S2 E4 Making the grade: Building a bold talent advantage for Canada
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Making the grade: Building a bold talent advantage for Canada. In today’s global economy, talent is the ultimate competitive advantage — and countries are battling harder than ever to attract, retain, and mobilize it. This episode explores whether Canada is truly equipped to win that fight. While we’ve long been seen as a stable, well-educated, and welcoming country, those strengths may no longer be enough. As other nations sharpen their value propositions, Canada faces growing pressure to move beyond reputation — and toward results. We dig into what’s working,...
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S2 E3 From the bench to the big league: Canada’s growth play
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From the bench to the big league: Canada’s growth play. In a world where other nations are aggressively courting capital, Canada risks falling behind. This episode explores how bold tax reform can be the key to unlocking investment, boosting productivity, and restoring Canada's competitive edge. From technology to agriculture to infrastructure, the conversation spans the high-potential sectors that need strategic focus—and the policy moves that can turn Canada from a safe bet into a smart one. With lessons from global leaders and urgency driven by geopolitical shifts, this is a call...
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S2 E2 Trading up: Turning an eye to bolder trade diversification
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Trading up: Turning an eye to bolder trade diversification. The impact of US tariffs is prompting savvy businesses to look beyond our borders, indeed beyond the continent. Europe and Asia provide the best opportunities to both grow and rebalance our still vital US connections. Join Edward Greenspon, John Risley, and Jakub Uziak as they delve into how Canadian companies can pull off this shift and, in the process, turn Canada into an "innovation nation" with a more diversified trade portfolio. Risley speaks from experience and speaks helpfully of his experiences. This episode...
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S2 E1 “Build, baby, build”: Rethinking Canada’s backbone
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“Build, baby, build”: Rethinking Canada’s backbone. Canada has long relied on a North-South economic model dominated by trade with the U.S.—but what happens when that foundation threatens to fracture? In this episode, we go beyond the mantra of East-West to explore what that might actually look like in practical terms and what it will take to pull it off. The question isn’t whether Canada can become more self-sufficient—but how? With guests Christine Healy, President & CEO Northland Power and Andrew Botterill, National Lead, Strategy Risk & Transactions,...
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S1 E4 If the world is on fire, can we help put it out?
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If the world is on fire, can we help put it out? Living and working in Canada involves impacting the environment. However, it is crucial that we address the urgent societal issue of creating a sustainable future. As gatekeepers of the future, we have a responsibility to empower businesses and their employees to make a profound positive impact by achieving harmony between profitability and sustainability. Through unique perspective, we aim to inspire critical thinking about the necessary changes to ensure a livable world for future generations. Guest: Cadmus Delorme,...
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S1 E3 Funding the future: How do new ideas get to market?
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Funding the future: How do new ideas get to market? So, you’ve got a visionary idea—one that’s going to change the lives in Canada for the better. What’s more important…You’ve got the commitment to follow it through. How do you get an idea like that off the ground? Navigating the intricacies of the private and public sector relationships, building trust with impacted communities, making sure you got the right boxes ticked on the right forms…Balancing it all is no easy feat. But if Canada is going to move forward, we need to invest our imaginative capital in the right...
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S1 E2 Should work be more than a means to an end?
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What gets you out of bed in the morning? For many in today's shifting zeitgeist, work is no longer just about earning a paycheck; it's about finding fulfillment and purpose that align with our values. How are organizations and leaders adapting to meet the needs of the new generation of talent who want meaningful experiences? What does it take for a job to feel more than just an occupation? And how can we strike a balance between profitability and making a positive impact on society? A French transcript of this episode can be read here: *** Qu'est-ce qui vous fait sortir du...
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S1 E1 Can clarity help Canadians see a more optimistic future?
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How often do business leaders in Canada talk about ''uncertainty''? Too often. Now more than ever, Canadians don't want to hear how unclear the path forward is—they want a course that cuts through the fog. Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada, is joined by Raman Rai, Industry Managing Partner for Deloitte Canada's Financial Services and special guest Martha Hall Findlay, Director and Chair at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, to discuss what it takes to build public lasting trust in today's world. How can we innovate to create more certainty for Canadians? To ensure...
info_outlineHow often do business leaders in Canada talk about ''uncertainty''? Too often. Now more than ever, Canadians don't want to hear how unclear the path forward is—they want a course that cuts through the fog.
Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada, is joined by Raman Rai, Industry Managing Partner for Deloitte Canada's Financial Services and special guest Martha Hall Findlay, Director and Chair at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy, to discuss what it takes to build public lasting trust in today's world.
How can we innovate to create more certainty for Canadians? To ensure an optimistic future for all? Tune in to find out.
A French transcript of this episode can be read here: https://deloi.tt/3ZitVJ7
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À quelle fréquence les chefs d’entreprise du Canada parlent-ils d’« incertitude »? Trop souvent. Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les Canadiens ne veulent pas savoir à quel point la voie à suivre est incertaine, il veulent connaître la voie qui permet de sortir du brouillard.
Anthony Viel, chef de la direction de Deloitte Canada, est accompagné de Raman Rai, associé directeur du secteur des Services financiers de Deloitte Canada, et d’une invitée spéciale, Martha Hall Findlay, directrice et présidente de la School of Public Policy de l’Université de Calgary, afin de discuter de ce qu’il faut faire pour gagner la confiance du public de manière durable dans le monde d’aujourd’hui.
Comment pouvons-nous innover afin de créer plus de certitude pour les Canadiens et de permettre à tous d’envisager l’avenir avec optimisme? Joignez-vous à nous pour le découvrir.
Vous pouvez lire la transcription française de cet épisode ici : https://deloi.tt/3ZitVJ7