Speaking of Business

Conversations with Canadian innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

All Resources

Embracing the AI opportunity: Elio Luongo, KPMG

As Elio Luongo nears retirement as CEO of KPMG, he reflects on his career and stresses the importance of helping…

Carolyn Wilkins on productivity and economic growth

Carolyn Wilkins, former senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, reflects on the importance of economic growth and how…

Empowering change: A conversation with John Kousinioris of TransAlta

John Kousinioris, president and CEO of TransAlta Corporation, outlines TransAlta’s transition from coal-fired power plants to lower emission energy sources.…

Inside the Roots Leather Factory: A conversation with President & CEO Meghan Roach

Meghan Roach, President and CEO of Roots, gives Goldy Hyder a tour of the Roots Leather Factory in Toronto and…

Risk and Resilience – John Risley of CFFI Ventures

John Risley, CEO of CFFI Ventures, reflects on the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship, discusses why Atlantic Canada is becoming…

Taking on the world’s toughest challenges: John Bianchini of Hatch 

In this engaging episode of Speaking of Business, host Goldy Hyder sits down with John Bianchini, chairman and CEO of…

From shop floor to CEO: Jennifer Wong of Aritzia

Host Goldy Hyder interviews Jennifer Wong, the CEO of Aritzia, who shares her inspiring career journey from part-time sales associate…

Connecting North America: Keith Creel of CPKC

Keith Creel, President and CEO of CPKC, discusses North America’s first single-line railway connecting Canada, the United States and Mexico,…

Leading the way in nuclear energy: Mike Rencheck, Bruce Power

Mike Rencheck, President and CEO of Bruce Power, discusses the role of nuclear in the energy transition, Indigenous reconciliation, and…

Business as a force for good – Iggy Domagalski, Wajax

In a wide-ranging conversation with Goldy Hyder on the Speaking of Business podcast, Iggy Domagalski, president and CEO of Wajax,…

Preparing for Canada’s energy future – François Poirier, TC Energy

François Poirier, President and CEO of TC Energy, discusses the energy transition, North American competitiveness, and lessons in leadership.

Bringing fresh perspective to Canadian air travel: Alexis von Hoensbroech

WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech discusses air travel in Canada compared to Europe, leadership in difficult times, and Canada’s future…