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Torys LLP PodcastsDealing with FINTRAC: AML and regulatory scrutinyAs financial crime grows increasingly sophisticated, regulatory scrutiny for reporting entities is on the rise. In this conversation, Torys’ AML team explores the latest regulatory developments, trends and emerging risks in anti-money laundering enforcement efforts, and explores best practices for dealing with FINTRAC to proactively reduce the risk of enforcement action. This podcast, taken from a recent webinar, provides an overview of FINTRAC’s supervisory framework and its Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) regime, highlighting recent trends in enforcement actions and proposed legislative amendments.
2026-01-1454 min
Studying Law Around the WorldIntellectual Property, Storytelling, and Taking the Long View with Andrew ShaughnessyIn this episode of Studying Law Around the World, Claudio Klaus speaks with Andrew Shaughnessy, partner in intellectual property litigation at Torys LLP in Toronto. Andrew shares his unconventional path from chemical engineering and sales into law, and how curiosity, patience, and storytelling shaped his career in IP litigation.The conversation explores what it really takes to build a sustainable legal career. Andrew reflects on teaching advocacy through the Fox Moot at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, the pressure law students face today, and why careers often take years to come together. He explains how...
2025-12-2024 minTorys LLP PodcastsIn the Chair with Chloe BerryIn her final years of undergrad, Chloe Berry had a decision to make: stand on an Olympic podium, or have a hand in building the stadium? Thankfully for the world of infrastructure, Chloe chose the latter path, embarking on a career in investment banking and corporate finance that has taken her across the globe in a succession of roles that has led to her current position as Managing Partner in Brookfield’s Infrastructure Group and Head of the Brookfield Infrastructure Income Strategy. In this episode of In the Chair, Chloe Berry discusses her career trajectory with...
2025-11-2733 minTorys LLP PodcastsIn the Chair with Heather TobinWith 16 years at CPPIB under her belt, Heather Tobin, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Factor Investing, has all but written the book on leadership at Canada’s largest pension fund—even if it’s not yet on Goodreads. In this wide-ranging conversation, Heather discusses her globally impactful career, the importance of strategic alignment when managing with cross-global teams, and the perspective she’s gained in helping to build an investment portfolio that thinks not in years, but in generations.
2025-11-2734 minTorys LLP PodcastsIn the Chair with Jennifer SuessIn this episode, Jennifer Suess, General Counsel, ESG and Corporate Secretary at RioCan REIT, discusses how a career in the healthcare sector led her to her current position as RioCan REIT’s first-ever general counsel—and how she’s using her role in real estate to revolutionize the delivery of virtual healthcare in Canada.
2025-11-2740 minTorys LLP PodcastsShovel-ready: dispute risk strategies for major projectsAs governments across Canada prepare to fast-track “nation building” infrastructure projects, developers, lenders, construction firms and other stakeholders need to be aware of litigation risk from the outset. In this episode of Shovel-ready, members of our integrated Development and Projects Litigation team describe how best to use contractual and statutory dispute mechanisms to keep projects on track.
2025-08-2859 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Hillier v. Ontario, SS&C v. Bank of NY Mellon and Democracy WatchWhile the right to peaceful assembly is protected under section 2(c) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, are there circumstances under which those rights might be justifiably violated? What happens when a company deliberately destroys evidence in a business transaction? Does the presence of a primitive clause in a statute contravene the rule of law? The BWA panel discusses three significant cases.
2025-08-2131 minTorys LLP PodcastsNegotiating tax treaties in the digital age: a conversation with David RosenbloomWhile international tax treaties allocate taxing authority between sovereign nations according to a taxpayer’s place of residence, the cross-border nature of the digital economy raises a significant question for treaty negotiators: in a world where so much business is done in the cloud, does residence-based taxation still make sense? Listen in on tax partner Scott Semer’s wide-ranging conversation with David Rosenbloom, renowned tax scholar and negotiator in the Canada-U.S. tax treaty, for their views on the future of digital taxation.
2025-08-1426 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Opsis Airport Services Inc. and Québec Maritime Services Inc., et al.The BWA panel continues their discussion on interjurisdictional immunity as it relates to two recent Supreme Court cases—and offer their views on why the saga of IJI will require multiple sequels and spin-offs as Canada expands its development of projects of national importance.
2025-07-2120 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: All about interjurisdictional immunityThe doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity identifies which level of government—federal or provincial—has authority over specific subjects, and to what degree one level of government can intervene in the “core” of another’s powers. In two recent cases, the Supreme Court expanded the limits of interjurisdictional immunity—but the situation remains “complicated.”
2025-07-0911 minTorys LLP PodcastsForce majeure and other contractual issuesTariffs (and threats of tariffs) have been keeping business leaders up at night across Canada and the United States since the inauguration of President Trump. The price of goods ratcheting up significantly, or those goods not being available at all, could be the difference between a good or bad deal in many cases. Join our conversation on force majeure clauses and other key terms in business contracts in the current environment.Our speakers reference a slide throughout this session that discusses the anatomy of a force majeure clause. If you would like to read the slide itself...
2025-06-121h 01Torys LLP PodcastsThe rise of private markets and opportunities for investors, with Sid MurdeshwarPrivate capital markets have undergone a significant transformation, scaling and specializing to meet the diverse needs of investors and take a central position in the economy. In this podcast, our New York tax partner Scott Semer is joined by Sid Murdeshwar, Managing Director of Alpinvest’s Co-Investment team, to explore the rise of private markets and current growth opportunities for investors.
2025-05-2324 minTorys LLP PodcastsQ&A with Canada’s former chief trade negotiator Steve VerheulThe United States is redefining its role as a global trading partner. In this wide-ranging conversation, Canada’s former chief negotiator, Steve Verheul, outlines key considerations and priorities for Canada as it carves out its place on the international stage and meets the challenges of the ongoing trade war.
2025-05-151h 00
Women Don't Do That (WDDT)Vault Episode 108: What it's really like to be a powerful political women and mother Leslie is Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland. Leslie and host Stephanie dive into a conversation about careers and motherhood in this one of a kind episode from a woman at the top of the halls of power in Canada. We discuss Leslie’s path to success in politics, how she handles stress, work life “balance”, the challenges of motherhood (daycare, returning from maternity leave, emotional load), women in politics, and her thoughts on big issues and how to solve them. I love how Leslie shares...
2025-05-0655 min
Me, Myself and AICanada’s Policy Maze: What Have Our Leaders Really Done?In this episode, we take a deep dive into the policies that have shaped Canada over the past 20 years. From the federal level under Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to the provincial level under Doug Ford’s Conservative leadership, we uncover the key policies that have impacted housing, healthcare, the economy, immigration, and more. We’ll break down what’s been passed, what’s been struck down, and what it all means for everyday Canadians.Is Canada truly progressing, or are we caught in a cycle of political promises and practical failures? Join us as we make...
2025-03-2928 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation v. South Bruce PeninsulaWhere does liability fall when the Crown is found to have acted dishonourably toward a First Nation? In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal found that a representative of the Imperial Crown – the federal government’s predecessor – altered the boundaries of a reserve negotiated in an 1854 treaty, in a case that has significant modern-day ramifications for both the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and residents of Sauble Beach (originally recorded on February 26, 2025).
2025-03-2026 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Kitsilano Coalition for Children & Family Safety Society v. British Columbia (Attorney General)There’s a fine line between legislative intent and legislative meddling, and in a recent decision, the BC Court of Appeal sought to find it, arguing that the B.C. Legislature’s attempt to retroactively pass legislation to allow for amendments to a zoning bylaw constituted an infringement of the separation of powers (originally recorded on February 26, 2025).
2025-03-2017 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Quick hits (Sanis, Barbiero, Aphria and Galderma)Our BWA panel discusses overreach at the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, has a rejuvenating conversation about unreasonable delays in class action lawsuits, talks mitigation obligations for leasehold damages, and offers their views on constitutional overreach in the Competition Act (originally recorded on February 26, 2025).
2025-03-2016 min
Unqualified CuriosityEpisode 20: Abridged Summary of Recent US Environmental RegulationWhat's up curious folks! Today is a touchy subject so I tried to mostly just present the ideas and what actually occurred. But with the importance of governmental policy on environmental progress, climate change, and science as a whole, this topic is just too important not to include on the podcast to some extent. This definitely does not encompass everything that happened but I hope to summarize the major points. As always thank you for listening and stay curious!
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2025-03-1728 min
Energy vs Climate: How climate is changing our energy systemsGreen Giving: Climate PhilanthropyEd chats with four movers & shakers in Canadian climate philanthropy.On Nov. 13, 2024, nine prominent Canadian family foundations, including EvC's David Keith’s, announced a combined pledge of $405 million, all dedicated to accelerating Canada’s shift to a low-carbon economy. They touch on: Why this financial commitment occurred and why now The challenges facing climate advocacy today and in the near futureWhat needs to succeed in the next 3-5 years How philanthropy should respond when governments start to roll back key pieces of climate and environmental legislation - just like what we’re seeing al...
2025-02-0330 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: York Region School District v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of OntarioIn York Region School District v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Supreme Court ruled that, in accordance with Charter rights, school board employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding content on board-issued electronic devices (originally recorded on September 18, 2024).
2024-12-0416 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc.Sellers of goods often attempt to exclude liability for implied warranties and conditions. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc. that such exclusions are legally enforceable (originally recorded on September 18, 2024).
2024-12-0417 minTorys LLP PodcastsBreakfast With Appeal: Canada (Attorney General) v. PowerIn Canada (Attorney General) v. Power, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Charter claimants can potentially claim damages against the Crown for enacting unconstitutional legislation—but the threshold for seeking such damages remains high (originally recorded on September 18, 2024).
2024-12-0423 minTorys LLP PodcastsAutomating professional services: how AI is shaping the next generation of diligence and deals, with Nick KatoAI’s ability to automate is transforming traditional workflows and transactions, but in this fast-paced era, it can be difficult to predict the full extent of AI’s influence on complex tasks such as due diligence and dealmaking. In this podcast, our New York tax partner Scott Semer is joined by Nick Kato, founder of Leo Berwick and co-founder of Elbe, to explore the impact of AI on professional services, and what the future holds for the role of dealmakers, lawyers and others in the professional services sector.
2024-09-1725 minTorys LLP PodcastsOpportunity costs: Artificial intelligence in the legal industry, with Michaël HassanAI use is accelerating within the legal industry, offering efficiencies that enable firms to scale up their service while streamlining costs. In this podcast, Torys partner and tax lawyer Scott Semer speaks with Michaël Hassan, Managing Director, General Counsel & Secretary of Sagard Holdings LP about the opportunities presented by generative AI, and how those changes will impact casework, clients, and lawyers alike.
2024-09-1724 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesClutch CEO Dan Park on Resilience & Leadership in the Face of AdversityOn this week’s episode, we welcome back Dan Park, CEO of Clutch, for his second appearance. Dan shares how his team navigated the recent downturn in the startup world and the valuable lessons they learned from the experience.Since his last visit in October 2021, Dan and his team faced significant economic turbulence in the tech and automotive ecosystems. After securing a $100 million Series B and $150 million in debt financing, Clutch had to make tough decisions, including a 30% reduction in workforce. Dan walks us through these pivotal moments, discussing the strategies Clutch employed to adapt its business mo...
2024-05-2359 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesTank Talks Partner Showcase: Torys LLPWant to be featured on our Tank Talks Partner Showcase Episode - Apply Here!A word from our sponsor:The team at Ripple is always focused on helping our founders and portfolio companies find the best partners to work with within the tech and venture capital ecosystem. And that is why we are so excited to announce our partnership with the incredible team at Torys LLP. When it comes to legal support and advice, the team at Torys is the best in class. Torys is a storied Canadian law firm with offices in Toronto, Montreal...
2023-08-2407 min
Untangling the WebsS2E1 - Sukesh Kamra
Sukesh Kamra operates as the Chief Knowledge Innovation Officer at Torys LLP. As a lawyer and senior executive in knowledge and innovation practice with nearly 20 years of experience, Sukesh leverages technology and process developments to meet client needs.
On this week’s Season 2 Premiere, Sukesh and Karen discuss achieving technology alignment, trends in digital workplace management, the importance of knowledge management, and his personal career journey.
2023-08-0427 min
Chatter that MattersAssaf, Hejazi, Manget - Everybody's Business In 1967 Canada was the world's ninth largest economy; today, it is seventeenth. Regarding income per person, we've fallen from third to fifteenth. What kind of Canada are we leaving our children? How do we avoid falling further behind? Join us for a special Canada Day podcast recorded at the prestigious Toronto Hunt Club. I interviewed three authors who wrote "Everybody's Business: How to Ensure Canadian Prosperity Through the Twenty-First Century." You will hear from the charismatic Dany Assaf, co-chair of the competition and foreign investment group at Torys LLP, the brilliant Walid Hejazi, a renowned professor of international business at t...
2023-06-3053 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesSheel Mohnot of BTV on The Power of Collaboration in Venture CapitalThat Sheel Mohnot, Founding Partner of BTV, is a natural storyteller and a good hang, you can just figure that out with his Twitter feed and his track record of creating one of the most popular startup podcasts. That he also happens to be one of the sharpest minds in FinTech investing which makes him an exceedingly interesting guest.This is a wide-ranging conversation that covers Sheel’s early days, what he learned as a founder, and how he’s grown as an investor. Enjoy!A word from our sponsor:The team at Ripp...
2023-06-2250 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesTank Talks News Roundup 6/15/23Big news this week with Matt and John, we cover Cohere raising $270M at a $2.1B valuation (02:24), Salesforce announcing their AI platform that may be vaporware (06:27), Shopify selling its delivery business (09:50), Nasdaq acquires Adenza for $10.5B (13:40), and TCV and Tiger missing their fund goals (15:43).A word from our sponsor:The team at Ripple is always focused on helping our founders and portfolio companies find the best partners to work with within the tech and venture capital ecosystem. And that is why we are so excited to announce our partnership with the incredible team at Torys...
2023-06-1519 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesTank Talks News Round Up 6/8/23Shaking up the format this week by focusing on what’s happening in the world. We welcome back Mark McQueen to dive into what’s been going on in the world with a lively discussion. Hope you enjoy!A word from our sponsor:The team at Ripple is always focused on helping our founders and portfolio companies find the best partners to work with within the tech and venture capital ecosystem. And that is why we are so excited to announce our partnership with the incredible team at Torys LLP. When it comes to legal supp...
2023-06-0840 min
National Pharmaceutical Congress (NPC) PodcastS09 E06 Current Legal Issues and Challenges in Canada’s Healthcare SectorEileen McMahon, Chair of Intellectual Property and Food and Drug Regulatory Practices at Torys LLP, talks about strategic budgeting, the value of intellectual property rights, and reflecting on your personal and professional journey. Get full access to NPC Healthbiz Weekly at healthbiz.substack.com/subscribe
2023-03-0833 min
Chatter that MattersDany Assaf. What makes Canada Special. I saved this episode for the holidays, as it is an excellent time for reflection. If you do listen and feel the way I do about Dany's message, please share it with others. The best way to lift and unite Canada is through our collective spirits. First and foremost, we are not East or West, left or right, gay or straight, Liberal or Conservative. We are Canadian. Together we can make this the greatest country on Earth for generations to come. So what is this episode all about? Imagine, for a moment, that this scenario...
2022-12-2347 min
Off The Cuff by Weaver Simmons16. S2, Privacy Law - Do You Know Who's Listening? - Episode 3In the third episode of season 2 of Off the Cuff, the hosts conduct an exclusive interview with a lawyer from the firm Torys LLP, Molly Reynolds. In this episode Molly discusses the importance of understanding privacy rights vis a vis your employer and what privacy rights one has in an employment context!
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2022-10-0726 minWomen Don't Do That (WDDT)What it's really like to be a powerful political women and mother Ep. 108Leslie is Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland. Leslie and host Stephanie dive into a conversation about careers and motherhood in this one of a kind episode from a woman at the top of the halls of power in Canada. We discuss Leslie’s path to success in politics, how she handles stress, work life “balance”, the challenges of motherhood (daycare, returning from maternity leave, emotional load), women in politics, and her thoughts on big issues and how to solve them. I love how Leslie shares...
2022-08-3155 min
Friends Who ArgueBehind the Scenes Look at TAS’s Modern Advocacy Task Force - Part 2On this episode of Friends Who Argue, we’re sharing Part 2 of our behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Advocates’ Society’s Modern Advocacy Task Force and its final report, the Right to be Heard: The Future of Advocacy in Canada. Task Force member Alex Shelley interviews Advocates' Society president Deborah Palter and Advocates' Society Director Peter Osborne (who chaired the Task Force) about the findings of the report. We encourage you to listen to Part 1 first, for a discussion about how the report was conceived, researched and drafted.Download a copy of the Task Force’s final...
2022-03-2350 minFriends Who ArgueBehind the Scenes Look at TAS’s Modern Advocacy Task Force - Part 1On this episode of Friend Who Argue, we’re sharing Part 1 of our behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Advocates’ Society’s (TAS) Modern Advocacy Task Force (MATF) and its final report, the Right to be Heard: The Future of Advocacy in Canada. Task Force member Alex Shelley interviews TAS president Deborah E. Palter and TAS Director and MATF Chair Peter Osborne about how the report was conceived, researched and drafted. Listen to Part 2 for a discussion about the findings of the report.Download a copy of the Task Force’s final report here: digital version / print-fr...
2022-03-2339 minFriends Who ArguePro Bono Sports Arbitration: Canadian Boxer seeks KO in sex discrimination caseIn this episode of Friends Who Argue, Gowling WLG partner Erin Farrell interviews Sylvie Rodrigue and Sarah Whitmore of Torys LLP. Sylvie and Sarah recently represented decorated Canadian boxer, Mandy Bujold, in her fight to attend the Tokyo Olympic Summer Games (scheduled for 2020 and subsequently held in 2021) after a pandemic-driven rule change resulted in her potential disqualification as a result of a maternity leave. Erin Farrell also speaks with Mandy Bujold about her perspective on sport arbitration proceedings. Erin Farrell is a lawyer at the Gowling WLG Toronto office and chair of the firm's pro bono programs. H...
2021-12-0841 min
DMZ Movers & Shakers20: Konata Lake, Partner at Torys LLP on priming your startup for a merger or acquisition“What startups are realizing is that they can build organically or can acquire to help them scale”. In this episode, Konata Lake, Partner at Torys LLP describes which startups are the best fit for a merger or acquisition and how they should develop effective strategies. Konata also shares why an advisory board is an essential piece for every startup's journey.
2021-11-1623 min
McGill Journal of Law and Health PodcastEpisode 9: Legal Parameters of Proof of Vaccination Requirements & Vaccine Passports with Molly ReynoldsIn Episode 9 of COVID Conversations, Catherine Dunne spoke with Molly Reynolds, a leading privacy lawyer at Torys LLP in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode, Catherine and Molly discussed the emerging trend of proof of vaccination requirements and vaccine passports across Canada, and their legal parameters, particularly dissecting legal considerations relevant to the right to privacy and the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
2021-09-1419 minFriends Who Argue“Good Faith” TrilogyWelcome to Season 2 of Friends Who Argue!In our first episode of Season 2, litigators Cynthia Spry, Elisha Jamieson and Winston Gee discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decisions in the "good faith" trilogy of recent decisions: David Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (NS), 2020 SCC 26 ("Matthews"), C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger, 2020 SCC 45 ("Callow"), and Wastech Services v. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District, 2021 SCC 7 ("Wastech"). These cases build upon and clarify the doctrine of good faith contractual performance derived from the Court's landmark judgment in Bhasin v. Hyrnew, 2014 SCC 71.Cynthia Spry is a litigator...
2021-09-0132 min
The Munk Debates PodcastSpring 2021 Munk Dialogue with Irshad Manji: Episode 6COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are the accelerating forces of the pandemic more evident than in our democracy. We are being challenged by rising authoritarian regimes, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on cancel culture, identity politics and free speech. The Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues host some of the world’s brightest thinkers for in-depth, one hour conversions on the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19. This episode features Irshad Manji in conversation with Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths. The conversation explores finding common groun...
2021-07-021h 05The Munk Debates PodcastSpring 2021 Munk Dialogue with Timothy Snyder: Episode 5COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are the accelerating forces of the pandemic more evident than in our democracy. We are being challenged by rising authoritarian regimes, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on cancel culture, identity politics and free speech. The Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues host some of the world’s brightest thinkers for in-depth, one hour conversions on the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19. This episode features Timothy Snyder in conversation with Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths and explores the unique dangers 21st...
2021-06-211h 03
The Exchange FeedGoing OverBoardTanya Rowntree discusses the current state of board diversity and potential improvements with Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO at the Institute of Corporate Directors, and Rima Ramchandani, Partner at Torys LLP.
2021-06-1833 minThe Munk Debates PodcastSpring 2021 Munk Dialogue with Nesrine Malik: Episode 4COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are the accelerating forces of the pandemic more evident than in our democracy. We are being challenged by rising authoritarian regimes, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on cancel culture, identity politics and free speech. The Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues host some of the world’s brightest thinkers for in-depth, one hour conversions on the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19. This episode features Nesrine Malik in conversation with Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths. Nesrine Malik is an award-winning Briti...
2021-06-071h 00The Munk Debates PodcastSpring 2021 Munk Dialogue with Douglas Murray: Episode 3COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are the accelerating forces of the pandemic more evident than in our democracy. We are being challenged by rising authoritarian regimes, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on cancel culture, identity politics and free speech. The Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues host some of the world’s brightest thinkers for in-depth, one hour conversions on the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19. This episode features Douglas Murray in conversation with Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths. Douglas is a bestselling author and...
2021-05-241h 01The Munk Debates PodcastSpring 2021 Munk Dialogue with Scott Galloway: Episode 2COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are the accelerating forces of the pandemic more evident than in our democracy. We are being challenged by rising authoritarian regimes, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on cancel culture, identity politics and free speech. The Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues host some of the world’s brightest thinkers for in-depth, one hour conversions on the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19. This episode features Scott Galloway in conversation with Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths. Scott is a tech entrepreneur, so...
2021-05-1058 minThe Munk Debates PodcastSpring 2021 Munk Dialogue with Jonathan Haidt: Episode 1COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are the accelerating forces of the pandemic more evident than in our democracy. We are being challenged by rising authoritarian regimes, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on cancel culture, identity politics and free speech. The Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues host some of the world’s brightest thinkers for in-depth, one hour conversions on the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19. This episode features Jonathan Haidt in conversation with Munk Debates Chair, Rudyard Griffiths. Jonathan Haidt is a leading social psychologist, pr...
2021-04-261h 05
The McGill Law Journal PodcastHealth Equity, Federalism, and Canada’s COVID-19 ResponseIn this episode, we examine what health equity means and try to understand both the challenges and the opportunities that the COVID-19 pandemic presents for achieving health equity in Canada. Our guests are Steven Hoffman, a professor of global health law and political science at York University, as well as Daniel Weinstock, a professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law. This episode is sponsored by Torys LLP.
2021-01-1417 min
The CENE PodcastHarvesting the North: Value Creation Among Canadian Biotech CompaniesOver the past few years, Canadian biotech innovation has come out of its “quiet period” and is ripe for investment and return. In 2019, we saw Canada’s largest acquisition ($1 Billion acquisition of Clementia) and this year, we had a top NASDAQ IPO (Repare Therapeutics). As more venture capital and large companies look North for innovation, the reputation and valuation of Canadian biotech is on the rise. Speakers: Christopher Viehbacher, Managing Partner, Gurnet Point Capital, former CEO and Member of the Board of Directors of Sanofi Lloyd Segal, President & Chief Executive Officer, Repare Therapeutics Moderator: C...
2020-11-2439 min
Torys Business BriefIntroducing Torys Business BriefTorys Business Brief focuses on key issues and actionable knowledge for businesses to emerge from the COVID‑19 crisis resilient and well-positioned for the future. Each 30-minute podcast features in-depth interviews with Torys lawyers, moderated by Munk Debates convener Rudyard Griffiths. These episodes are accredited for CPD purposes.
2020-07-0601 minTorys Business BriefThe search for liquidity: lending solutions in crisis recoveryAs the economy continues to move toward recovery from the pandemic, and companies look ahead to the next quarter of reporting, liquidity remains top of mind. On our final episode for this series of Torys Business Brief, Toronto partner Amanda Balasubramanian and New York partner Darien Leung speak with Rudyard Griffiths on pressing lending issues in Canada and the United States. This episode's discussion includes accessing liquidity and government recovery programs established on both sides of the border, how the lending markets are expected to evolve post-pandemic, and what CFOs should be considering right now. If you a...
2020-06-1535 minTorys Business BriefTapping Canada's infrastructure potential to rebuild the economy—and its relationship with Indigenous peoplesA spotlight has been shone on project development in Canada as a potential instrument of post-crisis economic renewal. In this episode of Torys Business Brief, moderator Rudyard Griffiths speaks with partners from across the firm on how the pandemic has brought projects in Canada to a turning point, and how government, industry players and Indigenous communities can work together to rebuild Canada's economy. Infrastructure partners Mark Bain and Tara Mackay discuss the scope of challenges in a new environment where investor risk appetite has shifted: how will projects be prioritized and financed; and what models and structures will be u...
2020-06-0844 minTorys Business BriefThe art of fixing broken businessesWidespread financial distress brought on by the COVID-19 crisis has pushed some organizations to the breaking point. On this episode of Torys Business Brief, insolvency lawyers David Bish and Kyle Kashuba discuss how this current financial crisis is different from the '08 recession, what principal challenges companies are facing, and what management can do to ease the pressure. As businesses scramble for liquidity, David and Kyle share their unique insights into the lenders' perspective, the sectors which have been hardest hit, and how organizations will be able to survive—and even find opportunity—in the current climate. ...
2020-06-0133 minTorys Business BriefA turning point for Canada's life sciencesWhat lessons can be drawn from the pandemic for the life sciences industry? Hear from Torys partners Eileen McMahon and Cheryl Reicin and researcher Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, Surgeon-in-Chief at the University Health Network and Director of the Toronto Lung Transplant Program, as they discuss how the crisis has caused the industry to move at a pace never seen before. They share their thoughts on what may lie ahead, and what changes government and industry can make to advance an "innovation culture" in Canada's life sciences sector. If you are seeking Continuing Legal Education or Continuing Professional Development...
2020-05-2536 minTorys Business BriefCanadian oil and gas after COVID-19Canada's oil and gas industry continues to face unique challenges during the pandemic crisis. In this episode, Torys Calgary partners Stephanie Stimpson and Chris Christopher offer their candid perspectives on the current state of the sector, its prospects for recovery and the silver linings for industry players. From issues top of mind for boards and sustainable project development to the M&A outlook for oil and gas, our Calgary partners discuss where the industry is headed, including the future of oil in Canada's energy mix. If you are seeking Continuing Legal Education or Continuing Professional D...
2020-05-1940 min
Torys Business BriefThe pandemic's impact on private equity, and how businesses can best leverage the wage subsidyHow will the private equity industry change post-pandemic? Torys LLP partners Guy Berman and Stefan Stauder give Munk Debates convener Rudyard Griffiths their insights into effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the private equity industry on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. From fundraising trends to shifting M&A and financing landscapes, we discuss issues top of mind for clients as they draw up new playbooks for a transformed private equity environment. Tax partner Gwen Watson rounds up the discussion with a closer look at the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, and the tax considerations for PE investors and...
2020-05-1133 min
Torys Business BriefAdvice for corporate leaders at the pivot point of recoveryAre we at a moment of transition? Torys partner Cornell Wright and Chair Robert Prichard share with Munk Debates convener Rudyard Griffiths their executive-level perspectives on how boards and management are working together to help their organizations emerge from the pandemic—and what best corporate practices they believe are critical at this high-stakes juncture. We discuss leadership in times of crisis, strategy around executive compensation and public company disclosures, and the broader economic and business sentiment as the world looks ahead to life after COVID-19. If you are seeking Continuing Legal Education or Continuing Professional Dev...
2020-05-0429 min
Torys Business BriefPreparing for a COVID-19 recoveryWhat's waiting for businesses on the other side of the COVID-19 crisis? This week on Torys Business Brief, Rudyard Griffiths speaks with Torys partners Mike Amm and Krista Hill, who share what they are seeing on the ground working with business leaders throughout the outbreak. This episode discusses the top issues on leaders' minds as they look to anticipate post-pandemic realities: the dealmaking landscape, the role of government as a major investor and more. If you are seeking Continuing Legal Education or Continuing Professional Development credit for this podcast, please be sure to record all verification codes...
2020-04-2629 min
Torys Business BriefManaging contract risks and obligations during a pandemicWith deep repercussions on commercial activity across all sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing businesses to evaluate in real time their contractual risks and burdens. What does it take to rely on a force majeure clause and walk away from a contract? How should businesses identify key risk areas and approach triage of mission-critical contracts? This episode of Torys Business Brief tackles these and other questions, as Rudyard Griffiths and Torys lawyers Jessica Lumiere and David Outerbridge discuss practical takeaways for business leaders to manage their emergent contract concerns. If you are seeking Continuing Legal Education or Co...
2020-04-2032 min
Torys Business BriefEmployment issues in the COVID-19 crisisHaving now moved through the early stages of managing the COVID-19 crisis, business leaders are confronting ongoing issues around employment. In this episode, Torys LLP Partner Lisa Talbot speaks with Rudyard Griffiths about how businesses can navigate these uncharted waters. Lisa has deep expertise in employment law and is the co-author of our recent paper, "COVID19 and the workplace: reducing payroll, responding to a positive diagnosis and more." In this podcast, Rudyard and Lisa discuss, among other topics, aspects of Canada's framework of relief and support for employers during the crisis, options for reducing payroll and how b...
2020-04-0827 min
You Gotta Meet!A Powerful Conversation with Jamil JivaniJamil Jivani tackles some of the biggest challenges in the world as a lawyer, community organizer, and teacher. With research and teaching appointments at Yale Law School and Osgoode Hall Law School, Jamil focuses on issues that impact youth, immigrants, and low-income families. He is also the founder of the Citizen Empowerment Project, a public education organization leading initiatives related to policing, racial profiling, democratic participation, voter turnout and economic development.
Jamil’s change leadership is informed by his personal journey of empowerment from being a failing high school student and working as a dishwasher, to attending th...
2019-03-2658 min
The Stuart Knight ShowA Powerful Conversation with Jamil JivaniJamil Jivani tackles some of the biggest challenges in the world as a lawyer, community organizer, and teacher. With research and teaching appointments at Yale Law School and Osgoode Hall Law School, Jamil focuses on issues that impact youth, immigrants, and low-income families. He is also the founder of the Citizen Empowerment Project, a public education organization leading initiatives related to policing, racial profiling, democratic participation, voter turnout and economic development.
Jamil’s change leadership is informed by his personal journey of empowerment from being a failing high school student and working as a dishwasher, to attending th...
2019-03-2600 min
A Practical Start to Your Legal CareerCapital MarketsSecurities law involves the regulation of the capital markets and capital formation. As a result, a securities attorney can be involved in transactional, regulatory and advisory matters. Christopher Roehrig, a Senior Legal Editor with the Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group at Practical Law, discusses the practice and issues that may arise during a junior attorney’s career. Chris started as an associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP. He later became a senior associate at Torys LLP.
2018-05-0331 min
Thomson Reuters: Down the Hall with Practical LawA Lawyer’s Guide to IPOs2016 was a slow year for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), but 2017 holds more promise, especially with larger companies, like Airbnb and Spotify, expected to go public. In this episode of Thomson Reuters: Down the Hall with Practical Law, host Renee Karibi-Whyte discusses IPOs with Chris Roehrig, senior legal editor at Practical Law. In their discussion, they cover what IPOs are, their future market, and how lawyers are involved. Additionally they discuss dual class share structures and investors’ increasing interests in foreign stock markets. Christopher Roehrig joined Practical Law from Torys LLP, where he was a senior associate in the...
2017-04-1136 min
Empire Club of CanadaWilliam Charnetski, Chief Health Innovation Strategist for Ontario | May 4, 2016The Empire Club of Canada Presents:
William Charnetski, Chief Health Innovation Strategist for Ontario
William Charnetski has been appointed the Chief Health Innovation Strategist for Ontario. Mr. Charnetski is an accomplished national and global executive who has worked in the highest levels of business, law and government. He has a track record of leading transformational change, developing organizations, leading people to realize their potential, fostering internal and external partnerships and collaboration, and delivering results. He has spent more than 10 years working on integrated health solutions in Canada and around the world in the rapidly changing...
2016-05-0452 minEmpire Club of CanadaJ. Robert S. Prichard, Chair, Metrolinx With Transforming the Way the Region Moves| April 23, 2014The Empire Club of Canada Presents:
J. Robert S. Prichard, Chair, Metrolinx With Transforming the Way the Region Moves: Metrolinx’s Current and Future Plans
J. Robert S. Prichard is chairman of Torys LLP, a leading international business law firm with offices in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and New York. He is also chair of Metrolinx, the regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, where he previously served as President and CEO. Rob is also chairman of the Bank of Montreal. Prior to joining Torys in 2010, Rob had careers as a law professor, ac...
2014-04-2348 min