TheFutureEconomy.ca Podcast
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We interview leaders in business, government, academia and more across industries to define a strong vision for Canada's future economy.
Episodes
- Indigenous Consent Is Not a Checkbox: A New Model for Energy Projects (ft. Mackenzie Investments)
Why do so many major Canadian projects fail before they even begin? In this episode, Raylene Whitford, Director of Canative Energy, and John Cook of Mackenzie Investments break down the legal and economic realities of Indigenous rights in…
- Is Canada Falling Behind? The Truth About the Energy Transition (ft. Mackenzie Investments)
Canada sits on a goldmine of energy resources, yet it risks "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" in the global race for energy leadership. In this episode of The Future of the Energy Transition expert series presented by Mackenzie I…
- The Culture and Politics of Building an Energy Superpower
Canada stands at a critical juncture in the global energy landscape. In this inaugural episode of The Future of the Energy Transition expert series presented by Mackenzie Investments, Jackie Forrest, Executive Director at ARC Energy Resear…
- Canada's Food System Revolution | Dana McCauley, Marie-Claude Bourgie, Nick Betts and David Hughes
Canada stands at a turning point in building a food system that is both affordable and sustainable. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dana McCauley, CEO, Canadian Food Innov…
- Why Climate Readiness Matters Now | Don Iveson, Hillary Thatcher, Priya Bala-Miller, David Hughes
Canada faces an urgent test of resilience. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series presented by Generate Canada and Co-operators, Don Iveson, Executive Advisor of Climate Investing & Community Resilience at Co-operators, Hillary Tha…
- Regenerative Agriculture Is Canada’s Big Bet | Dan Lussier, Craig Klemmer, Nick Betts, David Hughes
Canada’s agricultural future hinges on productivity, resilience, and innovation. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dan Lussier, Former Director of Canadian Agri-Food Data I…
- Our Circular Construction Future | Meredith Moore, Michelle Laidlaw, Paul Shorthouse, David Hughes
Canada’s construction industry is at a turning point. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Co-operators, Meredith Moore, CEO of Ouroboros Deconstruction, Michelle Laidlaw, Associate VP of the Hom…
- Sustainable Mining & Chemistry: How Can Canada Win? | Pierre Gratton & Greg Moffatt
Canada stands at a crossroads in the global resource economy. In the latest episode of The Future of Chemistry Series, Greg Moffatt, President & CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and Pierre Gratton, President and…
- Canada's Circular Food Future | Tammara Soma, Amr Addas, Barbara Swartzentruber, David Hughes
Canada faces a pivotal moment in transforming its food systems for a sustainable future. In this latest episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada, Dr. Tammara Soma from Food Systems Lab, Amr Addas from Farm Credi…
- Unlocking Canada’s Clinical Trial Potential | PJ Devereaux and Barbara Zrinscak
Canada faces a pivotal opportunity to become a global leader in clinical trials. Explore how streamlined ethics reviews, greater access across communities, and bold investment in biotech innovation can improve health outcomes, strengthen e…
- How Canada Can Tackle Its Wicked Problems | Chad Park, Tima Bansal, David Hughes
Canada is confronting a new era of complex, interconnected challenges—from climate resilience to economic uncertainty. Discover how systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and bold, incremental innovation can unlock practical solutio…
- This Is How We Fix Healthcare | Kerri Beirnes, Julia Burt, Dr. James White, Rishma Abdulhusein
Canada stands at a pivotal moment in redefining its healthcare landscape. By harnessing the transformative potential of real-world health data, fostering public trust through transparency, and empowering patients with accessible informatio…
- Transforming Healthcare: Improving Access and Efficiency | Jennifer Sheils, Dr. Dan Edgcumbe
Canada’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. Explore how empowering healthcare workers, embracing industry collaboration, and fostering a culture of innovation can transform patient access and system efficiency. Discover the importance o…
- Skilled Trades Are the Future—Here’s Why | Brynn Bourke and Noel Baldwin
Canada’s skilled trades sector is at a crossroads, facing a critical shortage of workers while struggling to attract diverse talent. As housing demands rise and infrastructure projects accelerate, the need for accessible pathways, inclusiv…
- How AI is Transforming Canada’s Healthcare System | Laurent Tillement, Ryan MacDonald, Justin Mallet
Canada stands at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, where AI has the power to transform patient care, ease provider burdens, and drive medical breakthroughs. As AI adoption accelerates, Canada must balance innovation with ethical go…
- Preparing Canadians for Tomorrow's Workforce | Stefano Scarpetta, Lynette Plett, Noel Baldwin
Canada’s workforce is at a crossroads. Explore how evolving skill demands, digital transformation, and inclusive training initiatives can shape the future of work. Discover the challenges of declining literacy proficiency, the growing need…
- Healthcare Revolution: Value-Based Care | Lisa Chartrand, Eva Villalba, Shannon Jackson, Erin Cook
Canada’s healthcare system is ripe for transformation. Explore how value-based healthcare is redefining patient outcomes, reducing costs, and fostering equity across communities. Learn about innovative models like hospital-at-home care, th…
- Revolutionizing Sustainability: The Future of Green Chemistry | Wendy Andrushko and Bob Masterson
Canada’s sustainability journey is reaching a critical turning point. Explore how green chemistry principles, circular economy practices, and innovative industry-government collaborations are paving the way for a more sustainable and effic…
- How Connected Care is Transforming Modern Healthcare | Carlene Todd and Abhinav Kalra
Canada’s healthcare system stands at a transformative crossroads. Explore how connected care, modernized digital infrastructure, and unified health data strategies can unlock the value of health data and improve outcomes for all Canadians.…
- What Does a Better Future Look Like for Canada? | Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt with Sasha Krstic
Canada faces a pivotal moment in redefining prosperity for future generations. Explore how shifting values, innovative AI adoption, and cross-sector collaboration can drive economic growth and productivity. Discover the challenges of affor…
- Co-opetition is the Way: Advancing Canadian Healthcare
Explore the transformative power of co-opetition in Canadian healthcare. Discover how fostering partnerships across research, academia, industry, and government can help Canada become a global healthcare leader. This video dives into three…
- Alberta Leading the Green Revolution?
Dow Canada is undertaking a groundbreaking project to build the world’s first fully decarbonized ethylene cracker in Alberta. Discover how strategic collaborations, advanced technologies, and regulatory support are driving this transformat…
- How to Decarbonize Heavy Industry in Canada
Heavy industry, especially the sectors of cement, steel, and chemistry, is the backbone of all other industries in Canada. If we do not introduce the right sustainable solutions for heavy industry, we risk delaying the rate at which our ec…
- How to Decarbonize Marine Shipping in Canada
Canada relies heavily on marine shipping to facilitate our export-dependent economy. As we head into a greener world, our ability to keep up with dynamic standards and demands from stakeholders will determine if we can continue to be a pow…
- How to Decarbonize Canadian Cities
Canadian cities, home to over 82% of our population, are key battlegrounds in the fight against climate change. Cities account for over 70% of global CO2 emissions, most of which come from industrial and motorized transport systems, but al…
- How to Decarbonize Canadian Road Freight
From battery-electric to hydrogen, and even small wins like aerodynamic mud flaps, what should Canada be doing to secure the future of our fleets in a decarbonized world? Check out the full Spotlight and key takeaways: https://thefutureeco…
- How to Decarbonize Canada’s Aviation Sector
Canada’s geography means that aviation is always going to be a part of our economy. This is why we must make sure the aviation sector can decarbonize. In this podcast episode, we explore the innovative strategies and technologies that will…
- Transforming Plastics: Unlocking Economic Opportunities Through Circularity | The Future of Chemistry With Bob Masterson
In this eye-opening interview, dive into the critical issues surrounding plastic waste and recycling in Canada. Learn about the staggering $6 billion worth of plastics sitting in landfills and the immense economic opportunity it represents…
- Alberta’s Hydrogen-Powered Future | Mayor Alanna Hnatiw | The Future of Chemistry with Bob Masterson
Join Mayor Alanna Hnatiw and Bob Masterson, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada in this insightful interview as they discuss the future of Alberta’s chemistry sector and the emerging hydrogen economy. Learn ab…
- Improving Healthcare Efficiency Through Public-Private Partnerships | Helen Trifonopoulos, Novartis
Canada’s healthcare system is struggling as its burden continually increases. What can we do to improve outcomes for patients and make the healthcare system more efficient? The answer is in public-private partnerships. Helen Trifonopoulos,…
- Driving AI Adoption in Canada | Eric Gales, AWS | Back on Track with Angela Mondou, TECHNATION
AI is leading the digital revolution. How are Canadian companies faring when it comes to integrating AI into their operations, products, and more? Find out in a new Back on Track interview with host Angela Mondou, President and CEO of TECH…
- How Companies Can Develop a Privacy Framework | Roobi Alam & Adam Kardash
As the amount of data being collected and processed by companies increases exponentially every day, it has never been more urgent for companies to develop a common internal understanding of data values. Learn more in this new #FutureForwar…
- The Challenge of Regulating Crypto in Canada | Morva Rohani & Eric Richmond
What is Canada doing to ensure that it is ready for the application and challenges that crypto will bring in the future economy? Morva Rohani, Executive Director of the Canadian Web3 Council and Eric Richmond, President of Coinsquare, look…
- Transforming the Way Canada Trains Talent | Sheldon Levy | Future Forward with Sasha Krstic
For Canada to meet its future talent needs and drive economic growth, we must be willing to take risks to transform existing educational models. Sheldon Levy, former President of Toronto Metropolitan University, talks to Future Forward hos…
- How to Scale Canadian Startups | Janet Bannister and Kayla Isabelle | Future Forward with Sasha Krstic
What must entrepreneurs, big business, and corporations do to ensure Canadian startups can scale both nationally and internationally? In this episode of Future Forward, Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada interviews Janet Bannister, Founde…
- Navigating Canada’s AI Revolution | Sinead Bovell and David Birch | Future Forward with Sasha Krstic
How will Canada fully unlock AI's potential? By boosting productivity, combating fraud, and ensuring rights in a rapidly evolving landscape. To leverage generative AI, first we have got to figure out how to use it. In this episode of Futur…
- How Companies Can Strengthen Their Cybersecurity | Sami Khoury & Shannon Leininger | Future Forward with Sasha Krstic
The world today is more interconnected than ever before. Canadian companies must respond to the increasing amount of cyber threats by building resiliency. What should companies, governments, and employees do to stay ahead of bad actors? Sa…
- How to Uplift Canadian Businesses | Minister Mary Ng | Future Forward with Sasha Krstic
Small businesses make Canada’s economy go round. In episode two of Future Forward, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development Mary Ng talks to Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada about what Canada must do t…
- How Companies Can Harness Tech Modernization for Growth | Angela Mondou & Dave McCann
What is the impact on to the Canadian economy by technology advancements like Generative AI? In this interview, Angela Mondou from TECHNATION and Dave McCann from IBM Canada explore the challenges and opportunities of this and presents a p…
- Breaking Down the Barriers to Business | Future Forward with Sasha Krstic | Goldy Hyder
What are the barriers that both big and small businesses face in Canada and what can the government do to promote a competitive and innovative environment to our future economy instead? In the first episode of Future Forward, Sasha Krstic…
- How Canada Can Build An Auto Industry of the Future
What will the future of Canada’s auto industry look like? What are the biggest challenges we face in building this sector up and what can we do to accelerate innovation and ensure competitiveness? Bill Newman, Chief Industry Executive Advi…
- Lessons in Entrepreneurship with Arlene Dickinson from Dragons’ Den
In this interview with Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs and a beloved judge on the hit TV show Dragons' Den, she shares her top tips for entrepreneurs on how to succeed in Canada. Whether you're a first-time…
- How Canada Can Equip Its Workers With Digital Skills for the Future
With technology evolving at an unprecedented pace, there's an urgent need to equip the Canadian workforce with the digital skills required to thrive in the 21st century. In this episode, we delve into how we can accelerate digital skilling…
- How Canada can Prepare for a Future Pandemic
With recent global events, it's never been more important to be prepared for future global crisis. In this interview with Dr. Véronique Lecault from AbCellera, we discuss how Canada can prepare to tackle the next outbreak and how this will…
- The Future of Indigenous Genomics Innovation
How will we fight climate change? What are our plans to deal with rare diseases and future pandemics? What can we do to future-proof our food systems? The answers all lie in genomics, and Indigenous leaders are playing an important role in…
- How the National Indigenous Economic Strategy will Bring Prosperity to All
How can Canada better support Indigenous people, communities and businesses? With an eye toward Reconciliation, uplifting the Indigenous economy through the National Indigenous Economic Strategy should be a top priority for Canadian govern…
- Can Canada Build the Infrastructure We Need for Our Future Economy?
As global trends continue to influence Canada’s future economy, we will need to have infrastructure that will allow us to grow, stay competitive, and become sustainable. Mark Wiseman, Chairman of the Board of the Alberta Investment Managem…
- How Agricultural Genomics will Make Canadian Food Systems Sustainable
Will Canada’s food systems of the future be more sustainable, with better plant breeds and livestock with higher resistance to diseases? Genomics holds the answer to this. In this panel, Rob Annan from Genome Canada talks to three experts…
- Does Canada Already Have the Tech to Beat Climate Change?
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- Canada’s Esports and Video Gaming Industry
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