Taking Stock with Amanda Lang

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A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

  1. 1D AGO

    Debt pressures and the precarious job market

    After catching you up on the week’s top business stories, Amanda Lang talks about debt pressures and the precarious job market with Grant Bazian, president of MNP.

    23 min

  2. SEP 26

    Priorities for Canadian business in trade talks with U.S.

    Consultations have begun as Canada gets set to reopen its trade agreement with the U.S. ... and business in Canada has a lot riding on the outcome. Amanda Lang speaks with Matthew Holmes, EVP International and Chief of Public Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

    23 min

  3. SEP 19

    Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses interest rate decision

    This week’s decision on interest rates by the Bank of Canada was a complex one, considering the pressures of inflation and weakening economic growth. Amanda Lang discusses the issues with Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

    23 min

  4. SEP 12

    Analyzing the temporary foreign worker program

    The temporary foreign worker program has come under fire for its potential to abuse workers - and, because it could also shut out existing residents of Canada. Businesses say they need the program, but there is a growing call to scrap it altogether. Amanda Lang takes a closer look with Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.  Then in her Takeaway segment, Amanda looks at the controversial order for a flock of ostriches in B.C. to be culled.

    23 min

  5. SEP 5

    Is Canada going into a recession ?

    Canada's economy is clearly feeling the effects of ongoing U.S. tariffs … and business confidence is down. So how gloomy is the outlook?  Amanda Lang speaks with Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada.

    23 min

  6. AUG 22

    Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates ?

    Inflation remains sticky in Canada - and it’s not all tariff related. Will the central bank ever get a green light to lower rates?  Amanda Lang speaks with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC.

    23 min

  7. AUG 15

    Outlook for Canada’s trade relationship with the U.S.

    Canada is still working on a deal with the U.S. administration on tariffs - but how much of any agreement will be a complete re-write of our existing free trade agreement? Amanda Lang speaks with David Paterson, Ontario's representative in Washington D.C.. Then in her Takeaway segment, Amanda details how government and business taking steps to help the next generation succeed isn't just the right thing to do ... it’s the smart thing to do.

    23 min

  8. JUL 25

    Seeking consensus to grow Canada’s economy

    The Premiers and Prime Minister met this week, along with Indigenous leaders, with talk aimed at staying cooperative and getting things done. But will the consensus end once projects actually get chosen ? Amanda Lang speaks with Perrin Beatty, Co-Chair of the Expert Panel on Canada-U.S. Relations and former CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

    23 min
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A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.

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