Amanda Lang

Karen Stintz, former Toronto city councillor and transit advocate, joins Amanda Lang, CTV News chief financial correspondent, to discuss pressing urban and economic issues. Stintz argues for platform doors on the Ontario Line to enhance safety and reduce track intrusions. Lang highlights inflation's rise to 2.4% and the impacts of skyrocketing grocery prices amid supply issues. They also delve into the implications of public sector growth and city regulations that affect local communities, offering listeners a deep dive into transit troubles and economic realities.

Amanda Lang, a seasoned Canadian business journalist and host of Taking Stock, shares her insights on Canada's economy. She highlights pressing issues like productivity struggles and the housing crisis, alongside a discussion on the potential changes to capital gains tax. Lang also delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on recent job markets and entrepreneurship, articulating the risks and opportunities it presents for future generations. Her perspectives provide a thought-provoking look at Canada’s economic landscape.