Perspectives

Oil prices have been moving again, and Canadians are feeling it at the pump. But while changes in gas prices are easy to spot, the forces behind them can be much harder to untangle. In this episode, Jennifer Stevenson...

For the fifth time in a row, the Bank of Canada announced it would be keeping interest rates unchanged as many economists expected. There are numerous economic factors the Bank of Canada says it’s monitoring before...

Food inflation is becoming harder to ignore, and it may still have further to run. As geopolitical tensions push up energy prices, those pressures are beginning to move through the broader economy. If it persists, it...

The Bank of Canada announced it would be keeping the overnight interest rate at 2.25% as uncertainty looms with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the renegotiation of the trade deal between Canada, the U.S...

In this episode, we break down how gold functions in today’s financial system, from the different ways people invest in it to why it often gains attention during periods of inflation, volatility and uncertainty, with...

For many, the word “productivity” evokes thoughts of completing a to-do list or running errands. But in economics, productivity refers to how efficiently a good or service is produced with inputs like labour or energy...

Once again, the Bank of Canada held the overnight interest rate at 2.25%, but signalled that higher oil prices due to the war in Iran will push up inflation in the near term. Scotiabank’s Chief Economist Jean-François...

You’ve probably received a phone call that looked like it was coming from a reputable institution, but when you pick up you quickly realize something sounds off. Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated, and...

In this episode, we’re exploring how different generations approach money — and why — with generational research expert, Kim Lear. She'll help us understand how these shifting attitudes can have big repercussions...

For the second time in a row, the Bank of Canada held the overnight interest rate at 2.25%. The central bank made the decision citing that little had changed from its 2025 October Monetary Policy Report, so holding...

Athletes like Billie Jean King or Serena and Venus Williams are known to even non-sports fans as iconic trailblazers when it comes to women’s tennis. But there’s another name, a Canadian, who spent a career off the...

In this episode, we're helping investors gear up for 2026 by looking back at 2025. From trade uncertainty to a lesson on headlines versus reality, to AI, Yuko Girard, Vice President and Portfolio Manager on the Multi...

The Bank of Canada has held its key policy interest rate at 2.25% after two consecutive cuts. The central bank’s decision was widely expected and comes as the Canadian economy remains resilient despite tariffs on...

In this episode, we walk through the ins and outs of modern-day philanthropy with Jacqui Allard, the Group Head of Global Wealth Management and co-executive sponsor of Scotiabank’s Employee Giving Campaign. She has tips...

Canada’s first Indigenous-led, Indigenous-owned investment dealer, Cedar Leaf Capital, just celebrated its one-year anniversary. So, Cedar Leaf’s CEO Clint Davis joins us to walk us through the ups and downs of the...