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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.