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The bright side of this is that it’s accelerated innovation everywhere

“The bright side of this is that it’s accelerated innovation everywhere.” Faisal Kazi, President and CEO of Siemens Canada, reflects…

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…

The overarching power of the human spirit

“The overarching power of the human spirit.”  Chuck Magro, President and CEO of Nutrien, discusses how they are supporting employees,…

The companies that manufacture were able to quickly pivot to make masks, respirators … hand sanitizer

“The companies that manufacture were able to quickly pivot to make masks, respirators … hand sanitizer.”  Jerry Dias, president of…

You drive by and people are saying thank you

“You drive by and people are saying thank you.”  While public health officials are telling us to stay home, truck…

Be connected and support your employees

Penny Wise, President of 3M Canada, reflects on the challenges of leadership in the COVID-19 crisis as her company performs…

This is a playbook that’s never been written before

Sam Sebastian, President and CEO of Pelmorex, discusses the use of alerts and tracking in the fight against COVID-19, learning…

The human condition is incredibly resilient

Longtime businessman, philanthropist and mentor John Risley of CFFI Ventures shares his thoughts on how business in Canada will change…

Like a tap being turned off and at the other end you’ve got an open sinkhole

“Like a tap being turned off and at the other end you’ve got an open sinkhole.”  Ed Sims, President and…

These people are dedicated to making sure the energy flows every day

“These people are dedicated to making sure the energy flows every day”  Russ Girling, President and CEO of TC Energy,…

This has impacted us all in incredible ways

Jeffrey Russell, President of Accenture in Canada, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his employees, how Accenture is helping governments get…

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 Canada, discusses the rapid increase in demand for technology to work from home, how…