Scott Radley Show

Why does Canada have a shortage of skilled trade workers? Are Canadians prepared for the cost of a 2026 Winter Olympics in Calgary? & How are so many Canadian families going into debt paying for kids' extracurricular activities?

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A new study from the Business Development Bank of Canada says that there is a huge shortage of skilled trade workers to fill available positions at companies across the country.Guest: Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan -If the Olympics are going to come back to Canada, how much will it cost Canadian taxpayers? Are we prepared to pay the price?Guest: Michael Heine, Director, International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University-According to a survey conducted by Ipsos for Global News, 55% of Canadian parents say extracurricular activities will put a strain on family finances this year. Over the last school year, the average family spent about $1,160 on extracurricular activities for kids, according to the poll.