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Is artificial intelligence about to transform agriculture more than any other industry? On Season Seven, Episode Four of The Food Professor podcast, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and Michael LeBlanc sit down with Aidan Connolly, President of AgriTech Capital and past president of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA), one of the world's leading voices on agtech and the future of farming.Aidan helped Alltech grow from roughly $25 million to $2.5 billion in revenue and now connects startups, investors and agri-food companies to help innovation scale. He separates agtech hype from real value, explaining why vertical farms, cell-cultured meat and insect farming struggled, and why AI's potential in agriculture may exceed any other sector if the industry can solve its farm data problem. He shares his DRIVE framework for AI adoption and weighs in on data ownership, cooling agtech venture capital, mega-farms and food traceability. Then he ranks countries on an S-to-D agtech tier list. Find out why Canada earns a B, Israel an A, and what Canada can learn from the Netherlands and New Zealand. You'll also hear Aidan's magic-wand fix for turning Canada into an agri-food superpower.In the news, Michael and Sylvain unpack a good week for Canadian agri-food policy. Canada's investment summit focused on energy and infrastructure. Even so, Farm Credit Canada's $1 billion project financing initiative, $150 million in agri-food capital and a new productivity tax break for small and medium-sized businesses could help farmers and food processors invest in automation and R&D. Sylvain argues a more productive, competitive food sector is Canada's best answer to U.S. tariffs.The hosts also weigh EU associate membership, the CETA payoff for Canadian cereal exports to Europe, and why Canada should say "yes to all" trading partners. Agriculture makes up just 1.9% of Canada's growing trade with China, while Chinese tariffs on Canadian peas add uncertainty.On grocery prices, food inflation has eased to 2.8%, but prices are up 28.9% since September 2021. Sylvain explains why food price volatility is the real enemy, with Canada logging 17 month-to-month drops in five years, the most in the G7. They also cover beef imports up 13%, with Australia and Brazil gaining, easing cattle prices, and why high diesel costs could add 0.4 percentage points to food inflation this winter.Plus: the return of Yves Veggie Cuisine under Maple Leaf Foods, crisis communication lessons from the Taylor Farms outbreak and the Silk recall, why the CFIA should declare when a recall is over, and a fun Dairy Farmers of Canada pop-up café on Toronto's Queen Street.Like, subscribe and share The Food Professor for weekly insights on food prices, agtech, trade and Canadian agriculture, and watch the full video episode now on YouTube. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Keisha Blair, founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth, creator of the Holistic Wealth movement and host of the Holistic Wealth Podcast, has been named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 for 2026. This is a special and commemorative episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast. On September 9, 2026, Keisha Blair was announced as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100, joining a nationally recognized community of women whose leadership, influence and impact are changing Canada and the world.In this deeply personal special episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast, Keisha Blair reflects on being named one of WXN's Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100, and the experiences that shaped her understanding of resilience, the loss of her husband and father, caregiving, women's leadership, the meaning of power and the global mission to reach one billion people with Holistic Wealth.Resources Used in This Episode:Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover from Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose, and Achieve Financial Freedom by Keisha BlairLong before she became known as the Mother of Holistic Wealth, long before she became the first Black female in Canada to lead the foreign direct investment file in support of the Prime Minister of Canada, long before the award-winning books, the Institute on Holistic Wealth, the Holistic Wealth Podcast, Global Holistic Wealth Day, and the growing global movement that has already touched the lives of over 500 million people globally, there was a young widow trying to understand how to rebuild a life she had never expected to lose.Her husband died suddenly when she was 31. She was left grieving while raising young children and trying to imagine a future radically different from the one she had planned. Years later came another demanding chapter: caring for her aging father while raising her family, maintaining a professional life and navigating the realities of the sandwich generation. Her father died on April 26, 2025.These are not the experiences traditionally found in the opening lines of a leadership résumé. Yet they are central to understanding the Holistic Wealth journey —and perhaps to understanding power itself.That idea is at the heart of a special new episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast with Keisha Blair, released to coincide with the WXN announcement. This episode is a conversation about what power costs, what resilience really looks like, why conventional definitions of success are failing millions of people, and what it will take to bring the message of Holistic Wealth to one billion people around the world.What Does It Really Mean to Be a Powerful Woman?The phrase “powerful woman” still tends to conjure a familiar set of images: the corner office, the boardroom, financial influence, political authority, professional status. Those forms of power matter. But they are incomplete. The latest Canadian data make the traditional power gap clear. Women remain underrepresented at the highest levels of leadership. Statistics Canada reported that women occupied 36.6% of senior management positions in early 2025. Earlier census-based research found women held 30.8% of senior management positions among core-aged workers.The gap becomes even more striking in certain corporate settings. Among federal distributing corporations reporting for 2025, women occupied 29% of senior management positions.There is progress. There is also a considerable distance left to travel. Yet the Holistic Wealth framework raises another question alongside representation:What kind of power are we asking women to pursue?If attaining power requires sacrificing health, relationships, emotional well-being, family, identity or peace, should that be considered success?

After three months of gains, Canada's job market has suddenly stalled. Statistics Canada says the economy lost 42,000 jobs in August.And: Amid the latest escalation in the Canada-U.S. trade war, our correspondent Catharine Tunney travelled to Michigan to find out how Americans in that border state are feeling ahead of fall midterm elections.Also: Canada should prepare for a climate that's 3.5 to 5 degrees warmer. A new federal report says reducing greenhouse gas emissions could keep it on the lower side.Plus: Manitoba Hydro's plans to burn more fossil fuels, duelling visions of Alberta separatism, Lindsay Clancy mistrial, and more.

About River Shannon River Shannon is a lawyer, a Soto Zen priest, and a deeply committed member of the queer and trans community she serves. River is the Manager of Legal Services at QMUNITY, where she provides legal support to queer, trans, and Two-Spirit people across British Columbia. QMUNITY's Legal Clinic offers free, low-barrier legal services and support around issues including human rights, employment, housing and tenancy, family law, name changes, and gender-marker changes. But River's work is about much more than the law. As a trans lawyer serving her own community, she understands something that can be difficult to capture in a legal file: what it means to enter a legal system carrying your identity, your history, your vulnerability, and sometimes your fear of being misunderstood. Her work creates a different possibility—one in which legal advocacy can also be an act of recognition, dignity, relationship, and care. River is also a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. She received priest ordination in October 2023 from Myoshin Kate McCandless, a guiding teacher of Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver. Her writing explores the intersection of Zen practice, transition, identity, impermanence, compassion, and what it means to live as a whole person. That combination of lawyer, trans woman, community advocate, and Zen practitioner makes River's perspective particularly powerful. There is a thread running through all of this work: how do we meet people where they are, with compassion, and help create the conditions for them to become more fully themselves? In this conversation, we talk about law and community, trans identity and belonging, the importance of being seen by the people who serve us, and what it means to practice law with humility, care, compassion, and love. River's work reminds us that legal practice does not have to be separate from humanity. Sometimes, the most transformative legal work begins simply with saying: I see you. I understand you. You don't have to go through this on your own.  About QMUNITY's Legal Clinic QMUNITY's Legal Clinic provides free, low-barrier legal services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families throughout British Columbia. The clinic offers consultations, referrals, and limited representation in areas including: Human rights Employment Tenancy and housing Family law Name changes and gender-marker updates Other legal issues affecting queer, trans, and Two-Spirit communities QMUNITY also offers Trans ID Clinics to support people navigating legal name changes and gender-marker changes. Learn more: QMUNITY Legal Clinic QMUNITY: QMUNITY — Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Resource Centre Why this work matters Trans and gender-diverse people continue to experience significant legal and social inequities in Canada. The 2021 Canadian Census was the first national census to collect gender identity separately from sex assigned at birth. Among people aged 15 and older living in private households, 100,815 people identified as transgender or non-binary—about 0.33% of the population. Statistics Canada and the federal government note that this may be an underestimate because some people may not have felt comfortable disclosing their gender identity. (Canada) Legal problems are also disproportionately common. A Canadian Justice Department review of research on trans people's legal needs found that 71% of trans respondents in one Ontario study had experienced at least one legal problem in the previous three years, compared with 48% of the general population. These problems included discrimination, employment, housing, healthcare, police interactions, family matters, immigration, and other areas of law. (Ministère de la Justice) And while Canada has made important legal advances—including explicit human-rights protections based on gender identity—legal protection does not necessarily mean equal access to justice or equal treatment within legal systems. (Canada) Further resources QMUNITY Legal Clinic Free, low-barrier legal support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in British Columbia.Visit the QMUNITY Legal Clinic QMUNITY Programs & Services Information about QMUNITY's broader community, counselling, peer-support, youth, seniors, and legal programs.Explore QMUNITY's programs and services Government of Canada — Facts, Stats and Impact: 2SLGBTQI+ Communities Current Canadian statistics and information about stigma, discrimination, and the 2SLGBTQI+ population.Read the Government of Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ facts and statistics Statistics Canada — Socioeconomic Outcomes of Transgender and Non-Binary People in Canada Research examining income, poverty, employment, and other socioeconomic inequities experienced by trans and non-binary people.Read the Statistics Canada report Department of Justice Canada — Legal Problems Experienced by Trans People Research into the legal problems trans people experience and barriers to accessing justice.Read the Justice Canada research A final thought River's work raises an important question for all of us working in law: What would happen if we understood legal practice not simply as a profession, but as a relationship of care and responsibility to the communities we serve? You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca

Right now, 1.8 million Canadians are raising their own kids and caring for aging parents at the exact same time, and Statistics Canada says it's most common for people right in the middle of their careers, not after they've retired. In this episode of Think Smart with TMFG, we unpack the sandwich generation: what it means to be squeezed between two generations at once, why it's becoming more common as adult kids stay home longer and parents live longer, and why so many Canadians in their prime earning years don't realize how close they are to this until it hits. We also dig into the real cost of being sandwiched, and it's not just financial. Roughly a third of these caregivers report financial hardship tied directly to their caregiving role, and about 30% end up adjusting their work schedules while 11% have had to give up a career opportunity entirely because of it. It's a slow bleed on retirement savings and career growth that often goes unnoticed until years later. From there, we break down why in-home care can run $150,000 to $200,000 a year, why waiting too long to have "the conversation" with aging parents can make things harder emotionally and financially, and why having that discussion while parents are still fully capable, in their 70s, not their 90s, changes the entire outcome for everyone involved.

Statistics Canada says the Consumer Price Index rose to 3 per cent year over year in July.Canadian citizenship applications rose by nearly 50% in April and May alone.Prime Minister Mark Carney is in St. John's today for new energy security announcement.US envoy Jared Kushner to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt. Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36.Opening statements begin today in the Tupac Shakur murder trial.Police in Sicily are searching for a gang believed to have stolen four works by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina.

The internet is full of bad advice. In this episode, I look at what Canadian retirees actually live on and whether RRSP withdrawals really push most seniors into Canada's highest tax bracket. Using CRA and Statistics Canada data, I explain typical seni...

This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's topic on how to make and maintain friendships as an adult. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians are spending less time with friends that in previous generations. And the World Health Organization has labeled loneliness a global public health concern. We'll hear about how Canadians are creating community, keeping the spark alive in friendships, and get advice on how to form new connections as we age.

There is no relief in sight for firefighters in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. A volatile, fast growing wildfire has devastated the community of Summerland, B.C. and the surrounding area. Fires have forced more than 20-thousand people across British Columbia to evacuate - prompting a province-wide state of emergency.Also: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not pull out of Gaza until Hamas lays down its weapons - everything from heavy weaponry to small arms. His words are a rejection of a U.S. backed 15 point plan aimed at securing a lasting peace in the Palestinian territory.And: Electric vehicle sales have been rising sharply in Canada. Data from Statistics Canada says more than 18,000 zero emission vehicles were sold in May -- a nearly 20 per cent increase from the year before. But all those vehicles require maintenance, and the demand for EVs is outpacing the training needed to repair them.Plus: Pierre Poilievre criticizes U.S.-Canada trade negotiations, Germany's Rhine river drying up, cheap corn in Quebec, and more.

According to Statistics Canada, adults are spending less time with friends than previous generations. We'll hear from callers how they've found creative ways to make lasting connections as an adult, and hear from a psychologist about why these relationships change as we age and what to do about it.

After a provincial politician in New Brunswick made international headlines for delivering a speech containing obvious AI prompts, and as the House of Commons continues to lean on hybrid proceedings and a voting app, it's clear technology is changing politics. But are these changes helping or hurting politicians? The House asks a panel of three past MPs: former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen, former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino and former NDP MP and provincial cabinet minister Nathan Cullen. Plus, as the federal government shared plans this week for a new medical countermeasures laboratory meant to improve preparedness for future health emergencies, south of the border, a Republican-led Senate committee held former top U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for declining to answer questions about COVID-19. Host Catherine Cullen checks in with Mona Nemer, Canada's chief science advisor since 2017, about this moment in public trust and the path forward for pandemic preparedness.And, more than half of all households in Nunavut are food insecure, according to Statistics Canada. As part of The House's ongoing summer series on food security, Joseph Murdoch-Flowers, executive director at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre in Iqaluit, joins the program to talk about the work his group is doing to help and how the federal government could improve its efforts.This episode features the voices of:Candice Bergen, former Conservative Party interim leader and senior strategic advisor at Signal HillMarco Mendicino, former Liberal cabinet minister and senior counsel at CasselsNathan Cullen, former NDP MP and vice-president with StrategyCorpMona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of CanadaJoseph Murdoch-Flowers, executive director at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre

A school shooting in Thailand has left several people dead and injured at least 20. Abelardo de La Espriella is being sworn in as Colombia's new president under heavy security in Cali. Statistics Canada says the country has added 75,000 more jobs in July. More than a hundred wildfires are burning across British Columbia and almost 50 of them are out of control. Parts of Ontario's Niagara region remain in a state of emergency after back-to-back storms dumped months of rain last Sunday. A landmark ruling in New Mexico is forcing Meta to hand over more than half a billion dollars for harming children's mental health. Montreal's mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a $200 million redevelopment plan for the city's Gay Village neighborhood.

Let's talk about some good news in Canada, like recent polls showing that NO Conservative politician could come close to competing with Prime Minister Mark Carney when it comes to Canadians' faith in Government leadership, and how Statistics Canada totally disproved Pierre Poilievre's bogus claims about an economic recession.Tune into Episode 492 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canada news updates.This Canadian news update was recorded on August 6, 2026.

The prospect of summer grilling season might bring a tear to the eye of any patriotic Canadian, but it's the eye-watering prices in the meat aisle that are stirring up the most emotion this year. The cost of beef remains stratospheric—up nearly 63 per cent since 2021 and over 12 per cent over the past year alone, according to Statistics Canada. Even switching to less expensive meats, such as chicken thighs, offers little relief. But for Jews who eat only kosher meat, those prices are almost enviable. A major fire on July 28 at one of the largest kosher meat-processing plants in the United States threatens to drive up kosher meat prices ahead of the High Holidays. The fire at AgriStar Meat & Poultry in Postville, Iowa, destroyed at least 75 per cent of the plant and put more than 600 people out of work, city officials said. While the damaged facility will likely mean a shortage of kosher beef and chicken in the United States, the Kashruth Council of Canada is reassuring Canadian Jews that it does not foresee any disruption to the domestic kosher meat supply chain. But that doesn't change the fact that the rising cost of living is squeezing meat off many dinner tables this year—and some kosher Jews are ahead of that curve, cutting out meat already to hold an easier kosher life, and going full vegetarian or vegan. Today on the podcast, our rabbinic podcasters ask: How did meat come to play such a significant role in Jewish culture and cuisine? What is its spiritual and emotional significance in the community? And does it have to be this way? Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, Matthew Leibl Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt)

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Today's episode takes on one big, hairy question: what's actually happening to the Canadian standard of living? To help sort it out, we have one of our all-time favourite economists – or as Maclean's calls her – "the caring person's economist." Armine Yalnizyan is here! She's a brilliant policy thinker, one of the leading voices on Canada's economy who coined the term "she-cession" to describe the pandemic's toll on women, and she's currently an Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers, deep into a report on private equity's growing footprint in Canadian care services.Armine walks us through why GDP per capita is a lousy way to measure how Canadians are actually doing, why the wealth gap between the top 40% and bottom 40% is now the widest Statistics Canada has ever recorded, and why she thinks the care economy (childcare, eldercare, healthcare) is the biggest lever Canada isn't pulling. She has a warning for Canada that private equity moving into care services could mean Canadians paying more and getting less, the same way it's played out in veterinary clinics, and lays out some zero-cost policy fixes the Carney government could adopt tomorrow if it wanted to protect the sector. And Armine has some pointed words for Shopify's Tobi Lütke, who mused online recently in support of idea to give the wealthy more votes than the poor. She's not exactly convinced society's richest are the deep thinkers they're sometimes made out to be. A sharp, wide-ranging conversation about who's actually benefiting from the growth in the Canadian economy right now, and who's being left behind. Stay with us for the hour. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

US President Donald Trump announces deal to disarm Hamas. American oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported surging second-quarter profits as conflict with Iran drives up global fuel prices. At least 34 people are dead after thousands swam from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. Japan quake deaths rise to 35. Wildfires rage near Bordeaux in France and across the border into Spain, thousands evacuated. Statistics Canada says real GDP grew 0-point-3 percent in May, marking a second straight month of economic expansion. Ranchers in British Columbia are worried a new water order will risk their feed crops and increase their bills.

Many people assume Canada's suburbs are destined to decline as Baby Boomers age and younger generations embrace urban living. But does the data actually support that?In this episode of DemograFix, Cara Stern and Mike Moffatt examine new Statistics Canada research on how immigrants' housing choices evolve over time. While most newcomers begin as renters in urban centres, the data shows many transition into homeownership, including family-sized homes in the suburbs, as they build their lives in Canada.They also test this prediction against several scenarios that could prove it wrong, including lower immigration, more family-sized housing in cities, rising emigration, and changing housing preferences.Chapters:00:00 Why Everyone Got the Future of the Suburbs Wrong00:27 Do Immigrants Actually Want Suburban Homes?01:54 Why Newcomers Rent First—Then Buy Houses04:33 Are Immigrants Buying Condos or Single-Family Homes?06:56 Why Immigration Policy Shapes Housing Demand08:03 Will Baby Boomers Flood the Market With Homes?09:13 What Could Kill Demand for the Canadian Suburb?10:28 Could Better Cities Replace the Suburbs?12:04 Will Young Canadians Leave Instead of Buying Homes?13:09 Is the Dream of a House With a Backyard Dying?14:21 Does Canada's Housing Market Still Attract Immigrants?17:54 Why People Buy Homes Even When It's a Bad Investment19:15 The Housing Lesson Policymakers Keep MissingResearch/links:Housing use of immigrants and non-permanent residents in ownership and rental markets https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2025005/article/00003-eng.htmThe homeownership trajectories of recent immigrantshttps://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/46-28-0001/2026001/article/00002-eng.htmCredits:Mike Moffatt https://twitter.com/MikePMoffatthttps://bsky.app/profile/mikepmoffatt.bsky.socialCara Stern https://x.com/carasternhttps://bsky.app/profile/carastern.bsky.socialMeredith Martin https://twitter.com/meredithmartinhttps://bsky.app/profile/meredithmartin.bsky.socialSean Foreman@seanegertonforemanhttps://bsky.app/profile/seanforeman.bsky.socialCo-op StudentKelly HobanHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes questions about roses, raised beds and more. And off the top of the show, we ask a criminology professor why New Brunswick is the outlier when it comes to a decrease in crime across Canada.

Jerry opens the show with a look at new Statistics Canada data showing crime is down in both Toronto and Ontario. But despite the numbers, many people still feel less safe. Jerry discusses whether perceptions of crime match reality. Next, Jerry is joined by Carmi Levy, Newstalk 1010 Tech Expert, to discuss two AI stories. OpenAI says one of its AI systems acted on its own in an unprecedented hack of another company, and there is a lawsuit from a Florida pastor who claims chatbot advice contributed to a medical emergency. Jerry and Mark Mendelson, Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective, talk about a Hamilton teen accused of stealing an SUV after allegedly leaving behind a receipt that helped police identify them. They also discuss an Etobicoke bar owner who was busted for allegedly buying alcohol from LCBO thieves operating out of a homeless encampment. Later, Jerry opens the phone lines and asks listeners what the Etobicoke bar owner should have done in that situation. Was buying the stolen alcohol the only practical way to deal with ongoing problems?

According to Statistics Canada data, Canadian farmers planted 76,500 acres of sunflowers this spring, which is up 1 percent from 2025. Source: National Sunflower AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's real estate market is entering one of the most consequential periods in a generation. Home prices have suffered their steepest correction on record, political scrutiny is intensifying around government intervention in the condo market, insolvencies remain near historic highs, and a major new land agreement could reshape decision-making across an area larger than Portugal.Start with housing prices. After experiencing the fastest appreciation in Canadian history, national home values have now recorded the sharpest decline ever measured. Prices fell 0.8% in the first quarter and 4.8% year-over-year. Since peaking in early 2022, nominal prices have dropped 20.1%, more than double the declines experienced during the late-1980s and early-1990s correction or the 2008 financial crisis.Adjust for inflation and the picture becomes even more dramatic. Real home prices are down 29.3% from the 2022 peak, effectively returning Canadian housing values to 2016 levels. That raises a critical issue for the roughly two-thirds of Canadians who own property: what catalyst could reverse the decline? Interest rates appear near the bottom of the current cycle, population growth is weakening, unemployment remains elevated and housing construction is still substantial. Without a meaningful shift in economic conditions, the road back may be difficult.Government intervention is already accelerating. British Columbia's controversial condo conversion program—widely labelled the “condo bailout”—remains under intense scrutiny. Conservative MPs sought a parliamentary ethics investigation into the proposed $1.45-billion initiative, calling for testimony from prominent industry figures, federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson and developers connected to a 2026 fundraiser for Prime Minister Mark Carney.Questions intensified around the timing of meetings, fundraising activity, rising unsold condo inventory and business relationships involving major institutional players. A motion sought disclosure of which developers, projects and units could ultimately benefit from government purchases. One day later, Liberal MPs voted 5–4 against proceeding with the proposed committee investigation. For now, those questions remain unanswered.The debate arrives as new Statistics Canada research challenges another common narrative: that institutional investors dominate Canada's rental market. Using the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index—a widely recognized measure of market concentration, the study found all 12 metropolitan regions examined remained well below levels typically associated with excessive concentration.Individual “mom-and-pop” investors accounted for roughly 40% of rental supply, institutional investors just under 25%, and other multi-property investors approximately 35%. Despite legitimate limitations in the methodology, the findings suggest Canada's rental ownership landscape remains highly competitive by international standards, an important insight for smaller investors considering entering or expanding within the market.Financial stress, however, continues to build. Canada recorded 12,536 consumer and business insolvencies in May, making it the fourth-highest May on record. The number of active private-sector businesses has also declined year-over-year, while public-sector employment has expanded significantly faster than private-sector job creation since 2023. The result is an increasingly difficult environment for entrepreneurship, investment and economic growth.Finally, a major governance story is emerging in northern British Columbia. The province is reportedly negotiating a foundation agreement involving the Tahltan Nation and approximately 96,000 square kilometres, roughly 11% of B.C.'s landmass and an area larger than Portugal.The territory includes much of the mineral-rich Golden Triangle, home to major deposits of gold, copper, silver and other critical resources. At the centre of the debate is consent-based decision-making under B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Supporters see a long-overdue shift toward meaningful reconciliation and Indigenous participation in decisions affecting traditional territories. Critics are raising questions about transparency, legislative oversight, resource development and the broader implications of transferring decision-making authority across such a vast and economically significant region.Taken together, these stories reveal a Canadian real estate landscape being reshaped on multiple fronts. Housing values have undergone a historic correction. Governments are intervening directly in distressed condo markets. Investor ownership is more competitive than many assume. Financial pressures remain elevated. And the rules governing land, resources and development may be entering a new era.The market is not simply correcting. The economic, political and legal foundations beneath Canadian real estate are changing, and the consequences could define the next decade._________________________________ Contact Us To Book Your Private Consultation:

Suppliers JBS and National Beef have been accused of artificially driving up the price of beef. Adrian Ghobrial reports on how consumers could be compensated; New numbers from Statistics Canada reveal that youth employment increased by 33,000 jobs in the month of June; and, prices at the pump have responded to the instability in the Strait of Hormuz, but experts forecast some relief is on the way.

Why are so many young Canadian families leaving Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal? Even after return-to-office mandates, the exodus from Canada's largest cities continues.In this episode of Classonomics, Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux explore the data behind Canada's urban migration trends and debate why affordability isn't the only factor driving people away. They discuss housing costs, crime and public safety, mental health, community, urban planning, and whether government policies are making sprawl even worse.Topics covered:Why Canadians are leaving the GTA, Metro Vancouver, and MontrealWhy return-to-office hasn't reversed the trendHousing affordability and the shortage of family-sized homesCrime, public safety, and quality of life in big citiesMental health, community, and life satisfactionUrban growth boundaries, the Greenbelt, and sprawlWhy smaller cities are attracting young familiesWhat policymakers are getting wrong about housing and urban planningSubscribe for more conversations on housing, economics, public policy, and the future of Canada.Chapters: 00:00 The Great Canadian Family Exodus01:05 Mike's Biggest Prediction Miss03:05 Why Millennials Are Leaving Cities04:17 Is Toronto Becoming Too Chaotic?06:22 Does Crime Make Families Move?09:44 Are Small Towns Better for Mental Health?11:57 Why Community Matters More Than Ever14:32 It All Comes Back to Housing15:35 The Greenbelt's Unintended Consequences17:29 When Good Environmental Policy Goes Wrong18:40 The Case for Evidence-Based PolicyResearch/links:Housing is a large part of the story. The OECD has examined this:https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2025/05/oecd-economic-surveys-canada-2025_ee18a269/full-report/improving-housing-affordability_3d430d2e.htmlAs has Statistics Canada: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/241119/dq241119b-eng.htm Remote Work and Employment Dynamics under COVID-19: Evidence from Canada https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7971424/Upjohn Institute: https://www.upjohn.org/remote-works-quiet-impact-rural-communitiesC.D. Howe: https://cdhowe.org/publication/settling-new-normal-working-home-across-canada/ Social ties and quality of life, including lower rates of depression: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2025002/article/00003-eng.htm https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20376426/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-design/article-why-some-people-are-choosing-country-life-over-the-city/ Though evidence is nuanced: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/184/17/E889 Crime and disorder:https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/urban-violent-crime-report-comparing-crime-across-canadian-cities-volume-2/https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2025001/article/00005-eng.htm McDonald-Laurier Report: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Urban-Violent-Crime-Report_Final.pdf Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina MaddeauxProduced by Meredith MartinFunded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/

Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!'. The economy started off 2026 in what economists called a 'technical recession', but a huge bounce-back at the start of the second quarter has raised some eyebrows about the validity of the Statistics Canada numbers in the first place. Host Mike Eppel speaks to LJ Valencia, an economist at Desjardins and co-author of a study called 'Diagnosing the Data Quality Crisis'. They discuss the cutbacks at the government data agency, the implications of questionable information for policy makers, and just how much we could trust the data. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Last week, Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister announced another $100 million in funding for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. That brings Canada's total commitments since late 2023 to more than $500 million.That same week, Statistics Canada confirmed Canada had entered a technical recession after two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. Business investment has now declined for five straight quarters, while more Canadians are struggling with housing costs, rising grocery bills, and a cost of living that continues to outpace many household budgets.These two stories dominated the same week.This episode asks a simple question:How does the government decide where Canada's money should go; and do those priorities reflect what Canadians are experiencing at home?We'll examine the numbers, the government's own announcements, and what leading economic indicators are saying about the country's direction. Whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions, the goal is the same: look at the evidence before forming an opinion.Every source used in this episode is linked below. Read them for yourself, and draw your own conclusions.Sources• Global Affairs Canada announcement — June 2026• Statistics Canada GDP, Q1 2026 — May 29, 2026• Policy Magazine — Technical Recession Analysis• BNN Bloomberg — Canada Enters Technical Recession• The Hub — Canada's Per-Capita GDP Report• Canadian Federation of Independent Business — Q1 2026 Statement• Global Affairs Canada — Spring 2026 Quarterly Economic ReportChapters0:00 — The Announcement1:30 — Canada Enters a Technical Recession4:30 — Following the Money8:00 — The Question Few Are Asking11:30 — Priorities at Home15:00 — Where Does Canada Go From Here?Buy me a coffee! - https://buymeacoffee.com/kelsisherenLet's connect!Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/TheKelsiSherenPerspectiveInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekelsisherenperspective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3DX: https://x.com/KelsisherenSubstack: https://substack.com/@kelsisherenSUPPORT OUR PEOPLE - - - - - - - - - - - -MasterPeace - 10% off with code KELSI - https://www.MasterPeace.Health/KelsiKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin - 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://www.brassandunity.com

Canadian farmers have pushed canola acreage to an all-time high while pulling back on wheat, according to Statistics Canada's seeded acreage report released June 30. While there are big questions about crop yield potential due to wet weather, the agency pegged canola area at a record 23.4 million acres, surpassing the previous record of 23.0... Read More

Orange skies, record breaking fire seasons, and smoke that travels thousands of kilometres have made wildfires impossible to ignore. But beyond the visible destruction lies another story, one measured not only in burned forests and evacuations, but also in economic impacts that ripple across communities and industries.How do wildfires affect Canada's economy? How are these impacts measured? And what do they tell us about the challenges Canadians may face in the years ahead?In this episode, we spoke with Mike Flannigan, a leading expert on wildfire science and climate change at Thompson Rivers University, and Mark Brown, Principal Researcher at Statistics Canada, to explore how wildfires are reshaping Canada's forests, communities, and economy.

Dating can be rough, but it seems to be especially bad right now. According to Statistics Canada, in the 1980s, 68 per cent of Canadians aged 25 to 29 were in a relationship. In 2021, that number was 39 per cent. The Globe's healthy living reporter – and unintended Carrie Bradshaw – Graham Isador points to a few reasons why dating sucks right now: app fatigue, distrust of technology, and affordability. Today, he explains how bigger issues in society spill over into the dating world, and what might help make dating fun again. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AI is changing how citizens, journalists and policymakers find facts. Instead of going directly to statistical databases, more users are turning to AI assistants and chatbots to retrieve, interpret and reference official statistics. In this first episode of Statistics in the AI Era, OECD Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely speaks with André Loranger, Chief Statistician of Canada and head of Statistics Canada, about what trusted public data means when AI becomes the interface between society and statistics. They discuss metadata, evolving data quality frameworks, hallucination risks, responsible AI use within statistical organisations, and whether AI should be treated as a new kind of user. The episode also explores Statistics Canada's 2030 vision and the mix of skills statistical offices will need to protect quality, transparency and public trust in the AI age. Host: Steve MacFeely, OECD Chief Statistician (OECD Statistics and Data Directorate) LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-macfeely-a1a710112/ Guest: André Loranger, Chief Statistician of Canada (Statistics Canada) LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-loranger-12515731/ To learn more about this policy area: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/directorates/statistics-and-data-directorate.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

Statistics Canada just confirmed two consecutive quarters of negative annualized GDP. But half the country's economists say it doesn't count, the Prime Minister calls it "settling in," and the Bank of Canada is signaling the next move might be a hike, not a cut. We break down what the print actually said, why gold imports and frozen housing turnover are doing most of the damage, and what every Canadian real estate investor needs to do before the June 10th BoC decision. Inside: the three lenses on whether this is a "real" recession, why fixed mortgage rates have a floor (not a ceiling), and the five things you should NOT do in this market. EDMONTON MULTIPLEX EVENT Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management LISTEN AD FREESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B.C.'s job numbers see a jump heading into summer. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon, and UBC economist Kevin Milligan join the show to discuss the details of the May Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada.

Canada's economy has stalled. According to Statistics Canada, Canada's real GDP contracted 0.1 per cent on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2026. In the previous quarter, there was a 1-per-cent annualized decline. Two consecutive quarters of decline has sparked debate in Ottawa and on Bay Street about whether the country is in a recession. Mark Rendell is The Globe's economics reporter. He's on the show to put these numbers in context, unpack the debate around what defines a recession, and what this says about Canada's economic landscape.  Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at  thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From being a census volunteer, to finding your ancestors, to getting a business loan. Callers share their census stories with Geoff Bowlby, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Statistics Canada's announcement that Canada is in a technical recession, examining the structural weaknesses behind two consecutive quarters of economic contraction. They critique the Carney government's approach of state-directed capitalism focused on energy and mining, arguing it neglects the broader tax and regulatory reform needed for economy-wide growth. In the second half, they dissect and fact-check Prime Minister Carney's speech at The Economic Club of New York. They also examine his use of the term "strategic autonomy," questioning whether this signals a radical shift toward economic isolationism that contradicts Canada's identity as a trading nation.If you are enjoying the free version of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent data from Statistics Canada shows millennials are twice as likely to live with their parents as baby boomers were at the same age. Umay Kader, a researcher in UBC's department of sociology, joined the show to discuss the factors behind multigenerational living situations, including reasons beyond housing and affordability.

A recent report from Statistics Canada says our country hit a new fertility rating law in 2024, with over half of women aged 20 to 49 childless. Without immigration, the rate needed to maintain a steady population is 2.1 children per woman, but in Canada, it's now 1.25- below the 1.3 line that experts describe as "ultra-low". Host Catherine Jette is speaking with journalist Cara Stern from the Missing Middle Initiative, an organization dedicated to reviving Canada's middle class, about the many factors contributing to young people's decision not to have as many kids. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Canada's population is getting a makeover, and it is changing the way we live. We are digging into new demographic data with Patrick Charbonneau, Section Chief in Demography at Statistics Canada, to see how big boomer and millennial generations, plus fewer younger people, are shaking up demand for housing, schools, and healthcare. We also look at the rise of the sandwich generation, the caregiving squeeze that comes with longer lives and smaller families, and the many ways older Canadians keep things running through volunteering, childcare, and family support.

Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The deadline for filling out the census is today. Have you completed your civic duty? The mayor of Montreal is giving herself one year to acquire new, reliable equipment that can carry out automated pothole filling. The city of Montreal has adopted its new protocol to manage homeless encampments. It appears the Quebec Liberals will have no problem attracting “star” candidates to their roster. According to Statistics Canada, 46 percent of Canadians say they are satisfied with their quality of life.

From housing costs and commuting habits to language, identity and family life, Canadians are once again being asked detailed questions in this year's census. So what is Statistics Canada trying to learn from all of it? And how does that information shape everything from political representation to schools, transit and public policy? Matt Galloway speaks with Geoff Bowlby, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey, which shows that full-time employment fell by 47,000 in April, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.9 percent and youth unemployment to 14.3 percent. They examine these recent trends, especially their impact on younger Canadians, and question whether current immigration levels remain appropriate given AI's disruption of entry-level employment. They also explore the disconnect between immigration policy and economic realities, arguing for a more formulaic approach that responds to labour market conditions rather than political considerations.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer & EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - HostsDarryl Dyck/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The former Alberta premier tells us he's lawyering up — after a separatist group allegedly shared the personal information of millions of Albertans, including him.A rise in HIV infections prompts Manitoba to declare a public health emergency. The province's top doctor says solving that crisis will mean tackling its root causes.It's not completely clear whether Jeffrey Epstein wrote the suicide note media outlets are publishing today — but a New York Times reporter explains why the public deserves to see it.To celebrate the 2026 Census, Statistics Canada shares curated playlists with titles like "FrancoFunky" and "Ketchup Chips and Road Trips." A French academic is on trial for fraud, after winning a prestigious award in his field — an award he apparently made up, and gave to himself. A German YouTuber breaks the world record for solving a Rubik cube while in free-fall; he says his main strategy was not focusing on the fact that he could die. As it Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that follows the adage "parachute first — ask questions later".

Iran threatens retaliation after accusing the United States of violating ceasefire agreement. Israel's military issues no-go orders for 50 towns and villages in Southern Lebanon, deepening its footprint. Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation jumped more than half a percentage point to 2.4 per cent in March. What you need to know about flooding in northeastern Ontario and Quebec. Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadian Armed Forces has reached highest recruitment intake in more than 30 years. Governor General Mary Simon to deliver keynote address at United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Car rental giant Enterprise accuses BC couple of filling tank with diesel instead of gas, send bill for almost $10,000.

Plus: Unstable ceasefire, and even more unstable talks, in the Iran war, Carney addresses the nation in an online video, Statistics Canada says inflation jumped 2.4 percent in March, voting starts today on 5 year agreement contract between Canada Post and its workers, and Doug Ford is overhauling Ontario's education system. Why? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Ever heard of a NEET? Someone who's not educated, employed or training. According to a 2025 Statistics Canada report, 11% of the country's youth are NEET, with Black, Chinese and highly-educated immigrants being disproportionately affected. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Linda Nazareth, economist, futurist and host of the Work in the Future podcast to discuss how NEETs have long-term impacts on Canada's economy and how we can support young folks through this transitionary period. Linda discusses more in her new book The End of Entry-Level Jobs: How AI, Demographics, and Economic Pressure Are Rewriting the Talent Pipeline, which will be out later this year. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Canadian visitation to the U.S. is down 35% since President Trump returned to office—dealing a massive, sustained economic blow to the U.S. economy that shows no sign of reversing in 2026. Key Facts The number of Canadians taking road trips into the U.S.—the most common way of visiting—dropped by 5% last month compared to March 2025 and is down 35% compared to March 2024, according to data released Monday from Statistics Canada. There was also a 14% year-over-year decline in air travelers from Canada to the U.S. in March. In contrast, the volume of Americans visiting Canada in March was up 4% compared to a year ago. For the third consecutive month, more Canadians flew to overseas destinations than drove to the U.S.—flipping a long-established pattern. Canadian visitation overseas was up 5% year over year—a sign Canadians are swapping the U.S. for other international destinations.  Nearly a quarter (23%) of Canadian travelers have canceled a previously planned trip to the U.S., according to a Longwoods International tracking study of Canadian travelers. Crucial Quote “In my 37 years in the travel industry, I have never seen anything like what the Canadians have pulled off,” Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International, told Forbes. How Much Has The 14-Month Canadian Boycott Cost The U.s. Economy? In the years leading to President Donald Trump's re-election to a second term, Canadian tourists were the biggest single source of international visitors to the U.S., comprising roughly one-quarter of all foreign travelers, according to the U.S. Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO). In 2024, Canadian tourists injected $20.5 billion into the U.S. economy. But in early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) warned even a 10% reduction in Canadian inbound travel could translate to $2.1 billion in lost spending and 140,000 lost jobs in the hospitality sector. The actual decline was 22%—more than double that hypothetical drop—which works out to a drop of roughly $4.5 billion in visitor spending. The boycott continued into 2026, with double-digit declines in both January and February, and cumulative two-year drops of more than 30% each month. Read the full story on Forbes: By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/04/13/canadian-visits-us-down-35-percent/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian visitation to the U.S. is down 35% since President Trump returned to office—dealing a massive, sustained economic blow to the U.S. economy that shows no sign of reversing in 2026. Key Facts The number of Canadians taking road trips into the U.S.—the most common way of visiting—dropped by 5% last month compared to March 2025 and is down 35% compared to March 2024, according to data released Monday from Statistics Canada. There was also a 14% year-over-year decline in air travelers from Canada to the U.S. in March. In contrast, the volume of Americans visiting Canada in March was up 4% compared to a year ago. For the third consecutive month, more Canadians flew to overseas destinations than drove to the U.S.—flipping a long-established pattern. Canadian visitation overseas was up 5% year over year—a sign Canadians are swapping the U.S. for other international destinations.  Nearly a quarter (23%) of Canadian travelers have canceled a previously planned trip to the U.S., according to a Longwoods International tracking study of Canadian travelers. Crucial Quote “In my 37 years in the travel industry, I have never seen anything like what the Canadians have pulled off,” Amir Eylon, President and CEO of Longwoods International, told Forbes. How Much Has The 14-Month Canadian Boycott Cost The U.s. Economy? In the years leading to President Donald Trump's re-election to a second term, Canadian tourists were the biggest single source of international visitors to the U.S., comprising roughly one-quarter of all foreign travelers, according to the U.S. Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO). In 2024, Canadian tourists injected $20.5 billion into the U.S. economy. But in early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) warned even a 10% reduction in Canadian inbound travel could translate to $2.1 billion in lost spending and 140,000 lost jobs in the hospitality sector. The actual decline was 22%—more than double that hypothetical drop—which works out to a drop of roughly $4.5 billion in visitor spending. The boycott continued into 2026, with double-digit declines in both January and February, and cumulative two-year drops of more than 30% each month. Read the full story on Forbes: By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/04/13/canadian-visits-us-down-35-percent/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Canadian entrepreneurs carry a quiet belief that a job would have been the safer choice. The data says otherwise.In this episode of Business Is Good, host Chris Cooper makes the case that owning a business in Canada right now is one of the most rational financial decisions a person can make. Not the bravest. The most rational.At 35, Chris seriously considered taking a job at a call center because it felt secure. That company is bankrupt. He isn't. That story frames an episode built entirely on verified Canadian data — and a clear-eyed argument for why "the safe path" is a myth that's costing Canadian business owners real money, real confidence, and real pride.You'll learn:Why job security is largely a feeling, not a fact — and what Statistics Canada's numbers actually show about who creates economic stability in this countryThe three things business ownership creates that employment never will: equity, tax tools available through your CCPC, and a multiplier effect on everyone around youWhy small businesses employ nearly half of Canada's private sector workforce and generated 38% of all new jobs in 2023 — making entrepreneurs the actual backbone of this economyWhy the owners who outperform aren't smarter or luckier — they just know their "why"This episode ends with three concrete actions and an introduction to the Mindset Myth Buster — a free worksheet that helps you identify the six specific beliefs holding your business back.Free download at businessisgood.com.Connect with Chris Cooper:Website - https://businessisgood.com/

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan are uncertain amid disagreement on two-week ceasefire deal. The war in Iran is helping push inflation in the U.S. to its highest level in nearly two years. Canada's latest job numbers are out. Statistics Canada says the country added 14,000 jobs last month. A 12-year-old girl who was left seriously injured in the Tumbler Ridge, BC shooting is heading to the United States for rehab. A Fifth Estate investigation into last year's ostrich cull at a BC farm finds some of the claims made by people opposed don't quite add up. Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is in China to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II crew are expected to come back today. 50 years ago today: Peter Frampton releases one of the best selling live albums in rock music history.

A recent report from Statistics Canada found that Canadians' functional health is on the decline, especially so for younger folks. Functional health has to do with our ability to perform everyday bodily functions - like see, hear, move, and feel. And according to the report, the decline in functional health is directly related to a lack of emotional health among younger Canadians. Host Catherine Jette speaks to Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, a physician and professor at the School of Public Health in Alberta to break down the study's findings, what Canadians can do on their own to improve their functional health, and how big of an alarm bell this should raise to Ottawa. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky