TheFutureEconomy.ca Podcast

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We interview leaders in business, government, academia and more across industries to define a strong vision for Canada's future economy.

  1. 10/08/2025

    Canada's Food System Revolution | Dana McCauley, Marie-Claude Bourgie, Nick Betts and David Hughes

    Canada stands at a turning point in building a food system that is both affordable and sustainable. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dana McCauley, CEO, Canadian Food Innovation Network, Marie-Claude Bourgie, VP Sustainability, Farm Credit Canada, Nick Betts, Managing Director, Canadian Alliance for Net Zero Agri-food, and David Hughes, President & CEO, Generate Canada, explore how redefining agricultural productivity, scaling agri-tech innovation, and investing in infrastructure and trade can unlock resilience and growth. Discover the financing shifts, data strategies, and national vision needed to help food-tech ventures scale, strengthen supply chains, and reduce food inflation for Canadians. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/how-to-build-affordable-sustainable-food-system-for-canada/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/ Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3 Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #WickedSolutions #FutureOfFood #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAg #CanadaAg #FoodInnovation #AgriFood #NetZeroAg #GlobalTrade

    36 min

  2. 09/24/2025

    Why Climate Readiness Matters Now | Don Iveson, Hillary Thatcher, Priya Bala-Miller, David Hughes

    Canada faces an urgent test of resilience. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series presented by Generate Canada and Co-operators, Don Iveson, Executive Advisor of Climate Investing & Community Resilience at Co-operators, Hillary Thatcher, Managing Director of Investments at Canada Infrastructure Bank, Priya Bala-Miller, Managing Director of Nature Investment Hub, and David Hughes, President & CEO of Generate Canada, explore how climate-ready investments can safeguard infrastructure, protect communities, and strengthen long-term prosperity. From managing transition and physical climate risks to embedding Indigenous leadership in infrastructure design, the path forward requires systemic collaboration, smarter financing, and resilient planning to withstand tomorrow’s storms today. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/arctic-ottawa-investing-climate-resilience-too-late/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/ Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3 Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #WickedProblems #ClimateResilience #WickedSolutions #ClimateDisasters #TheFutureEconomy #ClimateChange #ClimateInvesting #CanadianLeadership #CanadianInfrastructure

    42 min

  3. 08/13/2025

    Regenerative Agriculture Is Canada’s Big Bet | Dan Lussier, Craig Klemmer, Nick Betts, David Hughes

    Canada’s agricultural future hinges on productivity, resilience, and innovation. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dan Lussier, Former Director of Canadian Agri-Food Data Initiative, Craig Klemmer, Principal Economist at Farm Credit Canada, Nick Betts, Managing Director of Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food, and David Hughes, President and CEO of Generate Canada, explore how regenerative practices, smarter tech adoption, and renewed investment in farmer education can reverse declining productivity and position Canada as a global agtech leader. Uncover the challenges of fragmented training, policy inertia, and data distrust—and discover why bold action, coordinated storytelling, and inclusive innovation are essential to feed a changing world. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/regenerating-agriculture-tech-data-future-canadian-farming/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/ Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3 Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu  Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #WickedProblems #RegenerativeAgriculture #FutureOfFarming #AgInnovation #TheFutureEconomy #CanadianAgriculture #CdnAg #AgtechCanada #AgTech

    30 min

  4. 07/21/2025

    Our Circular Construction Future | Meredith Moore, Michelle Laidlaw, Paul Shorthouse, David Hughes

    Canada’s construction industry is at a turning point. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Co-operators, Meredith Moore, CEO of Ouroboros Deconstruction, Michelle Laidlaw, Associate VP of the Home Portfolio at Co-operators, Paul Shorthouse, Managing Director of Circular Economy Leadership Canada, and David Hughes, President & CEO of Generate Canada explore how smarter insurance practices, building deconstruction, and cross-sector policy alignment can unlock $625 trillion in materials currently treated as waste. Learn how circular construction, rapid claims reform, and a shift in cultural perceptions can reduce emissions, prevent loss, and build resilience in the face of escalating climate disasters. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/from-rubble-resource-building-canada-circular-construction-future/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/ Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3 Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu  Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #WickedProblems #CircularEconomy #Deconstruction #GreenBuilding #MaterialReuse #ClimateAction #CanadaConstruction #SustainableDesign #TheFutureEconomy #ClimateRisk #InsuranceInnovation #DisasterRecovery #SustainableConstruction

    34 min

  5. 06/24/2025

    Sustainable Mining & Chemistry: How Can Canada Win? | Pierre Gratton & Greg Moffatt

    Canada stands at a crossroads in the global resource economy. In the latest episode of The Future of Chemistry Series, Greg Moffatt, President & CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, explores what it takes for Canada to harness the full potential of its mining and chemistry sectors in order to lead in critical minerals and clean technologies. Explore how value-added manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and Indigenous partnerships can position Canada as a world leader in resource transformation. As global competition intensifies, now is the time for pragmatic policy, resilient trade strategies, and circular innovation to unlock Canada’s economic and environmental advantage. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/chemistry-mining-new-resource-economy-can-canada-lead/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-chemistry/ Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd5skdKOmOAiFqWj6F0LvKb7&si=_DFytSm0YkxOw6nF Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #FutureOfChemistry #CriticalMinerals #CanadianEconomy #CleanTech #CleanEnergy #MadeInCanada #PolicyReform #CIAC #MiningInCanada #EconomicCompetitiveness #RareEarths #GreenEconomy

    32 min

  6. 06/11/2025

    Canada's Circular Food Future | Tammara Soma, Amr Addas, Barbara Swartzentruber, David Hughes

    Canada faces a pivotal moment in transforming its food systems for a sustainable future. In this latest episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada, Dr. Tammara Soma from Food Systems Lab, Amr Addas from Farm Credit Canada, Barbara Swartzentruber from Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food and David Hughes, President and CEO of Generate Canada, explore how a circular economy mindset, systems-level policy alignment, and cross-sector collaboration can turn food waste into opportunity. Discover the challenges of fragmented infrastructure, policy misalignment, and the pressing need for place-based solutions that secure food sovereignty, equity, and resilience for all Canadians. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/from-waste-wealth-building-canada-circular-food-economy/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/ Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3 Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #SystemicChange #FutureOfHealth #CanadianResearch #MedicalAccess #RocheCanada

    31 min

  7. 05/15/2025

    Unlocking Canada’s Clinical Trial Potential | PJ Devereaux and Barbara Zrinscak

    Canada faces a pivotal opportunity to become a global leader in clinical trials. Explore how streamlined ethics reviews, greater access across communities, and bold investment in biotech innovation can improve health outcomes, strengthen equity, and grow Canada’s life sciences economy. Discover why modernizing trial infrastructure and accelerating approval processes are key to building a healthier, more competitive future for all Canadians. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/fixing-bottlenecks-making-canada-global-leader-clinical-trials/ Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu  Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/  #ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #SystemicChange #FutureOfHealth #CanadianResearch #MedicalAccess #RocheCanada

    32 min

  8. 05/14/2025

    How Canada Can Tackle Its Wicked Problems | Chad Park, Tima Bansal, David Hughes

    Canada is confronting a new era of complex, interconnected challenges—from climate resilience to economic uncertainty. Discover how systems thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and bold, incremental innovation can unlock practical solutions to these so-called “wicked problems.” Learn why small experiments, long-term vision, and a renewed sense of purpose are the keys to building a more resilient, sustainable, and unified future. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/wicked-problems-wicked-solutions-tackle-canada-toughest-challenges/ Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu  Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/  #WickedProblems #InnovationCulture #Leadership #PurposeDriven #SystemsChange #FutureThinking

    28 min
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We interview leaders in business, government, academia and more across industries to define a strong vision for Canada's future economy.

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  • Creator
    TheFutureEconomy.ca
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    76
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    © 2019 TheFutureEconomy.ca
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