Recently, economist Mike Moffatt got into a bit of a Twitter argument with housing advocates who think a land value tax can solve the housing crisis. He doesn’t think so.

This conversation explores the idea of a land value tax as a solution to the housing crisis. The hosts discuss the concept of a land value tax, which involves increasing the tax on the land portion of property and using the revenue for other purposes. They debate the effectiveness of this approach and its potential impact on housing development.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Defining a Land Value Tax
03:15 The Functioning of the Current Property Tax System
04:30 The Concept of Taxing Land Value
06:00 Taxing Land and Structure Components
07:10 What are the advocates advocating for?
08:20 Different Proposals for a Land Value Tax
09:45 The City of Toronto's Approach to Housing Development
11:30 Is a Land Value Tax the Way To Go?
13:00 Increasing efficiency of a property?
14:44 Consequences of a Land Value Tax for Homeowners
16:11 Do we want to Live the plot of Happy Gilmore?
17:45 Picking a Political Fight We Don’t Need to Pick
20:00 Encouraging Advocacy for Fairness and Solutions
21:15 When to Dip Your Shirt In Lemon Juice


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Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

On May 23, professionals who work in the industry to develop missing middle housing, as well as those interested in building them, gathered at the Toronto Reference Library for a one-day conference.

The Missing Middle podcast team spoke to the presenters and will be sharing those interviews with you each week on Fridays.

Evan Saskin, an architect and builder, discusses his company Blue Lion Building and their focus on multi-unit urban infill residential buildings. They specialize in subdividing single-family housing lots to create multiple residential units.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Blue Lion Building
02:18 Designing Sustainable and High-Quality Housing
03:34 The Process of Building Infill Properties
06:23 Navigating Bureaucratic Challenges in Housing Development

Links:
Blue Lion Building https://www.bluelionbuilding.com/

Producers:
Cara Stern https://twitter.com/carastern
Meredith Martin https://twitter.com/meredithmartin
Ruth Tecle

Technical production by Mike Greene https://www.instagram.com/mikegreenemedia/

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/
Brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute https://institute.smartprosperity.ca/

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.

A recent Leger poll examined how young Canadians feel about their economic situation, and whether they're getting enough support from the government.

Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern discuss the results, which found that millennials and Gen Z feel they are worse off than their parents. They also touch on the perception that politicians prioritize the interests of older generations over younger ones. The conversation highlights the need for more government support and better allocation of resources to address the struggles faced by millennials. Cara and Mike express concerns about the future and the impact of high taxes and debt on younger generations.

The conversation explores the challenges faced by millennials in Canada, focusing on topics such as housing affordability, education, career prospects, and government spending.

Links:
Opinions and Perspectives of Young Canadians: https://leger360.com/opinions-and-perspectives-of-young-canadians/#:~:text=More%20than%20two%2Dthirds%20of,it%20was%20for%20their%20parents.

War on the Young:
https://www.profgalloway.com/war-on-the-young/

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.