Canada's Economy, Explained: The Business Data Lab Podcast is an initiative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosted by Senior Research Director Marwa Abdou. Designed for business owners, decision-makers, and curious listeners, this podcast delivers real-time data, expert analysis, and actionable insights on workforce trends, economic conditions, and more.
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#VoiceofCdnBiz | The Canadian Chamber of Commerce briefs you on the events, people and policies affecting Canadian business, all in 15 minutes or less. To learn more about the issues featured in the podcasts or to get in touch with one of the Canadian Chamber's policy experts, please visit www.Chamber.ca.
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Hosted by Jay Sapsford, The Call delivers timely and incisive analysis to help businesses navigate risks and opportunities.
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MOORE IN THE MORNING WITH JOHN MOORE — Toronto's most listened to morning show. Breaking news traffic and weather with the country's most respected commentators. Live interviews with the newsmakers of the day. Local, National and International news.
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CBC Radio's Information Morning kick starts the day on mainland Nova Scotia with news, survival information, compelling stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.
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Hour 3: Topeka Kansas Chamber of Commerce is meeting with Canadian officials to help mitigate the backlash against the US, the city’s parking enforcement still isn’t doing anything about RVs left on the ...
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Hour 4: Canada still faces a massive brain-drain problem, surprising benefits of going to bed angry at your partner and Scott Reid: Overhyped and Underplayed.
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32:31Richard Florida, urbanist and professor at the University of Toronto, on how Canada still faces a massive brain-drain problem. Relationship expert Jen Kirsch on the surprising benefits of going to bed angry at your partner. Scott Reid: Overhyped and Underplayed Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley on whether the police are taking sides in the Israel-…
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Hour 2: Canada Post strike date creeping closer, how much rain will the GTA as we experience the coldest post-May long weekend stretch in nearly 20 years and free for all round one.
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34:56CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter on how the GTA will see the coldest post-May long weekend stretch in nearly 20 years. Toronto lawyer Mark Sandler on the city’s proposed ‘bubble zone’ bylaw aimed at limiting protests near places of worship. Free for All ROUND ONE: Tim Hudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Publi…
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Hour 1: Toronto Mayor's office accuses province of FIFA funding “clawback”, Aunt of 3 kids killed in suspected impaired driving crash in Etobicoke speaks out and using Your Phone on The Toilet May Dramatically ...
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33:07The Morning Brief with Preet Banerjee, personal finance commentator and founder of MoneyGaps. Toronto Mayor's office accuses province of FIFA funding “clawback” Canada looks to participate in Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence shield New documents that show the Ontario Science Centre closure was not supported by engineers White Coat Wednesday wi…
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Hour 4: All the ways Ozempic will change our world, from alcohol to airlines, proposed class action that takes aim at ‘exorbitant’ fees charged by lawyers. and Stuff that's Working and stuff that isn ...
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35:50Toronto lawyer Peter Waldmann on his proposed class action that takes aim at ‘exorbitant’ fees charged by lawyers. NEWSTALK 1010 medical correspondent Dr Mitch Shulman on all the ways Ozempic will change our world, from alcohol to airlines. Kathleen Wynne - Stuff that’s working… and stuff that isn’t. Crossover with Jerry…
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Hour 3: Ontario's 1.5M new homes target looks increasingly out of reach, World Juniors trial and free for all round two.
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33:14NEWSTALK 1010’s Victoria Matiash, host of the podcast Pucks in Seven. David Wilkes, President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) on why Ontario's 1.5M new homes target looks increasingly out of reach. CTV News London’s Nick Paparella- https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/live-ex-world-juniors-case-now-judge-al…
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Hour 1: Canada Post should end daily door-to-door delivery, report recommends, Leafs fans ask ‘How does this keep happening’ after Game 7 loss to the Panthers and parents are asking AI for help raising ...
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32:52The Morning Brief with Mark Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders. Children killed in Highway 401 crash involving allegedly impaired driver identified Businesses and riders go toe to toe as Toronto considers bus lanes on some major streets Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy.…
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Hour 2: Where gas prices could go this summer, TSN’s Matt Cauz on Leafs season ended. and free for all round one.
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33:31TSN’s Matt Cauz on Leafs season ended. Financial commentator Pattie Lovett Reid on how sales of underwear and lipstick, plus the length of skirts indicate whether the economy is in trouble. Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, on where gas prices could go this summer. Free for All ROUND ONE: Scott Reid, CTV Political Commenta…
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How to get two sides to agree on a resolution, Following Loblaws, Walmart now says price will increase from tariffs by the end of the month
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38:57John Tory with “Tory’s Take” Bloc Québécois pushes byelection in Terrebonne, after 5 more ballot issues declared in riding NBC News Radio National Correspondent RORY O’NEILL reports Walmart now says price will increase from tariffs by the end of the monthBy iHeartRadio
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Young Canadians buying ‘boring’ businesses from retiring baby boomer, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, there doesn’t appear to have been a significant rise in local craft beer sales amid ...
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36:07Young Canadians buying ‘boring’ businesses from retiring baby boomers Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy joins Jerry Beer industry expert and writer Jordan St John on how there doesn’t appear to have been a significant rise in local craft beer sales amid Ontario’s ban on U.S. booze.By iHeartRadio
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The impact of another Canada Post strike, Toronto proposes no protesting 20 metre ‘bubble zone’ around schools, houses of worship, and city property
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34:54Sabrina Nanji at Queen’s Park Observer on the Ontario budget Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), on the impact of another Canada Post strike Toronto proposes no protesting 20 metre ‘bubble zone’ around schools, houses of worship, and city property…
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Deficit grows $10B as province tables $232.5B budget aimed at protecting economy from tariffs, Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million
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33:37Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy calls US imposed tariffs “a wake-up call for Canadians” The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers and now host of 2-4pm here at NEWSTALK 1010 Branding and Marketing expert Tony Chapman, host of the podcast Chatter That MattersBy iHeartRadio
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Can the U.S. Avoid Stagflation? | Rob Kaplan on Tariffs and Fed Independence
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20:04In today’s episode of The Call, Robert Kaplan, Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs and former President of the Dallas Fed, lays out why the U.S. Federal Reserve is cornered by rising tariffs, sticky inflation, and mounting political pressure. As businesses brace for slower growth and the Fed takes a wait-and-see stance, Kaplan joins Jay Sapsford to expl…
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Does Mark Carney need to appoint a Conservative to Washington? The latest on peace talks resuming on efforts to end the war in Ukraine
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37:37Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley on why Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to appoint a Conservative to Washington Marilyn Denis and David Corey sit down with Jerry Agar NBC News Radio National Correspondent RORY O’NEILL with the latest on peace talks resuming on efforts to end the war in UkraineBy iHeartRadio
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The latest hate crime figures in the city, getting young adults to join the military, and free for all round two
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37:08Toronto Police Chief Superintendent Katherine Stephenson (of Investigative Support) and Detective Kiran Bisla (of the Hate Crime Unit) on the latest hate crime figures in the city Mark Towhey, NEWSTALK 1010 pundit and former Canadian Forces member, on getting young adults to join the militaryBy iHeartRadio
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President Donald Trump’s threats towards Canada has residents opting to staycation near home, Skilled trade graduates want change to apprenticeship ratios
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35:38Andrew Siegwart, President & CEO of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, on how President Donald Trump’s threats towards Canada has residents opting to staycation near home. Free for all Round One: Ford government tables budget today to tackle US tariffs and remove more bike lanes It’s now do or die for the Leafs as the Panthers take 3-2 lead i…
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Fallout from the Leafs game five loss to the Florida Panthers, Trump’s threats towards Canada has residents opting to staycation and the Morning Breif with Tim Hudak
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34:01Virgin Radio’s Leah Abrahams was at the ill-fated Leafs game last night The Morning Brief with Tim Hudak, Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada’s leading public affairs agenciesBy iHeartRadio
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Hour 1: Toronto MP feels “disrespected” after being dropped from Mark Carney’s cabinet, Does Champagne Really Lower Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
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34:49The Morning Brief with Preet Banerjee, personal finance commentator and founder of MoneyGaps Doug Ford to drop some tolls on the 407, make gas tax cut permanent Toronto MP feels “disrespected” after being dropped from Mark Carney’s cabinet New poll finds majority of Ontarians think province is heading in wrong direction Vassy Kapelos speaks with Pr…
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Hour 2: Jerry attends the Nova Festival Exhibition, free for all round one.
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34:29Vassy Kapelos speaks with Prime Minister Mark Carney Toronto MP feels “disrespected” after being dropped from Mark Carney’s cabinet Doug Ford to drop some tolls on the 407, make gas tax cut permanent (audio) Jerry attends the Nova Festival Exhibition Jennifer Dundas, lawyer, former crown prosecutor and distant relative of Henry Dundas, on the city …
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Hour 3: Ontario cuts gas tax and some 407 road tolls, cracking down on street racing in Brampton and free for all round two.
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37:31– Alberta separatism -New poll finds majority of Ontarians think province is heading in wrong direction -A good AI story Nicolas Gagnon at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation on Ontario removing some Hwy 407 tolls, making the gas tax cut permanent, and Honda pausing the expansion of its Alliston plant. Brampton City Councillor Rowena Santos on Peel R…
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Hour 4: Volunteerism impact, Is Ontario heading in the wrong direction?
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37:11New poll finds majority of Ontarians think province is heading in wrong direction Former Federal Cabinet Minister Lisa Raitt: Overhyped and Underplayed Crossover with Deb: Jerry attends the Nova Festival ExhibitionBy iHeartRadio
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How Is Canadian Business Responding to U.S. Tariffs?
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19:43With U.S. tariffs back in play, Canadian businesses are bracing for a long, politically charged road ahead. Candace Laing, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, joins Jay Sapsford to unpack rising trade tensions between two of the world’s closest allies—and what they mean for the $3.6 billion in business that happens across the U.S…
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The Scale of Canada's Deficit and What it Means: Lessons on Fiscal Policy with Trevor Tombe
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39:13In this episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou sits down with Dr. Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and Director at the School of Public Policy. Tombe discusses the widening fiscal divide between Canada and the United States and what it means for Canada's economy, trade, and future stability. While …
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Hour 4: Hospitals Selling Health Data, Patriotic Millionaires.
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Hour 3: Cutting Red Tape on Home Building, Junior Hockey Assault Trial
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Hour 2: US and China Tariff Deal, Canada EVs Postponed.
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Hour 1: Carney Cabinet Picks, Tech Tuesday
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Meet a Guysborough County artist who volunteers her time, making art with local nursing home residents
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8:30After an art program for nursing homes in Guysborough County lost its funding this year, the woman leading it decided to forge ahead on her own. We'll find out how Moni Duersch sources the materials she needs to continue bringing joy to seniors in her community.
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Hour 4: Ford to Amend Endangered Species Act, Trump Gifted a "Palace in The Sky".
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Hour 3: TSN’s Matt Cauz on Leafs Game 4, Border Agent's To Photograph Vehicles.
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Hour 2: TTC Anthem, Poilievre Doesn't Take Severance.
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Hour 1: Liberals Flip Riding Back By a Single Vote, Playground Too Noisy for Neighbours?
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NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker has the latest on negotiations with America’s trading partners in light of the new deal with the United Kingdom. John Tory joins the show for "Tory's Take"By iHeartRadio
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Hour 3 Financial impacts of the tariffs, and the resilience of Canadian shoppers & new nuclear reactor work to begin.
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35:29Amanda Lang CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent and host of Taking Stock with Amanda Lang on BNN Bloomberg. Ontario Energy Minister, Stephen Lecce talks about the construction of Ontario's first small modular nuclear reactor.By iHeartRadio
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Hour 2 AI generated video of a dead road rage victim forgives his killer in court & a new episode of Law and Order Toronto covers the Sherman story.
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34:06Gavin Tighe, a senior partner with Gardiner Roberts LLP and chair of the firm's litigation and dispute resolution weighs in on the AI generated video of a dead road rage victim who forgave his killer in court. Kevin Donovan Chief Investigative Reporter at the Toronto Star talks about last night's law and Order Toronto episode on the Barry and Honey…
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Hour 1 A new American Pope has been elected & the US ambassador to Canada says the 51st state thing is over.
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35:11The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers and now host of 2-4pm here at NEWSTALK 1010 Branding and marketing expert Tony Chapman, host of the podcast Chatter That Matters weighs in on the Hudson's Bay, Tim Hortons, and Canada's Wonderland.By iHeartRadio
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In today’s episode of The Call, Wendy Cutler, Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute and former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, warns businesses to brace for more uncertainty, re-risk and scrutinize supply chains. As the U.S. and China prepare for their first high-level talks since the tariff announcement, Cutler joins Jay Sapsford …
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Hour 4: The Michael Thompson sexual assault trial, Marilyn Denis and David Corey, and the latest on the Pope selection
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29:16Michele Mandel from the Toronto Sun explains the latest on Michael Thompson's sexual assault trial. Marilyn Denis and David Corey discuss Liam Payne, and the Golden Globes adding a new category. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill has the latest on what is happening in Rome as Roman Catholic Cardinals are in the process of selecting …
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Hour 3: The Leafs won last night, an update on the conflict between India and Pakistan, and the Carney & Trump meeting
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35:16Matt Cauz from TSN talks about the Leafs win last night. NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker explains the latest on the conflict with India and Pakistan. David Frum, staff writer for the Atlantic and host of the new podcast, the David Frum show, weighs in on the meeting between Mark Carney and Donald Trump.…
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Hour 2: Toronto to Niagara hovercraft service clears a major hurdle, Day 2 of deliberations to elect a new Pope.
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31:40Erica Potrz, President at Hoverlink Ontario talks about the next hurdle cleared in the Toronto to Niagara hovercraft service. Neil MacCarthy from the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is in Rome for the Conclave and offers the latest.By iHeartRadio
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Hour 1: Doug Ford praises Mark Carney for his meeting with Trump, day 2 of deliberations to elect a new Pope, and the test Tube Thursday with Dan Riskin.
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34:55The Morning Brief with Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs, one of Canada’s leading public affairs agencies. Test Tube Thursday with Newstalk1010 Science expert, Dan Riskin.By iHeartRadio
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Hour 3: Mark Carney and Donald Trump's meeting yesterday at the White House, Coyotes in the city.
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35:31NBC News Radio White House Correspondent Jon Decker was in the Oval Office yesterday for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit with US President Donald Trump. City of Toronto's Coyote Action PlanBy iHeartRadio
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Hour 2: City council considering DVP and Gardiner overnight construction, girl who pleaded guilty to assault sentenced to 9 months probation
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28:43Brad Bradford talks about Toronto city council's consideration of overnight DVP and Gardiner construction, and the city's coyote action plan. Mark Mendelson discusses the girl who pleaded guilty to assault in the fatal swarming being sentenced to 9-month probation. Neil MacCarthy,is in Rome for the Conclave talks about the Conclave process.…
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Hour 1: Mark Carney survives his meeting with Donald Trump, City announces new coyote strategy, White Coat Wednesday with Dr. Mitch Shulman.
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35:23The Morning Brief with former federal cabinet minister Lisa RaittKinga Surma calls out Adam Vaughan during question period regarding Therme comments on MITM. White Coat Wednesday with NEWSTALK 1010 Medical Correspondent Dr Mitch ShulmanBy iHeartRadio
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Hour 4: The Conclave, options for a permanent link to the Toronto Islands, Overhyped and Underplayed with Scott Reid
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34:09NBC News Radio National Correspondent RORY O’NEILL has the latest on the Conclave process and how long it may take to elect a new Pope. Jon Burnside - Toronto City Councillor talks about an overhead gondola to Toronto Islands? New report details options for permanent link to public park Overhyped and Underplayed with Scott Reid…
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Can the U.S. and China Pull Back From the Brink?
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22:35The U.S.-China relationship is at its most strained point in decades, with tariffs surging, trade collapsing, and trust evaporating. Jeremie Waterman, President of the China Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, warns that this moment didn’t begin with Trump or Biden—but with long-running structural forces on both sides. He joins Jay Sapsford on …
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Hour 4: How will Carney’s meeting with Trump go? Soleiman Faqiri's family, civil rights watchdog demand Ford government act on inquest recommendations.
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33:21White House Correspondent JON DECKER will be in the Oval Office for that meeting Yusuf Faqiri - Soleiman Faqiri’s brother Soleiman Faqiri's family, civil rights watchdog demand Ford government act on inquest recommendations Kathleen Wynne - Stuff that’s working… and stuff that isn’t (on Zoom)By iHeartRadio
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Hour 3: New TTC streetcar diversions planned for downtown Toronto, Kenneth Lee trial and free for all round two.
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35:43Maleeka Singh, PhD Candidate at the University of Guelph’s Department of Food Sticky situation: U.S. tariffs could make maple syrup a 'prime target' for fraud, Guelph researcher warns Sabrina Nanji - Queen’s park Observer Doug Ford asks Mark Carney to prioritize ‘nation-building’ Highway 401 tunnel Free For All ROUND TWO: Sunira Chaudhri, employmen…
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Hour 1: NDP pick an interim leader, Pierre Poilievre posts video to X - Conservative MP’s meet today and ACTRA responds to possible tariffs on films made outside the US.
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36:07The Morning Brief with Mark Towhey, trusted advisor to business and political leaders Tech Tuesdays w/ NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect TikTok hit with 530M Euro fine after illegally sending users’ data to ChinaBy iHeartRadio
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Hour 2: Optimism about regional tourism, but some concern about U.S. tariff impact and free for all round one.
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33:40Tim Kocur - Executive director of the Waterfront BIA TSN’s Matt Cauz on the Leafs game Free for All ROUND ONE: Scott Reid, CTV Political Commentator and advisor to a number of Prime Ministers, premiers and political leaders, Deb Hutton, former advisor to two premiers and host 2-4pm here at NEWSTALK 1010 and Jerry Agar.…
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