Why Canadians Are Questioning Their Financial Future
Is Canada still a place where you can realistically build wealth, or are we watching a shift that most people haven’t fully felt yet? Senior portfolio manager with Wellington-Altus, Martin Pelletier breaks down what’s happening beneath the surface of Canada’s economy, from housing becoming increasingly out of reach in major cities, to inflation reshaping the value of money, and why the gap between asset owners and wage earners keeps growing. We also get into what the bond market is signalling about debt and government spending, and why some Canadians, especially entrepreneurs, are starting to look elsewhere for opportunity.
Episodes
The Racism of DEI | Part 1 | Citizen | 003
May 23, 2024
Are we successfully eliminating racism—or creating even more societal challenges? In this insightful interview, Jeremy and David explore the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives with Professor David M. Haskell from Wilfrid Laurier University. Join them for a balanced perspective on this important and often polarizing topic.
Hate is in the Eye of the Beholder | Citizen | Ep 002
May 15, 2024
Without freedom of speech, are you really free? In today's conversation, David and Jeremy unpack Bill C-63, being presented as the Online Harms Act. Will it accomplish what it promises? Does it protect—or does it erode our foundational freedoms as Canadians?
The Show Goes On
May 8, 2024
What does it mean to be a true citizen? In today's conversation, David and Jeremy introduce the journey behind Citizen, take a 30,000-foot view of Canada, and look at the biggest issues everyday Canadians are facing. It's not too late to change the course of this nation. But it will take active, informed, courageous citizens to steer the ship.