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Taking risks and being courageous 

Rania Llewellyn joined Tanya van Biesen to discuss her own emergence as a business leader and to offer advice on how leaders can foster an environment that values inclusion and diversity.

Indigenous relations

Meeting Canada’s clean energy targets must include Indigenous partnerships

In a Toronto Star op-ed, Goldy Hyder and Chief Sharleen Gale highlight how a national Indigenous loan guarantee program would allow Indigenous nations to overcome the systemic barriers to investing in major projects.

Economic Strategy

Refocusing the debate on industrial policy

Noah Smith, an economist whose commentary I always find original and insightful, wrote a great commentary earlier this week on why China’s industrial policy has been mostly a flop. His main argument—which I very much agree with—is that throwing a lot of public money at firms is the wrong and ineffective way to do industrial policy.

Speaking of Business

Revealing and insightful conversations with Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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Driving into the future – Bob Espey, Parkland Corporation

March 20, 2023

Bob Espey, president and CEO of Parkland Corporation, discusses Parkland’s mission, how it is preparing for the energy transition, and Canada’s role in a changing world. 

March 20, 2023

Bob Espey, president and CEO of Parkland Corporation, discusses Parkland’s mission, how it is preparing for the energy transition, and Canada’s role in a changing world. 

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

February 27, 2023

Tracy Robinson, President and CEO of CN, discusses Canada’s supply chains and the integral role rail plays in Canada’s economy.

February 27, 2023

Tracy Robinson, President and CEO of CN, discusses Canada’s supply chains and the integral role rail plays in Canada’s economy.

Rania Llewellyn: embracing change at Laurentian Bank

December 13, 2022

Rania Llewellyn, President and CEO of Laurentian Bank speaks with Goldy Hyder about changing corporate culture, her immigrant experience and what it means to be the first woman to lead a major chartered bank in Canada.

December 13, 2022

Rania Llewellyn, President and CEO of Laurentian Bank speaks with Goldy Hyder about changing corporate culture, her immigrant experience and what it means to be the first woman to lead a major chartered bank in Canada.

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