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Canada Has a Soft Corruption Problem - Eric Lombardi of More Neighbours Toronto

Over and over again, we see the same problems come up when building anything physical in this country, such as a house or a train. Costs start to balloon and every project seems to end up over budget – or at least costs us more than it would cost to build in other countries. More Neighbours Toronto’s founder Eric Lombardi attributes this largely to a system of soft corruption. In this conversation, he highlights how convoluted processes and lack of transparency lead to inflated costs and diminished outcomes. He compares Canada's approach to infrastructure with that of European countries, emphasizing the need for standardization and in-house expertise. Lombardi proposes solutions to improve procurement processes and accountability, advocating for a more efficient and transparent system that prioritizes taxpayer value. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & a Job Posting 02:06 Understanding Soft Corruption and Its Impact 04:08 For Example, the Ontario Line 06:32 Is It Really Corruption? 11:03 Soft Corruption in Housing Approvals and Permitting 13:53 Comparative Analysis: Canada vs. European Infrastructure 16:30 The Need for Transparency 20:07 How Do We Begin to Solve It? 23:29 The Future of Political Engagement and Change Links: Canada can no longer afford to ignore its ‘soft corruption’ problem https://thehub.ca/2024/10/03/eric-lom... Altus Group https://www.altusgroup.com/ https://www.bildgta.ca/wp-content/upl... More Neighbours https://www.moreneighbours.ca/ Guest: Eric Lombardi, https://x.com/EricDLombardi Hosts: Mike Moffatt   / mikepmoffatt   Cara Stern   / carastern   Producer: Meredith Martin   / meredithmartin   This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation https://neptis.org/ Brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute https://institute.smartprosperity.ca/