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Milestone Episode: After 100 Episodes, Here’s What We Really Think | Episode 100

Send us Fan Mail Schedule a call:  http://www.calendly.com/alexpangmortgage We made it to 100 episodes! For Episode 100 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks take a break from the usual format to look back at how it all started, how the show evolved, and what they’ve learned along the way. From their rough first episode and early days on social media to conversations with major guests, changing interest rates, COVID-era mortgage decisions, real estate investing, the BC condo bailout, and the challenges facing younger Canadians trying to buy a home, the past 100 episodes have covered a lot. The Alexes also revisit some of their biggest predictions—what they got right, what they got wrong, and why nobody has a crystal ball when it comes to interest rates and real estate. They answer listener questions, talk about the future of the podcast, and reflect on why they continue to do the show: to cut through the BS, have honest conversations, and help Canadians better understand mortgages and real estate. Here’s to the first 100. And here’s to the next 100. Thanks for being part of the journey. Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/ Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/ Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/

Hockey Skates to Wine: How Trump’s New 50% Tariffs Hit Everyday Canadian Exports | Episode 99

Send us Fan Mail Schedule a call:  http://www.calendly.com/alexpangmortgage In today’s episode, we break down the latest economic developments sweeping across Canada—from major trade disruptions to real estate shifts and government spending controversies. ### 📊 Key Topics Covered: * **50% U.S. Tariffs Take Effect August 19:** Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian goods, citing retaliatory claims over Canadian policies on alcohol, dairy quotas, and motor vehicles. We discuss which industries are hardest hit (consumer goods, machinery, building materials) and which key sectors are exempted (energy, potash, critical minerals).* **Interprovincial Trade Barriers:** In response to U.S. trade pressure, Canadian provinces are finally removing internal red tape to allow direct-to-consumer sales for brewers and distillers. Is this a step forward or a sign of low expectations?* **Real Estate & Housing Trends:** Toronto new home prices plunged over 10% in just 30 days. Meanwhile, Canada is seeing record-high rental apartment construction alongside record-low single-family home developments.* **Alberta’s Job Growth Engine:** Alberta is currently driving national employment, accounting for the vast majority of Canada’s net job growth since late 2024 (4.2% growth vs. 0.5% across the rest of Canada).* **Energy Sector Wins:** FortisBC clears a major regulatory hurdle for its $2B+ Tilbury LNG expansion in Metro Vancouver, paving the way for potential First Nation equity ownership with the Musqueam Indian Band.* **Cost of Living Crisis:** A new survey from Agriculture Canada shows 1 in 5 Canadians have skipped meals in the past six months, while nearly half are buying less meat, dairy, and produce due to skyrocketing prices.* **Government Spending Under Scrutiny:** We examine a controversial $130M Global Affairs program that handed out free motorbikes in Ghana—which stalled after funding failed to cover fuel and maintenance—alongside Mark Carney’s newly announced $1B federal investment in national sports infrastructure. — ### 🌐 Episode Resources & Related Posts:* Regional Tariff Exposure Breakdown: https://x.com/i/status/2079656063096467827* Toronto Real Estate Crash Data: https://x.com/i/status/2082070692057563326* Single-Family vs. Rental Apartment Starts: https://x.com/i/status/2082170755408949257* Alberta Job Creation Numbers: https://x.com/i/status/2081505913203204534* Agriculture Canada Food Affordability Survey: https://x.com/i/status/2082037061574385876 — **Enjoying the show?** Please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with a friend! Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/ Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/ Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/

Trans Mountain, Nuclear Power & Meta’s Data Centers | Episode 98

Send us Fan Mail Schedule a call: http://www.calendly.com/alexpangmortgage Will Canada’s energy sector bounce back, or are bad policies holding us back? In episode 98 of The Canadian Mortgage Show, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks sit down with Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and policy expert. We unpack the massive shifts happening in Canada’s economy right now—from the controversial push for Chinese EVs killing the Ontario auto sector to Meta’s shocking $13 billion investment into Alberta AI data centers.  Heather also breaks down the reality of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion’s $34 billion price tag, the truth behind West Coast tanker bans, and why Indigenous equity ownership is the secret to getting mega-projects built. Whether you are investing in real estate, energy, or just want to understand the Canadian economy, this is a must-watch episode. Podcast Social Links:Website: https://canadianmortgageshow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianmortgageshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadianmortgageshow/ Follow Our Hosts:Alex Pang Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpangmortgage/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpangmortgage/ Alex Shanks Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mortgagemanagement/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexshanksmortgagemanagement/