Sabrina Maddeaux

4 days ago | thehub.ca | Sabrina Maddeaux

Across the Atlantic, an unlikely beacon of hope has emerged for correcting Western immigration excesses: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who leads the U.K.’s centre-left Labour Party. This May, he announced sweeping new rules that should set a new standard for serious immigration reform regardless of political ideology. In Canada, though most politicians will now admit we’ve massively messed up the immigration file, their vision for fixing the problem lacks clarity and sufficient ambition.

2 weeks ago | missingmiddleinitiative.ca | Meredith Martin |Mike Moffatt |Sabrina Maddeaux

In this episode of The Missing Middle podcast, hosts Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt discuss the impossible trinity that broke Canadian housing. They explore the implications of stagnant neighbourhoods, population growth, and government policies that hinder housing affordability. The conversation delves into the complexities of urban planning, the impact of NIMBYism, and the need for realistic solutions to address the housing crisis.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Sabrina Maddeaux

For nearly a decade, young Canadians have been drowning in a sea of economic pain. The rising tides of housing and inflation threaten to drown them as older Canadians, safely aboard sturdy boats bought decades ago, mostly float on by. In such circumstances, the only lifesaver is a relatively stable, and occasionally even healthy, job market. Now that’s gone, too. Statistics Canada’s April 2025 Labour Force Survey is nothing short of disastrous for young people.

1 month ago | missingmiddleinitiative.ca | Meredith Martin |Mike Moffatt |Sabrina Maddeaux

In this conversation, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt are joined by co-host of the Prof G Markets podcast with Scott Galloway, and host of the First Time Founders podcast Ed Elson. Together, they discuss the economic challenges faced by Gen Z, including their financial struggles, housing affordability, and the rising cost of education.

2 months ago | thehub.ca | Sean Speer |Howard Anglin |Sabrina Maddeaux

Welcome to Need to Know, The Hub’s roundup of experts and insiders providing insights into the political stories and developments Canadians need to be keeping an eye on this week. Mark Carney is no Michael IgnatieffBy Sean Speer, The Hub’s editor-at-largeMark Carney’s entrance into elected politics has drawn comparisons to former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. The comparison isn’t without any justification. They’re both highly credentialed and successful.