Podcasts about rubina ahmed haq

B.C. Premier David Eby is addresses Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs that are hitting the global economy and the U.S.' lead trading partners. The fallout from the tariffs has led to stock markets dipping. CBC Business columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq talks about the market plunge and what you can do to protect your money.

Personal finance columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq says there are programs in place to help with the cost of caring for loved ones with disabilities. 

Kelly Cutrara talks to Rubina Ahmed Haq, Personal Finance Expert and host of For What it's worth - Sunday's at 5pm on 640 Toronto, Dr. Vonda Wright, practicing orthopedic sports surgeon and the founder and CEO of Precision Longevity, and Carmi Levy , Tech Expert and journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two consecutive key interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada brings the rate to 4.5%. This is after several years of the rate being raised up or kept high -- in what the Bank of Canada said was a necessary move to curb inflation. CBC personal finance columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins the show to talk about what effect the last few years have had on people's wallets.

Kelly talks to Ian Lee, Hank Idsinga and Rubina Ahmed Haq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly talks to Alex Essex, cybersecurity expert and associate professor at Western University  and personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed Haq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly talks to personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq about the new financial literacy test Ontario high school students will need to pass to graduate.... We hear from a ex-pat Canadian real estate agent in Florida, and retail analyst Bruce Winder chats about how the liberalization of the alcohol market will affect the price you pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Heavy rain is expected to return across parts of B.C.on Monday and continue through Thursday. CBC reporter Michelle Gomez takes us to the Sumas Prairie, and our science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi gives us an update on where we are, and what to expect. B.C. is looking to ban cellphones in schools in September. Prince George District Teachers Federation President Daryl Beauregard joins us to discuss the pro's and con's of this decision. And, CBC business columnist Rubina Ahmed-Haq and JF Esculier, MoveMed psysiotherapist chat with us on how to work out on a budget.

Flooding is causing highway closures and evacuation orders in communities throughout the interior. Are you worried about high waters where you live? How do you prepare? And what should B.C.'s flood strategy be in 2023? Next, the tax deadline has passed. Are you looking at a refund coming your way? We'll have personal finance journalist Rubina Ahmed Haq taking your calls and questions.

We're already at high foodflation rates across Canada and a recent report suggests that we could see another hike of 5-7% sometime in 2023 for food costs. Dr. Simon Somogyi is a Food Business Professor at the University of Guelph and also is one of said report's authors. He joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to discuss the report's findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the technology of AI being more and more, Google has gone ahead and released a product called DreamBooth, which takes photos of an individual, and generates completely computer rendered photos that look like the person it's trying to recreate. David Shipley, Cyber Security Expert and CEO of Beauceron Security, joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to explain this and how it could affect the future of deepfakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report out by Generation Squeeze, a charitable organization fighting for generational fairness in the country, shows that, “The number of years of work required to save [for] a 20 [per cent] down payment on average priced homes has grown in alarming ways in many regions...” Dr. Paul Kershaw is a Policy Professor at the University of British Columbia and Founder of Generation Squeeze, and joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to go through the report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto city council is starting to look like the city it represents now, with a lot of younger incumbents and those who are more progressive leaning. Among the new councillors is Ausma Malik, newly elected city council candidate for Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York, and also the first ever hijab wearing Muslim woman to be elected to city council. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to discuss her election win and how it feels to be representing Toronto women in this fashion.

It was a hard fought riding, but for the community of Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, they remain with incumbent Gord Perks. With 35% of the voters, he won the riding, but it's who was neck in neck with him that has our attention. Chemi Lhamo ran to be councillor, and while she gained only 32% of the vote, she still had a platform that people believed in, making her the unexpected runner up in the election. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about her campaign, and her thoughts on some things that she believes should change in the city.

With such low numbers, why aren't Torontonians feeling incentivized to go out and vote? Is it apathy or a lack of education? Myer Siemiatycki is a Professor Emeritus of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq about ways that we can encourage people to actually vote.

Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the move makes Ontario's tax rate the highest in Canada and seeks to discourage foreign speculation. Joining guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Nicola St. John, a Realtor with Bosley Real Estate.

It's not just a mayor and councilors that you're voting for in this municipal election. You're also voting for school board trustees. But why should you care about it, especially if you're not a parent. Well who you vote for, ultimately decides who's on the board and will help shape the school system. Dr. Sachin Maharaj joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about this and some concerns that were raised over certain candidates running.

The polls are open and it's time to cast your ballot in the Toronto 2022 municipal election. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Ben Spurr, a City Hall Reporter with the Toronto Star, to breakdown some ridings he's watching, some issues that might be top of mind for voters, and also provide analysis on one of Mayor John Tory's fellow mayoral candidates.

After only 45 days in office, Liz Truss has bowed out of leading the UK entirely. After only a few days, a victor has emerged in the Tory party and they've named Rishi Sunak to be the new prime minister. There's a lot of historic value to naming Rishi as the UK's newest PM. Not only is he the youngest in almost 200 years, he's also the first Hindu prime minister. Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Professor John Grant, Department Chair of Political Science at King's University College.

Just like how rapper Skee-Lo once said, "I wish I was a little bit taller," you too can get surgery to cosmetically lengthen your limbs to make you taller. This is a growing trend amongst men and you're probably wondering simply... why? Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Dr. Marie Gdalevitch, Cosmetic Leg Surgeon, and the only practicing doctor to offer the procedure in Canada.

Toronto is the city of construction most days, and it all needs to be paid for somehow. So just how cash strapped is Toronto? John McGrath, a Writer and Columnist for TVO, spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about real estate, construction, and how the cashflow of the city is getting worse.

It's been a few weeks since the protests began in Iran over the, what protesters are calling, an unjust death of a 22 year old woman for not wanting to wear her hijab. The death of Mahsa Amini sparked a larger discussion into the mandatory wearing of religious garments amongst Muslim women. Will this change the way people approach wearing cultural garments? Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Maria Iqbal, a 905 Region-based staff reporter for the Toronto Star.

On October 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Ontario went up by 50 cents to a total of $15.50 an hour. The current livable wage in Ontario is projected at $22.08 from data collected by the Ontario Living Wage Network, so will this 50 cent increase be enough for workers? Kat Eschner, TVO's Affordability Reporter, joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to discuss this and what she's working on next.

We're five weeks away from the Toronto election, but is the municipal race getting the attention it deserves? We have one scheduled mayoral debate between now and election day, and it will take place at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, on Oct. 17, after the early polls have closed. There's been a lot of criticism directed at Mayor Tory for suppressing the election discourse.. One of those critics being John Lawrence, Senior Editor of Spacing Magazine. He joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, and said the lack of debates has an unhealthy impact on local democracy.

The riding of Spadina-Fort York currently has 12 people running for a seat and one of them is Ausma Malik. She is currently running to be elected to the riding and says that it's unacceptable the way families are being squeezed out of Toronto because of the cost of living. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, chatted with her about this and about the election in general, what she plans on bringing to the table.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Sherena Hussain, Founder of Academic Collaboration Consulting & an instructor of Infrastructure and Real Estate at the Schulich School of Business at York University.  Rubina and Sherena talk about the expected Bank of Canada key interest rate hike, and how it can end up deeply affecting those making mortgage payments. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about why the Department of Employment granted dozens of permits to "massage therapists" without ensuring their employers are not involved in human trafficking. They also talk about whey a federal agency invested millions in a Chinese company that profits off slave labour and further inquiry into the bank freezes from the Freedom Convoy.  Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Dr. Shawn Whatley, a practicing physician, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Author of "When Politics Comes Before Patients - Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing." Rubina and Dr. Whatley talk about why all the Premiers from the Provinces and Territories are meeting in Vancouver, and why the federal Canada Health Transfer is a big ticket on the table. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julie Lalonde, women's rights advocate and public educator about bystander intervention regarding domestic violence (:27), Gareth Watson, Investment Advisor on the economic outlook for Toronto and GTA (11:34), Sherwin Modeste, Executive Director of Pride Toronto (20:42) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Rubina and Kris talk about why its so important to make sure to stress test and not try to purchase outside of your limit. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Abuelsamid, an EV expert on a survey finding more than half of Canadians say they wont consider buying a fully electric vehicle as their next car. (0:33) Brad Bradford, Toronto city councilor speaks about ActiveTO. (11:38) Dr. Kristopher Alexander, Professor of video games at Toronto Metropolitan University sheds light on the unexpected effect of video games. (24:58) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Williams - employment lawyer, at williams HR law LLP in Markham (0:24) Four4Four Quiz - How much do you know about the megalodon? (13:57) Robert Kokonis - Founder and Managing Director at AirTrav. (20:00) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rubina Talks to Nita Chhinzer, an associate professor of human resources in the department of management at the University of Guelph about the pressure of returning to the office (:21), Our Four 4 Four Quiz about Monkeys in Space (13:05). Rubina also welcomes Trevor Mayoh, Principal Consultant at Equity Leaders to the show to help us understand Incel culture with the Yonge Street Van attack sentencing (18:47). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Christopher Keefer, the president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Dr. Keefer tells Rubina about Finland's Green Party endorsing a switch to nuclear power, which could hopefully help free Europe from Russian gas and oil. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Professor Dexter R. Voisin, the dean in Applied Social Sciences at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Professor Voisin tells Rubina about the difference between Canada and the United States when it comes to gun culture in the wake of the shooting in Texas. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Dominique Morisano, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa & University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Dr. Morisano tells Rubina all about the benefits and research psychedelic assisted therapy, and how the future of mental health treatment could be entering a new area. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about why Cabinet is keeping a $595-Million press bailout confidential, why the Canadian diplomats fled from Afghanistan on a half-empty plane & why those crossing the border may want to make sure their phones and laptops are secured. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about how the government has been profiting from inflation, why $54 million in student loans will be repaid on the taxpayers dime & why periodicals fell 9 per cent in Canada despite over a third of a billion dollars.  Let's get talkin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Alan Carson, the chief executive officer of Carson Dunlop Home Inspections. Rubina and Alan talk about why many in the Ontario Real estate sector oppose a federal ban on blind bidding, and why Alan believes the ban could help stabilize an only increasingly aggressive market. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom break down why taxpayers are still paying millions of dollars for the failure of the Phoenix Pay system, and why subsidies for electric vehicles are seemingly targeted to those with higher incomes. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of Canada has increased interest rates for the second time this year - and it's expected to go even higher. Their main target: tackling that record breaking inflation. But how will this affect everyday Canadians? What will this mean for homebuyers. In our first half out we're talking to an economist, and then we're joined by Personal Finance columnist Rubina Ahmed Haq.

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.

Rubina Ahmed Haq is a personal finance expert. She says she lives at the intersection of journalism, finance, and public speaking.Rubina's passion for all things money started at a young age and was shaped by her parents. Their money-saving ways stuck and built the foundation for her work today.For twenty years she's been reporting news and stories with CBC, Global News, CTV, Yahoo Finance, and others. In this episode, we are talking about:4:00 - The difference between the best-value option and the cheapest option. 6:28 - Rubina's highlight reel. 13:50 - Feeling secure when you're starting out as a freelancer. 19:14 - The gender pay gap and how we can eradicate it. 26:49 - Rubina's take on investing in cryptocurrencies. 29:08 - How to stop the toxic spending. 31:15 - Try “tweaking” rather than budget setting.36:24 - Which debts should you pay off first and successfully pay off all your debt.44:44 - Tips for freelancers to price their services accordingly without feeling guilty. Rubina's Website

Yo! In this episode, I had a chance to sit down with Rubina Ahmed-Haq who is a well renowned Canadian personal finance journalist and expert. She has wrote pieces for all the major publications in Canada for years and it was an absolutely AWESOME convo where we talked the state of the economy right now, do we NEED another stock market crash and SO MUCH MORE! Check out her website below to learn more about her - she's amazing! Rubina's Website: https://rubinaahmedhaq.com/ Wealthsimple Trade (Self Directed - This is where you can buy Index Funds/ETFs!!):⁣⁣ http://wealthsimple.sjv.io/ZoPQz   ⁣⁣Wealthsimple Invest (Robo-advisor):⁣⁣   http://wealthsimple.sjv.io/kyL7  

Alex Pierson is joined by Rubina Ahmed Haq, Global News Personal Finance Expert, to talk about Canada's flat lining economy. With declining oil prices and concerns over Canada`s trade relationship with the United States, consumer spending has dropped and its concerning. Canadians should be concerned that the GDP was expected to grow 2% but instead only grew 0.1%.

Alex is joined by Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert, to discuss Payless ShoeSource Canada Inc, who says it will soon file for creditor protection in Canada and close all 2,500 of its North American stores this spring. According to the company's chief restructuring officer Stephen Marotta, the closures are happening because a prior reorganization left the company “ill-equipped” for today's retail environment with too much remaining debt and too large a store footprint.

Alex is joined by Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert to discuss Canada's largest real estate board is calling on Ottawa to revisit whether a stricter mortgage stress test introduced last year is still needed, arguing that the policy has negatively impacted the economy and Toronto's once red-hot housing market. 

Alex Pierson is joined by Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert, to discuss Canada's newly-released food guide. The food guide said to eat less meat, so how will that affect Canada's economics. With beef being one of Canada's biggest exports, how will this food guide effect Canada's ranchers?

Alex is joined by Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Radio Personal Finance Expert, to discuss the financial implications of paying for university in Ontario. After Doug Ford announced cutbacks to OSAP programs, students are outraged. Should students be protesting or should they be reconsidering which post-secondary path they're choosing to take?