Liberty Caller with Michael Coyne is a news and opinion podcast. All episodes (C) Michael Coyne. All rights reserved.
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Hosted by Michael Hainsworth, the CDHI Podcast is your go-to source for trusted policy intelligence. From energy to healthcare, inflation and the labour market, this podcast is an ongoing in-depth interview series with leading experts on the most critical economic issues affecting Canadians.
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Join bishops, catechists and prominent Catholics in Our Sunday Visitor's fascinating in-depth journey exploring how to build strong families and a more loving world through the teachings of Pope Francis in The Joy of Love.
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The New Mid is a frank, funny look at women in mid-life and their day-to day-struggles and successes, as well as the big stuff - questions about meaning, fulfillment and happiness. It’s a place where women 40+ are breaking societal boundaries and expectations, while still dealing with real life issues such as caring for aging parents or restarting their careers. You’’ll get real talk with nothing held back about the topics you care about, with experts weighing in on health, sex, finances, re ...
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Why an Empty-Homes Tax Doesn't Solve the Housing Crisis with Gherardo Caracciolo
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If the goal of a vacant-homes tax is to improve housing affordability, it doesn't work. But if its goal is to improve housing availability, it does. That's the conclusion of a new C.D. Howe Institute report called "Ripple Effects: The Impact of an Empty-Homes Tax on Canada's Housing Market". The authors used Vancouver's 2017 empty-homes tax as a ca…
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Avoiding a Greek-Style Debt Crisis with Andrew Coyne and Trevor Tombe
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Federal and provincial governments in Canada are too casual about deficits and public debt, according to Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne and economist Trevor Tombe of the University of Calgary. In our latest C.D. Howe Institute podcast episode, Coyne and Tombe discuss the long-term challenges to government balance sheets that we can see comin…
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Optimizing Immigration for Economic Growth with Mikal Skuterud and Christopher Worswick
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Canada needs to return to the immigration system that made us the envy of the world. Economists Mikal Skuterud and Christopher Worswick explain that choosing economic immigrants based on their likelihood of success is key to the long-term success of the country on the whole.
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From cows to cars, Canada is at risk of entering the trilateral review of CUSMA from a position of weakness unless Ottawa steps up and encourages the private sector to do the same. Veteran trade lawyer and C.D. Howe Institute Senior Fellow Lawrence Herman joins Michael Hainsworth to explain why he’s raising the alarm two years ahead of the talks.…
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7.2.24 - The Left Goes Nuts On Immunity, while the GOP Abandons Conservatives
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SCOTUS issues the most predictable ruling in the history of American jurisprudence, which, naturally drove the Left bonkers. Meanwhile the Right is nowhere to be found, as the GOP works hard to marginalize conservatives and pro-lifers. Yes, really.
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The Doctor Dilemma with Tingting Zhang and Rosalie Wyonch
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Solving Canada’s healthcare crisis requires a combination of strategic policy reforms, technological innovation, and a shift towards more collaborative care models. On this episode of the CDHI Podcast, policy analysts Tingting Zhang and Rosalie Wyonch tell host Michael Hainsworth about the five key strategies for success the provinces should be pay…
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What should Americans do with the conviction of former President Donald Trump? Republicans are taking a victory lap. Democrats are... also taking a victory lap? What's going on? And can Conservatives and Christians really hang their hat somewhere, or are we left politically homeless for the time being?…
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Are Canadians Willing to Pay for Net Zero? with A.J. Goulding and Nik Nanos
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Are Canadians Willing to Pay for Net Zero? with A.J. Goulding and Nik Nanos
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Prospects for the World Economy in the Polycrisis with Martin Wolf
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How do we get global powers to work together to solve the world’s polycrisis? Financial Times Chief Economic Commentator Martin Wolf dives into the profoundgenerational shifts in demographics, climate change, technology, and geopolitics responsible for the state of nations and the globe.
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Seniors' Care Scenarios with Rosalie Wyonch
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Building more LTC facilities won’t solve Canada’s long-term care crisis. The C.D. Howe Institute’s Rosalie Wyonch tells host Michael Hainsworth that the solution involves rethinking the way we deliver care, and each province could benefit from the lessons learned by their neighbours.
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If you care about the direction of the country, you mustcare about tax reform. That’s the sentiment from the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Heather Evans who warns “fiscal pollution” is clouding our ability to attract business development. But is a 2 percent increase in the GST the solution?
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Ontario's 2024 Budget Gets a B with Bill Robson
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Populist budgets don’t get A+ grades. But why? And what’s wrong with the budget Ontario’s Conservative government recently tabled? The C.D. Howe Institute’s Bill Robson tells Michael Hainsworth that it’s about morethan just deficit spending.
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Pharmacare in Critical Condition with Dr. Jane Philpott, Fred Horne and Rosalie Wyonch
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Ottawa has rolled out the first stage of its national pharmacare program. But it’s a far cry from what the NDP required to prop-up the minority government. Former federal health minister Dr. Jane Philpott joins former Alberta health minister Fred Horne and the Institute’s Rosalie Wyonch to discuss why $1.5 billion isn’t anywhere near enough to pay …
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Canada's Supply Chain System with Ari Van Assche
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Securing Canada’s supply chains comes with risk. HEC Montréal Professor and C.D. Howe Institute Fellow-In-Residence Ari Van Assche debunks COVID-era theories about why we ran out of masks, toilet paper, and bicycles as well as how we can avoid the same fate in the future.
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Shadow Budget 2024 with Bill Robson and Don Drummond
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Raise the GST and luxury taxes. Balance the budget. End SupplyManagement for the dairy industry. In the C.D. Howe Institute’s Shadow Budget 2024, Bill Robson and Don Drummond warn that we’ll suffer more later if we don’t take the fiscal medicine now.
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The Scope and Nature of Private Healthcare with Katherine Fierlbeck
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Curing what ails Canada’s healthcare system requires us taking the financial bull by the privatization horns. Dalhousie University political science Professor Katherine Fierlbeck and host Michael Hainsworth discuss the importance of accurately framing the nature of our system so we can understand it’s expectations – and limitations.…
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The Deep Freeze has put Albertans on notice: The fear of rolling blackouts is real. As a recent massive cold front from the Northwest Territories that flooded the province and its neighbours led to concerns about its citizens' ability to keep the lights on, and the furnaces too. Kent Fellows, a C.D. Howe Institute Fellow-In-Residence,Assistant Prof…
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The Regent Debate Revisited with Mitzie Hunter, Jason Kenney and John Tory
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Can Canada’s fraying social safety net catch new immigrants? And if not, what’s the solution as headlines reveal many are sleeping in shifts, dying on the streets, and not able to leverage their skillset in their new homeland? Former Ontario MPP Mitzie Hunter, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Toronto Mayor John Tory join Michael Hainsworth to revis…
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How the Price of Milk Threatens Canada's Auto Industry with Bill Robson and Martha Hall Findlay
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How would the price of milk threaten Canada’s auto industry? Bill C-282 risks upturning trade negotiations with the world, especially our biggest trading partner. And if Donald Trump returns to the White House, Martha Hall Findlay tells the Institute’s Bill Robson and Michael Hainsworth that all bets are off.…
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Double the Pain: How Inflation Increases Tax Burdens with Bill Robson and Alex Laurin
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Inflation acts as an additional tax on Canadians, and when inflation is high, the pain is exacerbated. So what’s the solution? Host Michael Hainsworth speaks to C.D. Howe Institute CEO Bill Robson and Director of Research Alexandre Laurin to understand how Ottawa can ease the pain no matter the inflation rate.…
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The Divide Between Policymakers and Those They Serve with Paul Wells
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Why does it seem politics today is stuck in neutral? Veteranpolitical journalist and award winning author Paul Wells explains the increasing divide between policymakers and the public they serve, why short-term thinking sabotages long-term goals, and why valuable institutional knowledge is leaving the public service.…
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The Proper Federal Role in Housing with Benjamin Dachis
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If Ottawa is to play a role in solving the housing crisis, it must be strategic and stay out of the way of municipalities. The C.D. Howe Institute's Benjamin Dachis tells host Michael Hainsworth that changing the tax treatment for both homeowners and rental developers would go a long way towards encouraging more construction.…
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The Impact of AI on Democracy and Humanity with Yoshua Bengio
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a threat to democracy. Yoshua Bengio, Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at the Universite de Montreal and the Scientific Director of the Montreal Institute for Learning Algorithms joins host Michael Hainsworth to discuss how we should deploy AI in government, for national securit…
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Sleep: Why It's Important with Michael Huey
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How much sleep do you get at night? Do you prioritize sleep? In today's episode Michelle speaks with science and sports nutrition expert Michael Huey about the importance of sleep. How much we should get. How to get it and how there are simple steps you can start taking tonight to set yourself up for healthy sleep habits. In this episode you'll lea…
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Canada's Housing Affordability Crisis with Romy Bowers and Bob Dugan
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Join host Michael Hainsworth in this enlightening discussion as we delve deep into Canada's housing crisis. In this episode, we hear from Romy Bowers, President and CEO of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Bob Dugan, CMHC's Chief Economist. Discover the challenges facing Canada's housing market and the promising solutions thes…
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Taking Control of Your Money and Finances with Karen Coyne
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Financial Planner Karen Coyne joins Michelle on today's episode of the New Mid. They talk about the importance of women taking control of their finances. Karen at a young age had to learn how to deal with money when a tragic accident took her father away from her at 15. She helped her mother who was a stay at home mom, learn how to navigate how get…
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How to Evolve Your Career with Linda Lautenberg + Judy Schoenberg
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In today's episode Michelle has the pleasure to talk with Judy Schoenber, women's career strategist and Linda Lautenber, midlife career transition expert, who are the co-founders of EvolveMe, a career development company for women in midlife. EvolveMe works with groups of women in midlife looking to relaunch, reinvent, or level up their careers and…
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Broken Spending Estimates with Bill Robson and Neil Moss
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You wouldn’t let your contractor go over budget without asking why. So why should we give Ottawa a pass? Neil Moss of The Hill Times joins C.D. Howe Institute CEO Bill Robson and host Michael Hainsworth to discuss why MPs weren’t keeping an eye on spending during the pandemic – or today.By C.D. Howe Institute
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Ditch Your Inner Good Girl with Renée Bauer
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In today's episode Michelle welcomes back divorce author, guest speaker and author, Renée Bauer back to talk about her new book she just released “She Who Wins.” Renée is about empowering women to snap out of victimhood and to ditch their inner good girl to design a life they deserve. You will learn... -How to stop being a people pleaser, -How to d…
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How to Detox Your Environment A to Z with Sophia Ruan Gushée
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In today's episode Michelle speaks with non-toxic lifestyle expert Sophia Ruan Gushée about how to detox your environment and live an overall healthier life. Since WWII there are more than 86K toxins in our environment that are not regulated. It's important that we take our health in our hands and start to detox our homes and lifestyles. Today's ep…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Have you ever felt confident but still had those butterflys or a anxiety? What do you think it would be like if you could feel calm and confident? Michelle interviews tv p…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! To celebrate the 100th Episode, Michelle talks with her good friend Tony Award winning actress Marissa J. Winokur. During the pandemic Marissa realized she checked all the…
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Stop Throwing Money at Canada’s Productivity Problem With Charles Plant
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We’ve been complaining about Canada’s productivity problem for 50 years. One of the secrets to solving our problem is by creating companies that scale up from start up to world class. According to Charles Plant, C.D. Howe Institute author and Founder of The Narwhal Project, the solution isn’t throwing more money at the problem: it’s turning Canadia…
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Booze & Cigarettes and Interprovincial Trade with Ryan Manucha
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2022 Donner Prize winner Ryan Manucha and Michael Hainsworth discuss booze, cigarettes, and interprovincial trade in a growing isolationist environment around the world, and the politics at play as we try to remove those barriers to growth.By C.D. Howe Institute
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Are you ready to lose weight, get healthy and learn how to do is with your natural cycle? In today's episode, Michelle interviews Dr. Mindy Pelz about her new book: "Fast …
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Have you wondered why we are so sick as a nation? Cancer, Autoimmune diseases, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimers, ADHD, Autism, to name a few! Today's guest, Marilee Nelson, has…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! How do you go from growing up in a homeless shelter to being a host on QVC? To Welcome in Season Four, our next guest Lia Valencia Key will inspire you to be your biggest …
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Reforms Needed for Investor-State Disputes with Lawrence Herman
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When you’ve got more than 2,500 international investor agreements worldwide, you’re bound to have disputes. But as trade lawyer and C.D. Howe Institute Senior Fellow Lawrence Herman points out, reforms to the dispute resolution mechanisms need reformation for greater transparency – and to ensure foreign investors still trust that their capital is b…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! In today's episode I am so fortunate to be joined by the Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca. She is triple board certified and is a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, in…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Heather Monahan cracked the glass ceiling when she became the Chief Revenue Officer of a Media company, winning awards and recognition for driving company growth. After re…
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Amy Lacey turned her mess into her message. Amy's life turned upside down after she had her third child at age 40. She developed blood clots, autoimmune disease and was put on five different medications that left her depressed. After realizing she needed to take her life in her own hands, Amy started to concentrate on the foods that she was eating.…
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Slaying the Beast with Jeremy Kronick and Steve Ambler
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Could the Bank of Canada seen the inflation beast coming? C.D. Howe Institute's Jeremy Kronick and Steve Ambler tell host Michael Hainsworth that the Institute saw several signs of it rearing its ugly head long before the Bank raised borrowing costs. But what about now?By C.D. Howe Institute
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Joan Lunden is a household name for many Midlife women who grew up with her as the Host of Good Morning America for almost 20 years. An award-winning journalist, a bestsel…
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Competition in Healthcare with Shaun Francis
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Privatized healthcare isn’t new to Canada. But for Medcan CEO and Chair Shaun Francis, breaking the government monopoly on how we’re cared for requires competition – and patient education.By C.D. Howe Institute
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Breaking the Mold in Midlife with Elizabeth Cromwell
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Have you ever thought of quiting your job, selling all your belongings and going out on a journey of self-discovery? That is exactly what my next guest Elizabeth Cromwell did. She left a successful career and decided to take a year sabbatical to stop the rat race and do her own "Eat, Pray, Love" Plus One. She's decided to put a framework around her…
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The Economics of Supply Chain Politics with Dan Ciuriak
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The economics of supply chain politics doesn’t add up. C.D. Howe Institute Fellow-In-Residence Dan Ciuriak tells host Michael Hainsworth that meeting geopolitical goals by binding the invisible hand of the markets only ties it behind a country’s back.By C.D. Howe Institute
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As summer is upon us what better way to get into shape than listen to this repeat episode with JJ Virgin who is a Celebrity Nutritionist and Fitness expert. She appeared regularly on the Today Show, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray Show amongst others. In this show you'll learn how to stop sabotaging your health, flipping the script on "Dietint" and one piece o…
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In today's episode I discuss the 3 Powerful steps to Self Love. Why is Self-Love so powerful? Your relationship with yourself is the most important and longest relationship you’ll ever have. When people start to love themselves more each day, it’s amazing how their lives get better. They feel better. Their relationships either improve, or the negat…
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How to Reinvent Yourself to Start Something New with Lynn Smith
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In today's episode Michelle speaks with Lynn Smith who is a National Media Expert, Anchor Alum NBC News, MSNBC AND CNN Headline News. Lynn talks about how she used her repurposed her skills in media to start her company that helps entrepreneurs gain media influence. In show you'll learn how to repurpose your skills to start a new job or start your …
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Portable Heath Benefits Plan with Chris Bonnett and Rosalie Wyonch
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One in three Ontarians do not have access to workplace health and dental benefits. In its Commentary titled "Better for Workers, Better for All? Assessing a Portable Health Benefits Plan in Ontario," the C.D. Howe Institute investigates a possible solution for that almost 30% of those in the province who need coverage.…
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