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Scotiabank Perspectives

Each episode we help break down the important economic issues on Canadians’ minds. With our unique access to leading experts, timely insights and helpful explainers, we navigate the latest in the world of finance, housing, business, the markets — and more.

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105 episodes

  1. What the first interest rate hike in three years means for Canada’s growth 17:04
  2. Bonus: Introducing The Growth Lens by Scotia Growth Institute 41:11
  3. The hidden cost of overlooking women’s health 30:58
  4. Beyond generative AI: How agentic AI is levelling up the technology 23:36
  5. Holding steady: Why did the Bank of Canada hit pause once again? 17:31
  6. Oil producer, global prices: Why Canada is not isolated from energy shocks 22:55
  7. What's behind the Bank of Canada's fifth-consecutive rate hold? 16:13
  8. Food inflation 101 – The rising cost of putting food on the table 25:48
  9. Bank of Canada holds steady for fourth time in a row at 2.25% 25:05
  10. Gold 101: Why gold prices rise and what it really signals 19:51
  11. What is economic productivity? 22:01
  12. Bank of Canada holds steady as oil-price surge raises inflation risks 21:55
  13. Fraud isn’t going away – here’s how you can protect yourself 37:32
  14. From Boomers to Gen Z – how different generations approach money and why 27:07
  15. Bank of Canada holds again – for now 16:08
  16. Former U.S. Open Tournament Director on empowering women in tennis and in business 30:21
  17. Looking ahead to 2026 with investing lessons from 2025 21:48
  18. What the Bank of Canada’s rate hold might tell us about 2026 24:20
  19. How charitable giving fits into financial planning 12:35
  20. Looking back on a ‘historic’ first year: Cedar Leaf Capital hits a milestone 24:36
  21. So, what exactly is a will? 30:00
  22. How is AI reshaping the global economy? 35:24
  23. Breaking down the 2025 federal budget 19:12
  24. Bank of Canada lowers rate again, but don’t expect more cuts 18:17
  25. Business journalist Amber Kanwar on why ‘investing changes lives’ — especially for women 20:08
  26. What does sustainability mean when it comes to agriculture? 19:55
  27. The evolution of technology in banking 27:50
  28. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission ten years out: A conversation with commissioner Marie Wilson 45:21
  29. Avoid the latest scams with these expert tips 27:09
  30. What the first rate cut since March tells us about the economy 18:00
  31. Breaking down 5 key stats to help you interpret the economy 26:05
  32. Bank of Canada holds rate for third time as Canadian economy shows resilience 18:40
  33. The importance of newcomers to the Canadian economy 24:00
  34. Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady as inflation strengthens, economy weakens 17:47
  35. What is elder financial abuse? 16:49
  36. Investing Through the Ages, Part 2: Navigating retirement in an age of volatility 24:12
  37. The business strategy behind the PWHL’s success 19:29
  38. How much can free trade between provinces help Canada’s economy? 32:23
  39. Investing Through the Ages, Part 1: What to set aside (and how) during your working years 29:06
  40. Bank of Canada 'coin toss' lands with a hold amid global economic uncertainty 20:45
  41. What is Indigenous economic power? An interview with author and entrepreneur, Carol Anne Hilton 29:02
  42. More than just fishing - breaking down the diverse and vibrant Atlantic Canadian economy 24:43
  43. As Canadians head to the polls, a challenge to strengthen the Canadian economy 28:26
  44. Unpacking the latest interest rate cut as tariff situation escalates 14:16
  45. Navigating the markets in a world of tariffs 20:58
  46. 8 simple tips to protect yourself from the latest scams 18:13
  47. Real estate update: Why the market is likely to heat up this spring 22:59
  48. How to talk to your partner about money 25:18
  49. How a trade war was averted — for now — and what happens next 16:46
  50. Another interest rate cut amid tariff uncertainty 16:57