The Raitt Stuff: Recent Episodes
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The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to analyse the reasons behind Keir Starmer’s resignation, discuss who may be next in line for Prime Minister, and explore the key challenges facing the incoming leader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Joan MacNaughton, an internationally renowned energy expert and former senior UK government lead on energy, to discuss energy security, the effects of hostilities in the Middle East on oil prices, and the importance of long-term strategic planning for critical minerals and mining. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Matthew Lombardi, Co-founder of The Icebreaker, to discuss the opportunities available to tech entrepreneurs in the defence sector and his ambition to position Canada as a net exporter of defence technology by 2030. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a look at the key issues facing Canada, the UK and Europe in 2026. They also discuss the impact of the US administration on trade and defence policies across these regions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist, CIBC to talk about his recent report on the struggles of Canadian youth employment. They discuss how immigration and AI are impacting youth unemployment, and Andrew shares his outlook for the broader economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by the Hon. Perrin Beatty, former federal Defence Minister, to review the impact of Canada joining the new NATO Defence Investment Pledge, its impact on public spending and the state of Canada-US relations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Space Canada CEO, Brian Gallant, to talk about the ambitions of Space Canada, the economic opportunities from the commercialization of space, and why Canada can be a world leader in this sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
CIBC’s Amber Batool joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the new UK-US trade announcement, the first trade deal announced since Liberation Day and consider what it means for other countries looking to negotiate their own deals with the US administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Derek Nighbor, President and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada, talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about the impact of US tariffs on the forestry industry, dealing with climate change and why a new Canadian government should prioritize supporting the industry in these uncertain economic times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a look at the impact of the new US administration on Europe, specifically its defense, energy and economic policy and what it all means for the future of NATO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Harold Calla, Executive Chair, First Nations Financial Management Board, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about the work of his organization and why it is important to support the inclusion and participation of First Nations communities in major projects on their lands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Ruth Herbert, Managing Director at Essar Energy Transition, and a former senior UK government official, to talk about how the new Labour government is approaching energy policy, specifically how their £21.7 billion investment for carbon capture projects could be the catalyst for the development of large scale CCUS clusters in the UK. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Benjamin Tal, CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist, talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about his recent paper on why modular housing could be part of the solution when it comes to tackling the supply side issue of housing affordability.For more information, check out the In Focus report here: https://cibccm.com/en/insights/articles/in-focus-a-new-model-modular-temporary-housing/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Chana Martineau, CEO of the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt on the five-year anniversary of the AIOC to talk about their impact. Chana talks about the deals happening in Canada with Indigenous communities and how the AIOC is helping them to fully participate in the economy in a way they have not had the opportunity to do so before. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Professor Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy to talk about recent geopolitical events. From the Middle East to Ukraine and the US election, Professor Stein shares her thoughts on how we got here and what leaders can do to stem deepening polarization in society. Professor Stein also talks about the steps Canada can take to matter more on the world stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a deeper dive into the UK election result which saw the end of 14 years of Conservative rule. They discuss the implications of the complete overhaul of the UK government, specifically its impact on markets and geopolitics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Shannon Joseph, Chair, Energy for a Secure Future, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about their recent paper which looks at the energy transition from a consumer perspective and outlines the framework needed to transform Canada’s energy systems in a good way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.
Dr Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the impact of the US Presidential election on the US-Canada border and why we should all be worried about the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Former MP, the Hon. Wayne Easter joins Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about how his company has been working in Ukraine to help boost its agricultural viability through potato farming. Wayne also weighs in on other topical geopolitical issues, including the Canada-US relationship.
Beth Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about why she is committed to strengthening the historic relationship between the US and Canada as they look ahead to the US Presidential election in November.
Goldy Hyder, CEO of the Business Council of Canada, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to take a candid look at the state of the relationship with our neighbors to the south and why it is critical for business and government to work together to champion Canada’s economic power.
CIBC Economist Katherine Judge joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss her recent publication on the wage gap between men and women in Canada and why there’s still work to be done on the road to pay equity. Check out Katherine’s recent publication here: https://cibccm.com/en/insights/articles/in-focus-womens-work-isnt-yet-done-where-we-are-on-canadian-wage-gaps/?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium&utm_campaign=cm_insights_e-in-focus_aware&utm_content
Dr Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, shares his insights with the Hon. Lisa Raitt on why we should be paying attention to the issues of Arctic sovereignty and the upcoming US Presidential election.
Kikelomo Lawal, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at CIBC, joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the impacts of human trafficking in Canada and the lasting consequences facing survivors.
Sonya Savage, Senior Counsel, BLG and the former Minister of Energy for Alberta, talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about the carbon tax, clean electricity regulations and why Alberta is challenging Ottawa’s approach to energy and environment issues in court.
Heather Exner-Pirot, a Special Advisor at the Business Council of Canada and fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about the importance of meaningful financial support for the Indigenous community, the success of the Alberta Indigenous loan guarantee program and why it’s time for the federal government to act.
Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist at CIBC Capital Markets talks with the Hon. Lisa Raitt about his recent research paper which uses provincial data to assess the economic impact of immigration.Learn more about the research paper referenced in the episode: https://economics.cibccm.com/cds?ID=406c97a6-1b1c-4a06-b4ba-4b55f08e69b5&TYPE=E
Chief Billy Morin, Managing Director, Axxcelus Capital Advisory and the youngest elected Chief in Enoch Cree Nation’s modern history, talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about Indigenous economic reconciliation and why the availability of competitive equity is critical to Indigenous nations being able to successfully invest in community infrastructure projects.
Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Capture and Storage Association UK, talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about the viability of carbon capture and utilization storage technology, the policy challenges facing the UK industry and why she thinks we must embrace this technology if we are to meet international net-zero targets.
Daniel Sax, Co-Founder and CEO, Canadian Space Mining Corporation speaks with the Hon. Lisa Raitt about why space mining matters, its multiple applications and how Canada can be a leader in the energy supply chain.
Shannon Joseph, Chair of Energy for a Secure Future, joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the economic, environmental and reconciliation case for LNG in Canada. Shannon shares the conclusions of Energy for a Secure Future’s recent paper on LNG and the competitive advantage for Canada in developing our LNG capacity.
Travel expert and former airline executive Duncan Dee talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about air travel this summer and how the industry and authorities are preparing for a busy season.
Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about positioning Canada at the centre of the EV battery ecosystem. With the automotive industry adding over $50bn in GDP contributions to the Ontario economy, Rocco explains why it is critical to stay competitive and support the industry.
Professor Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about home ownership in Canada, including the road ahead for young people today and how Canada can tackle the underlying issues of supply, population growth, zoning and regulations.
Shannon Joseph, Chair of Energy for a Secure Future, joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss how Canada approaches its energy systems both at home and on the international stage, including reflections on affordability, environment, and geopolitics factors.
More Room at the Inn? Rethinking Canada’s medium-term upside
https://cibccm.com/en/insights/articles/economic-insights-more-room-at-the-inn-rethinking-canadas-medium-term-upside/
Zero carbon is a baseline in KingSett’s strategic plans. Jon Love, CEO, KingSett Capital joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss decarbonizing The Royal York Hotel to zero carbon by this Fall, and the implementation of additional initiatives in building a sustainable hotel.
The need for investment in critical infrastructure is well understood, but it isn’t always easy getting projects off the ground. Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about the projects his team are working on for 2023 and their focus on delivering sustainable economic growth, private-public partnerships and benefits to communities across Canada.
Stem cell research and its impact on Canadian healthcare. Cate Murray, President & CEO of the Stem Cell Network, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about an issue close to her heart, developing stem cell and regenerative medical research to benefit the health of Canadians. Cate talks about the promise and opportunities from their research and why Canada can be a leader in this space.
Medical isotope production – a beneficial side project from nuclear reactors. James Scongack, EVP & Chief Development Officer at Bruce Power, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the company's role in the nuclear power industry and decarbonization, the alternative uses of nuclear and the resurgence of SMRs.
SMRs are a key component to lowering our emissions and addressing climate change. Jim Sarvinis, Managing Director of Power at Hatch joins The Raitt Stuff to discuss small modular reactors: the opportunities, the challenges and their role in energy transition.
The growth of nuclear power in Canada, the US and the Rest of World. Cameco’s President & CEO Tim Gitzel joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss Uranium, nuclear power, SMRs and the impact of the Russia Ukraine situation on nuclear.
A military perspective on the current situation in the Ukraine from the Hon. Andrew Leslie, Retired Lieutenant-General (Chief of Land Staff and Commander of the Canadian Army) and Former Parliamentary Secretary Global Affairs, US-Relations and Global Affairs, who joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt on today’s episode of The Raitt Stuff.
What do we need to get to a 2035 net zero grid? A discussion with President and CEO of Electricity Canada Francis Bradley on how to achieve decarbonization, a push to electric vehicles, near term priorities and the relationship between Canada and the United States from an electricity standpoint.
Ken Hartwick, CEO, OPG joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss small modular reactors (SMRs), the recently-announced Darlington project and what it means to the Canadian economy and to our climate goals.
The Hon. Lisa Raitt welcomes colleague the Hon. Navdeep Bains to discuss his recent move to CIBC and the need for public and private sector collaborations to action strategic innovative opportunities and the growth of a strong ecosystem in Canada
Bob Masterson, President & CEO of Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the relationship between the chemistry industry and a net zero economy, transitioning to a circular economy and Canada’s role in the chemistry industry, as well as the CIAC’s Responsible Care Program.
Brendan Marshall, VP Economic and Northern Affairs, Mining Association of Canada joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt on The Raitt Stuff to discuss the status of critical minerals in the world, supply chain vulnerability, future demand, Canada’s position in this space, and the need for economic partnerships to achieve our goals.
Barbara Grantham, President & CEO, Care Canada, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the importance of the charitable sector to the overall growth of our economy, Giving Tuesday, and the role of multi-lateral organizations and NGOs supporting immediate humanitarian relief and long-term development work.
On this episode of The Raitt Stuff, Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss zero-emission vehicles, Canada’s position in the electric vehicle space, Buy American provisions in the U.S., Project Arrow, and the infrastructure required to support electric vehicles.
On today’s episode of The Raitt Stuff, the Hon. Lisa Raitt provides an update on Day 1 of COP26, and discusses Biden’s plans to get to net zero by 2050 and the transformations required to get there.
The Hon. Anne McLellan, Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones and Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the upcoming summit hosted by the Coalition for a Better Future. The summit will bring together international leaders to provide thought leadership about inclusivity, sustainability and economic growth.
Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss public policy issues around real estate - the need for more affordable housing, supply issues, need for new zoning in high traffic areas and rent control as a public policy measure.