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Searching for common ground: teaming up to address Canada’s economic future

Lisa 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 […]

The 60-year-old startup: How Magna stays agile in a fast-changing industry

Canada’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”.

The 60-year-old startup: How Magna stays agile in a fast-changing industry

Canada’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 […]

Scaling up: why Canada needs a startup mindset

Mallorie Brodie, 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.

Scaling up: why Canada needs a startup mindset

Mallorie 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 […]

Pressing the reset button on capitalism: how to build a more inclusive society

Desjardins CEO Guy Cormier explains why it’s time to press the reset button on capitalism

Pressing the reset button on capitalism: how to build a more inclusive society

As 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 […]

A war-time effort: How Montreal’s CAE pivoted from aerospace to ventilators … in 11 days

Marc Parent, President and CEO of CAE, discusses his company’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, and the importance of innovation in keeping Canada competitive. 

A 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. […]

Connecting Canadians: why communications infrastructure will be key to economic recovery

Mirko Bibic, president and CEO of Bell Canada and BCE Inc, outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated investments in communications connectivity … and why he has a “profound optimism” about Canada’s future.