Hub Podcasts Canada's economy is falling behind our OECD peers
Dec 12, 2025
Daniel Robson, an independent journalist focusing on digital extremism and organized crime, discusses the alarming trend of stolen Canadian cars being integrated into international criminal networks. He advocates for the use of Interpol strategies and public-private data sharing to tackle this issue. Also featured are Dale Bugin and Dave Sawyer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who delve into optimizing industrial carbon pricing in Canada, suggesting innovative policy designs and investment incentives to drive effective emissions reductions.
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Canada's Slower Growth Is A Structural Red Flag
- The OECD downgraded Canada's growth forecast more than any peer, trimming ~0.8% yearly and costing an estimated $50 billion in national income.
- That downgrade signals policy and structural problems—regulation, taxes, and internal barriers are dragging investment and long-term growth.
Short-Term Gains Won't Fix Long-Term Investment Gaps
- Despite recent strong Q3 GDP and upward revisions, lingering weaknesses mean policy fixes will take time to boost real investment.
- Faster approvals and tax incentives are positive but may need stronger design and enforcement to materially change investor behavior.
Stolen Canadian Cars Feed A Global Pipeline
- Interpol lists about 150,000 Canadian stolen vehicles in CPIC and notes over 200 are detected weekly at foreign ports and checkpoints.
- Daniel Robson describes local thieves as the visible end of a chain that includes corrupt brokers, forged manifests, and offshore resale markets.