Eric Kam
Economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and expert commentator on macroeconomic issues, trade, and resource dependency; provides analysis on Canadian inflation, labour markets, and policy options.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 28min
AI, EVs and HBC: Looking back at Canada's biggest business stories of 2025
In a captivating discussion, Eric Kam, a professor of economics at Toronto Metropolitan University, analyzes Canada's tumultuous business landscape of 2025. He reflects on the dramatic collapse of Hudson's Bay as a symbol of retail decline. The conversation dives into the auto industry's struggles, including dwindling EV demand and tariff impacts. Kam explains why Canadian banks remain resilient amid market uncertainties and explores the complex dynamics of AI investment versus consumer hesitancy. A thought-provoking look at a pivotal year for Canada!
Mar 21, 2026 • 24min
Weekend Listen: Economic uncertainty amid a global crisis: what happens next?
Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and macroeconomics commentator. He breaks down how the Middle East war upset markets and why Canada may already be sliding toward recession. Short segments on hidden unemployment, low productivity and weak investment. Conversation about why monetary moves cannot fix supply problems and how Canada could leverage its resource advantage.
