here on The Herle Burly.Armine Yalnizyan is here on the pod for a second time! Armine is a leading voice on Canada's economy. According to Maclean's Magazine, she's the Caring Person's economist. A big picture thinker who looks out for the little guy. The coiner of the term “She-cession”, way back in March 2020, to describe the economic fallout of the pandemic. Armine is currently the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Her mission is to bring a workers' perspective to the public policy development process — and to help all of us make sense of what's happening in the economy.Today, we'll continue our conversation on Canada's Care Economy. Last week, she published a piece in The Star on Private Equity Firms expanding their interests in Long Term Care. We'll dive into that. As well as the need for $10/day childcare. Economic insecurity and food security in Canada.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

Greg spoke to Armine Yalnizyan, Economist, Toronto Star Contributing Columnist about long term care.

Greg spoke to Armine Yalnizyan, Economist, Toronto Star Contributing Columnist about long term care.

April 1, 2024 - With affordability still a major challenge for many households, what should Canadians expect from Budget 2024? We ask economists Kevin Page and Armine Yalnizyan. Plus, Anne McLennan and Lisa Raitt of the Coalition for a Better Future give their annual score card for the economy.

Canada's inflation numbers have once again come in lower than expected, and are nearing where our central bank wants them. But to get here, the Bank of Canada has kept interest rates high to slow the economy.So was it actually the Bank's rate hikes that brought inflation down? Is the sting of high rates worth the success so far? And how much further does inflation — and the economy — need to slow before the Bank drops rates? Armine Yalnizyan is an economist and the Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers.

Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers, about what role the Bank of Canada has played in the housing crisis. In this wide-ranging discussion, they discuss how wages have lagged significantly behind housing prices and how the Canadian Central Bank's decision to quickly raise interest rates has affected mortgage holders. Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation

Because it's a short week, instead of a full episode, we've got a short extra segment from our conversation with economist Armine Yalnizyan on whether GDP per capita is a good indicator of individual well-being.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation

A lot of people have been challenging the notion that GDP is a good measure of the economy. Instead, they suggest, we should look at GDP per capita to determine whether life is getting better for individuals, rather than the country as a whole.But is GDP per capita an economic triumph or a "garbage metric"? In this 23-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute https://institute.smartprosperity.ca/ economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers, explore the limitations of GDP per capita as a measure of economic health and well-being. The conversation highlights the issues of income distribution, the influence of tax havens and oil-producing countries on GDP per capita rankings, and the need to consider factors such as productivity and demographic changes. The discussion also touches on the challenges of measuring the digital revolution's impact on GDP and the importance of collecting real-time data.Guest: Armine Yalnizyan https://twitter.com/ArmineYalnizyanThis podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation

Mark Miller, Immigration Minister; Armine Yalnizyan, Economist and Kevin Milligan, Vancouver School of Economics; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, Karl Bélanger and Marieke Walsh.

On Tuesday, the federal government's fall economic statement was overshadowed by this year's deficit and Ottawa's skyrocketing debt. How did it get so bad? What does it mean for Canadians? And what's the economic outlook in a climate of uncertainty? Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and the Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers, breaks it all down. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Historically, most recessions have been described as being "he-cessions"; most jobs lost were male dominated industries, and the women led sectors shortly followed.When the Covid-19 pandemic started, women's employment was hit especially hard by the economic slow down that followed, causing some to call it a "she-cession." But what exactly does the term mean, why did it happen, and what does it tell us about the future of our economy? For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, our host Gabriel Miller is joined by Armine Yalnizyan, the Canadian economist and writer who helped coin the term to discuss the she-cession and the broader impacts of economics crises on women.

Nov. 20, 2023 - The fall fiscal update will include billions of dollars in loans and direct funding for the construction of affordable houses, a senior government source has told CBC News. Power and Politics speaks to economists Jimmy Jean and Armine Yalnizyan. Plus, we speak to Goldy Hyder, president of the Business Council of Canada, for more on what the business community is watching for.

Why does Alberta want out of the Canada Pension Plan?The decision by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has caused a swift reaction from the federal government.Is Alberta trying to score points against the federal government?Some say Albertans are paying too much into the plan and could pay less if they leave. However, the numbers and feasibility of this claim are questionable. Additionally, the process of opting out would be lengthy and require the agreement of seven out of ten provinces. What are the political implications of this? Who are Alberta's potential allies?We take a deep dive into this topic in Episode 26 of The Bill Kelly Podcast with Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.#alberta #canadapolitics #daniellesmith #canadapensionplan #fedpoli #thebillkellypodcast #ArmineYalnizyan Listen to this podcast everywhere:https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastWatch the interview by subscribing to our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcastSubscribe to my Substack for free news updates straight to your inbox and exclusive paid contentbillkelly.substack.comConnect with me on socials: @ThisIsBillKellyhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsBillKellyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/ Get full access to Bill Kelly's Substack at billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

As autoworkers in the United States demand salary increases on par with increases CEOs received and Canadian auto workers reach a deal with Ford, we hear your thoughts on whether unions are asking for too much. We also hear from former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan, Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, and economist Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.

In the last episode, economist Matt Mitchell argued that Canadians would be better off if our governments did not subsidize select businesses. This week, economist Armine Yalnizyan joins The Hot Room to make the case in favour of corporate subsidies, under the right circumstances.

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate again last week, with the aim of pushing down inflation; but already-struggling Canadians are starting to question whether the strategy is working. Guest host Rosemary Barton talks to economists Armine Yalnizyan and Pedro Antunes.

There's a growing chorus of critics of the central bank's decision to increase interest rates, as things like food and housing are keeping inflation up, and seem largely unaffected by higher rates. This comes as the Bank of Canada increased its key interest rate on Wednesday. It's the 10th time the central bank has hiked the rate since March, 2022 — bringing it to five per cent. The move is all part of an effort to rein in high inflation, but that has come down significantly since its peak last year. Armine Yalnizyan, economist and the Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers, explains on today's episode. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Gordon Lightfoot's passing. (0:15 - 6:39) 2 - Jim Cuddy, Blue Rodeo.  (6:45 - 16:52) 3 - Armine Yalnizyan, economist.  (16:58 - 27:46) 4 - Chris Glover, MPP NDP Spadina-Fort York.  (27:52 - 37:09) 5 - IN/OUT: Hosting people! (37:15 - 41:58)

Armine Yalnizyan, freelance contributing columnist for The Star's business section and Atkinson Fellow on the future of workers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

François-Philippe Champagne, Innovation Minister; Richard Madan, CTV News; John Manley, former finance minister; Armine Yalnizyan, economist; Perrin Beatty, Canadian Chamber of Commerce; Christy Clark, former B.C. premier; Brian Gallant, former N.B. premier; and Darrell Dexter, former N.S. premier

You've probably heard economics referred to as ,the dismal science., It's also widely said that you can make ,the numbers, say whatever you want. Still, in policy, in elections, in everyday life, what ,the numbers, say has consequences. Whether it's GDP or employment rates or inflation, economists weigh in, policymakers act and the rest of us wonder what's what. To help us understand what stats really mean, we welcome Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers;Trevin Stratton, national leader and partner, Economic Advisory, Deloitte Canada; Benjamin Tal, managing director and deputy chief economist, CIBC; and Kaylie Tiessen, economist, Unifor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg & Sheba react to the horrific story of the Laval, Quebec bus tragedy (0:00 - 8:02) 2 - Amber Morley, councillor for Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore (8:08 - 18:10) 3 - Greg, Sheba & Gord debate Chicken Wings on In Or Out (18:16 - 24:38) 4 - Armine Yalnizyan, Economist (24:44 - 33:45)

The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.25 per cent, aimed at bringing down the high inflation rate. The seventh hike this year is causing economic anxiety for many Canadians with mortgages or debt — is it the right approach? Matt Galloway talks to Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers; and Derek Holt, vice president and head of capital markets economics at Scotiabank.

Several provinces have increased the minimum wage, but some people say it's not enough for workers to cope with the cost of living crisis. Matt Galloway talks to Winnipeg resident Desiree McIvor about her experiences working for minimum wage; and Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.

Traditionally, the political parties on the left have represented working-class people. But from Doug Ford's new rapport with private sector labour unions, to the new federal Conservative Party leader's posture as a defender of the working class, the right is making its case for that support. To help us understand the shift, we welcome Sean Speer, a senior fellow at University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy; Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers; and the Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women are demanding more from their workplaces after the pressures of the pandemic. As we revisit a conversation from February in our Work In Progress series, career coach and HR consultant Allison Venditti and economist Armine Yalnizyan discuss how the labour market can recover equitably and create better opportunities for women.

Ontario is facing challenges with rising food and energy costs, record-high inflation, housing affordability, and disrupted supply chains and shortages. Ontario's Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy; Mike Moffatt, senior director of policy and innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute; and Armine Yalnizyan, the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers discuss what a sustainable economic recovery could look like for the province.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New census data show more Canadians living with roommates into their 30s and 40s, unable to afford a place of their own. We talk to renters Aaron Ottho and Maggie Cameron, real estate agent Lesli Gaynor, and financial experts Armine Yalnizyan and Shannon Lee Simmons.

Economists Jimmy Jean and Armine Yalnizyan weigh in on whether the Bank's move will slow inflation. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Canada's decision to return pipeline turbines to Russia, against Ukraine's wishes. The Power Panel on Patrick Brown's endorsement of Jean Charest if Brown can't get his candidacy reinstated.

Guest: Armine Yalnizyan, Economist & Atkinson Fellow Throughout the pandemic, nurses worked long hours with fewer resources and made major sacrifices to keep us safe. For some, perks that made the job appealing like stable income and a pension are wearing off as other issues remain unaddressed. This includes Ontario's Bill 124, wage cap legislation as the cost of living and inflation continues to rise. As burnt out and exhausted nurses are leaving the profession in large numbers, a growing number of nurses have found an alternative where they can set their own hours and choose the jobs they want, all while earning more money. It's called agency nursing and it's skyrocketing across the country. Canadian economist Armine Yalnizyan talks about this new trend and what it could mean for the future of health care. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Alexis Green and Matthew Hearn

Last week inflation hit record levels and that means paying more for essential goods, from food to gasoline and housing. What's causing the problem and can it be fixed? We ask: economists Mike Moffatt, Armine Yalnizyan, and Craig Alexander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. I'm excited to welcome Armine Yalnizyan as our guest today. Armine is a leading voice on Canada's economy. According to Maclean's Magazine, who ranked her #22 on their Power List. She's the Caring Person's economist and a big picture thinker who looks out for the little guy. Armine coined the term “She-cession”, way back in March 2020, to describe the economic fallout of the pandemic and is currently the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Her mission as a policy thinker and innovator, is to bring a worker's perspective to the public policy development process and to help all of us make sense of what's happening in the economy. And these are precisely the things we're going to talk about today:Why do working people deserve a bigger slice of the pie?How do they get it?How will hordes of gig workers ever find security?And what's the role of government in all of that?Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube. 

How do the economic plans Ontario's political parties have in place stack up against what Ontarians are really experiencing, especially as they emerge from two years of affordability issues caused by the pandemic. We ask: Ken Boessenkool, research fellow at CD Howe Institute and Senior Fellow at Smart Prosperity; Allison Christians, professor, H. Heward Stikeman Chair in Tax Law, McGill University; and Armine Yalnizyan, economist, Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power & Politics for Wednesday, April 6th: Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux and economists Pedro Antunes and Armine Yalnizyan look ahead to the latest federal budget, which will be tabled tomorrow. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault discusses why his government is giving Newfoundland and Labrador's Bay du Nord offshore oil project the green light. Former chief of defence staff Retired General Tom Lawson on billions of dollars of new defence spending CBC News has learned will be in the budget. Plus, the top five stories you need to know about, the Power Panel talks about the day's news, and we open the P&P mailbag to answer your questions.

Canada's inflation rate reached 5.7 per cent in February — and it's affecting everything from food to gas. Personal finance columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq and economist Armine Yalnizyan answer questions from Cross Country Checkup callers about rising prices with host Ian Hanomansing.

On this week's show: Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan lays out new legislation aimed at protecting health care workers from harassment and lawyer Ian Runkle offers his take on existing measures in the Criminal Code. Plus — economists Armine Yalnizyan and Trevor Tombe discuss the latest concerns about inflation; Barbados bids adieu to the British monarchy; and a panel of journalists dissect Parliament's first week back.

Guests: Bob Willard, founder of Sustainability Advantage, and Armine Yalnizyan, an economist and Atkinson Fellow on the future of workers This week on “Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy,” host Tim Nash with guests Bob Willard and Armine Yalnizyan are talking about the business case for sustainability and why companies and governments should be proactive about investing in social and environmental measures to maximize their profits and strengthen the economy.