The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the rise of the Delta variant, has put many return-to-office on hold. in Canada. That's something we're seeing reflected in Canada's office vacancy rate, which has hit the highest level since

How to respond to a recession

Sep 7th, 2021 12m 50s

We are more than halfway through the federal election campaign, one that has been full of promises and policy announcements. There's one proposal that may be the first of its kind used in a major global economy. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Si

Dealing with the deficit

Aug 30th, 2021 16m 47s

With the federal election underway, party leaders are making their pitch to Canadians about how to best lead the country through the COVID-19 pandemic recovery. The proposals on how to do that have included everything from tax breaks for consum

The federal election and the Bank of Canada's mandate

Aug 23rd, 2021 17m 11s

The federal election is in full swing, and how Canadians feel about cost of living and affordability has emerged as the key issue. Another one that is becoming a hot-button issue is inflation. With the Bank of Canada's mandate up for renewal la

The future of globalization

Aug 3rd, 2021 15m 56s

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked many major shifts in our society – but what will the lasting effects of the pandemic be on globalization? Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer take a look at the fut

The biggest economic issue facing our country

Jul 26th, 2021 16m 23s

As the COVID-19 recovery continues, many industries are struggling to find workers and keep employees on the payroll. Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer take a look at the effects of the labour sho

Solving the labour woes weighing on Canada’s economy

Jul 12th, 2021 12m 24s

A looming labour shortage threatens Canada’s economy as it claws its way back from the devastation of COVID-19. Yahoo Finance Canada’s Jeff Lagerquist and the Public Policy Forum’s Sean Speer dig into how to address the imbalance. Hosted on Aca

A (potential) fall election

Jun 28th, 2021 14m 32s

With the House of Commons breaking for the summer, Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into the possibility of a potential fall federal election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

Dealing with the health care backlog

Jun 21st, 2021 16m 42s

Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into the post-pandemic recovery and how to deal with the challenges in the Canadian health care system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform

What Joe Biden's first G7 summit says about his administration

Jun 14th, 2021 18m 9s

Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer dig into the historic deal reached by G7 nations that features a minimum corporate tax rate of 15 per cent. They also talk the U.S. President Joe Biden's first G7

What a furniture fight says about Canada's relationship with China

Jun 7th, 2021 17m 2s

Yahoo Finance Canada's Alicja Siekierska and the Public Policy Forum's Sean Speer talk about a trade fight that's happening between Canada and China, and what it means for the broader trade relationship.For the latest video episodes of Crisis M

Getting out of the she-cession

May 31st, 2021 14m 43s

Alicja Siekierska and Sean Speer discuss why job losses due to COVID-19 have been worse for women than men and what it will take to get women back into the labour force, plus Sean explains what he thinks is today's most important policy questio

Increasing vaccinations using morality

May 25th, 2021 10m 43s

Alicja Siekierska and Sean Speer discuss incentivizing vaccinations, and a unique policy solution that could help get more people vaccinated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapid tests, office vacancies, and Disney

Oct 2nd, 2020 30m 39s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the feds' $10 billion infrastructure announcement, the rapid test from Abbott Laboratories, office vacancies on the rise, and Disney layoffs. Plus the Fix for plummeting immigration levels, and whether

Throne speech, Brookfield, and Prime Bike

Sep 28th, 2020 31m 6s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the Speech From The Throne, Brookfield Properties laying off 20% of its retail staff, and Amazon telling Echelon to stop selling a "Prime Bike". Plus the Fix for launching new products during COVID, and

COVID cases, testing, and childcare

Sep 23rd, 2020 31m 30s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into COVID cases spiking in Canada, pharmacies taking on testing in Ontario, and the case for increasing childcare support. Plus, the Fix for customer segmentation, and picking the right payment system. Hos

The "she-cession", Loblaw gets into telemedicine and pivoting your brand

Sep 16th, 2020 31m 37s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the "she-cession" and a report that says working women are considering quitting their jobs in the pandemic, Loblaw investing in telemedicine and why the grocery retailer is getting back into banking. Pl

A long road, fulfilment centres, and a retail round up

Sep 11th, 2020 31m 25s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the long pandemic road ahead, Amazon adding Ontario fulfilment centres, LVMH dropping Tiffany and JC Penney's bankruptcy bailout. Plus, the Fix if you're in the events business, and the skinny on COVID

Airline testing, Dollarama, and Walmart

Sep 4th, 2020 31m 12s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into Air Canada and WestJet testing passengers for COVID, Dollarama's quarterly results, and Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime. Plus, the Fix for e-commerce fulfillment, and what you need to know about pandem

CEBA, CECRA, OSFI, and retail round up

Sep 2nd, 2020 31m

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the extension of CEBA, the expiry of CECRA, the removal of COVID supports for banks by OSFI, and a retail round up of Gap, Tiffany and online groceries. Plus, the Fix for independent restaurants struggl

The new EI, used cars, and Canada Post

Aug 26th, 2020 30m 55s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into the transition from CERB to EI, why used car prices are rising, and why Canada Post is still hurting despite the surge in e-commerce. Plus, the Fix for balancing online presence with bricks and mortar,

A new Finance Minister, housing numbers, and mental health in the workplace

Aug 19th, 2020 30m 26s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss the challenges ahead for Canada's new Finance Minister, consumer confidence in the pandemic, a record month for the Canadian housing market and cruise ships setting sail in Europe for the first time in m

Aeroplan, Amazon, and a retail round-up

Aug 12th, 2020 30m 22s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov dig into Air Canada's relaunch of Aeroplan, Amazon's new mall strategy, and the latest on Canada Goose and Indigo. Plus, dealing with debt in the pandemic, and whether businesses should downsize their footprint

Local loyalty, record closures, office upgrades

Aug 7th, 2020 29m 33s

Jeff Lagerquist and Mark Satov discuss small businesses capitalizing on local loyalty, the record number of business closures we've seen, and the office upgrades RBC thinks we need to see for people to return to the workplace. Also, The Fix for

Phase 3, Shopify, and commercial real estate

Jul 31st, 2020 31m 10s

Alicja Siekierska and Mark Satov discuss Phase 3 opening and what return to school plans mean for the labour force in Ontario, Shopify's doubling of sales in the recent quarter, and RioCan's big loss on rent deferrals. Also, how to shift your m