Canada has a productivity problem and Canadians’ standard of living is at stake. Between 2014 and 2024, Canada’s real GDP per capita grew just 3.48 percent, compared with 20.20 percent in the United States. So, why is Canada falling behind, and what can we do about it? Jeremy Kronick, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute, joins us to discuss the reforms Canada needs to boost productivity and improve Canadians’ quality of life.

What would Alberta gain by leaving Canada – and what could it lose?

As calls for Alberta independence gain attention, former Alberta premier Jason Kenney and economist Charles St-Arnaud join Michael Hainsworth to examine the economic, political and practical consequences of separation.

From Alberta’s history of Western alienation and economic frustration to trade access, currency, federal debt and investment uncertainty, the discussion explores what independence could mean for Albertans – and whether greater provincial autonomy and reforms within Canada offer a more workable path forward.

What does Canada’s rising debt mean for the next federal budget? Don Drummond joins Michael Hainsworth to discuss Canada’s fiscal outlook, government spending, deficits and debt, and whether the country is prepared for another major economic shock. They examine Canada’s borrowing costs, the country’s debt position relative to other G7 economies, the C.D. Howe Institute’s shadow budget, the case for spending restraint, and potential tax reform. Drummond also discusses what it could take to return Canada to a balanced budget