David Macdonald is the senior economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). He has been a commentator on national policy issues, appearing often in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and Canadian Press. In this clip, David Macdonald breaks down inflation and growing inequality in Canada.

This is a clip from rabble’s most recent live politics panel: ‘Off the Hill: Mind the gap – the federal budget and income inequality.’ The panel featured guests MP Niki Ashton, rabble columnist and policy researcher Chuka Ejeckam, economist David Macdonald and rabble parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg. Hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies.

David Macdonald recently appeared on rabble radio to talk about CEO pay, inflation and the grocery store industry. You can listen to that episode here.

Off the Hill is a fast-paced live panel on current issues of national significance, hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies. This series focuses on the impact politics and policy have on people, and on ways to mobilize to bring about progressive change in national politics — on and off the hill. To support Off the Hill, visit rabble.ca/donate.