Do B.C.’s new gig-worker regulations go ...

In her new book Going to Seed, Kate J. Neville reflects on the value of being idle, and the importance of escaping the busyness that builds up around family, work and social demands. 

Generations of Indigenous people have fought to protect the land and culture of Haida Gwaii, and this year the Haida Nation has reclaimed stewardship of that land in a historic agreement. Matt Galloway went there to hear what this means for the archipelago’s future — from uncerta ... Show More

The NDP has ripped up its supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals, raising questions of whether an election may be imminent. Parliamentary reporters Stephanie Levitz and Ryan Tumilty unpack what prompted the surprise decision, and what happens next. 

Exploring the Impact of the $22/Hour Minimum Wage Announcement in CaliforniaStay Informed: The Latest Job Market News and its Relevance for BusinessesThe job market has surged into the spotlight, with recent news of California advocating for a $22/hour minimum wage rate.In our on ... Show More

With so many Canadians supporting the hike in minimum wage how are small to medium sized businesses coping with it?   Guest - Jordi Morgan, Vice President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business 

The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these platforms? As the gig economy grows, questions arise about worker protection, righ ... Show More

Guest: Monte McNaughton, Ontario Labour Minister The last two years of this pandemic hit everyone differently. It is undeniable that its impacts were not equitable and those with precarious jobs — including frontline essential workers — paid the most disproportionate price. Now t ... Show More

A handful of big tech companies must comply with new European Union rules taking effect at midnight; job openings remain elevated at 8.9 million; Powell sees inflation risk in cutting rates too soon; hackers who attacked UnitedHealth may have run away with ransom payment. 

The PBD Podcast exposes the real impact of California’s $20 fast food minimum wage law. With 18,000 jobs lost and a wave of automation replacing workers, the panel breaks down the unintended consequences, rising costs, and the political spin from Gavin Newsom’s administration.