FREE Money, Fake Jobs, and a Failing System | Ep 149

FREE Money, Fake Jobs, and a Failing System | Ep 149

From The Two Stewards Show by Brent Vanderwoude & Mark Krikke

April 1, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 150

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of government policies on the housing market and job market in Canada, along with the effects of free money programs.

“Free money” sounds great… until you realize who actually pays for it. In this episode, we discuss: How Canada’s latest policies (from HST cuts to condo bailouts) are shaping the housing market What’s really happening in the job market? The consequences of government “free money” programs and who actually benefits Foreign influence, energy strategy, and global trends that could impact Canada’s future - If you have a property in Hamilton or St. Catharines, you could be eligible for $40-80k in government grants if you add a dwelling unit to your property. To learn more and run through some options for free, book a call here: https://goodstewards.ca/get-started To get in tough with the show, email hello@twostewards.ca

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Vanderwoude, Mark Krikke

Topics covered

  • government policies
  • housing market
  • job market
  • free money programs
  • foreign influence
  • energy strategy
  • global trends

Keywords

  • free money
  • government grants
  • housing market
  • job market
  • Canada
  • energy strategy
  • foreign influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canada, Good Stewards

Places: Hamilton, St. Catharines

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