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Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder

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Conversations with Canadian innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Join host Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, as he sits down with some of the most successful and fascinating people in Canadian business.

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From shop floor to CEO: Jennifer Wong of Aritzia

February 22, 2024 17:05 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

When Jennifer Wong was an economics student at the University of British Columbia, she walked into an Aritzia store with her resumé. The company at the time was only three years old and operated two locations. She landed a part-time job, which led to other Aritzia jobs as the company grew.  Three decades later, she became Chief Executive Officer of the clothing retail giant that now boasts 117 stores in two countries, plus a global online presence. “My journey has really been about figurin...

Connecting North America: Keith Creel of CPKC

January 25, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

When the last spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway track on November 7th, 1885 in British Columbia, CP became the first transcontinental railway to connect Canada from east to west.  Last April, the iconic Canadian company marked another first, when – in Kansas City, Missouri – a ceremonial final spike connected Canadian Pacific with Kansas City Southern. The new railway, now named CPKC, became the first and only single-line railway connecting Canada, the United States and Mex...

Leading the way in nuclear energy: Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power

December 05, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

It was a summer job that sparked Mike Rencheck’s lifelong career in the energy industry. He started out as an intern at the Beaver Valley Power Station in Pennsylvania in the 1980’s, and never looked back. “It really opened my eyes to what was possible in nuclear energy,” he says. Skip ahead a few decades and Rencheck is now the President and CEO of Bruce Power. The nuclear plant on the shores of Lake Huron produces 30 per cent of Ontario's electricity – that’s half of all the province’s nu...

Values-based leadership – Jeffrey Orr, Power Corporation

November 06, 2023 18:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Jeffrey Orr has a simple message for business students: live your values. “I think people have the impression that there's a different set of ethics and values that apply in business than apply in their personal lives,” he says. “That’s not the case.” The CEO of Power Corporation says in his experience, successful leaders turn to personal values and instincts when faced with tough business decisions.  In a wide-ranging conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Orr ...

Business as a force for good – Iggy Domagalski, Wajax

June 22, 2023 14:50 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Iggy Domagalski is a big believer in having fun at work. “Work can be enjoyable,” he says. “When people know that they can have a bit of fun and that they can take five minutes to spend some fun time with their peers, I think that sends them back to their desk smiling.” Domagalski is the President and CEO of Wajax, a Canadian industrial products and service company. With 3000 employees working in 120 branches across the country, a strong corporate culture that embraces positivity is a big p...

Preparing for Canada’s energy future – François Poirier, TC Energy

May 25, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

François Poirier and his co-workers see themselves as problem-solvers. The problems are many, and familiar to anyone who follows North America’s energy industry.  The need to reduce emissions from traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas.  The need to transition to lower-carbon sources without raising prices for consumers.  The need for energy security in a world that is increasingly unpredictable. It’s a tall order, but Poirier – President and CEO of Calgary-based TC Energy ...

Bringing fresh perspective to Canadian air travel: Alexis von Hoensbroech

April 20, 2023 17:50 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Twenty-seven years ago, WestJet took to the air with just three aircraft and five destinations. Today, the Calgary-based airline serves more than 100 cities across four continents. Overseeing the operation is CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech. He's a newcomer to Canada but not to the industry, having spent two decades working for and running airlines in Europe.  When he arrived in Canada last year, he was struck by the country’s rugged geography and “sheer size”, which brought home to him the imp...

Driving into the future – Bob Espey, Parkland Corporation

March 20, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

If you filled up your car’s gas tank recently, or popped into a convenience store, there’s a good chance you visited a Parkland location. The Canadian company supplies fuel and operates convenience stores across Canada under many banners, including On the Run, Chevron and Ultramar. Founded in Red Deer, Alberta, in the 1970s, Parkland now operates 4,000 locations in 25 countries.  The company has expanded quickly. “We're a 50-year-old company, yet 80 per cent of our employees joined us withi...

Tracy Robinson on rail, resources, and Canada’s place in the world

February 27, 2023 17:55 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Growing up in rural Saskatchewan, Tracy Robinson liked to watch the trains roll by. Little did she know then that trains would have a lasting impact on her life. She spent 27 years working at Canadian Pacific Railway before switching to the energy sector for almost a decade. Last year she returned to her roots when she was appointed President and CEO of CN, a job she calls “the best in the world.” Overseeing 30,000 km of track across Canada and the United States, Robinson understands the i...

Rania Llewellyn: embracing change at Laurentian Bank

December 13, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Rania Llewellyn spent 26 years working at Scotiabank before making a move she describes as a “big leap and a big change” – becoming President and CEO of Laurentian Bank. And yet she says the hardest part of that transition was joining a new institution in the middle of a pandemic. The inability to walk through the office and meet people created unique challenges, she says. “Organizations are made of people. You need to be a really good listener to be a good leader.” In a wide-ranging conve...

Be bold and future-focused: Deanna Zumwalt on Coril Holdings’ next 125 years

November 15, 2022 16:55 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

When Deanna Zumwalt became President and CEO of Coril Holdings in 2021, she took on responsibility for an organization with a rich Canadian legacy. The Calgary-based company, with roots in the railway industry, has evolved considerably since its beginnings nearly 125 years ago. Now Zumwalt is looking ahead to the next century. “Being a family enterprise for 125 years, we think across generations – we think in 25-year chunks,” she tells Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Businesspodcast. Zumwal...

Neighbours, partners, allies, friends – Canada’s relationship with the United States

June 02, 2022 16:44 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Canada needs a new foreign strategy that positions it to compete successfully in a changing world, according to former Canadian ambassador Louise Blais. “There are major shifts occurring in the geopolitical landscape,” she says. “Canada will either come out as losing or winning from an economic and security perspective, but we need to have a plan.” Blais served as a senior diplomat in Canadian embassies and consulates around the world including Tokyo, Paris, Washington and the United Natio...

“When people buy Canada, they buy authenticity” – Dani Reiss, Canada Goose

May 19, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

When Dani Reiss took over his grandfather’s apparel business more than two decades ago, he gambled on Canada. He resolved to continue making high-end outerwear in Canada, at a time when others in the industry were moving production abroad. The bet paid off. Today Canada Goose is recognized around the world for its luxury clothing. Reiss credits part of that success to the decision to stick with a “Made in Canada” label.  For international customers, he says, “a Canada Goose jacket made in ...

Seizing the moment – Penny Wise discusses Canada’s economic recovery

May 05, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

COVID-19 created an “inflection moment” that offers Canadians a chance to build a better future, according to Penny Wise, President of 3M Canada. “We have a huge opportunity to make a difference and really change the growth trajectory of Canada if we really seize that moment,” she says. In a conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Wise points to three ingredients that should be part of the country’s economic recovery.  First, she urges the country to develop an i...

Focusing on Canada’s strengths: Charles Brindamour, Intact Financial Corporation

April 21, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Is Canada poised to be a winner or a loser as the world transitions toward cleaner sources of energy? Charles Brindamour, the CEO of Intact Financial Corporation – the country’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance – is convinced that Canada has everything it needs to be a global leader in the drive to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.  He points to the country’s highly skilled and diverse workforce, its robust energy supplies and its abundant natural resources as areas in ...

COVID-19 and lessons in leadership – Mary Ann Yule, HP Canada

April 07, 2022 16:18 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Mary Ann Yule worries about the long-term economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women. “Many working women struggled to balance the responsibilities that came with assuming dual roles,” says the President and CEO of HP Canada. “They are 12 times more likely to step away from their jobs to take care of their family.” The risk, she points out, is that many women’s career trajectories will be hindered or knocked off course. She cites a recent study that concludes global GDP could be one ...

Investing in Canada’s future: John Graham, CPP Investments

March 24, 2022 15:55 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

John Graham has a clear mandate. As CEO of Canada Pension Plan Investments, he oversees the retirement savings of 20 million Canadians, with the goal of achieving the highest possible returns without undue risk.  And yet in a volatile and unpredictable world, his challenge is anything but simple. Take, for example, the fund’s investments in the energy sector. Recently CPP Investments committed to achieving a net-zero portfolio by 2050. But that doesn’t mean it is divesting its holdings in ...

“Organized flexibility” – how BNP Paribas is planning a hybrid workplace

March 10, 2022 16:55 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

How does an employer maintain a sense of community and office culture when many people are working from home? For Sonja Volpe, part of the answer lies in bringing staff together through volunteerism. “Volunteering is taking on an even more important role in the future hybrid work environment,” says the CEO of BNP Paribas in Canada. “It provides us the opportunity to engage with each other, to build out the internal network and strengthen the team dynamic while, of course, helping those in n...

The business case for reducing emissions

February 24, 2022 16:55 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

When the Business Council of Canada officially endorsed the concept of a national price on carbon in 2007, it was a “tough sell”, says John Dillon, the Council’s Senior Vice President, Policy and Corporate Counsel. At the time, the federal government and many private sector leaders were concerned that carbon pricing would erode Canada’s ability to compete internationally. “In 2007 there weren’t many countries anywhere talking about carbon price or any meaningful climate policy. There was a ...

Playing to Canada’s strengths in a post-pandemic world

February 10, 2022 16:55 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

When Bharat Masrani looks to Canada’s future, he sees opportunity. “We have all the tools in our toolkit to really leverage what is to come,” says the President and CEO of TD Bank. In a January 25th conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Masrani points to strengths – such as Canada’s education system and highly skilled workforce – as key ingredients to help the country succeed in a post-pandemic world. He also sees an important role for Canada’s energy sector as...

Canada’s clean growth opportunity

January 27, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Canada has the resources and the know-how to build one of the world’s cleanest and greenest economies. That’s one of the messages four business leaders delivered at a Canadian Club Toronto event on January 17th. The discussion, “Seizing Canada’s Clean Growth Opportunity,” focused on the steps we need to take now to secure a low-carbon energy future. Presented in partnership with the Business Council of Canada, the event featured key decision-makers from Canada’s mining, agriculture, financ...

“Believe in tomorrow,” Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO of OMERS

January 13, 2022 17:18 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

When half a million Canadians are counting on you to look after their pensions, you need to stay squarely focused on the long term. “We often joke, ‘A quarter is not three months – a quarter is 25 years,’” says Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO of OMERS, which  manages the retirement savings of current and former municipal employees across Ontario.  OMERS is one of the largest defined benefit pension plans in Canada, with net assets of more than $114 billion. So it’s good to know that when...

“We have a common goal” – Shell Canada and the clean-energy transition

December 16, 2021 16:55 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

When Susannah Pierce looks to the future, she’s filled with optimism. Why? As she puts it, “the energy sector is changing, from one of being carbon-intensive to one of being more [focussed on] clean energy.”  The President and Country Chair of Shell Canada points to innovation and investments in new technology by Shell and others – including renewable fuels, biofuels and carbon sequestration – as significant steps toward helping Canada meet its net-zero commitments. She also recognizes the...

Building a better future

December 02, 2021 16:55 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

When Dave Filipchuk began working in the construction industry in the 1980s, digital technology was just a blip on the radar screen.  Times have changed. “We’ve got an internet-of-things evolution happening in our industry,” says the President and CEO of PCL Construction, Canada’s largest general construction company. “It goes way beyond measuring things like temperature and humidity. [It includes] air pressure, sound levels, concrete strength, vibration – all with internet-connected senso...

Pandemics, pivots and patience: John Chen of BlackBerry on adapting to change

November 18, 2021 16:55 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

If there’s one word business leaders have heard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s “pivot.”  John Chen knows it better than many. Long before the pandemic, BlackBerry’s Executive Chairman and CEO led the storied Canadian company through what he calls “a 180-degree flip” – from a hardware-centric business to a software-focused one. In a conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Chen shares his experience and advice on adapting to change. For Chen, lesson numbe...

Louis Vachon discusses leadership, transformation, and the central role of the economy

November 05, 2021 19:28 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Canada needs a strong economy to help it address significant post-COVID challenges, says the outgoing CEO of National Bank of Canada, Louis Vachon. In a conversation with Goldy Hyder in the Speaking of Business podcast, Vachon says Canada is facing four areas of transformation: technology, demographics, geopolitics and climate change. Connecting them all, he says, is “clearly the economy … you need to get it absolutely right, and fast.” Vachon retired from National Bank of Canada on Octob...

Learning to take the “long view”: lessons in entrepreneurship

October 29, 2021 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

At the age of 24, Ben Cowan-Dewar set out to build a golf course in a remote part of Cape Breton. Construction began around the time of the 2008 financial crisis. Did he think it was a risky venture? “In hindsight,” he says, “obviously it was.” But it paid off. Now, Cowan-Dewar’s Cabot Cape Breton golf courses are ranked among the best in the world and the company is expanding, building new courses and resorts in Revelstoke, B.C. and Saint Lucia.  In a conversation with Goldy Hyder in the ...

Searching for common ground: why Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt are teaming up to address Canada’s economic future

October 07, 2021 15:45 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan know first-hand the challenges of governing in a minority parliament. They both served as cabinet ministers in minority governments – Raitt as a Conservative and McLellan as a Liberal.  “Long term planning is harder,” McLellan told Goldy Hyder in the Speaking of Business podcast, “but that doesn't mean you can't get big things done.  It actually requires you to make common cause with your fellow parliamentarians across the aisle … issue by issue the governing pa...

The 60-year-old startup: How Magna stays agile in a fast-changing industry

July 01, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Canada’s Magna International is a $40 billion company that employs more than 158,000 people in 28 countries. Yet in the eyes of its CEO, it’s really “a 60-year-old startup”. “We are still a startup because we are in a $3 trillion industry and it's changing,” says Swamy Kotagiri. “Every time there is change, there is opportunity.” The Aurora, Ont.-based auto parts manufacturer knows it has to stay nimble to keep pace with the evolving needs of the industry. That’s especially true when it co...

Scaling up: why Canada needs a startup mindset

June 17, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Mallorie Brodie wants to see a cultural shift in Canada – one that embraces risk.  The CEO and co-founder of Kitchener, Ont.-based Bridgit Inc. says Canadians have a “level of discomfort” when it comes to taking risks, but it’s essential when scaling up a business. She should know. Over the past eight years Brodie and co-founder Lauren Lake have built their construction software startup into one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies – one that more than doubled its revenue growth last year...

Pressing the reset button on capitalism: how to build a more inclusive society

June 03, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

As Guy Cormier looks ahead to a post-COVID Canada, the president and CEO of the Desjardins Group says it’s time for all of us to embrace a new approach. “Capitalism has lifted a lot of people out of poverty,” he says. “[But] at the same time, I think it's quite obvious that there is some collateral damage.”  Cormier points to climate change and income inequality as examples of the myriad social challenges facing Canada. He says it’s time “to give capitalism a do-over” by ensuring that the ...

A war-time effort: How Montreal’s CAE pivoted from aerospace to ventilators … in 11 days.

May 20, 2021 17:05 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

When the federal government appealed to business for help in the fight against COVID-19 last spring, technology company CAE answered the call.  It developed a ventilator prototype in 11 days and started manufacturing it soon after.  But that’s not all. CAE designed online training programs to teach healthcare workers how to protect themselves from infection. It also started manufacturing air sanitizers for use in healthcare settings, workplaces and schools. Now the company has pivoted agai...

Connecting Canadians: why communications infrastructure will be key to economic recovery

May 06, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Canadians live, work and interact . Whether we are working from home or trying to stay in touch with friends and family while complying with stay-at-home orders, digital technology has become an essential tool. The demands on Canada’s communications systems have never been greater. For Bell Canada, the pandemic spurred a rapid increase in network capacity.   “It was clear right away that people needed to communicate in a different way to keep the econo...

Canada’s digital future: learning new skills in a rapidly changing world

April 22, 2021 15:55 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a digital transformation that was already well underway in Canada - just look at the phenomenal rise in online shopping and video conferencing over the past year. But the digital economy requires new skills. Is Canada’s workforce ready? “There is this stat that 40% of work is going to be impacted by automation,” says Sabrina Geremia, VP and Country Manager of Google Canada. “The misnomer is it’s 40% of jobs.  It’s actually 40% of WORK. Which means ever...

Downtowns after lockdowns: how to revitalize Canada’s cities

April 08, 2021 15:50 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of Canada’s downtowns are still eerily quiet. Thousands of employees continue to work from home, leaving many office buildings sparsely occupied. But Jon Love, founder and CEO of KingSett Capital, believes Canadian cities will bounce back after the pandemic. The reason? Connection. “We can connect digitally, but it's so different than connecting live,” he says.  “Relationships are the currency of business. And connection and relationships are bu...

Beyond COVID: Powering a strong economic recovery

April 01, 2021 16:55 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On April 19th Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will unveil Canada’s first federal budget in more than two years – a budget she has described as the most significant of our lifetimes. What will it take to build a stronger, healthier and more resilient economy after the pandemic? In a timely conversation at the Canadian Club Toronto, Goldy Hyder discusses the path forward with Monique Leroux, Chair of the Industry Strategy Council, Mark Little, President and CEO of Suncor Energy and Darryl...

"We have the foundation to succeed" — Robert Asselin, Senior Vice President, Policy of the Business Council of Canada

November 03, 2020 14:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this rapidly changing world, Canada needs an economic plan that builds on the country’s strengths, addresses its weaknesses, and reduces the risks from future disruptions.  In late October the Business Council of Canada created a roadmap to help get there.  In our report “Powering a strong recovery: an economic growth plan for Canada”, we outline a plan that builds on three key pillars: people, capital and ideas. Share your thoughts here. On today’s podcast, Senior Vice President of Poli...

“An acceleration of the digital world" — Claude Guay, President and General Manager of IBM Canada

October 07, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

What’s it like to start a new job in the middle of a global pandemic?  Claude Guay knows.  He became President and General Manager of IBM Canada last May.  Since then he’s been finding creative ways to connect with employees and clients, while developing solutions to help the country respond to the economic and health crisis. How do you stay agile as a leader in a world of disruption?  What role will innovation play in helping Canada rebuild?  And what needs to happen to ensure the future ...

“Corporate Canada needs to look more like Canada.” — Jaqui Parchment, CEO of Mercer Canada

September 21, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

“Corporate Canada needs to look more like Canada.”  That’s the call to action from Jaqui Parchment.  As CEO of Mercer Canada she is one of only a very few Black women CEOs in the country. She is also a Director of the BlackNorth Initiative and a founding member of the Black Opportunity Fund.  And she is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. This summer, over 200 business leaders gathered to participate in the BlackNorth Summit, making commitments to address anti-Black racism i...

“Each day is truly a gift.” — Lisa Lisson: President of FedEx Express Canada

July 01, 2020 12:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

“Each day is truly a gift.” Lisa Lisson, President of Federal Express Canada Over the past few months we’ve heard from many business leaders as they have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Guests on this podcast have told us how they have overcome unique challenges and we’ve heard about the many ways corporate Canada has supported communities through the crisis.  Today, in our final podcast of the season, we’re continuing on the theme of leadership and resilience … but this time the sto...

“We’re business people, let’s figure it out.” — Wes Hall: Executive Chairman and Founder, Kingsdale Advisors

June 26, 2020 13:31 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

“We’re business people, let’s figure it out.”  For Wes Hall, Executive Chairman and Founder of Kingsdale Advisors, the death of George Floyd was a call to action.   He speaks with Goldy Hyder about July’s Black North summit, and why he’s urging corporate Canada to find solutions to end systemic racism through the creation of the Canadian Council of Business Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and busi...

“I’ve seen how business relationships can lift a community and a person out of poverty into a place where they’re full of pride.” — JP Gladu: Former President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

June 21, 2020 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

“I’ve seen how business relationships can lift a community and a person out of poverty into a place where they’re full of pride.” Indigenous business leader JP Gladu speaks with Goldy Hyder about forging ties between Indigenous businesses and corporate Canada. He also reflects on calls for action against racism, and discusses the impact of COVID-19 on him and his community. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to mor...

“We’ve pulled the future forward here” — John Baker: President and CEO of D2L

June 15, 2020 12:35 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

“We’ve pulled the future forward here.”  John Baker, President and CEO of D2L discusses the future of online learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and what parents and educators can expect when schools resume in the fall. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca

“We will come out of this stronger” ⁠— Charles Brindamour: CEO of Intact Financial Corporation

June 08, 2020 12:35 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

“We will come out of this stronger.”  Charles Brindamour, CEO of Intact Financial Corporation, reflects on the need to build confidence as the economy restarts, what he has learned from dealing with other crises, and how Intact is helping the most vulnerable with food support. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca

“The energy industry has got to be part of the solution” ⁠— Al Monaco: President and CEO of Enbridge

June 05, 2020 12:35 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

“The energy industry has got to be part of the solution.”  Al Monaco, President and CEO of Enbridge, discusses the role of energy in Canada, how Enbridge is supporting communities through the COVID-19 pandemic, and the transition to a low carbon economy. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca

“There’s no textbook on how to manage under COVID-19” ⁠— Nicolas Marcoux: CEO of PwC Canada

June 04, 2020 12:35 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

“There’s no textbook on how to manage under COVID-19.”  Nicolas Marcoux, CEO of PwC Canada, shares his thoughts on Canada’s future business landscape, adapting to the challenges of the pandemic, and why cyber attacks are becoming more of a threat to businesses. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca

“I’m encouraged by the capacity to change at an accelerated pace” — Heather Chalmers: President & CEO, GE Canada

May 29, 2020 12:40 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

“I’m encouraged by the capacity to change at an accelerated pace.”  Heather Chalmers, President and CEO of GE Canada, reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic is hastening innovation, and what she is learning about Canada as the country responds to the crisis. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca

“Canadians will be a lot more digital post COVID” — Stacey Madge: President & Country Manager, Visa Canada

May 25, 2020 12:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

“Canadians will be a lot more digital post COVID.”  Stacey Madge, Country Manager and President of VISA Canada, offers insight into how the pandemic is changing consumer behavior, what that will mean in the future, and how VISA is helping small businesses through the crisis. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca

“The bright side of this is that it’s accelerated innovation everywhere” — Faisal Kazi: President & CEO of Siemens Canada

May 19, 2020 12:35 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

“The bright side of this is that it’s accelerated innovation everywhere.”  Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada, reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred technological advancements.  He also discusses what he has learned as a leader, how he and his employees are giving back to the community during the crisis, and the many steps the company is taking to ensure employee safety. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business...

“I’ve never been more proud of our people” — Paul Mahon: President & CEO of Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life

May 15, 2020 12:40 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

“I’ve never been more proud of our people.”  Paul Mahon, President and CEO of Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life, discusses the challenges of maintaining an essential service while employees are working from home, how the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating change to the business model, and how Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life are addressing the mental health of both clients and employees. Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders....

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