In this special holiday episode of the Missing Middle Podcast, hosts Cara Stern, Meredith Martin, and Mike Moffatt answer listener questions about the housing crisis, heritage protection, and community involvement. They discuss the balance between preserving historical homes and the urgent need for more housing, the current state of the housing market, and the implications of capital gains tax. The conversation emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism and the need for more young people in politics to address the affordability crisis in Canada.

A special thanks to all who wrote to us with their questions and ideas throughout the year. The questions we addressed in this episode were edited for clarity and length.

Links:

Alex Bozikovic: Heritage Rules and the Housing Crisis
Is Raising the Capital Gains Tax a Good Idea?
Canada Has a Soft Corruption Problem - Eric Lombardi of More Neighbours Toronto
More Neighbours

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

Do you have a family dinner planned over the holidays where you expect to run into a family member who is out of touch with the economic head winds facing Millennials and Gen Z? We are here for you! This episode of the Missing Middle podcast focuses on the typical misconceptions older people have about today’s economy. Mike Moffatt plays the role of Boomer Uncle Mike in this stunning breakout performance while Cara Stern and Sabrina Maddeaux deliver cold hard facts in a friendly and tenacious manner.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but most importantly you’ll get mad and want to write to your elected representative and demand them to lower development changes and get more housing supply on the market so that everyone has the opportunity to join the middle class.

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

The conversation explores the implications of the massive wealth transfer from baby boomers to millennials in Canada, discussing the potential for economic inequality, the concept of "invisible inheritances", and the changing dynamics of the middle class. It highlights the challenges faced by younger generations in accessing wealth and opportunities, and the resulting shifts in political views and social contracts.

Links:

Boomers’ Inheritance Plans Up in the ‘Heir’
The next wave of trickle-down wealth is upon us
Younger Canadians Relying On "Great Wealth Transfer" To Achieve Financial Goals But Expectations May Not Match Reality: Vanguard Study


Guest Host:
Sabrina Maddeaux

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.