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Harbinger Showcaseep80: The New Nationalism + Non-market Solutions for a Housing CrisisHarbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we find non-market solutions to the housing crisis with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative’s Ricardo Tranjan and Le Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain’s Francois Saillant on HOUSING PARTY, unpack how housing access effects reproductive rights with the Women's National Housing and Homelessness Network and the National Right to Housing Network on ABORSH and trace a history of Canadian nationalist sentiment to understand the contemporary moment of rising na...2025-07-2958 minHarbinger Showcaseep80: The New Nationalism + Non-market Solutions for a Housing CrisisHarbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we find non-market solutions to the housing crisis with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative’s Ricardo Tranjan and Le Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain’s Francois Saillant on HOUSING PARTY, unpack how housing access effects reproductive rights with the Women's National Housing and Homelessness Network and the National Right to Housing Network on ABORSH and trace a history of Canadian nationalist sentiment to understand the contemporary moment of rising na...2025-07-2958 min
geopolitical ecologyOrganizing the Tenant Class w/ Ricardo TranjanIn this episode, we’re joined by Ricardo Tranjan, political economist and author of The Tenant Class (2023). Ricardo’s work reframes housing—not as a temporary crisis—but as a long-standing, for-profit system that deliberately extracts wealth from tenants to enrich landlords, developers, and investors. Ricardo dismantles the conventional supply‑and‑demand narrative embraced by policymakers and the real estate industry—where building more is assumed to bring prices to "equilibrium"—showing instead how incentives for private developers can fuel speculation and steadily drive prices out of reach, all while wages stagnate or grow at a slower rate than...2025-06-1948 min
Spring RadioTenant Organizing and Housing Justice feat. Chiara PadovaniThe housing system is designed to make the people at the top richer while the rest of us struggle to pay rent or afford a mortgage. The only way the system will improve is if the working class organize to challenge the status quo.
In today’s episode, we talk with Chiara Padovani, an organizer who has been challenging corporate landlords and building tenant power with her neighbours.
Follow Chiara at https://www.instagram.com/chipadovani/ and https://x.com/chipadovani
Follow the York South-Weston Tenant Union at https://www.instagram.com/yswtenantunion and...2025-05-3147 min
Blueprints of DisruptionCutting Through the Knot of Social Investment with Tom FraserDid you know that some public sector pensions, like the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) invests in the very companies that contribute to the exploitation of retirees and the commodification of aging?That is just one example of 'social investments gone awry' that author and researcher Tom Fraser brings to our discussion from his book, Invested in Crisis, Public Sector Pensions Against the Future. He explains how we got to the point where (mostly unionized) workers are heavily invested in real estate across the globe, pipelines, privatized healthcare and water infrastructure, and other industries we're mobilizing...2025-04-2949 min
rabble radioA new progressive alternative in CanadaThis week, we share a clip from the first episode of the latest season of the Courage My Friends podcast series. In this episode, independent journalist and public historian Taylor C. Noakes, author, political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ricardo Tranjan and social justice activist and former organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, John Clarke reflect on the current state of progressive politics in Canada. Listen to the full episode here, on Needs No Introduction – home of the Courage My Friends podcast series. About our guests John...2025-01-3130 min
Needs No IntroductionDo we need a new progressive alternative in Canada?In our season eight premiere, we welcome independent journalist and public historian Taylor C. Noakes, author, political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ricardo Tranjan and welcome back writer, social justice activist and former organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, John Clarke. The group reflects on the current state of progressive politics in Canada, the Liberal legacy and the possibility of a Conservative win. They discuss the need for a new progressive alternative and wonder aloud what this could look like. Reflecting on Canadian political parties, Noakes says: 2025-01-2258 min
Duo/Duet Entrevues05-Ricardo TranjanHere is an english interview with Ricardo Tranjan, the spokesperson on housing for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, one of the most trusted think tanks in the country. Enjoy as he dives deep and informs us of the many solutions there are that we have for the housing crisis.Voici une entrevue en anglais avec Ricardo Tranjan, porte-parole en matière de logement au Centre canadien de politiques alternatives, l'un des groupes de réflexion les plus fiables du pays. Profitez-en pour l'écouter et nous informer des nombreuses solutions qui s'offrent à nous pour résoudre la cr...2025-01-2145 minSpring RadioA Socialist Response to Pierre Poilievre Part 2: Housing feat. Ricardo TranjanThis is the second installment in an ongoing series on the rhetoric of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, and his bid to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. With the polling as it stands, it's clear we must be prepared for the very real possibility of a Poilievre led Conservative government in the near future. This series asks, what can socialists do to counter his message?
In this episode, we sat down with writer, policy expert, and friend of Spring, Ricardo Tranjan to discuss the conservative’s slogan ‘build the homes’ and why we may want to look more closely at what...2024-12-2338 min
On The Way HomeUnderstanding Canada's Social Landscape- With Ricardo and LiamJoin us as we explore Canada’s social policy landscape with two experts: Ricardo Tranjan, Ph.D., from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and Liam Fisher from New Brunswick’s Human Development Council. Ricardo shares insights from his bestselling book The Tenant Class and his research on income supports and housing, while Liam discusses how accessible community data can drive informed decision-making.On the Way Home acknowledges that the land across Canada on which we are grateful to have the opportunity to work is the home and territories of many Indigenous peoples. In York Region where...2024-10-3150 min
The John Oakley ShowAnchor ManagementOn this episode: Joshua JohnsonRicardo TranjanNoah SlepkovYou can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada appGot a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at michael@640toronto.comTechnical production by David HunterM...2024-10-0236 min
Shaye GanamPierre Poilievre has no economic platformRicardo Tranjan is a political economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-1909 min
The Big StoryWhy are some tenants using the 'last resort' of rent strikes?We recently released an episode about a woman in Hamilton, Ontario who unwittingly became a landlord after the tenants in a house she intended to move into, refused to leave. Today we're revisiting an episode from 2023 that highlights the other side of that equation: the plight of renters in an increasingly unaffordable housing market. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rent in large Canadian cities is at ridiculous highs. It's hard to find a decent apartment. and sometimes even harder to keep it. Landlords can afford to neglect their buildings because units are so scarce, and what options do t...2024-08-0426 min
Srsly WrongSupply Supply Supply (w/Kate Willett)
We are joined by comedian and activist Kate Willett to discuss the housing crisis and what the real solutions are. Nimbys v yimbys, supply arguments, social housing, homelessness, and more!
Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong
Check out Kate Willett:https://www.instagram.com/kate.willett/https://x.com/katewillettBooks Mentioned:– The Tenant Class – Ricardo Tranjan– Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State – Samuel Stein– In Defense of Housing: The Politics of Crisis – David Madden & Peter Marcuse– The Right to the City – Hen...2024-07-162h 26
Srsly WrongSupply Supply Supply (w. Kate Willett)We are joined by comedian and activist Kate Willett to discuss the housing crisis and what the real solutions are. Nimbys v yimbys, supply arguments, social housing, homelessness, and more!
Support the show on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong
Check out Kate Willett:
https://www.instagram.com/kate.willett/
https://x.com/katewillett
Books Mentioned:
The Tenant Class - Ricardo Tranjan
Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State - Samuel Stein
In Defense of Housing: The Politics of Crisis - David Madden & Peter Marcuse
The R...2024-07-162h 26
Move Smartly: The PodcastDo Rent Controls Restrict The Supply of Rental Housing?: An Interview with Murtaza HaiderIn today’s episode, John talks to Murtaza Haider about rent controls in Canada and their potential impact on rental supply. Murtaza is a professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. In the lively chat, we discuss why Ontario has seen very little growth in rental housing even though the new rental supply is not rent controlled. We also discuss the differences in approach to rental housing between North American and European economists and governments. North Americans lean more towards a free market approach to rental housing, while Europeans have cou...2024-04-3056 min
The River and The LandThe Tenant Class w/Ricardo Tranjan//We are pleased to be joined by Dr. Ricardo Tranjan, author of the National Bestseller The Tenant Class to talk about the state of housing in Canada and what is to be done.
Between The Lines Books
Ricardo's Instagram2024-04-091h 15
Blueprints of DisruptionThe Tenant ClassWhat if we told you there is NO housing crisis?The author of The Tenant Class, Ricardo Tranjan joins hosts Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLean to talk about the housing market, its purpose and the use of policies that don't challenge the narrative of shelter commodification and land ownership.Tranjan presents the landlord / tenant divide as a more useful class analysis for our times. He encourages us to reframe our approach to housing advocacy, in ways free from the confines set by Capital.-----------------All of our content is free...2024-02-291h 03
PUSHBACK TalksThe Tenant Class - a conversation with author Ricardo TranjanAs the cost of living continues to rise and housing remains one of the hottest topics in the news, there's a common misconception in North America that tenants are just homeowners in waiting. Laws and incentives are written to support this idea, and it's leaving a growing generation of tenants behind in a way that is detrimental for us all. This week's guest, author and political economist Ricardo Tranjan, Ph.D., does away with this myth in his latest book, The Tenant Class. Tranjan challenges the very notion of a housing crisis, proposing an alternative perspective – a housing market fu...2024-02-2846 minThe Big StoryRent an Apartment?! In This Economy?!Rachael feels trapped in her Toronto rental because she can't afford to move. She has no plans of ever owning a home and wants to know what, if any, rental protections exist to curb rising rates. Jordan talks to political economist and author Ricardo Tranjan about how policy can help protect renters in Canada.
We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr...2024-01-2735 minThe Big StoryWhy are some tenants using the 'last resort' of rent strikes?Rent in large Canadian cities is at ridiculous highs. It's hard to find a decent apartment. and sometimes even harder to keep it. Landlords can afford to neglect their buildings because units are so scarce, and what options do tenants have, exactly? Leave?! Stop paying rent?!Well, yes, there are several rent strikes happening in Canada right now, mostly in Toronto. Some of them are closing in on six months or more. Evictions have been long-threatened, but slow to happen. Nor have the tenants received any concession or negotiation, even when the mayor stepped in. So what...2023-11-2825 min
The River and The LandThere is No Housing CrisisBilal and Travis discuss the link between development capital, politicians, and the so-called housing crisis.
For some context and more information check out the wonderful book The Tenant Class by Ricardo Tranjan from BTL Books.
For an American context on urban development and real estate capital, check out Capital City by Samuel Stein from Verso Books.
You can follow us on Xwitter @TRTLPodcast, on Instagram @TheRiverandTheLand, and you can email us at TheRiverandTheLand@gmail.com2023-10-311h 21
Money Feels43: Let's Talk About the Housing CrisisIs the housing market really in crisis? How do we fix this, and what can Canadians looking to buy — or looking to rent affordably — do? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Introducing the author of The Tenant Class, Ricardo TranjanWhy he wrote the bookThe argument for why there is NO housi...2023-10-2655 minHarbinger ShowcaseHarbinger Showcase ep7 (w/ Alberta Advantage, Pullback, Berrygrounds + the Forgotten Corner)Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we:sit down with Simeon Tshakapesh and Anastasia Qupee to explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child on The Independent’s BERRYGROUNDStalk with the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives’ Ricardo Tranjan about his book 'THE TENANT CLASS' on PULLBACKspeak with researcher Moss Robeson about the University of Alberta's 1.5 million in endowments and donations dedicated to Waf...2023-10-1058 minHarbinger ShowcaseHarbinger Showcase ep7 (w/ Alberta Advantage, Pullback, Berrygrounds + the Forgotten Corner)Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we:sit down with Simeon Tshakapesh and Anastasia Qupee to explore Newfoundland and Labrador’s Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child on The Independent’s BERRYGROUNDStalk with the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives’ Ricardo Tranjan about his book 'THE TENANT CLASS' on PULLBACKspeak with researcher Moss Robeson about the University of Alberta's 1.5 million in endowments and donations dedicated to Waf...2023-10-1058 min
PullbackTenant Organizing with Ricardo TranjanSure, the rent is too damned high – but are we currently in a housing crisis? Or is the housing market working exactly as it was intended? On the first episode of our brand new season, we were joined by Ricardo Tranjan of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives to talk housing. Ricardo just wrote a fantastic new book called the Tenant Class, which makes the argument that tenants are an exploited class and calls for more tenant organizing as a solution.
Pickup a copy of Tenant Class from your local bookstore!
https://btlbooks.com/book/the-tenant-class...2023-10-0352 min
A Cultural History of Canada'The Tenant Class', with Ricardo TranjanIn which Patrick sits down with Ricardo Tranjan to talk about his new book, The Tenant Class. Ricardo is a political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Previously, Tranjan managed Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and his current research is on the political economy of social policy in Canada. Ricardo holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, where he was a Vanier Scholar. Find The Tenant Class here or at your local bookstore! ---Support: Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/historiacanadiana); Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/historiacanadiana); the recom...2023-07-231h 08
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA JULY 19, 2023The cost of rent in Canada is dwarfing minimum wage in every province. We discuss what needs to be done to address this widespread disparity with Ricardo Tranjan, Senior Researcher with ‘The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’. Five years ago it sounded like science fiction, but now researchers from the University of Alberta are a step closer to making the cryopreservation of human tissue a reality. We learn about the unique work being done at the U of A from Jason Acker, Professor of Transfusion Medicine and Cryopreservation. Satellites orbiting earth have t...2023-07-1924 min
New Books in Canadian StudiesRicardo Tranjan, "The Tenant Class" (Between the Lines, 2023)Today I talked to Ricardo Tranjan about his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023).It’s well known and almost taken for granted that we live in the midst of a “housing crisis”—soaring rent, persistently low vacancy rate, and deteriorating quality of existing housing stock plague renters throughout Canada. But if a crisis is defined by being sudden and often short-term, by being largely incidental and without malicious intent, and by a tendency to produce broad social solidarity, Ricardo Tranjan argues that the present housing situation is anything but a “crisis.” Instead, Tranjan persuasively shows that what the te...2023-07-021h 07
New Books in Critical TheoryRicardo Tranjan, "The Tenant Class" (Between the Lines, 2023)Today I talked to Ricardo Tranjan about his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023).It’s well known and almost taken for granted that we live in the midst of a “housing crisis”—soaring rent, persistently low vacancy rate, and deteriorating quality of existing housing stock plague renters throughout Canada. But if a crisis is defined by being sudden and often short-term, by being largely incidental and without malicious intent, and by a tendency to produce broad social solidarity, Ricardo Tranjan argues that the present housing situation is anything but a “crisis.” Instead, Tranjan persuasively shows that what the te...2023-07-021h 07
New Books in Politics and PolemicsRicardo Tranjan, "The Tenant Class" (Between the Lines, 2023)Today I talked to Ricardo Tranjan about his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023).It’s well known and almost taken for granted that we live in the midst of a “housing crisis”—soaring rent, persistently low vacancy rate, and deteriorating quality of existing housing stock plague renters throughout Canada. But if a crisis is defined by being sudden and often short-term, by being largely incidental and without malicious intent, and by a tendency to produce broad social solidarity, Ricardo Tranjan argues that the present housing situation is anything but a “crisis.” Instead, Tranjan persuasively shows that what the te...2023-07-021h 07
New Books in Urban StudiesRicardo Tranjan, "The Tenant Class" (Between the Lines, 2023)Today I talked to Ricardo Tranjan about his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023).It’s well known and almost taken for granted that we live in the midst of a “housing crisis”—soaring rent, persistently low vacancy rate, and deteriorating quality of existing housing stock plague renters throughout Canada. But if a crisis is defined by being sudden and often short-term, by being largely incidental and without malicious intent, and by a tendency to produce broad social solidarity, Ricardo Tranjan argues that the present housing situation is anything but a “crisis.” Instead, Tranjan persuasively shows that what the te...2023-07-021h 07
The PulseDisability & Housing, Part 1This week, Joeita speaks with Ricardo Tranjan, from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, about his new book "The Tenant Class". This is the first of three episodes on Disability & Housing. This is the June 15, 2023 edition
Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for...2023-06-1531 min
Front BurnerWhy some tenants are going on ‘rent strikes’There are two rent strikes underway in Toronto, where some tenants have organized and are withholding rent to protest against above-guideline rent increases.
But the strategy carries serious risks – including potential eviction.
Today, we hear from one tenant in Thorncliffe Park on why he’s taking part in the strike, and Ricardo Tranjan of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives talks more about the radical tactic, and tenant organizing in Canada.
For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts2023-06-0724 min
thecommentary.caRicardo TranjanThe political economist and senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ricardo Tranjan discusses his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023), with Joseph Planta.
The Tenant Class by Ricardo Tranjan (Between the Lines, 2023).
Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Tenant Class
Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
One of the more provocative and innovative books of the season is The Tenant Class. In the book, its...2023-05-3132 minthecommentary.caRicardo TranjanThe political economist and senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ricardo Tranjan discusses his book The Tenant Class (Between the Lines, 2023), with Joseph Planta.
The Tenant Class by Ricardo Tranjan (Between the Lines, 2023).
Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Tenant Class
Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
One of the more provocative and innovative books of the season is The Tenant Class. In the book, its...2023-05-3132 minOn The Way HomeThe Tenant Class With Author Ricardo TranjanJoin us this week on the On The Way Home podcast as we welcome researcher, political economist, and author, Ricardo Tranjan, who talks about his recently released book, “The Tenant Class”. The book challenges the notion of a “Housing Crisis”, tackles myths about tenants, and discusses the history of bad policy that paved the way to the challenges we face today in housing and homelessness. We discuss all of this and more and you won’t want to miss it!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-0436 min
The Tyee: Audio EditionWhat’s Behind the ‘Housing Crisis’ in CanadaThe housing “crisis” is not a crisis, says Ricardo Tranjan. It’s rather a situation that benefits those making money at the expense of others, namely tenants.
andrea bennett interviews. andrea is senior editor at The Tyee.
Published Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/05/03/What-Behind-Housing-Crisis-Canada/2023-05-0300 min
ACORDA GALERA! - O podcast do Jordão que vai despertar você para vender e viver.Episódio #853 - Os Incentivadores - Roberto TranjanMENTORIA DE VENDAS COM O JORDÃO, para quem carrega o número de vendas da empresa nas costas. INSCRIÇÕES ABERTAS. Para saber mais e fazer a sua inscrição vai aqui: https://vendascuratudo.com.br/mentoriacomojordao.html CURE-SE de todos os seus problemas de vendas no VENDAS CURA TUDO do Jordão. Aproveita a BLACK FRIDAY do VENDAS CURA TUDO. 50% DE DESCONTO! Pula para dentro da NETFLIX DAS VENDAS, o VENDAS CURA TUDO onde você vai encontrar TODOS OS CURSOS DE VENDAS do Jordão. Vai aqui: https://www.vendascuratudo.com.br Transforme-se no MELHOR vendedor(a) do seu mer...2023-01-031h 20
Bill Kelly ShowIs EV Revolution passing Canada by? Are ‘Catch Up Payments’ the right investment for Ontario schools & Latest from the School Board Elections!The Bill Kelly Show Podcast w/ Guest Host Shiona Thompson:New battery-manufacturing plant announcements are coming so fast and furious that newswire Reuters have taken to running a continuous update of all the facilities being planned to manufacture EVs and their batteries around the world. Is the EV revolution passing Canada’s auto manufacturing sector by?GUEST: David Booth, Automotive Columnist and Senior Writer for Postmedia-Following the alarming decline in student math results across the province, the Ontario government announced payouts to parents to help overcome the learning gap. Is...2022-10-2551 min
RedeyeNo relief for renters in federal budgetWhile the April 7 budget did include some money for housing coops and non-profit housing, there is little to improve the situation for renters across Canada. We speak about housing and the federal budget with Ricardo Tranjan, political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Ontario office.2022-04-1813 min
Jeff McArthurParents gifting down payments help fuel booming housing market.Ricardo Tranjan, Senior Researcher, The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, New CIBC survey says parents gifting down payments helping to fuel booming housing market2021-10-2709 minOn The Way HomeElection 44: Party platform analysis on housing & homelessnessThis election is about housing. We are joined by rights and policy experts Garima Talwar Kapoor-Maytree, Justin Marchan- CHRA Indigenous Caucus, and Ricardo Tranjan-Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. They walk us through their analysis of federal party platform commitments on housing and homelessness. This is the fourth episode of our special election series on housing and homelessness as voters in Canada head to the polls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1544 min
Unpacked with the Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativesEP 03 School's Out——What's Next? ft. Erika Shaker and Ricardo TranjanNow that school’s out, It’s the perfect time to join us in a conversation reflecting back on education during the pandemic. How was education handled by policy makers during the pandemic? What kind of plans are in place to support educators and students in the year ahead? And will our government’s current plans be enough? CCPA experts Erika Shaker and Ricardo Tranjan break down the policy changes in education, their impact, and what we need to consider looking ahead to back-to-school season in the fall?2021-07-0944 min
Bill Kelly ShowPodcast - Time is running out for parents to choose Back to School or Online learning, CRA suspends online services & Democratic Convention kicks off todayTime is running out for a plan to be properly implemented for the upcoming school year, with many boards having registration dates this coming week. Parents have to make the decision whether to send their kids into school or to keep them home online learning. How hard is that decision going to be to make when there’s such a time constraint?
Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education
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The NDP are rolling up to Queen’s Park today with an old bus to discuss their concerns with the Premier’s educat...2020-08-1749 min
Jeff McArthurThe economic argument for the four-day work weekGUEST: Ricardo Tranjan, political economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Ontario office2020-05-2509 min
The PulseAddressing the issues facing rentersRicardo Tranjan is a Senior Researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. He discusses his recent report “The Rent Is Due Soon: Financial Insecurity and COVID-19” and explores the issues facing renters and landlords during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the April 21, 2020 episode.
Check out the Pulse on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the off...2020-04-2127 min
In The Public SquareRicardo Tranjan - There Are Always AlternativesRicardo Tranjan is a political economist and senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Recently, Ricardo released a calculator that would allow Ontario citizens to measure the impact that government cuts to class sizes and the introduction of mandatory e-learning would have on staffing at their local schools.In this episode, we discuss the calculator against the backdrop of policy alternatives and the need for ongoing and robust debate about the future of public education.2020-03-0328 min
In Conversation with Stephen HurleyRicardo Tranjan - There Are Always AlternativesRicardo Tranjan is a political economist and senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Recently, Ricardo released a calculator that would allow Ontario citizens to measure the impact that government cuts to class sizes and the introduction of mandatory e-learning would have on staffing at their local schools.In this episode, we discuss the calculator against the backdrop of policy alternatives and the need for ongoing and robust debate about the future of public education.2020-02-0928 min