Toronto Talks

The Toronto Region Board of Trade
Toronto Talks

Toronto Talks is the podcast from the Toronto Region Board of Trade. Each episode features prominent business leaders from across the Toronto region talking about some of the biggest challenges facing our economy - from productivity to congestion and beyond. 

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    How our Congestion Crisis is Impacting Toronto's Businesses with John Kiru

    Toronto’s gridlock has reached crisis levels. To get our region moving again, the Board is preparing to release a bold Congestion Action Plan. John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, joins our President and CEO, Giles Gherson to discuss how better coordination, smarter policies, and decisive action can finally get Toronto moving.

    17 min

  2. JAN 27

    From Toronto’s Factory Floors to Orbit with Mike Greenley

    Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector is skyrocketing, with $50 billion in investments driving innovation in EVs, green steel, and aerospace. MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley discusses how technologies like robotics, 3D printing, and augmented reality are reshaping manufacturing—and how these advancements are paving the way for a new industrial frontier in space.

    18 min

  3. JAN 27

    Fixing Toronto’s Funding Formula with Councillor Shelley Carroll

    Toronto is at a financial crossroads. Councillor Shelley Carroll, Budget Chief for the city, joins the Board to discuss tackling the city’s $1.8 billion budget shortfall. From structural fiscal challenges to the need for predictable funding and smarter spending, hear how Toronto can rebuild its financial foundation and ensure a thriving future.

    25 min

  4. JAN 27

    The Secret to Unlocking Toronto's Potential with Jon Ramscar

    Canada’s productivity crisis is catching up to us. Giles Gherson and Jon Ramscar, CEO of CBRE Canada, unpack why the Toronto region is falling behind and what it will take to turn things around. From unlocking employment lands to cutting red tape, discover actionable solutions to boost economic growth and reclaim our competitive edge.

    16 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Toronto Talks Podcast Trailer

    Toronto Talks is a new podcast from the Toronto Region Board of Trade bringing the voice of our business community directly to your ears. Each episode will feature a conversation about how innovation is reshaping industries, how CEOs are addressing productivity challenges, and why Toronto is poised to grow across key sectors of our economy. Toronto Talks will cover the issues that matter most to our members and the broader business community - from congestion, to productivity, t...

    1 min

Trailer

About

Toronto Talks is the podcast from the Toronto Region Board of Trade. Each episode features prominent business leaders from across the Toronto region talking about some of the biggest challenges facing our economy - from productivity to congestion and beyond. 

Information

  • Creator
    The Toronto Region Board of Trade
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Toronto Region Board of Trade
  • Show Website
    Toronto Talks

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