CityTalk Canada

What's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities. Presented by noted urbanist Mary Rowe, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.

CityTalk Canada is a society podcast hosted by Canadian Urban Institute, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Canadian Urban Institute hosts CityTalk Canada, a society show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Small is Still Beautiful

  Sep 24, 202629 minS4

  As global investors descended on Toronto recently to consider putting their money into Canada's infrastructure (and airports), Mary Rowe wanted to consider how to generate more investment in the independent businesses that represent the bulk of the local economies in most every community. Joining in this considerate conversation are small business advocates Amy Robinson, founder of LOCO BC , and Chris Rickett, freelance consultant and member of CUI's Main Street Canada team. Talk to us from your city

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  Episode #4

  On the Front Lines

  Sep 10, 202627 minS4

  With the Canada-USA trade war escalating, there's a particular group of Canadians bearing the brunt of its impact, and whose livelihoods are in peril. They're the independent manufacturers, retailers and service outlets lining the main streets of communities across the country. In this episode, CUI CEO Mary Rowe chats with Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, one of this group's staunch defenders and advocates, about the policies and actions needed by government and consumers to support this critical contributor to our economy. Talk to us from your city

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  Episode #8

  The Housing in Canada FAQ - part 1

  Jul 27, 202627 minS3

  Curious about what's really going on with Canada's housing system? Here's your answer... actually, many of them. At its recent Housing Future Summit, CUI gathered the leading voices in the housing continuum to answer some FAQs about current challenges and opportunities, and the solutions in development across the country. Host Mary Rowe is your guide and quiz mistress.

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  Episode #8

  Rethinking Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Mar 3, 202630 minS3

  Vancouver’s Downtown East Side has long been associated with high levels of homelessness and substance abuse, issues which many cities across the country are now facing. Host Mary Rowe speaks with two people who help deliver services and housing supports to people in the neighbourhood, and share lessons that other communities can learn.Donna-Lynn Rosa is CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society and Corey McCallum is Atira’s Director of Outreach Programs. They talk about how to engage respectfully with people experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges, misconceptions about the Downtown East Side, and why they encourage people...

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  Episode #7

  Barrie’s mayor on declaring an emergency over encampments

  Mar 3, 202629 minS3

  Across the country, people are increasingly turning to encampments for shelter. These informal communities spotlight many complex challenges, from housing affordability to substance use and mental health issues. Encampments also present challenges to the social and economic functioning of neighbourhoods and downtown areas.For the last few years CUI has been very involved in convening a broad range of stakeholders - with lived experience, community leaders, civic organizations, business operators – to look for mutually respectful, effective solutions to ensuring our cities are accessible, safe and equitable for everyone. We are continuing to work with partners from coast to coast to co...

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