The Missing Middle Podcast
Welcome to the Missing Middle, a podcast about why the middle class in Canada is disappearing. We hope to help you understand why life is becoming unaffordable for so many in this country, and what can be done to reverse course.
The Missing Middle Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Secret to Building Family-Friendly Housing in Existing Neighbourhoods
Canada needs more housing, but building in existing neighbourhoods often faces strong local opposition. Could gentle density be a solution?In this episode of DemograFix, Cara Stern and Mike Moffatt discuss how infill housing, form-based ...
Why Are Young People Paying for Wealthy Seniors?
Canada’s growing debt isn’t just a problem for governments; it could shape the future for younger generations.Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt explore how government debt, Old Age Security (OAS), and spending choices shift wealth betwee...
Is Outdated Parental Leave to Blame for Canada's Fertility Crisis?
Canada’s parental leave system was built for a workforce that no longer exists. As work and family life have changed, the policy hasn’t, leaving more parents without the support they need.In this episode of Classonomics, Sabrina Maddeau...
Why Suburbs Will Stay in High Demand for Decades
Many people assume Canada’s suburbs are destined to decline as Baby Boomers age and younger generations embrace urban living. But does the data actually support that?In this episode of DemograFix, Cara Stern and Mike Moffatt examine new...
The Surprising Way Greenbelts Can Increase Urban Sprawl
Canada has spent decades trying to curb urban sprawl through policies like greenbelts, urban growth boundaries, and higher development charges, but what if those policies are having the opposite effect?In this episode, Mike Moffatt and ...
