Best David Coletto Podcasts (2024)

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How Automatic Tax Filing Could Make Your Life Easier 16:21

3h ago16:21

16:21

In this discussion, Mike and Cara are joined by the executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness Katrina Miller to discuss the benefits of automatic tax filing and how it can save people money. The conversation explores the concept of automatic tax filing, the groups that would benefit from it, the current status of its implementation in Canada…

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Grading the Federal Budget: Housing Policy and Capital Gains Tax 16:29

5d ago16:29

16:29

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the federal budget and its impact on housing. They cover new initiatives, such as opening up federal land for development and the deductibility of interest for tax reasons. They also discuss the government's commitment to building 2 million homes…

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Alex Beheshti: What Happened to Ontario's Housing Ambition? 27:50

7d ago27:50

27:50

Guest: Alex Beheshti, Senior Consultant with Altus Group Economic Consulting specializing in urban planning policy analysis, municipal fee reviews, and fiscal impacts of development. In this conversation, Cara, Mike, and Alex discuss the latest housing bill from the Ontario PC government. They grade the bill and discuss its impact on housing supply…

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Why Trudeau is Bringing Back 30-Year Mortgages 11:44

12d ago11:44

11:44

In this conversation, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the federal government's new plan to help first-time homebuyers by extending amortization periods on new homes. The conversation explores the reasons behind this decision and the potential impact on housing starts and prices, as well as why this is similar to a policy Mi…

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Everyone Wants Rentals, but No One Wants Landlords 19:43

15d ago19:43

19:43

In this discussion, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern about the great housing paradox: everyone wants landlords but no one wants landlords. Cara and Mike also discuss the different perspectives on who should own rental properties, including small-time landlords, big corporations, and government housing. The conversation also touches …

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Alex Bozikovic: Heritage Rules and the Housing Crisis 27:02

21d ago27:02

27:02

In this discussion, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern discuss how heritage designation negatively impacts housing supply in Toronto. During this wide ranging conversation with Globe and Mail's architecture critic, Alex Bozikovic, they touch on the history of urban planning and how it intersects with heritage planning and urban design in unexpected ways. …

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Ford, Fourplexes and the Free Market 13:43

26d ago13:43

13:43

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the recent revelation by Ontario Premier Doug Ford that he will be caving to NIMBY objections, and won’t be forcing municipalities to legalize fourplexes across the province. Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This po…

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Marc Miller: How The Immigration Minister Plans To Cut Immigration 34:52

28d ago34:52

34:52

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada, Marc Miller. Included in this wide ranging conversation is the recent announcement of new targets for temporary immigration, the need for a decrease in temporary residents, the reas…

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David Coletto: Why Millennials Broke Up with Trudeau 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Pollster David Coletto about the shifting priorities of millennials and the generational divides in financial stability and housing. He explains that younger Canadians are less likely to prioritize climate change compared to older Canadians. The …

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How Parking Minimums Hinder Home Construction 13:48

1M ago13:48

13:48

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss why parking minimums often require developers to allocate a fixed amount of land for parking, regardless of the actual demand for parking in a particular area. This can result in inefficient land use, with valuable urban space being underutilized…

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How to Build 5.8 Million Homes by 2030 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Cherise Burda, Director of City Building Research and Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University and a co-author with Mike of the Blueprint for More and Better Housing: How Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments can Ensure We Build 5.8 …

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How Central Banks Decide If Your Mortgage Goes Up 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

In this 22-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Scott Cameron, an economist formerly with the Parliamentary Budget Officer in Ottawa and now working in government in the Channel Islands. This conversation explores economic forecasting models and the Bank of Canada's transition to a n…

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Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Role of the Bank of Canada 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

In this conversation, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern discuss inflation and the Bank of Canada's approach to managing it. They explore the factors that contribute to inflation, such as supply-side disruptions and demand-side spending. They also discuss the challenges of predicting and controlling inflation, as well as the potential impact of inflation …

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Reece Martin: Canadians Pay Way Too Much to Build Transit 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to transit expert Reece Martin about the challenges and issues surrounding transit development in Canada. He highlights the decline in the ability to deliver transit projects effectively, the high costs of building subways in Toronto and the impact of NIMBYism on trans…

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CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2) 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Industry innovation is a key area of focus for CPMA. Over the years, CPMA has offered its members the opportunity to share their innovation efforts and facilitated connections to new innovators in the produce industry. In this episode, we hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at…

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How Does the Bank of Canada Affect Housing? 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers, about what role the Bank of Canada has played in the housing crisis. In this wide-ranging discussion, they discuss how wages have lagged significantly behind housing prices and how the Canadia…

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How Should Economists Measure Happiness? 3:54

2M ago3:54

3:54

Because it’s a short week, instead of a full episode, we've got a short extra segment from our conversation with economist Armine Yalnizyan on whether GDP per capita is a good indicator of individual well-being. Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the …

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Justice Queen: From Accidental Landlord to Housing Advocate 38:50

2M ago38:50

38:50

In this episode of The Missing Middle Podcast journalist Cara Stern welcomes Shaista, a long-time Toronto and 905 real estate observer who provides wonderful insights on everything from the state of Ontario’s tribunal system to the plight of international students. In this wide ranging conversation, Cara Stern and Shaishta - better known by her twi…

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Is GDP Per Capita is a "Garbage Metric"? 22:23

2M ago22:23

22:23

A lot of people have been challenging the notion that GDP is a good measure of the economy. Instead, they suggest, we should look at GDP per capita to determine whether life is getting better for individuals, rather than the country as a whole. But is GDP per capita an economic triumph or a "garbage metric"? In this 23-minute discussion, Smart Pros…

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Do Canada's Immigration Targets Make Sense? 15:10

3M ago15:10

15:10

Last week the federal government introduced a cap on international student visas. Going forward they will be distributed to the provinces on a per-capita basis. That got us thinking about Canada’s immigration policies in general. Canada’s openness to immigrants has always been one of Canada's great strengths. Our temporary immigration programs have…

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Soaring Rent and Low Vacancy in Canada's Latest Market Report 23:26

3M ago23:26

23:26

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its annual Rental Market Report last week. With the national vacancy rate hitting a historic low and rent prices on a relentless climb, renters across the nation are feeling the squeeze. In bustling urban centers like Toronto and Vancouver, the role of condominiums as makeshift rental unit…

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January 2024 State of the Canadian produce industry 36:20

3M ago36:20

36:20

In this episode, Jane Proctor, CPMA’s Vice President of Policy & Issue Management leads a discussion with CPMA Chair, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner of BCfresh and Sue Lewis, CPMA’s Vice President of Market Development on the state of the Canadian produce industry. The four share their perspectives on: • Two recent research reports on the enormo…

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How Colleges Broke Canadian Immigration 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

The Canadian federal government announced a 2-year cap on international student permits making for some big headlines last week. This will severely limit the number of international students attending campuses in Ontario and British Columbia where the number of international students have been climbing in recent years. The existence of Public Priva…

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Sabrina Maddeaux: A Millennial Running to be a Conservative 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

Sabrina Maddeaux is a journalist and political commentator who announced that she’s seeking the Conservative nomination for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. In this 22-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Maddeaux about the housing and affordability crisis and what role that played i…

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The Three Types of Middle Class 22:54

3M ago22:54

22:54

Politicians, policy makers, and journalists all talk about the middle class and how well they are doing economically speaking. Middle-class voters make up the bulk of the voting population so it makes political sense to court them. But what exactly does middle class mean today? Who is considered middle class and what makes them middle class? In thi…

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Is a 10.5% Property Tax Increase Reasonable? 22:59

3M ago22:59

22:59

The city of Toronto is currently contemplating a significant property tax hike as part of its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The move is generating widespread discussion and debate among residents, businesses, and policymakers. In this 23-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern d…

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John Rapley: Is Canada's Economy in Decline? 35:00

4M ago35:00

35:00

Canada’s place in the global world order is shifting and according to the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) Canada will be the worst-performing advanced economy over the next decade John Rapley is a political economist specializing in global development, the world economy, and economic history. He was born and raised in O…

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Trudeau Talks Capping International Student Visas 15:58

4M ago15:58

15:58

Yesterday was the first time Mike or Cara ever heard Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signalling that his government would work to cap the number of international students allowed in the country, tying the numbers to available housing. Mike and Cara discuss what this development means and how it could even work. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern. …

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How Pre-Approved Home Designs Could Help Affordability 20:10

4M ago20:10

20:10

In a throwback to the post-war era, Trudeau's federal government is looking into creating a catalogue of pre-approved home designs that they hope will speed up housing development. But why do they even matter, and where can they go wrong? Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you to the PLACE Centre. This pod…

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Why You Should Care About (and Understand) Bond Yields 18:31

4M ago18:31

18:31

Canadian bond yields have been fairly volatile in recent weeks...but what does that even mean, and why does it matter to anyone outside of the finance world? Mike gives a primer on what bond yields are, and why the middle class should understand and care about them. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you t…

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Year-End discussion with David Coletto 43:40

4M ago43:40

43:40

Ron Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and vegetable industry. David also provides insights to h…

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How the BC Housing Minister is Going Big on Housing Supply 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

British Columbia's Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon joins Mike and Cara to talk about the big plans his government has to make it easier for developers to build homes. We cover everything from zoning, to immigration, and building with timber. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you to the PLACE Centre. This pod…

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Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations 29:51

5M ago29:51

29:51

In this episode, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the…

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Trudeau Liberals' Fall Economic Statement Earns a C- Grade 18:54

5M ago18:54

18:54

Justin Trudeau's government released its Fall Economic Statement this week, introducing what Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland called meaty measures...and what Mike Moffatt grades at a C-. He explains why, and what they could have offered instead. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you to the PLACE Centre…

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Green Leader Mike Schreiner on Fixing Housing in Ontario 19:52

6M ago19:52

19:52

Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner joined Mike and Cara to talk about his two private member's bills that aim to increase housing supply, as well as how he hopes to represent young people who have been priced out of the market. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you to the PLACE Centre. This podcast…

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Is Ontario Setting Up Cities to Fail Their Housing Targets? 18:07

6M ago18:07

18:07

The provincial government has set the target of 1.5 million homes in the province over a 10-year period. That involves major increases in the rate of construction, beyond anything we've seen in decades. To incentivize municipalities, the federal and provincial governments are tying infrastructure funding to these targets. But are these goals realis…

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How Realistic is this Housing Plan Anyway? 34:24

6M ago34:24

34:24

The Ontario NDP and Olivia Chow both recently released their housing plans. They're both big budget projects, but with wildly different calculations in how much it costs to build a home. Alex Beheshti is an urban planner and land economist with the Altus Group, and he joins Mike and Cara to evaluate the feasibility of these plans. Hosted by Mike Mo…

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CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight 39:45

6M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and Andrew Wylie of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre…

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Are Development Charges Fair to Millennials and Gen Z? 22:38

6M ago22:38

22:38

A lot of politicians say that development charges are paid for out of the pockets of big developers, and save taxpayers from footing the bill for infrastructure. The question we have is: Is that really true? Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you to the PLACE Centre. This podcast is funded by the Neptis Fo…

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Ontario Towns and Cities Debate Zoning for Multiplexes 19:08

6M ago19:08

19:08

When the Ontario government put together a Housing Affordability Task Force to advise them on housing policy, they got the advice to up-zone the whole province to a minimum of four units on any lot. The government decided against forcing municipalities to do that, but have advised municipalities that they should voluntarily do so. Recently, Guelph …

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How the Left and Right Approach Economics These Days 32:17

7M ago32:17

32:17

Since Mike Moffatt has advised Justin Trudeau, and Sean Speer has advised Stephen Harper, we thought it would be fun to get them in a (virtual) room together to discuss how both sides of the political spectrum have changed their approaches on economics in recent years. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank yo…

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CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois 53:19

7M ago53:19

53:19

This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members of Parliament can help advance the goals of the Canadi…

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How Universities and Colleges Make the Housing Crisis Worse 21:41

7M ago21:41

21:41

Mike's been talking for years about how Canada isn't considering international students in our immigration numbers. They all need places to live, so this oversight really messes with the housing market. Finally, politicians are starting to pay attention! He unpacks the story of how we got here and what needs to change. Hosted by Mike Moffatt and Ca…

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Doug Ford Puts Land Back in the Greenbelt 15:56

7M ago15:56

15:56

Sean Speer, editor-at-large for The Hub, joins Cara and Mike to analyze what it means that Doug Ford reversed his land swap, and put the newly rezoned land back into the Greenbelt. Missing Middle is hosted by Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern, and produced by Meredith Martin. Thank you to the PLACE Centre. This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation.…

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