Welcome to the MWSA podcast for Thursday October 17, 2024

This is Secret Path Week in support of the Downie/Wenjack Fund, and today is also the anniversary of the passing of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie. To talk about the importance of this day and the continuing path towards reconciliation, we invited Paul Kuster to join the conversation. Paul is a comedian, former broadcaster and indigenous activist.

Is your bank taking steps to protect your data and your money from cyber attacks? October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and according to a new survey more than three quarters of Canadians are concerned about their security when banking online. We dug into the topic with Kevin Dawson, President & CEO of ISA Cybersecurity

And stores like Walmart and Costco already have their holiday and Christmas displays up! If we start our Christmas shopping early is that better for our bank accounts and credit card balances – or is it more dangerous? We discuss with Natasha Macmillan, Director of Everyday Banking at Ratehub.ca.