Podcast
Why the $10/day Childcare Program Isn’t Working and How to Fix It | Parisa Mahboubi & Tingting Zhang
Canada promised over 250,000 new childcare spaces – but many still haven’t materialized. While $10-a-day fees have improved affordability, families are increasingly stuck on waitlists as demand outpaces supply. Economists Parisa Mahboubi and Tingting Zhang explore what’s behind the gap and how it can be fixed. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/from-promise-to-practice-a-critical-review-of-the-federal-childcare-plan/
Why the $10/day Childcare Program Isn’t Working and How to Fix It | Parisa Mahboubi & Tingting Zhang
Canada promised over 250,000 new childcare spaces – but many still haven’t materialized. While $10-a-day fees have improved affordability, families are increasingly stuck on waitlists as demand outpaces supply. Economists Parisa Mahboubi and Tingting Zhang explore what’s behind the gap and how it can be fixed. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/from-promise-to-practice-a-critical-review-of-the-federal-childcare-plan/
Why Canada Isn’t Seeing Gains from AI Yet ft. Economists Rosalie Wyonch and Daniel Schwanen
A $300 billion global AI race is underway – but is Canada falling behind? Daniel Schwanen and Rosalie Wyonch join the podcast to discuss AI’s explosive growth and what’s needed for Canada to turn world-class research into real economic gains before it’s too late. Read the Report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/from-hype-to-output-how-ai-investment-translates-to-real-productivity-gains/
The 5% NATO Commitment Price Tag Will Require Ottawa to Make Tough Choices
Trump may waver on NATO, but Canada’s 5% commitment isn’t going anywhere – and it could cost $150 billion. The question is: how do we pay for it? Colin Busby and Nicholas Dahir lay out a path forward that avoids piling on debt. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/a-steep-climb-financing-canadas-nato-commitment-while-maintaining-fiscal-discipline/
How to Boost Canada’s Economy by $79 Billion | Jack Mintz Explains
“Nation building” projects aren’t the only way to insulate Canada from Trump’s (trade) wars. Jack Mintz explains why a “big bang” reform is the only way to inject billions into the economy. Read the report: https://cdhowe.org/publication/big-bang-tax-reform-unleashing-growth-in-the-canadian-economy/
The Exit Interview: Bill Robson on Canada’s Economy, Policy, and the Future of Debate
After almost 40 years at the C.D. Howe Institute, President Emeritus Bill Robson reflects on the Institute’s success, the future of Canada, and the state of political discourse. Watch the exit interview as host Michael Hainsworth tours the new headquarters with the man who built it.
Why Canadian Students Still Can’t Do Basic Math ft. Prof Anna Stokke
Canada’s kids are being outperformed by many of their global peers in math, despite spending more than the OECD average. Dr. Anna Stokke of the University of Winnipeg tells our Michael Hainsworth that there are several factors, from discovery-based learning to lack of standardized testing, but there are solutions.