Speaking of Business
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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 the global engineering and professional services firm Hatch to discuss leadership, the importance of embracing risk, and Hatch’s innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Building a better future
Dave Filipchuk, president and CEO of PCL Construction, discusses how his industry is changing, including how it is using technology…
Pandemics, pivots and patience: BlackBerry’s John Chen on adapting to change
John Chen of BlackBerry discusses how companies can adapt to change.
Louis Vachon on leadership, transformation, and the central role of the economy
Canada needs a strong economy to help it address significant post-COVID challenges, says the outgoing CEO of National Bank of…
Learning to take the “long view”: lessons in entrepreneurship
Ben Cowan-Dewar, co-founder and CEO of Cabot, discusses the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship in Canada
Searching for common ground: teaming up to address Canada’s economic future
Former federal cabinet ministers Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt explain why they are trying to bring groups together to chart…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Canada’s digital future: learning new skills in a rapidly changing world
Sabrina Geremia of Google Canada discusses Canada’s digital transformation … and the skills we’ll need to succeed.
Downtowns after lockdowns: how to revitalize Canada’s cities
Jon Love of KingSett Capital looks to a post-pandemic “new dawn” for Canada’s urban core.