Journalist. Host of http://missingmiddlepodcast.com w/ @mikepmoffatt
Formerly producer @TheAgenda.
Often mad about policies that aren't based on data.
Canada is becoming less of a meritocracy over time, which is causing some major problems. It shouldn't be the case that who your parents are is the biggest determinant of whether you'll be successful, but it's becoming increasingly true.
We discuss that today on DemograFix.
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While advocating for more homes, I've been told many times that young Canadians need to get used to renting apartments. That it's the norm in Europe.
But our apartments are nothing like European family-sized apartments. We explain why on this week's DemograFix.
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The City of Toronto approved six-storey units on major roads. But bureaucracy is still killing these projects.
I was so mad about this article, I had to rant about it. I can't believe councillors are still fighting for "neighbourhood character" in 2026.
And if you prefer reading over listening, the transcript is available here:
https://www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/cross-border-tension-how-national
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Watch the full episode now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
