Our guest this week is Amanda Lang—longtime Canadian business journalist and host of Taking Stock, a weekly business news program on CTV, BNN Bloomberg and CP24.

In this episode, Dave and Amanda dive into the state of Canada’s economy from our productivity struggles and housing crisis to the US tariffs to whether the capital gains tax on real estate needs to change. They also unpack the profound impacts artificial intelligence is already having on the job market, the economy and business formation.

It’s a wide-ranging and thought-provoking episode you won’t want to miss!

Show Notes

(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer

(00:55) Intro to Amanda Lang

(02:48) Lang & O’Leary

(06:12) Canadian Productivity Growth & Losing Top Talent

(09:38) How Can We Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis?

(12:02) Should We Change the Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate?

(15:40) How AI is Going to Change Our Economy

(20:01) The Dangers of New Technology Being Used for Evil

(25:11) Professions at Risk From AI

(27:52) US Tariffs

(30:32) Dave’s Biggest Worry: The US Debt

(36:39) Fewer Young People Are Starting Businesses

(42:16) The Changing Media Landscape

(44:30) Dave Has Only Been to ONE Concert in His Life

(46:24) Worried For Young People Today

(48:44) Can We Get Big Projects Done in Canada?

(51:36) Conclusion

Our guest this week is Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada—a non-profit credit counselling agency that’s helped millions of Canadians avoid bankruptcy, get out of debt and reclaim control of their financial lives.

In this episode, Bruce joins Dave to talk about the growing debt problem in Canada and the personal stories behind it. They dig into everything from credit scores to the rising cost of kids’ sports to the impact of divorce on your finances. Bruce also shares his own unique journey—leaving a corporate job to become a business journalist and help launch BNN, before becoming a financial educator with a bestselling book and podcast “Moolala.”

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by debt or just want to understand how credit counselling really works, this is a candid, insightful and engaging conversation you won’t want to miss.

Show Notes

(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer

(00:55) Intro to Bruce Sellery

(03:37) Leaving a Corporate Career to Be a TV Reporter and Help Launch BNN

(07:06) Personal Finance vs. Business/Investing News

(09:05) How Bruce Developed His Communication Skills

(12:17) The Grace of a Well-Lived Life

(13:44) The Affordability Crisis in Canada

(16:04) What is Credit Canada?

(17:52) Credit Canada’s Non-Profit Structure

(22:12) What Happens if You Need to Claim Bankruptcy?

(23:30) How Do People Get Into Trouble with Debt?

(29:50) What Impacts Your Credit Score?

(32:28) The Housing-Affordability Crisis’s Impact on Debt Levels

(37:42) Divorce and Debt

(39:30) Kids’ Sports Have Become CRAZY Expensive

(43:56) Conclusion

Our guest this week is Jim Chuong—better known online as “The Lazy Canadian Investor.” With over 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, Jim has built a massive audience by breaking down investing concepts in a clear, no-BS way.

In this episode, Dave and Jim cover a wide range of investing topics—from how Jim first got into real estate investing to whether it still makes sense today. They dig into Jim’s philosophy on using leverage, his take on individual stocks vs. ETFs, and why he prefers US-only investing over global diversification. Jim also shares what motivates him to create content and how he approaches simplifying complex financial ideas for everyday Canadians.

If you’re curious about real estate, passive investing or just want to hear from someone who’s built a personal finance brand from scratch—this episode is packed with practical insights.

Show Notes

(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer

(00:55) Intro to Jim Chuong

(01:44) How Jim Learned About Personal Finance

(06:52) Jim’s Early Investing Approach

(09:49) Getting Started with Real Estate Investing

(15:54) Is Real Estate Investing Still Attractive Today?

(20:34) The Toronto Real Estate Market

(22:12) Is Crypto An Investment?

(23:57) Jim’s Philosophy on Leverage and Investing

(25:49) Canada is a Wonderful Country

(27:43) Parenting Teenagers

(29:12) Why Does Jim Make Content Online?

(33:15) US-Only Investing Versus Global Diversification

(36:43) Investing in Individual Stocks vs. Broad-Market ETFs

(39:56) Why Private-Market Investing Isn’t Well Suited for the Average Investor

(42:05) Conclusion