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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. Jul 15

    Canada’s Defence Shift: From Spending Commitments to Strategic Capability

    In this episode, David Perry (President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute) and Kristen Leroux (Vice President & Regional Executive for Canada and Latin America at Lockheed Martin) break down the massive strategic pivot in national defence and the important role it plays in Canada’s industrial and economic strategy. From the $2 economic return generated for every $1 invested in defence capital to the hard reality that the private sector cannot scale on government "signals" alone – Canada is facing a monumental transition. The discussion covers why Canada's new "build, partner, buy" framework requires clear definitions of sovereign capability, the urgent need to speed up the procurement system by delegating decision-making authority downward, and how increasing public "defence literacy" is critical to navigating the significant financial trade-offs required to meet higher defence spending targets. Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-defence/  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 thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews 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 of Canada’s future economy.  Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #FutureOfDefence #NationalSecurity #SovereignCapability #Canada #Procurement #DefenceIndustry #LockheedMartinCanada #TheFutureEconomy #CanadianGlobalAffairsInstitute

  2. Jul 14

    How AI is Revolutionizing Life Sciences & Drug Discovery in Canada

    How is artificial intelligence transforming the way we discover life-saving drugs and scale healthcare startups? In this exclusive interview, industry leaders break down the real-world applications, challenges, and future of AI adoption in the life sciences sector. From cutting-edge generative AI models used in small-molecule discovery to the economic hurdles facing Canadian tech ecosystems, our panel delivers a masterclass on navigating the intersection of technology and human health.  💬 Featuring: David Jones, Managing Director, Merck Canada: Leading the discussion on healthcare innovation and strategic cross-sector partnerships. Martin Enault, Chief Entrepreneur in Residence, Centech: Veteran tech entrepreneur discussing AI-driven productivity, startup scaling, and personalized medicine. Handol Kim, Co-Founder, Variational AI: Pioneer in generative AI applied to small-molecule drug discovery and early-stage chemistry research.  Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/can-ai-help-canada-build-the-future-of-life-sciences/ Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-life-sciences/  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 media and thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews 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 of Canada’s future economy.  Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/  #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments #NorthlandPower

  3. Jul 3

    The Global Critical Mineral War: Can Canada Break China’s Monopoly?

    In this episode, Constantine Karayannopoulos (Former Neo Performance Materials CEO), Onno Rutten (VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Resources), and John Cook (SVP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments) break down the harsh economic and geopolitical realities of the global energy transition and the important role of critical minerals play in it. From China’s 50-year strategy to monopolize rare earths to the massive looming copper shortage and the need to double the global electricity grid in just 20 years – the race is on, and Canada and the West are scrambling to catch up. The discussion covers the urgent need for a domestic processing blueprint, the reality of Canada's "burdensome" 15-year permitting timelines, and how targeted action on regional hubs like BC’s "Copper Highway" and Quebec's lithium clusters can unlock billions in private investment. Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/ Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD 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 thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews 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 of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #IndustrialStrategy #Mining #Canada #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments

  4. May 6

    Indigenous Consent Is Not a Checkbox: A New Model for Energy Projects (ft. Mackenzie Investments)

    Why do so many major Canadian projects fail before they even begin? In this episode, Raylene Whitford, Director of Canative Energy, and John Cook of Mackenzie Investments break down the legal and economic realities of Indigenous rights in Canada’s energy sector.   From the Northern Gateway pipeline to the rise of First Nations-led LNG projects, we explore why consent is foundational, not a formality. The discussion covers the "burdensome" reality of late-stage consultation, the difference between Reconciliation and Rights, and how to build meaningful partnerships that offer more than just symbolic employment.   Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/consent-not-checkboxes-energy-projects-and-indigenous-rights-in-canada/   Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/   Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD   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 thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews 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 of Canada’s future economy.   Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/   #IndigenousRights #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments #CanativeEnergy

  5. Apr 8

    Is Canada Falling Behind? The Truth About the Energy Transition (ft. Mackenzie Investments)

    Canada sits on a goldmine of energy resources, yet it risks "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" in the global race for energy leadership. In this episode of The Future of the Energy Transition expert series presented by Mackenzie Investments, Christine Healy, President and CEO of Northland Power, and John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments, break down the paradox of Canada’s energy potential. From the record-breaking scale of the Oneida battery storage project to the untapped frontier of offshore wind, the conversation explores why Canada, despite having one of the world’s greenest grids, is becoming one of the slowest jurisdictions in the OECD for project permitting. The discussion dives deep into the "nation-building" necessity of east-west grid interconnections, the pragmatic role of natural gas exports in displacing global coal, and the urgent regulatory reforms needed to attract the capital required for a 2040 vision of energy autonomy. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/canadas-energy-superpower-moment-what-it-will-take-to-build/  Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/  Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD  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 media and thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews 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 of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/  #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments #NorthlandPower

  6. Mar 11

    The Culture and Politics of Building an Energy Superpower

    Canada stands at a critical juncture in the global energy landscape. In this inaugural episode of The Future of the Energy Transition expert series presented by Mackenzie Investments, Jackie Forrest, Executive Director at ARC Energy Research Institute, Dr. Bruce Lourie, President at Ivey Foundation, and John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments, explore the cultural and political hurdles to building a Canadian energy superpower. From addressing the "fiefdom" mentality of provincial electricity grids to the urgent need for "nation building" infrastructure like West Coast pipelines and LNG terminals, the conversation dissects how Canada can move beyond being an energy "satellite" of the U.S. to achieve true global energy influence and autonomy.   Read the full interview and key takeaways:   Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/   Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD   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 media and thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews 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 of Canada’s future economy.   Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/   #EnergyTransition #EnergySuperpower #TheFutureEconomy #MackenzieInvestments #CdnPoli #EnergySecurity #CanadianInfrastructure #OilAndGas #CleanEnergy #EconomicAutonomy

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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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    TheFutureEconomy.ca
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    2019 - 2026
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