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Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future!In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits with Ross McKitrick, professor of economics at the University of Guelph.In a recent commentary series for MLI, McKitrick looks at income levels, demography and population change, and housing construction and price data, from the 1970s and ‘90s onwards, to get a sense of what's causing the ‘housing crunch', as he calls it.McKitrick explains that the issues confronting Canada in 2025 go beyond mere setbacks, and that unless they are resolved quickly, we face a deep and potentially permanent loss of our national standard of living and quality of life.Be sure to share and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more thought-provoking analysis on the key issues facing Canada today!
In the wake of President Trump's executive order on DEI, debates in America have renewed a conversation around DEI in this country. And while the baseline value of greater inclusion is one that many of us share, some DEI programs have proven controversial. Our guest on this bonus episode is the author of a recent report that dives into DEI practices in Canadian federal granting agencies — and asks if they impede political and ideological neutrality and research excellence. Dave Snow is an associate professor of political science at the University of Guelph. He's also a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and the author of a new MLI report, “Promoting excellence … or activism? Equity, diversity, and inclusion at Canada's federal granting agencies.” You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today!In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, sits down with Dave Snow, MLI senior fellow and associate professor at the University of Guelph, to discuss the growing influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Canada's major federal research granting agencies.The discussion delves into how DEI policies impact intellectual diversity, as the language of DEI becomes increasingly pervasive in research funding guidelines.Professor Snow provides a detailed analysis of the different forms of DEI - mild, moderate, and activist - and offers recommendations on how federal granting agencies can renew their commitment to political and ideological neutrality.Read Dave Snow's report, Promoting excellence – or activism? Equity, diversity, and inclusion at Canada's federal granting agencies, here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/promoting-excellence-or-activism-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-at-canadas-federal-granting-agencies/Be sure to share and subscribe to Inside Policy for more thought-provoking analysis on the key policy issues facing Canada today!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today!In this episode, a panel of MLI experts discuss the defense and security aspects of the Canada-U.S. relationship in the aftermath of the Trump presidency. Transatlantic Program Director Balkan Devlen is joined by Jamie Tronnes, Executive Director of MLI's DC office, as well as Senior Fellows Richard Shimooka and Alexander Lanoszka.The discussion examines the current temperature in Washington towards Canada's defense commitments and the pressure Canada may face to increase defense spending.They also explore how a potential Conservative government in Canada could meet the challenge and mend fences with the current U.S. administration.Be sure to share and subscribe to Inside Policy for more thought-provoking analysis on the key policy issues facing our country!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the ideas and policies shaping Canada today!Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of Domestic Policy at MLI is joined by Marcell Wilson, founder and head of the One by One Movement, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to preventing violence and helping people transition out of gang life.Marcell brings a wealth of personal experience and insight into the intersection of crime prevention, policing, corrections, and community rehabilitation.Together they discuss the origins of the One by One Movement and explore key issues in crime prevention, policing, and corrections, as well as the ineffective spending, and the prevalence of activism over results.Finally, they also discuss the importance of strong social support systems, the critical role of mentoring, stable families, and the presence of positive role models and father figures in building healthy, resilient communities.Be sure to share and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful discussions on the key policy challenges shaping our nation!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, hosts Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire Miller look at the year ahead in foreign policy and global security. They talk about Trump's return to the Whitehouse, shifting global alliances, a dangerous year ahead for Ukraine, and much more.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe!In this episode, Heather Exner-Pirot, MLI's director of energy, natural resource, and environment, sits down with Lisa Baiton, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, to discuss the future of Canada's oil and gas sector, particularly in light of the tariff threats from President-Elect Donald Trump. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever you get your audio.
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, host Balkan Devlen sits down with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the decline of Russia's power globally.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping Canada.In this episode, Tim Sargent, Director of the Domestic Program at MLI, is joined by Aled ab Iorweth, Deputy Chief Economist with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC,) a leading voice in housing policy and economics.Together, they dive deep into the challenges facing Canada's housing market, from the impact of record-high immigration levels and shifting population trends, to the role of taxation policies and rising mortgage rates in reshaping affordability for homeowners and renters. Iorweth provides valuable insights on the critical importance of municipal regulations, zoning laws, and construction in either enabling or hindering progress on the housing supply shortage. He also explores the complex, shared responsibility between federal, provincial, and local governments in addressing Canada's housing crisis.Be sure to share, and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful discussions on the key policy challenges shaping our nation!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Ryan Khurana, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and Machine Learning Lead at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). Together, they discuss first what it is and what it is not, and the many prospects it has, both good and bad. Khurana delves into the great deal of warranted and unwarranted hype and concern for AI across its many applications: it holds great economic and productivity promise, as part of what is becoming known as the fourth industrial revolution, as well as peril. Some speculate that we will enter the singularity and be replaced, while others point to more realistic futures and already present scenarios, such as those of job loss and transformation, to other threats to human well-being and dignity, from deployment of psychologically manipulative and addictive algorithms, to the negative effects on health and welfare from a technology-saturated and mediated environment, in which we are increasingly online, disconnected from one another and unwell.Share, and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful discussions on the key policy issues facing Canada!
On December 3, 2024, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) hosted a live panel event in Calgary entitled: The challenge of China and Russia, in the Arctic and in our supply chains. The panel featured four of MLI's esteemed thought leaders:- Balkan Devlen, director of the transatlantic program (moderator)- Jonathan Berkshire Miller, director of foreign policy, national defence, and national security- Heather Exner-Pirot, director of natural resources, energy, and environment - Rob Huebert, senior fellowThe Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute!In this episode, Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs at MLI, sits down with Karen Ogen-Toews, President and CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance, and Dr. Matt Vickers, CEO of Northern Nations, and a long-time advocate for indigenous economic development.They discuss the growing involvement of indigenous communities in international business and trade.Ogen-Toews and Vickers share their experiences leading indigenous trade missions to countries like China to leverage their natural resources and economic partnerships to build prosperity for their communities.The conversation delves into the importance of education, relationship-building, and overcoming systemic barriers to indigenous participation in the global economy.Ogen-Toews and Vickers provide insights into the collaborative approach many First Nations are taking to drive economic development.Don't miss this insightful discussion on the evolving role of indigenous peoples in international business.Share and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more conversations on the key policy issues facing Canada!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Aaron Gasch Burnett to discuss an innovative policy solution to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction: confiscating the approximately $300 billion US of Russian assets frozen in G7 countries and give it to Ukraine. Western tax payers wouldn't need to pay a cent.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Ken Coates, Director of Indigenous Affairs at MLI, sits down with Tyee Hasheukumiss (Richard George), Ha'wiih (Hereditary Chief) of the Ahousaht Nation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, to discuss the unique governance structure and economic development initiatives within First Nations communities on the West Coast.Hasheukumiss provides insight into the role of hereditary chiefs and how they work alongside the elected band council to steward their nation's lands, waters, and resources.They delve into the Ahousaht First Nation's efforts to diversify its economy as well as the challenges the nation faces in navigating relationships with various levels of government.Like, share, and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful conversations on the key policy issues facing Canada!
Josh Findlay of BLD Financial serves mid-sized real estate developers executing projects in the $2M-$10M range in Canada. We discuss CMHC policy impacts, the MLI program's focus on energy efficiency and affordability, and emphasizes the need for sophisticated investment strategies and expert support. The $2M to $10M market is underserved by traditional banks, creating a significant opportunity in this "missing middle" segment CMHC policies are constantly changing and impact financing options, requiring ongoing attention to policy updates Risk management is crucial when dealing with high-leverage projects, emphasizing the importance of careful financial planning Attend Our Real Estate Holiday Party Join the best community in Canadian Real Estate realist.ca Attend a Meetups Meetups Nick Instagram.com/mybuddynick tiktok.com/@mybuddynick twitter.com/mybuddynick89 Dan twitter.com/daniel_foch instagram.com/danielfoch tiktok.com/@danielfochSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this special feature episode of Inside policy, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director in the domestic policy program here at MLI, is joined by Christopher Dummitt, Professor of History at Trent University, National Post columnist, and MLI Senior fellow, as well as Lindsay Shepherd, Researcher, Author, public intellectual and MLI contributor.In two separate segments, they discuss the state of intellectual discourse in the Canadian educational and university landscape, and in our public sphere more broadly, finding that censoriousness and ideological conformity, are characteristic, and that this detracts from the quality of public discourse, education, and the advancement of knowledge in our society.
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Kris Kinsinger, an Ontario lawyer and civil liberties advocate, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly in Canada.They delve into the legal framework and jurisprudence around our fundamental Charter rights, and highlight recent Supreme Court cases that have grappled with the limits of hate speech and offensive expression.They also explore a current case Kinsinger is involved in, where he represents the Canadian Constitution Foundation in a challenge to a municipal bylaw restricting "objectionable" conduct on public property.Kinsinger offers sharp insights into the shifting landscape of civil liberties and underscores the urgent need to safeguard the fundamental freedoms that uphold a free and democratic society.Like, share, and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more thought-provoking discussions on the key policy issues facing Canada!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow and National Security Project Lead at MLI, sits down with Jamie Tronnes, the Executive Director of MLI's Center for North American Prosperity and Security in Washington, DC. They dive deep into the pressing issues surrounding Canada's immigration policy and its impact on the Canada-U.S. border:What changes has Canada made to its immigration system in the wake of COVID-19, and how is this affecting the flow of people across the northern border? How are temporary foreign workers and international students faring in Canada, and what are the implications of their potential southward movement? What policy recommendations do experts have to address these complex cross-border challenges?Tune in to hear Jamie Tronnes' insightful analysis and practical solutions to this critical Canada-U.S. policy issue.Like, comment, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest from Inside Policy Talks.
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this extended episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Policy Program, continues his conversation with Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice largely serves marginalized communities. This longer format offers deeper insights into Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program.Together, they explore:The history of MAiD in Canada, from its initial legislative framework to the current expanded regime;The criteria and terminology for MAiD eligibility, examining issues like vagueness, lack of medical grounding, and risks of abuse;Dr. Coelho's work with Ontario's MAiD Death Review Committee, including disturbing findings that reveal systemic challenges faced by marginalized groups;The philosophical underpinnings of MAiD, including assumptions about the value of human life, assumptions about autonomy, the negative view of suffering, and the fear of dependence and being a burden; The positive value of suffering and growing closer to one another through times of challenge, highlighting the benefits of giving and receiving care, and the need for robust palliative and other health and social supports.Dr. Coelho strongly argues that MAiD must not become a solution to societal neglect, contending that Canada's regime lacks critical safeguards.If you found the initial conversation valuable, this extended episode takes an even deeper look at this complex and vital issue.Like, share, and subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice is dedicated to serving marginalized communities.Together, they discuss Dr. Coelho's recent work with Ontario's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Death Review Committee and the disturbing findings from its first report. They delve into the systemic challenges facing marginalized groups who are disproportionately affected by MAiD.Dr. Coelho contends that MAiD should not become a response to societal neglect and argues that Canada's regime lacks robust safeguards.Like, share, and subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Ryan Alford, a professor of law and MLI Senior Fellow. They delve into the pressing issues surrounding mandatory minimums and the evolving landscape of criminal justice reform in Canada.They examine the implications of recent court rulings on mandatory minimums and the ongoing speculation regarding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause in response to perceived judicial overreach.The conversation further explores the broader implications of crime trends in Canada, including the rising rates of violent crime and the challenges that both federal and provincial governments face in addressing public safety concerns.Like, share, and subscribe!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and former deputy head of NATO's Innovation Unit, to discuss how the West's policy of fear and non-escalation projects weakness and places Europe and even North America in greater danger. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Dave Snow, a professor of political science at the University of Guelph and MLI Senior Fellow, to explore the complexities of bail legislation and crime trends in Canada.Both discuss MLI's recently released Urban Crime Report, the implications of Bill C-48, which introduced a reverse onus for bail in specific cases, and the potential consequences of this approach on violent crime and the criminal justice system. The conversation also covers the roles of federal and provincial governments in crime prevention and the need for improved reporting mechanisms.Like, review, share, and subscribe!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Una Bērziņa-Čerenkova, political scientist and China scholar, to discuss the shifting attitudes towards China across the Baltic countries. In recent years, China has gone from being seen as an economic opportunity (one that the Balkans were in danger of missing out on) to an authoritarian security challenge. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Matthew Spoke, a Canadian tech entrepreneur and Founder of Moves, a fintech company for the gig economy, to discuss what lies at the root of Canada's current housing crisis.Both discuss how restrictive land use policies, high development charges, and rent controls have driven up housing costs, while underscoring the urgent need for provincial leadership to tackle supply shortages and streamline housing policy.Like, review, share,and subscribe!
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Emma Hilton, a leading expert on sex and sports, on the complexities of gender categories in athletic competition, particularly at the Olympics:What are the performance disparities between males and females in sports? Can testosterone suppression level the playing field? How are individual sports federations redefining fairness?Like, review, comment, share, subscribe
Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, on the growing impact of regulatory creep on free expression in Canada:How are professional regulators limiting freedoms? What are the implications for Canadians' rights? Can we reverse this trend?Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI senior fellows Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Marcus Kolga, and Alexander Lanoszka discuss their experience in Prague at a premier global security forum, GLOBESEC. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, Benjamin Tallis joins Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen to discuss neo-idealism, an ideological framework by which western democratic nations can promote the fundamental values of freedom and democracy on the world stage and counter the forces of authoritarianism and tyranny.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear transatlantic program director Balkan Devlen in conversation with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka. Devlen, Lanoszka and Shimooka unpack Canada's announcements at the NATO Summit and the governments tendency to substitute policy press releases for concrete action. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
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On this episode of Inside Policy Talks, MLI's Balkan Devlen and Alexander Lanoszka are joined by Toms Rostoks, director of the Centre for Security and Strategic Research at the National Defense Academy of Latvia, to discuss their recent MLI report: Success assured? Appraising the Canadian-led Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Latviahttps://macdonaldlaurier.ca/success-assured-canada-latvia-enhanced-forward-presence-battlegroup-toms-rostoks-alexander-lanoszka/Like, share, subscribe, download!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alexander Lanozska and Jonathan Berkshire Miller on their recent paper, Hard constraints – The supply and demand of NATO in the Indo-Pacific.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/hard-constraints-the-supply-and-demand-of-nato-in-the-indo-pacific-alexander-lanoszka-balkan-devlen-and-jonathan-berkshire-miller/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
On this episode of Inside Policy Talks, MLI senior fellows Alexander Dalziel, Balkan Devlen, and Jonathan Berkshire Miller walk through the NSICOP report on foreign interference, weighing in on where Canada needs to go from here. Like, share, subscribe, download!
Welcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alex Dalziel on his new paper Eurasian North: The Geopolitics of Russia and China in the Arctic.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/eurasian-north-the-geopolitics-of-russia-and-china-in-the-arctic/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.
On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, we first start off with free speech. After a group of law students signed an open petition against Israel, they are now starting to understand why free speech isn't free from repercussions. Alex speaks with Robyn Doolittle, an investigative reporter with the Globe And Mail who has been covering this issue and helps to explain why the letter was first penned, and why some of these students thought they would be safe. GUEST: Robyn Doolittle - Reporter with the Globe & Mail X(formerly Twitter): @robyndoolittle Next, Alex sits with a landlord and board member of the Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario (SOLO), Varun Sriskanda about new proposed bylaws coming to Toronto which could force landlords to ensure ALL units have A/C in extreme heat. Varun tells Alex that all landlords are not the same, and this bylaw could cause rents to skyrocket...or landlords to leave the city. GUEST: Varun Sriskanda - Member of the Small Ownership Landlords of Ontario X(formerly twitter): @VarunSriskanda And finally, Alex speaks with the former vice chair of the CRTC and current Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Peter Menzies about why big tech are able to circumvent the Online News Act and freely access Canadian news. Peter explains why our tech laws are decades behind, and how this could hurt the news industry even further. GUEST: Peter Menzies - Sr. Fellow w/ MLI & former Vice-Chair of the CRTC X(formerly twitter): @Pagmenzies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian interviews Alex Dalziel. Alex is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, an Ottawa-based public policy think tank. He worked for over 20 years in Canada's national security community before joining MLI. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in history from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and has also studied in Finland and Germany. He writes and speaks on national security and Arctic geopolitics. He asks: what do China and Russia want from the Arctic? What's driving them together? What does this mean for Canada?
Jüri Seilenthat, the director general for trade policy from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joined Alex Dalziel, MLI's National Security program lead, to discuss how Estonia is responding to Russia and China's threat to energy security.Like, share, subscribe, download!
On this episode of Inside Policy Talks special guest Hillel Neuer (executive director, UN Watch) joins MLI senior fellow Casey Babb to discuss the desperate and unbalanced state of the U.N. after the October 7 attacks, anti-Israel prejudice in major institutions, and the global rise of antisemitism. Like, share, subscribe, download!
We have my old friend Ming Lim of Volition Properties, Toronto Realtor and investor extraordinaire and the name volition is about living your life on your own volition thanks to financial peace from a great real estate portfolio. The nice thing about investing in Toronto is one can't really beat the number of high quality tenants to choose from. In my experience, the ideal tenant is gainfully employed and optimistic about the future as their credit history is valuable to them as they want to be able to get car loans and mortgages hence they can both afford the rent AND be motivated to be a quality tenant. But Toronto is a top two least affordable city in Canada and one of the least affordable in the world so unless you have deep pockets for negative cash flow condos, you're going to have to adopt an investment model of intensification and densification and that's exactly why we have Ming Lim on as today's guest. Ming and I go back over ten years, he's an engineer by training so he's a bright guy, he doesn't hide truths hence Ming share's how some Toronto investors are faring holding pre-condo construction condos, very sad stuff. On the positive, Ming shares how CMHC's MLI select program (read cheap, 50 year amortization financing) can be used to optimally invest and develop into multifamily properties in and around downtown Toronto. For all you Toronto investors, you've asked “when will Erwin be downtown to meetup?” well Ming has invited me to speak at his meetup. https://www.meetup.com/volition/events/297931009/ Tuesday, May 28, 6:00-9:00 pm The Kingston House (676 Kingston Rd, Toronto), google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VKQLkSEc5cVxoa9j8 4.6/5 Google reviews I'll be sharing my journey of being a landlord in Ontario for the last 20 years and how I've started selling properties here to diversify to the landlord friendly areas of the USA. I've just returned from Savannah, GA, I'm in the middle of creating my corporate structure in the States to be prepared to start writing offers in the USA this month and I can not wait! I hope to see you there and please enjoy the show! Ming's Volition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volitionproperties/ Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Volition/ Advisory call: https://cal.com/volition-matt/30advisory?month=2024-03
We go over a report prepared that was researched & written for CMHC by the firm Ernst & Young. It looks at construction and development and the challenges faced by that sector to get projects going; Short-term response to market conditions will worsen a long-term structural housing supply challenge. The least expensive option for affordable housing often may already exist today. Over 50% of survey respondents have used MLI financing programs If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an email to tcreipodcast@gmail.com Sign up for our Course Course Sign up for the Newsletter Meetups Meetups Merch merch Get a Pre Approval G & H Mortgage Group Work with Landbank LandBank Nick Instagram.com/mybuddynick tiktok.com/@mybuddynick twitter.com/mybuddynick89 Dan twitter.com/daniel_foch instagram.com/danielfoch tiktok.com/@danielfochSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Deep down you agree that speaking about your success is important – but you cringe at the thought of doing so, and can't bring yourself to doing it. And being humble has cost you key projects, promotions, and more money that you rightly deserve. Enter Lisa Bragg, speaker and author of Bragging Rights. We discuss why self-promotion and bragging is important, how to overcome what holds you back – and practical tips so you are seen and heard. By the end of this episode, you'll see bragging in a new light, and in your next social media post will surely add the hashtag #Braggingrights. Michael puts Lisa on the spot: Not 1, but 3 introductionsA simple way to think about the goal of your introductionPractical Tip #1: “Present, Past, Future”How to make your introduction crisp, effective – and leapfrog the credibility conversationTip #2: How Lisa builds comradery, even before she meets people at an eventTip #3: How to make it easy for someone to highlight youEven the best bosses are not always thinking or advocating for youBragging vs self-aggrandizementHow the comparison put-down backfiresThe impact of giving some people a pass, while and censoring others“Fear + 10%” and how Lisa got over the dilemma of talking about herselfThe “red thread” that runs through Lisa's upbringing and careerThe corrosiveness of being invisibleWhy we should nurture an environment of bragging and self-promotion, if we want to retain good peopleTip #4: Keep a brag sheetCounterintuitive finding from Lisa's survey: 85% ?!Survey finding: Being humble just not a Canadian thingFitting in, but also standing outTip #5: “Think of perfect as 70%”Showing up as a 10 and the importance of first impressionsHow to asses if your self-promotion work is working – and stay motivated?“Nurture and mature”… but make sure you have a strategyNOT TRUE: “There is no I in team and everyone shares the credit”How orgs are creating cultures of talking about their successesCase study: How one team went from disjointed to a cohesive force, by bragging about their individual and team achievementsTip #6: from me, me, me to how do we partner, and think win-win?The benefits of putting the spotlight on others BIO AND LINKS: Lisa Bragg is a speaker, advisor, professional mentor, founder of MediaFace, and spent years as an award-winning journalist. She helps high-achievers be seen, heard and share their value to the world – and how leaders can help those less visible on their teams do the same. Her book is Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. Lisa is based in Toronto, Canada, where she lives with her husband, daughter and 95 pound dog. Lisa website: https://www.lisabragg.comLisa book: https://www.lisabragg.com/braggingrightsbook-1Lisa on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabragg/Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatlisabragg/“Making it easy for others to speak about you” – What a great Media Guide (Lisa's, of course) looks like: https://tinyurl.com/2mxfn4b8Take Lisa's survey: https://www.lisabragg.com/researchUVA Prof Peter Belmi interview: “Social Class & Our Beliefs – How they impact our Path to Power”: https://redcircle.com/shows/86fcd90d-083e-4af2-9bc8-6d52fb981ae1/ep/9bdfb7a3-ca49-43e4-9882-22fc38c542c0Interview with Joy Chen, CEO of the MLI, on why most Asians don't speak up, which stunts their rise to leadership in Western companies: https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/ep/5f2a5a42-80fc-46fb-9f7d-b7cf56e691c1Vivian Picard, “come in as a 10”: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianpickard/Make sure to hastag #BRAGGINGRIGHTSMichael's Book, Get Promoted: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74
Presenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne Record Date: 19/07/2023 Welcome to The Camping Crew podcast with Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne This is meant to be a fun podcast, we are just enthusiasts and what we discuss on the podcast are just our own personal views. If you would like to support the podcast and you can afford it you can buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/thecampingcrew News: Aaron was on WLR this week - Link to listen back on our twitter. Online Chatter: Stephen from Reece the Relay sent us a link from MLI in Facebook, new signs at Rathmullan New temporary Motorhome stopover site in Listowel - Ireland Campervan Experience FB page Listener messages, follow ups & shout-outs: James sent us an email recently with some questions about getting a new camper or reconverting his existing one Barry has an few good ideas. A Conversion Database and a buy/swap focused meetup Campsites or stop overs: Ardmore What's on Charlie and Me this week? No van build or Campsite review video this week due to a bereavement in my family & friends network Camp life: Does anyone wave back anymore? ---oOo--- We love getting your messages, ideas, campsite suggestions/reviews, products, news items to discuss on the podcast. If you would like a sticker for your Motorhome, Campervan, Caravan or Car just send us your address and we will pop it in the post to you. To get in touch with us: Web: thecampingcrew.ie Email: CampingCrewPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCampingCrew Instagram: @TheCampingCrewPodcast Facebook: All the good motorhome and camping groups Audio Message/review: https://anchor.fm/the-camping-crew We wrap up this podcast with a quick shout out for Aaron's Vlog on YouTube called: Charlie and me our Camping Vlog and his website http://www.campsitereview.com We hope that you like our podcast. If you did please subscribe and tell your camping friends about us.
Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: It's real: Most Asians and Asian Americans don't speak up, which seriously stunts their rise to leadership positions in corporate America. In this continuation episode, Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, shares what she is doing to help Asian Americans – and corporate leaders – address the “Age 30 problem.” We talk about the importance of self-talk, the strategy of “richly sharing”, and what she finds most resonates with today's Fortune 50 leaders on the topic of DEI and leadership. Discussing our deep pain: The Age 30 problem and “Asian Americans Don't Speak Up”From networking to getting deeply grounded with ourselvesThe first and most important stepBe aware of your self-talkMini-case: A humiliating lesson from Joy's early careerThe gap and the gain: Replacing negative thoughts with useful action“Asian-American” is a diverse group!Cultural goggles and cultural fluencyResearch-backed strategy: How “richly sharing” helps us connectIs America really polarized & What's working? Joy reflects on her keynotes to Fortune 50 C-Suite and BoardsAnalyzing Joy's use of fun and humorThe surprising story of how Joy connected to pioneer Yue Sai-Kan, and what she learned from her about power BIO AND LINKS: Joy Chen is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and global leader. She is CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute (the MLI), which seeks to accelerate Asian Americans into leadership positions, and enable leadership for all. Joy has served as Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles; Principal at Heidrick & Struggles, where she placed CEOs in Fortune 500 companies; and has written two best-sellers, Do Not Marry Before Age 30《30岁前别结婚》and How to Get Lucky in Your Career《30 岁趁势而为 Suì chènshì ér wéi 》 that powered her Beijing-based global leadership training company. Joy has been profiled in major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Economist and CNN. She holds a BA from Duke and an MBA and MA in Urban Planning from UCLA. She resides with her family in California. In the brutal, ongoing war that has savagely divided Americans, she picked up pickleball to better understand both sides. Previous episode with Joy on 97% Effective: https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/episodes/cf114ccf-87c6-498d-a703-b9937960cb02Joy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joychen/Multicultural Leadership Institute: https://www.themli.netAsian American Leadership Accelerator: https://www.themli.net/asian-american-leadership-acceleratorHow people foster a sense of inclusion through the ways in which they conceal, express, and respond to social identity differences in interpersonal interactions (research by Prof Rachel Arnett at Wharton): https://www.rachelarnett.com/researchWhy East Asians but not South Asians are underrepresented in leadership positions in the US (Research by Prof Jackson Lu, MIT): https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.1918896117The escalating war that is dividing so many Americans: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/05/blame-threat-and-clash-the-war-between-pickleball-and-tennis-players-is-escalating-on-and-off-the-courtJoy's connection to Yue-Sai Kan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yue-Sai_Kan14- min FREE webinar on Speaking Up: https://www.themli.net/why-many-asians-don't-speak-up-joy-chenHer LI newsletter, Operating Inclusion – Science based insights…: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/operationalizing-inclusion-6862074050735427584/Michael's Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3
Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com SHOW NOTES: Asians are among the most educated group in US society, but become the “first hired and last promoted” when it comes to rising in corporate America. Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute (MLI), shares her career ascent and perspectives, and how she puts that to work to service others through the MLI. We discuss growing up Chinese in America, the “unwritten rules” that operate at the top of US companies, and how she reached the top of three industries without ever sending a resume. She even reveals her secret sauce, “UAF,” which will make you re-think what unpaid work you take on to get ahead. What you can learn from Old Man SaiThe benefit and cost of fitting in: growing up “weird”, as a bananaHer early superpowerWhat's different at the top of the corporate pyramidTwo columns of notes: What Joy looked for when she was a CEO headhunterThe one critical thing sought after, across ALL executive searchesThe unwritten rules (and skills needed) in corporate AmericaThe #1 career resource for Chinese abroad in the USA blog post on “Left over women” that goes viral and shifts her careerHow Joy illustrates the 5 drivers that research shows propels your career, revelaled in Michael's book“UAF”: Joy's secret sauce to career growthHow she got to the top of 3 industries -- without ever applying for those jobsThe power of high-quality and freeAvoiding the trap of unpaid “housework”Which “intersections” you should be working atWays to grow as leaders before we are appointed as leaders BIO AND LINKS: Joy Chen is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and global leader. She is CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute (the MLI), which seeks to accelerate Asian Americans into leadership positions, and enable leadership for all. Joy has served as Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles; Principal at Heidrick & Struggles, where she placed CEOs in Fortune 500 companies; and has written two best-sellers, Do Not Marry Before Age 30《30岁前别结婚》and How to Get Lucky in Your Career《30 岁趁势而为 Suì chènshì ér wéi 》 that powered her Beijing-based global leadership training company. Joy has been profiled in major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Economist and CNN. She holds a BA from Duke and an MBA and MA in Urban Planning from UCLA. She resides with her family in California. In the brutal, ongoing war that has savagely divided Americans, she learned pickleball to better understand both sides. Joy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joychen/The Multicultural Leadership Institute: https://www.themli.netWall Street Journal Feature on Joy: https://www.themli.net/wall-street-journal-joy-chenThe Asian American Leadership Accelerator: https://www.themli.net/asian-american-leadership-accelerator14- min FREE webinar on Speaking Up: https://www.themli.net/why-many-asians-dont-speak-up-joy-chenASCEND Study: Asian Americans Least Likely Group in the U.S. to Be Promoted to Management: https://hbr.org/2018/05/asian-americans-are-the-least-likely-group-in-the-u-s-to-be-promoted-to-managementEven deeper challenges for Asian American women advancing into senior ranks (McKinsey study): https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/asian-american-workers-diverse-outcomes-and-hidden-challengesConcept of the “model minority”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_minorityComplexities of being a “Banana”: https://asiasociety.org/blog/asia/how-banana-magazine-captures-new-yorks-asian-american-creative-communityThe concept of Covering: (Kenji Yoshino): https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/15/magazine/the-pressure-to-cover.htmlJoy's LI newsletter, Operating Inclusion – Science based insights…: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/operationalizing-inclusion-6862074050735427584/Michael's Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3
This week we have a jam-packed show. We start by discussing British American Tobacco ($BTI, $LON:BATS) who replaced its CEO Jack Bowles after the company received a fine of $635 for doing business with North Korea. EDGI talks about the number of intangibles on the company and we give our thoughts on the amount of goodwill the company holds on its balance sheet. Intangibles make up ~70% of the balance sheet. Goodwill is approximately 25% which is a lot. Combustibles is declining rapidly however the dividend seems safe at ~50% payout to FCF. Dividend Hikes this week - Chubb Limited ($CB) hikes dividend by 3.6% to $0.86 quarterly. This marks the 30th consecutive annual increase in the company's dividend Our main topic centers around Realty Income ($O). Why are we talking about Realty Income What makes them so special What concerns us about Realty Income How do we analyze a company like Realty Income What is our fair value valuation of the company We finish the show off with lots of questions from the community Tickers mentioned are - $BTI, $O, $CB, £CSN, $MLI,$BUD, $DIS, $TGT, $WBA, $SCHD, $MO, APD, $TSN, $MMM, TYO:8058 WHA.AS, SBMO.AS, SIE.DE, $PYPL, $AFG, ALV.DE,NN.AS, $TROW, ASRNL.AS Links mentioned in the show Company Deep Dive - NextEra Energy Partners (NEP) - (dividendstockpile.com) Why Life With Dividends Sold Digital Realty Trust ($DLR) https://dividendtalkpodcast.com/ FINVIZ.com – Stock Screener Would you like to support us? Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk Or if you are interested in buying a nice t-shirt or hoodie with one of your favorite quotes from the dividend talk podcast? Then check out our Dividend Talk shop: https://dividendtalk.myspreadshop.ie/
CMHC has gamified possibly the best mortgage product in the country. We look at MLI select and how to gain enough points to qualify. Accessibility, Affordability & Energy Efficiency CMHC and their role Borrower & Guarantee Requirements If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an email to tcreipodcast@gmail.com Nick Instagram.com/mybuddynick tiktok.com/@mybuddynick twitter.com/mybuddynick89 Dan twitter.com/daniel_foch instagram.com/danielfoch tiktok.com/@danielfoch Get a Pre Approval G & H Mortgage Group Analyze a Deal in Seconds & Track your Portfolio: https://www.lendlord.io/crei See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elizabeth Shick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia with a degree in Scientific Illustration, then went on to study Medical Illustration at the Medical College of Georgia. She was the senior medical illustrator at MLI before opening her own company, Medical Visions, Inc., in 1991. She is one of the top medical legal illustrators in the country with extensive experience, personally producing over 15,000 exhibits. "You can't just have a degree in art to be a medical illustrator. You have to have half art and half science. And that's difficult because a lot of artists don't like math or science. We don't like the technical aspect of things. And a lot of scientists have problems with visual communication. So we're kind of a rare breed because we've got to be good at both."Elizabeth's motto is: “Do what you love and delegate everything else.”
Axel shares a FULL breakdown of all the documents required to be able to apply for CMHC's MLI funding and explains in detail what each one is for. They fall into 4 categories: project information, third party reports, borrower information and guarantor information. Additionally he talks about the importance of a guarantor's brief summary, why and how you should be organized when sending the docs and the importance of real estate education. The CMHC MLI program offers scaling flexibility to encourage the preservation and creation of affordable, accessible and climate compatible units. It focuses on providing term financing to apartments and multifamily buildings in Canada and facilitating construction. You can go up to a 95% LTV (loan to value) on your construction project and can benefit from an extended amortization as long as you meet certain requirements that fall into the categories of accessibility, affordability and energy efficiency. This program has a point-based system; in each category you score a certain amount of points and depending on the total amount of points you qualify for certain criterias and features of the program. Dive in! Save time and find out all that is needed to finance up to 95% of your project! SUPPORT US ON PATREON! patreon.com/realestateeffect BECOME A PART OF OUR REAL ESTATE FAMILY AND INNER CIRCLE and: Help us to keep producing content Get mentioned in an episode and YouTube Participate in monthly virtual meetings - Ask me anything! Get priority on tickets for limited attendance events Get access to special events offered only to Patreons Get access to my real estate professionals Download exclusive content from podcast episodes - off the record conversation And please subscribe to the show, share it with a friend and send us feedback. Visit www.realestateeffect.ca and follow me on IG @monsaxel Mentioned resources: CMHC/SELECT PROGRAM Connect with Axel Monsaingeon: Linkedin Real Estate Effect Web Facebook Instagram Youtube