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It’s time to start a conversation about how we see our future
In light of the COVID-19 emergency, we’ve temporarily suspended our regularly scheduled series of conversations with Canadian CEOs. But we’re not going away. Instead, we’re going to pivot to the health emergency itself. We’re going to explore the impact on […]
There’s lots of different ways we can contribute to this effort
In light of the COVID-19 emergency, we’ve temporarily suspended our regularly scheduled series of conversations with Canadian CEOs. But we’re not going away. Instead, we’re going to pivot to the health emergency itself. We’re going to explore the impact on […]
There’s lots of different ways we can contribute to this effort
Today’s guest is Michael McCain, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, one of North America’s leading food producers with 13,000 employees and operations in Canada, the United States and Asia. These two guys have really stepped up to help front-line […]
Chuck Magro, President and CEO of Nutrien
Chuck 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 […]
Chuck Magro, President and CEO of Nutrien
In today’s episode, Chuck talks about his optimism for Canada and Canadians, why the fight against climate change is a great business opportunity, and the importance of prioritizing home life and family.
Dawn Farrell, President and CEO of TransAlta
Dawn 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 […]
Dawn Farrell, President and CEO of TransAlta
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 has strong opinions about Canada’s energy future, […]
Stephan Crétier, Founder, Chairman and CEO of GardaWorld
Stephan 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 […]
Stephan Crétier, Founder, Chairman and CEO of GardaWorld
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 on the island of Montreal.
Victor Dodig, President and CEO of CIBC
Victor 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 […]