How to measure 'prosperity'

It's safe to say right now the majority of us are feeling the pinch. Grocery and fuel prices are on the rise and the income gap between the wealthy, and everyone else, continues to grow. And yet, aside from the U.S., Canada is the strongest economy of the G7. A prosperous country doesn't necessarily translate to a fuller wallet for its citizens. Host Nahlah Ayed and panelists discuss how 'prosperity' should be defined and how that can be achieved. Guests in this episode: Hon. Lisa Raitt is a former Conservative cabinet minister, who now co-chairs the Canadian Coalition for a Better Future. Zita Cobb is a Fogo Island entrepreneur, founder of Shorefast which supports local economies and community development. Kaylie Tiessen is the chief economist at the Shield Institute.

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How to measure 'prosperity' is an episode from Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) by CBC.

This episode is 00:54:08 long.

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

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