Speaking of Business
Conversations with Canadian innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
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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. He also discusses lessons learned from his immigrant parents, his love of motorcycles, and his passion for the Calgary Stampede.
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Darryl White, CEO of the Bank of Montreal
Darryl White is CEO of the Bank of Montreal. In this wide-ranging interview he shares his outlook on competitiveness, global trade,…
Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar
In this episode Linda discusses her path to the C-suite, the challenges she faced in her early years as CEO,…
Turning the Tables on Goldy Hyder
In this Speaking of Business summer special, Catherine Clark turns the tables on our usual host Goldy Hyder, and puts…
Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air Canada
I spoke with Calin in April, prior to news of the company’s Air Transat takeover bid. But the deal reflects…
Michael Katchen, Co-founder and CEO, Wealthsimple
Mike Katchen is Co-founder & CEO of Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based financial services startup. In just five years, Wealthsimple has grown…
Alex Pourbaix, President and CEO of Cenovus Energy
In this episode, Alex shares his views on family, on leading in tough times, and on the fight to protect…
Marcelo Lu, President, BASF Canada
Marcelo Lu grew up in Brazil, has family roots in China, was educated in the United States and established his…
Don Lindsay, President and CEO, Teck Resources
Don Lindsay is President and CEO of Teck Resources, Canada’s largest diversified resource company, and a leading producer of copper,…
Nicole Verkindt, Founder and CEO, OMX
In this episode, Nicole shares the challenges of attracting top talent; her experience as a female founder; and why she…
John Peller, Chairman and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited
John Peller’s grandfather founded the company now known as Andrew Peller Limited in 1961, starting with a modest Okanagan vineyard.…
Rola Dagher, President, Cisco Systems Canada
Rola Dagher is President of Cisco Canada. Cisco’s Canadian operations are key revenue generators globally and produce some of the…
The Honourable John Manley
John Manley is Canada’s former Industry Minister, Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister. John recently stepped…