The Current

Unemployment is up: who is hiring, firing and how to find work

Canadian unemployment has reached a six month high, 18,000 jobs were lost in April alone.  A look at the realities of trying to find work in the face of economic uncertainty, upcoming CUSMA negotiations, and the war in Iran.

Vaping is taking over school washrooms

With more students vaping, high school administrators are rethinking the role of the washroom, from completely redesigning the space to implementing tools like vape sensors to curb the addictive habit, and help students feel safer at school.

Could solar power from space actually work?

It sounds like something straight out of science fiction: giant solar panels floating in space, beaming energy back down to Earth. Companies like Meta and space agencies in Japan are taking the idea seriously, hoping it could help power growing energy demands. Supporters say space-based solar could deliver constant, around-the-clock clean energy because the sun never stops shining. Critics say the technology is wildly expensive and still far from reality. Matt Galloway speaks with former NASA physicist John C. Mankins and former NASA technology policy chief Charity Weeden about whether this is the future of energy or a very expensive fantasy.

Why the census matters more than you think

From housing costs and commuting habits to language, identity and family life, Canadians are once again being asked detailed questions in this year’s census. So what is Statistics Canada trying to learn from all of it? And how does that information shape everything from political representation to schools, transit and public policy? Matt Galloway speaks with Geoff Bowlby, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada.

Can Mark Carney keep the provinces happy?

It's a busy time for the Prime Minister. Alberta and Ottawa are inching closer to a pipeline deal, and the federal government wants to speed up the review process for major projects. Is it possible to keep everyone happy? Our national affairs panel weighs in.