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Speaking Of Business

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From energy demand to economic opportunity: Heather Chalmers, GE Vernova Canada 

From energy demand to economic opportunity: Heather Chalmers, GE Vernova Canada 

President & CEO, GE Vernova Canada and President, GE Vernova Hydro North America Heather Chalmers joins Goldy Hyder to discuss how surging electricity demand driven by AI, EVs, and industrial growth is creating a pivotal opportunity for Canada to strengthen...

50 Years of Business Leadership in Canada: Leading with Purpose 

50 Years of Business Leadership in Canada: Leading with Purpose 

To mark the Business Council of Canada’s 50th anniversary, founding president and CEO Thomas d’Aquino, former president and CEO John Manley, and current president and CEO Goldy Hyder reflect on five decades of Canadian business leadership.   Hosted by Catherine Clark, the discussion offers unique insight into many of the...

Balancing Business and Social Mission: Zahid Salman, President & CEO of GreenShield 

Balancing Business and Social Mission: Zahid Salman, President & CEO of GreenShield 

This episode explores how GreenShield grew from a mission-driven nonprofit into a national healthcare brand. President & CEO Zahid Salman shares his ideas around healthcare and mental health, and what it takes to scale up without losing purpose. 

Global ambition, local partnerships: Vern Yu of AltaGas 

Global ambition, local partnerships: Vern Yu of AltaGas 

AltaGas CEO Vern Yu discusses how a single facility in Prince Rupert, B.C. is transforming Canadian energy exports, boosting the economy, partnering with Indigenous communities, and reaching fast-growing markets in Asia. 

The grand bargain: Jon McKenzie of Cenovus Energy 

The grand bargain: Jon McKenzie of Cenovus Energy 

Cenovus Energy CEO Jon McKenzie discusses how Canada can unlock its energy potential and remain globally competitive by balancing economic growth, environmental responsibility and strong partnerships with Indigenous communities. 

Flipping the switch on energy: Emily Heitman of Schneider Electric Canada 

Flipping the switch on energy: Emily Heitman of Schneider Electric Canada 

In this episode of Speaking of Business, Emily Heitman, Country President of Schneider Electric Canada, unpacks how limited energy capacity is holding the country back and how AI, smart tech, and sustainability could power Canada’s next big economic advantage. 

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Frank, insightful and illuminating, the Speaking of Business podcast offers a unique window into the life stories of some of Canada’s top leaders in the world of business.

Lessons in leadership … Learning from failure … How to build a strong and vibrant Canada … Every month, host Goldy Hyder speaks with Canada’s most respected business voices, offering a rare glimpse into their stories, hopes, influences and motivations.

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Business Council of Canada