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TikTok or Financial Pro: Where Are Canadians Getting Money Advice?
Canada has a critical financial advice gap, where 51% of households are "unadvised" — a disparity that hits lower-income families hardest. The discussion explores how excessive regulatory burden and economic factors prevent middle-income Canadians from accessing professional financial guidance, leading many to rely on social media influencers instead. Through analysis of the CD Howe Institute's "Regulatory Reset" report, the hosts unpack how this advice gap affects mortgage decisions, homeownership wealth, retirement savings, and national productivity.
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