Insights alert: Canadian consumer spending—Q1 2026
In our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions.
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Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan
Al welcomes Bruce MacLellan back on the podcast to discuss the 2026 CanTrust Index and explain how small businesses can leverage trust to drive growth.
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Just Good Business Podcast: Chief Economist Douglas Porter Discusses Canadian Economy- Trade War, Inflation, and Economic Outlook
Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape.
Just Good Business Podcast: What Are the Biggest Challenges Faced by Restaurants in Canada Today?
Al sits down with Max Roy, VP of Federal and Quebec at Restaurants Canada to talk about it.
Just Good Business Podcast: How Are Canadian Grocers Responding To The Tariff Threats And The Growing ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement?
It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward?
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Just Good Business Podcast: Was The Tax Holiday In Canada Worth It For Canadian Businesses
This month, Al welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services, to discuss consumer spending data during the first half of the Canadian tax holiday.
Just Good Business Podcast: What Was The Busiest Shopping Day This Past Holiday Season?
In the first episode of 2025, Allan welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris' Data Services, to discuss holiday spending trends from 2024 and their implications for 2025.
Just Good Business Podcast: How Ronald McDonald House Is Helping Canadian Families Heal
In this episode, Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada, visits Al to discuss the organization's mission to support families with critically ill children.
Just Good Business Podcast: How To Bridge The Cashless Gap In In-Person Charitable Giving
Al has a sit-down with tip tap Director of Sales Mark Jordan to talk about a couple of these national campaigns The Poppy Campaign and The Red Kettle Campaign to learn how tip tap has helped them bridge the cashless gap.