mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-06Journalist. Host of http://missingmiddlepodcast.com w/ @mikepmoffatt@mastodon.social
Formerly producer @TheAgenda.
Often mad about policies that aren't based on data.
Canadians still care about climate change, but their priorities have shifted as the cost of living has increased. But luckily, you don't have to decide between environmental action and affordability, if you allow more homes to be built in climate-friendly ways.
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Canada is becoming less of a meritocracy over time, which is causing some major problems. It shouldn't be the case that who your parents are is the biggest determinant of whether you'll be successful, but it's becoming increasingly true.
We discuss that today on DemograFix.
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The City of Toronto approved six-storey units on major roads. But bureaucracy is still killing these projects.
I was so mad about this article, I had to rant about it. I can't believe councillors are still fighting for "neighbourhood character" in 2026.
The only way upzoning a whole city works is if people get on board with it. People need to recognize how they personally can benefit from better neighbourhood developments.
We talk about that on the Missing Middle Podcast today.
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