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Each episode we help break down the important economic issues on Canadians’ minds. With our unique access to leading experts, timely insights and helpful explainers, we navigate the latest in the world of finance, housing, business, the markets — and more.
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- Budget 2026 and its implications for Canada’s economic ambitions · 27 min · Sesong 6 Episode 31Canada’s latest federal budget comes with some very big numbers. A more resilient economy has left the government with stronger revenues and billions of dollars in expected…
- What the first interest rate hike in three years means for Canada’s growth · 17 min · Sesong 6 Episode 30For the first time in three years, the Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, bringing it to 2.50%. The widely expected move is…
- Bonus: Introducing The Growth Lens by Scotia Growth Institute · 41 minWe've got something a little different for Perspectives listeners this week. Over the past several months, we've been working on a new podcast: The Growth Lens by Scotia Growth…
- The hidden cost of overlooking women’s health · 31 min · Sesong 6 Episode 29Women's health is getting more attention now, but many women have spent years being told to push through symptoms that were misunderstood, dismissed, or normalized. In this…
- Beyond generative AI: How agentic AI is levelling up the technology · 24 min · Sesong 6 Episode 28Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life. It helps people write emails, summarize meetings, generate code, and answer questions in seconds. But the next…
- Holding steady: Why did the Bank of Canada hit pause once again? · 18 min · Sesong 6 Episode 27With a slightly more positive but cautious tone, the Bank of Canada announced Wednesday that interest rates would stay put, marking its sixth consecutive hold. As part of the…
- Oil producer, global prices: Why Canada is not isolated from energy shocks · 23 min · Sesong 6 Episode 26Oil prices have been moving again, and Canadians are feeling it at the pump. But while changes in gas prices are easy to spot, the forces behind them can be much harder to…
- What's behind the Bank of Canada's fifth-consecutive rate hold? · 16 min · Sesong 6 Episode 25For the fifth time in a row, the Bank of Canada announced it would be keeping interest rates unchanged as many economists expected. There are numerous economic factors the Bank…
- Food inflation 101 – The rising cost of putting food on the table · 26 min · Sesong 6 Episode 24Food inflation is becoming harder to ignore, and it may still have further to run. As geopolitical tensions push up energy prices, those pressures are beginning to move through…
- Bank of Canada holds steady for fourth time in a row at 2.25% · 25 min · Sesong 6 Episode 23The Bank of Canada announced it would be keeping the overnight interest rate at 2.25% as uncertainty looms with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the renegotiation of…
- Gold 101: Why gold prices rise and what it really signals · 20 min · Sesong 6 Episode 22In this episode, we break down how gold functions in today’s financial system, from the different ways people invest in it to why it often gains attention during periods of…
- What is economic productivity? · 22 min · Sesong 6 Episode 21For many, the word “productivity” evokes thoughts of completing a to-do list or running errands. But in economics, productivity refers to how efficiently a good or service is…
- Bank of Canada holds steady as oil-price surge raises inflation risks · 22 min · Sesong 6 Episode 20Once again, the Bank of Canada held the overnight interest rate at 2.25%, but signalled that higher oil prices due to the war in Iran will push up inflation in the near term…
- Fraud isn’t going away – here’s how you can protect yourself · 38 min · Sesong 6 Episode 19You’ve probably received a phone call that looked like it was coming from a reputable institution, but when you pick up you quickly realize something sounds off. Financial scams…
- From Boomers to Gen Z – how different generations approach money and why · 27 min · Sesong 6 Episode 18In this episode, we’re exploring how different generations approach money — and why — with generational research expert, Kim Lear. She'll help us understand how these shifting…
- Bank of Canada holds again – for now · 16 min · Sesong 6 Episode 17For the second time in a row, the Bank of Canada held the overnight interest rate at 2.25%. The central bank made the decision citing that little had changed from its 2025…
- Former U.S. Open Tournament Director on empowering women in tennis and in business · 30 min · Sesong 6 Episode 16Athletes like Billie Jean King or Serena and Venus Williams are known to even non-sports fans as iconic trailblazers when it comes to women’s tennis. But there’s another name, a…
- Looking ahead to 2026 with investing lessons from 2025 · 22 min · Sesong 6 Episode 15In this episode, we're helping investors gear up for 2026 by looking back at 2025. From trade uncertainty to a lesson on headlines versus reality, to AI, Yuko Girard, Vice…
- What the Bank of Canada’s rate hold might tell us about 2026 · 24 min · Sesong 6 Episode 14The Bank of Canada has held its key policy interest rate at 2.25% after two consecutive cuts. The central bank’s decision was widely expected and comes as the Canadian economy…
- How charitable giving fits into financial planning · 13 min · Sesong 6 Episode 13In this episode, we walk through the ins and outs of modern-day philanthropy with Jacqui Allard, the Group Head of Global Wealth Management and co-executive sponsor of…
