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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 164 episodes
The Missing Middle Podcast
Latest Episodes
Paige Saunders: Why the US and Canada are Trapped (and how New Zealand escaped)
In this episode of The Missing Middle, Cara Stern sits down with YouTuber Paige Saunders to discuss the one structural glitch that is sabotaging Canada’s economy, healthcare, and housing market: our electoral system.While most d...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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43:39
Second-Time Buyers Are Screwed (And Ignored)
You built equity, planned ahead, and did everything right, so why is the next step on the housing ladder completely out of reach?Canada’s housing crisis is usually framed around first-time buyers struggling to get into the mar...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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22:55
The Meritocracy Myth: Is Canada Still the Land of Opportunity?
Is Canada still a “land of opportunity,” or has your success become a function of who your parents are?In this segment, Cara Stern and Mike Moffatt dive into the uncomfortable reality of meritocracy in Canada. While Boomers largely belie...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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15:35
The Statistical Illusion Inside Canada’s Housing Data
In 2025, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported nearly 260,000 housing starts, a figure that suggests real progress on the housing crisis. But a deeper look reveals a much more complicated and concerning reality....
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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10:06
Why You Can’t Find a Rental for Your Family (It’s Not Just the Price)
Looking for a family-sized apartment in Canada feels almost impossible. In this episode, Cara Stern and Mike Moffatt explore why they’re so rare in Canadian cities and why building regulations, zoning, and outdated fire safety rules make larger...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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10:56
