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Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderTaking on the world’s toughest challenges: John Bianchini of HatchThey’re taking on underground construction obstacles, tackling mining and energy quandaries, and don’t hesitate to brainstorm daily about how to address climate change.Hatch is an engineering and professional services firm that employs 12,000 people in 150 countries around the world, all from its perch in Mississauga, ON.But you may have never heard of them, and that’s by design.“It's true that we're not a household name,” says Hatch Chairman and CEO John Bianchini. “We're employee-owned and we don't feel the need to advertise other than – in the good old Canadian way – based on...2024-03-2834 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderFrom shop floor to CEO: Jennifer Wong of AritziaWhen 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 figuring things out, learning new things and overcoming problems,” she tells Goldy Hyder in the...2024-02-2228 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderConnecting North America: Keith Creel of CPKCWhen 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 Mexico. It stretches across more than 32,000 kilometers of track and employs 20,000 people. “This company is not new to change,” says Keith Creel...2024-01-2545 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkDefence Deconstructed: Economic Security is National SecurityOn this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Trevor Neiman about the Business Council of Canada's report, "Economic Security is National Security."
Read the report here: https://thebusinesscouncil.ca/report/economic-security-is-national-security/
Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding
Guest bio:
Trevor Neiman is Vice President, Policy and Legal Counsel at the Business Council of Canada – https://thebusinesscouncil.ca/about-us/staff-and-leadership/
Host Bio
Dr. David Perry is the President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – https://www.cgai.ca/David_Perry
What Trevor is reading
Hyperion by Dan Simmons – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/167468/hyperion-by-dan-simmons/9780399178610
Recording Date: 1 Dec 20...2023-12-1546 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderLeading the way in nuclear energy: Mike Rencheck, Bruce PowerIt 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 nuclear power.Rencheck recognizes the important role...2023-12-0532 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderValues-based leadership – Jeffrey Orr, Power CorporationJeffrey 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 discusses lessons he has learned as a business leader. Key to his philosophy is that consis...2023-11-0635 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderBusiness as a force for good – Iggy Domagalski, WajaxIggy 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 priority for him. That’s why you might run into a foosball t...2023-06-2233 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderPreparing for Canada’s energy future – François Poirier, TC EnergyFrançois 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 – is optimistic that his company and others in the industry can meet the challenge. Not only that, he’s convinced tha...2023-05-2527 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderBringing fresh perspective to Canadian air travel: Alexis von HoensbroechTwenty-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 importance of air travel. “In Europe, if you want to get from city A to city...2023-04-2035 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderDriving into the future – Bob Espey, Parkland CorporationIf 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 within the last four to five years,” says Bob Espey, Parkland’s president and CEO.While Parkland is best know...2023-03-2029 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderTracy Robinson on rail, resources, and Canada’s place in the worldGrowing 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 integral role rail plays in North America’s complex supply chain.2023-02-2731 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderRania Llewellyn: embracing change at Laurentian BankRania 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 conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Llewellyn d...2022-12-1330 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderBe bold and future-focused: Deanna Zumwalt on Coril Holdings’ next 125 yearsWhen 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.Zumwalt challenges her team to be bold when charting the company’s future. “Whatever we're doing today, we won't necessarily be doing in th...2022-11-1525 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Global Exchange: Putting India at the Centre of the Indo-PacificOn this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Goldy Hyder and Victor Thomas about the importance of including India in Canada's approach to the Indo-Pacific.
This episode was inspired by a Business Council of Canada/ Canada-India Business Council Report, "Why India: Unlocking Canada's opportunity in the Indo-Pacific," https://thebusinesscouncil.ca/report/why-india/
Guests:
Goldy Hyder is the President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada – https://thebusinesscouncil.ca/about-us/staff-and-leadership/
Victor Thomas is the President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council – https://www.canada-indiabusiness.com/president-ceo
Host:
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Senior Advi...2022-08-2945 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderNeighbours, partners, allies, friends – Canada’s relationship with the United StatesCanada 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 Nations. She is now senior special advisor to the Business Council of Canada on U.S. and international affairs...2022-06-0232 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“When people buy Canada, they buy authenticity” – Dani Reiss, Canada GooseWhen 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 Canada was like a Swiss Watch made in Switzerland. It's a quintessen...2022-05-1924 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderSeizing the moment – Penny Wise discusses Canada’s economic recoveryCOVID-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 industrial strategy that capitalizes on Canada’s strengths and potential. Second, Wise em...2022-05-0522 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderFocusing on Canada’s strengths: Charles Brindamour, Intact Financial CorporationIs 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 which Canada has huge advantages. “Whether it's around industrial and natural carbon capture, whet...2022-04-2132 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderCOVID-19 and lessons in leadership – Mary Ann Yule, HP CanadaMary 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 trillion dollars lower by 2030 if action isn’t taken to mitigate pandemic-related job losses for...2022-04-0731 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderInvesting in Canada’s future: John Graham, CPP InvestmentsJohn 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 Canada’s oil and gas industry. “We believe fundamentally in a path of engagement,” Graham tells...2022-03-2427 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Organized flexibility” – how BNP Paribas is planning a hybrid workplaceHow 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 need.”In conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Volpe out...2022-03-1024 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderThe business case for reducing emissionsWhen 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 worry that a price on carbon could impact our competitiveness.”Dillon has been working on energy and climate policy...2022-02-2429 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderPlaying to Canada’s strengths in a post-pandemic worldWhen 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 the country transitions to net-zero emissions. “You look at what those [energy...2022-02-1034 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderCanada’s clean growth opportunityCanada 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, financial services and energy sectors: Don Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck Resources;Karn Manhas, Founder and C...2022-01-2749 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Believe in tomorrow,” Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO of OMERSWhen 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 Hutcheson looks to the future, he’s optimistic about what he sees. “This is one...2022-01-1331 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“We have a common goal” – Shell Canada and the clean-energy transitionWhen 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 need for the private sector to work with all levels of government to reduce emissions. “Standing on opposite si...2021-12-1629 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderBuilding a better futureWhen 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 sensors in our buildings as we build them.”Modern building design and engineering also has to take into account climate change. For companies like P...2021-12-0229 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderPandemics, pivots and patience: John Chen of BlackBerry on adapting to changeIf 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 number one is the need for patience. Major transformations, he says, often take longer than expec...2021-11-1827 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderLouis Vachon discusses leadership, transformation, and the central role of the economyCanada 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 October 31, following almost 15 years at the helm. After navigating many challenges, including the 2008 financial crisis, he says...2021-11-0533 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderLearning to take the “long view”: lessons in entrepreneurshipAt 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 Speaking of Business podcast, Cowan-Dewar credits part of his...2021-10-2924 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderSearching for common ground: why Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt are teaming up to address Canada’s economic futureLisa 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 party has to find its support.” With a new minority parliament set to assemble in Ottawa, the two former poli...2021-10-0733 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderThe 60-year-old startup: How Magna stays agile in a fast-changing industryCanada’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 comes to the development of electric and autonomous vehicles.Kotagiri points to Magna’s “...2021-07-0128 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderScaling up: why Canada needs a startup mindsetMallorie 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.She’d like to see Canada embrace a similar startup mindset.“There’s an...2021-06-1721 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderPressing the reset button on capitalism: how to build a more inclusive societyAs 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 post-pandemic recovery includes a strong focus on sustainable gr...2021-06-0329 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderA war-time effort: How Montreal’s CAE pivoted from aerospace to ventilators … in 11 days.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 again, opening Quebec’s first workplace vaccine centre. The goal is to vaccinate 50,000 people by August.“In every war, industry...2021-05-2028 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderConnecting Canadians: why communications infrastructure will be key to economic recoveryThe 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 economy going,” says Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of Bell Canada and BCE. “Audio conferencing, video conferenci...2021-05-0630 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderCanada’s digital future: learning new skills in a rapidly changing worldThe 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 every single person will have an aspect of their job that will [involve] working along...2021-04-2223 min
Catherine Murray in Conversation withCatherine Murray in Conversation with Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy HyderToday Goldy Hyder joins me to discuss the new Federal Budget and the implications on business in Canada.Please send any comments for future guests and questions to: contactc3m@gmail.com Thank you all for watching and please remember to Like, Share and Subscribe!Follow me on: Twitter: @catherinebiztv https://twitter.com/CatherineBizTV Instagram: @catelizabethmurray https://www.instagram.com/catelizabethmurray/?hl=enFor More Information on Goldy Hyder check out the Business Council of Canada website here: https://thebusinesscouncil.ca/DISCLAIMER: This video is presented for informational and entertainment purposes...2021-04-2140 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderDowntowns after lockdowns: how to revitalize Canada’s citiesA 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 built in person. They can be maintained digitally. But the fact is, new relationships or building relationships or the nuanc...2021-04-0830 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderBeyond COVID: Powering a strong economic recoveryOn 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 White, CEO of BMO Financial Group.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entr...2021-04-0144 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder"We have the foundation to succeed" — Robert Asselin, Senior Vice President, Policy of the Business Council of CanadaIn 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 Policy, Robert Asselin, walks us through the framework, and discusses why it’s needed now more than ever.2020-11-0312 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“An acceleration of the digital world" — Claude Guay, President and General Manager of IBM CanadaWhat’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 workforce has the training and skills the count...2020-10-0729 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Corporate Canada needs to look more like Canada.” — Jaqui Parchment, CEO of Mercer Canada“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 in their workplaces. But change doesn’t happen overnight.What do comp...2020-09-2128 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Each day is truly a gift.” — Lisa Lisson: President of FedEx Express Canada“Each day is truly a gift.” Lisa Lisson, President of Federal Express CanadaOver 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 story is much more personal.Ten years ago Lisa Lisso...2020-07-0148 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“We’re business people, let’s figure it out.” — Wes Hall: Executive Chairman and Founder, Kingsdale Advisors“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-06-2621 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“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“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-06-2113 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“We’ve pulled the future forward here” — John Baker: President and CEO of D2L“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-06-1511 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“We will come out of this stronger” — Charles Brindamour: CEO of Intact Financial Corporation“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-06-0816 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“The energy industry has got to be part of the solution” — Al Monaco: President and CEO of Enbridge“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-06-0524 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“There’s no textbook on how to manage under COVID-19” — Nicolas Marcoux: CEO of PwC Canada“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-06-0412 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“I’m encouraged by the capacity to change at an accelerated pace” — Heather Chalmers: President & CEO, GE Canada“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-2918 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Canadians will be a lot more digital post COVID” — Stacey Madge: President & Country Manager, Visa Canada“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-2513 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“The bright side of this is that it’s accelerated innovation everywhere” — Faisal Kazi: President & CEO of Siemens Canada“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-1918 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“I’ve never been more proud of our people” — Paul Mahon: President & CEO of Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life“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 conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-1513 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“The overarching power of the human spirit” — Chuck Magro: President & CEO of Nutrien“The overarching power of the human spirit.” Chuck Magro, President and CEO of Nutrien, discusses how they are supporting employees, farmers and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping essential workers safe, and lessons in leadership.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-1311 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“The companies that manufacture were able to quickly pivot to make masks, respirators … hand sanitizer” — Jerry Dias, Unifor National President“The companies that manufacture were able to quickly pivot to make masks, respirators … hand sanitizer.” Jerry Dias, president of Unifor, discusses the mobilization of the manufacturing sector in the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of essential workers, and plans to reopen the GM plant in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-1017 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“You drive by and people are saying thank you” — Rob Penner, President & CEO of Bison Transport“You drive by and people are saying thank you.” While public health officials are telling us to stay home, truck drivers are crossing the country delivering essential food and supplies. Rob Penner, President and CEO of Bison Transport, discusses the challenges his drivers are encountering, how his business is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the positive impact of expressions of gratitude like the #Thank A Trucker movement.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-0713 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Be connected and support your employees” — Penny Wise, President of 3M CanadaPenny Wise, President of 3M Canada, reflects on the challenges of leadership in the COVID-19 crisis as her company performs essential services, including distributing N95 masks to frontline workers.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-05-0512 min
Unpublished CafeCOVID-19: Re-Opening The EconomyPUBLISHED: 05/02/2020
The door appears to be opening a crack for Canada’s provinces when it comes to restarting the economy.
Over seven weeks of lockdowns for Canadians due to the pandemic, Premiers from across the country for the most part are releasing plans to ease Emergency restrictions and opening up parts of their economy. In Ontario, there is a three-staged plan, but it’s short on dates. In Quebec, it’s a bit more open with the addition of children returning to school. In Saskatchewan, the plan will start with the resumption of elective surgeries, cancel...2020-05-0228 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“This is a playbook that’s never been written before” — Sam Sebastian, President and CEO of PelmorexSam Sebastian, President and CEO of Pelmorex, discusses the use of alerts and tracking in the fight against COVID-19, learning how to innovate in the midst of the pandemic and how employees in Madrid provided an early warning for what to expect in North America.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-3012 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“The human condition is incredibly resilient" — John Risley, CEO of CFFI VenturesLongtime businessman, philanthropist and mentor John Risley of CFFI Ventures shares his thoughts on how business in Canada will change after COVID-19
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-2909 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Like a tap being turned off and at the other end you’ve got an open sinkhole” — Ed Sims, President and CEO of WestJet“Like a tap being turned off and at the other end you’ve got an open sinkhole.” Ed Sims, President and CEO of WestJet, describes the effects of a precipitous drop in airline travel, how COVID-19 compares to other crises, repatriation flights to countries WestJet has never flown to before, and why his colleagues are “battle-scarred but still smiling.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-2716 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“These people are dedicated to making sure the energy flows every day” — Russ Girling, President and CEO of TC Energy“These people are dedicated to making sure the energy flows every day” Russ Girling, President and CEO of TC Energy, discusses pandemic preparedness, keeping essential workers safe and lessons in leadership during a time of crisis.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-2315 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“This has impacted us all in incredible ways” — Jeffrey Russell, President of Accenture in CanadaJeffrey Russell, President of Accenture in Canada, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his employees, how Accenture is helping governments get help to those who need it, and what the new economy could look like in the future.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-2010 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“No one thought about going to sleep and waking up and the entire world would be working from home” — Rola Dagher, President and CEO of Cisco CanadaRola Dagher, President and CEO of Cisco Canada, discusses the rapid increase in demand for technology to work from home, how Cisco is giving back to the community, and what she is learning as a leader through the COVID-19 crisis.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-1912 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“We strengthen our communities by sharing information" — Doug Murphy, President and CEO of Corus EntertainmentDoug Murphy, President & CEO of Corus Entertainment discusses the importance of providing trustworthy news to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and he explains why Corus launched #CanadaTogether to share uplifting stories during this difficult time.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-1709 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder"Keeping afloat" — Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and ExportersKeeping afloat. Dennis Darby of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters talks about what manufacturers need to help them weather the COVID-19 crisis, and why consistent rules across the country will be key to business recovery.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-1609 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“I view this crisis as a war” – Rod Graham, President and CEO at Horizon North LogisticsHow do you keep workers in essential services safe during a pandemic? Rod Graham, President and CEO of Horizon North Logistics, describes the challenges and solutions to ensuring safety in remote work sites.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-1508 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“There’s going to be a new normal” – Mark Barrenechea, CEO and CTO of Open Text“There’s going to be a new normal.” Mark Barrenechea of Open Text discusses how the COVID-19 crisis will change the way we live, and why he says “there’s a special place in hell” for cyber criminals who are trying to capitalize on the crisis.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0911 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Those who can help must help” – Joe Natale, President and CEO, RogersAt a time when Canadians are relying on phone and digital communication like never before, Rogers Communications President and CEO Joe Natale discusses what they are doing to keep the country connected. And he explains why Rogers is focused on helping Food Banks, Women’s Shelters, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0719 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“The number one priority is to give back and to support Canada through this” — Dani Reiss, President and CEO of Canada GooseDani Reiss, President & CEO of Canada Goose, discusses the company's retooling of their Canadian manufacturing lines toward the production of Personal protective equipment (PPE), the impact of the pandemic on their operations in China, and why there's still reason to be hopeful.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0611 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“Tough times don’t last but tough teams do” – Linda Hasenfratz, President and CEO of LinamarLinda Hasenfratz, President & CEO of Linamar shares her company's fast-paced ventilator production initiative, how they're keeping workers safe, and what we might learn from how other countries have responded to the COVID-19 crisis.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0517 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“It’s an opportunity for us to continue to work together to care for Canadians” — Mark Little, President and CEO of Suncor EnergyMark Little, President & CEO of Suncor Energy talks about the oil and gas crisis in Alberta in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work his company is doing to keep workers and northern communities safe, and how all this might lead to more collaboration between business and governments.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0315 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“All essential workers deserve our deepest, most heartfelt thanks” — Dean Connor, President and CEO of Sun Life FinancialDean Connor, President & CEO of Sun Life Financial discusses rapidly bringing his global leadership team and workforce together during the COVID-19 crisis, to go above and beyond for Sun Life customers.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0211 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“We’re getting to some positive decisions” — Dan Kelly, President, CEO and Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent BusinessDan Kelly, President, CEO & Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) discusses the devastating impact of COVID-19 on his members, the government's response, and where he believes we need to go from here.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-04-0212 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“I think it’s time for us all to reflect” — Tabatha Bull, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal BusinessTabatha Bull, President & CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business discusses the impact of the federal government’s wage subsidy plan, the unique challenges faced by indigenous companies during the pandemic and what we can learn from elders during a time of crisis.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-03-3111 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“It's really encouraging seeing the business leaders step up and take mental health as important as physical health” — Stephen Liptrap, President and CEO of Morneau ShepellOn this COVID-19 Special Edition of Speaking of Business: Goldy speaks with Stephen Liptrap, President & CEO of Morneau Shepell about caring for the mental health of employees and customers during the current health emergency.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-03-3011 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“It’s time to start a conversation about how we see our future" — Dax Dasilva, CEO of LightspeedOn this COVID-19 Special Edition of Speaking of Business: Goldy speaks with Dax Dasilva - CEO of Lightspeed about what the company is doing to help their customers - 75,000 independent retailers and restaurants around the world - cope through the current crisis.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-03-2708 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy Hyder“There’s lots of different ways we can contribute to this effort” — Michael McCain & Michael BurnsOn this COVID-19 Special Edition of Speaking of Business: Goldy speaks with Michael McCain, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, and Michael Burns, President and CEO of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation about the business community's response to the current crisis, and a major fundraising effort to support front line healthcare workers.
Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2020-03-2616 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderChuck Magro: President and CEO of NutrienChuck Magro is President and CEO of Nutrien. The worlds largest provider of farm inputs, services, and solutions.The company supplies more than a half a million growers around the world with everything from fertilizer and seed, to the latest digital tools that increase crop production.Chuck is hardly your stereotypical CEO - he's a die hard heavy metal fan! Yep, a metal head. Still walks around town in a Metallica t-shirt. He wakes up every morning at 4am to write in his journal. And he doesn't golf, he shoots! In today's episode, C...2020-02-2642 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderDawn Farrell: President and CEO of TransAltaDawn Farrell is President and CEO of TransAlta, the Calgary-based power company.TransAlta started with a single hydro generating station more than a century ago. It now operates more than 70 power plants in Canada, the United States, and Australia.Dawn is a fascinating, introspective leader who really speaks her mind - and that makes for one hell of an interview.In this episode she opens up about her humble childhood, how she and her husband built their family through adoption, and why despite her success, she still considers herself a lousy leader. Dawn...2020-02-0542 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderStephan Crétier: Founder, Chairman and CEO of GardaWorldStephan Crétier is Founder, Chairman and CEO of GardaWorld, the world’s largest privately owned security company.Stephan knows all about risk and reward. In 1995, he sold his car and took out a second mortgage to start the company. Since then, he’s faced bankruptcy four times, nearly losing his home in the process. But thanks to Stephan’s incredible entrepreneurial spirit, the company today is worth more than $10 billion.In this episode we’ll talk about Stephan’s early years as a baseball umpire, his illicit high school business, and the number of fugitives o...2020-01-1445 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderVictor Dodig: President and CEO of CIBCVictor Dodig is President and CEO of CIBC.Victor grew up in a tough inner-city neighbourhood, the child of working-class immigrants. One of his earliest jobs was hanging pork bellies in a meat-packing plant. Humble beginnings for the man who now leads one of Canada’s largest financial institutions.Our conversation touches on the kindness of strangers, the mentors who shaped his career, and how there’s no room at Victor’s bank for big egos and swinging for fences. Plus: why one of Canada’s top bankers makes a trip to Disney World every year.2019-12-1848 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderSam Sebastian: President and CEO of PelmorexSam Sebastian is President and CEO of Pelmorex – owner of The Weather Network.Pelmorex has more than 60 million users around the world, with operations and services that go far beyond local weather forecasts. Sam’s personal journey is a story you won’t want to miss.Born in Ohio, he first made his mark in this country as head of Google Canada. Then, in 2017, he joined Pelmorex, succeeding founder Pierre Morrissette as CEO. Sam has never been afraid to change things up and take big risks. We’ll talk about that. We’ll also explore the reasons...2019-11-2745 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderDean Connor: President and CEO of Sun Life FinancialDean Connor is President and CEO of Sun Life Financial.Sun Life is one of the world’s top insurance companies, and Dean is one of Canada’s most decorated CEOs. He was Ivey Business Leader of the Year in 2018, CEO of the Year in 2017, and Top New CEO in 2014.But the path of Dean’s career wasn’t inevitable. In this episode, we’ll hear how a much-loved hobby nearly led him in a different direction. We’ll also talk about Sun Life’s strategy to stay ahead at a time of digital transformation, and why it’s s...2019-11-0538 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderJohn Baker: President and CEO of D2LJohn Baker is President and CEO of D2L, the world-leading education software company based in Kitchener, Ontario.John was a 22-year-old student at the University of Waterloo when he started D2L. Fast forward two decades and the technology he created is helping millions of customers around the world in schools, colleges, universities, government and business. In this episode we’ll hear how a young man with a dream helped launch a learning revolution. We’ll also talk about John’s biggest entrepreneurial regret – and the mistake that almost cost him the company. 2019-10-1638 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderDarryl White: CEO of the Bank of MontrealDarryl White is CEO of the Bank of Montreal.
Before I sat down with Darryl I talked with a lot of his friends and colleagues. They all described him as a generous and thoughtful leader with a fierce competitive edge. He became CEO at a time of intense disruption in banking, while facing incredible adversity at home.
In this wide-ranging interview he shares his outlook on competitiveness, global trade, and the role of purpose in business.
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Revealing conversations...2019-09-2346 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderLinda Hasenfratz, CEO of LinamarLinda Hasenfratz is the CEO of Guelph, Ontario-based Linamar.
Linamar is a true Canadian success story. Linda’s father, a refugee from Hungary, started the company as a one-man machine shop in his basement in the mid-1960s. Today, it’s a diversified manufacturer with 61 plants around the world and revenues closing in on $10 billion a year. In this episode we talk about Linda’s path to the C-suite, the challenges she faced in her early years as CEO, and the lessons she’s learned along the way about life and leadership.
Follow us on Twitter...2019-09-1239 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderTurning the Tables on Goldy HyderIn this Speaking of Business summer special, Catherine Clark turns the tables on our usual host Goldy Hyder, and puts him in the hot seat.
Goldy Hyder is President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada. Before taking on his current role, Goldy was CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada. Earlier in his career he served as Chief of Staff to Catherine's father, The Right Honourable Joe Clark.
In this episode we discuss Goldy’s childhood as an Indian-born Calgarian, the experiences that have shaped his life and career, and Canada’s changing political and...2019-08-1445 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderCalin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air CanadaToday’s episode: Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air Canada.
Calin was just five years old when his parents fled the Communist regime in Romania and settled in Montreal – an experience that profoundly shaped his identity and values. As you’ll hear, his dedication to the success of his company – and the country – is unshakeable.
I spoke with Calin in April, prior to news of the company’s Air Transat takeover bid. But the deal reflects many of the themes of today’s podcast, including Calin’s approach to leadership, calculated risk, and competition.
Follow us...2019-07-1049 minSpeaking of Business with Goldy HyderMichael Katchen: Co-founder & CEO of WealthsimpleMike Katchen is Co-founder & CEO of Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based financial services startup.
In just five years, Wealthsimple has grown to more than four billion dollars in assets. And shortly after our conversation, the company announced another big funding round – the latest step on the road to an eventual public stock offering.
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Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2019-06-1947 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderAlex Pourbaix: President and CEO of Cenovus EnergyAlex Pourbaix is a veteran of Alberta’s oil and gas industry. He retired in 2017 after almost three decades at TransCanada Corporation, most recently as Chief Operating Officer. But he couldn’t stay away long. His competitive spirit and strong belief in the energy sector soon brought him back to lead Cenovus Energy.
In this episode, Alex shares his views on family, on leading in tough times, and on the fight to protect Canada’s place in the global energy market.
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Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderMarcelo Lu: President of BASF CanadaMarcelo Lu is President of BASF Canada. He grew up in Brasil, has roots in China, was educated in the United States, and established his career in Europe and Asia.
Today he leads the Canadian operations of the world's largest chemical producer. He brings a truly international perspective to his role at BASF Canada, but as you'll hear, he has also developed a strong personal connection to this country. And he has some equally strong opinion about Canada's place and potential in the global economy.
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Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderDon Lindsay, President and CEO of Teck ResourcesDon Lindsay is President and CEO of Teck Resources, Canada's largest diversified resource company, and a leading producer of copper, zinc, steelmaking coal, and energy.
Mining has traditionally been seen as a tough, gruff and hardnosed industry, but Don himself doesn’t fit any stereotype. In fact, his reputation as one of the most admired CEOs in Canada’s resource sector owes a lot to the care he consistently shows for his family, employees, country, and the global community.
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Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderNicole Verkindt, Founder of OMXNicole Verkindt is the founder of OMX and Startup Canada’s 2017 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.
OMX is a tech startup that helps companies access procurement opportunities and measure their economic impact. Nicole grew up in a family-owned manufacturing business and learned the risks of entrepreneurial life first-hand. She ran her own manufacturing firm before launching OMX at the age of 27.
In this episode, Nicole shares the challenges of attracting top talent; her experience as a female founder; and why she believes technology has the potential to make us all more human.
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Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderJohn Peller, Chairman and CEO, Andrew Peller LimitedJohn Peller's grandfather founded the company now known as Andrew Peller Limited in 1961, starting with a modest Okanagan vineyard. Today, the company boasts 12 estate wineries, a range of value wine products, global icewine distribution and more. As leader of a family business thriving well into its third generation, John Peller has deftly navigated a changing industry, business, and family.
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Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2019-02-2552 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderRola Dagher, President, Cisco Systems CanadaRola Dagher is President of Cisco Canada. Cisco’s Canadian operations are key revenue generators globally and produce some of the company’s greatest innovations. As you’ll hear, Rola overcame a difficult upbringing in war-torn Lebanon – something she credits with much of her tenacity and drive. She also shares the company’s initiatives around mental health and Canada’s North, as well as some valuable tips for aspiring leaders.
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Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebus...2019-02-0642 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderGeoff Smith, President and CEO, EllisDonGeoff Smith is CEO of construction juggernaut EllisDon. The company’s projects include Rogers Center, The Art Gallery of Ontario, and countless other public and private facilities across the country. We discuss succession, disruption, politics, and how Geoff and his team brought the company back from the brink with an employee-driven, values-based strategy.
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Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2019-01-1742 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderThe Honourable John ManleyJohn Manley is Canada’s former Industry Minister, Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister. John recently stepped down after nine years as head of the Business Council of Canada. As you’ll hear, John’s commitment to his family, career, and public service in both politics and business are truly remarkable.
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Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2019-01-1643 min
Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderTrailer: Speaking of Business with Goldy HyderConversations 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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Revealing conversations with influential innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Listen to more episodes here: thebusinesscouncil.ca/podcasts/2019-01-1400 min