Events

Live video recordings of online discussions

Podcasts

In-depth, long-form topical conversations

Podcasts

Filter by

  • CityTalk Podcast

    Small is Still Beautiful

    As global investors descended on Toronto recently to consider putting their money into Canada’s infrastructure (and airports), Mary Rowe wanted to consider how to generate more investment in the independent businesses that represent the bulk of the local economies in most every community. Joining in this considerate conversation are small business advocates Amy Robinson, founder of LOCO…

    Read More
  • CityTalk Podcast

    Carry-on Economics

    This third week of September 2026 was filled with some extraordinary developments regarding Canada’s future — from the billions expected to land via the first-ever Canada Investment Summit to a ground-breaking relationship with the European Union. How all of this benefits the evolution of Canadian federalism and the economics of our communities is what’s top-of-mind for both CUI’s Mary…

    Read More
  • CityTalk Podcast

    On the Front Lines

    With the Canada-USA trade war escalating, there’s a particular group of Canadians bearing the brunt of its impact, and whose livelihoods are in peril. They’re the independent manufacturers, retailers and service outlets lining the main streets of communities across the country. In this episode, CUI CEO Mary Rowe chats with Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business,…

    Read More

  • Unlocking Capital & Accelerating Housing: Hear from those leading the way

    Originally hosted as a CityTalk Live webinar, this episode has been converted to a podcast due to high demand.

    Read More

  • Rethinking Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

    Vancouver’s Downtown East Side has long been associated with high levels of homelessness and substance abuse, issues which many cities across the country are now facing. Host Mary Rowe talks to two people who help deliver services and housing supports to people in the neighbourhood, with lessons that other communities can learn.

    Read More

  • Barrie’s Mayor: On Declaring an Emergency to Address Encampments

    Across the country, people are increasingly turning to encampments for shelter. These informal communities spotlight many complex challenges, from housing affordability to substance use and mental health issues. Encampments also present challenges to the social and economic functioning of neighbourhoods and downtown areas.

    Read More

Want to Become an Urban Champion?

Join a candid conversation between city builders of all stripes to discuss what’s working, what’s not and what’s next for urban communities across Canada.

Contact Us