Best Conference Board Of Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Learning From Canada’s Energy Policies – Claire Seaborn, former Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources 59:27

4h ago59:27

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“One of the big differences between Canada and the United States on climate policy spending broadly is that unlike the United States, Canada has a national carbon pricing system. So, we have a carbon pricing system that sets a national minimum standard. There's a retail price for retail fuels, including gasoline for cars. And there's also an indust…

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Financial Opportunities For Climate, Energy – Heather Boushey, White House Council of Economic Advisors & Chief Economist of Invest in America Cabinet 44:31

20h ago44:31

44:31

“Much of our infrastructure isn't built to withstand certain kinds of flooding or certain levels of heat. And yet, as the climate changes, so many of the things… that we did know in a world with a stable climate, those are now being upended. And all of that affects costs fundamentally… So, we need to transition to net zero…The three pieces of (fede…

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S4 Ep. 03: Canada’s Productivity Puzzle: The Skills Connection 33:08

20d ago33:08

33:08

We’ve heard the term “productivity” come up a lot lately. But what does the term really mean? And why does strong productivity matter for leaders, decision makers, and to Canadians at-large? Three experts join us in this episode to help us unpack this concept. They give us an overview of the economic concepts behind productivity, suggest solutions …

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Project 2025 & Climate – Rachel Frazin, The Hill Energy & Environment Reporter 35:59

14d ago35:59

35:59

“I think some of the biggest themes throughout (Project 2025) are a sort of reorganization or dismantling of some of our environment agencies. They literally use the word ‘dismantled’ for what they would like to do to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The others are a little bit more subtle, but they talk about shifting sen…

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Economics Matters Ep. 16: Reinventing Cities with Mary Rowe and Pedro Antunes 32:12

20d ago32:12

32:12

The last four years have brought many changes to the ways in which we live, work and shop. These new habits are reshaping cities and the road to the new normal is proving very bumpy for cities across the country. In this episode, our guests explore how cities are reinventing themselves and talk about the critical role cities and the people and busi…

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New Research, Buildings Reinvented – Erin McLaughlin, The Conference Board 53:30

22d ago53:30

53:30

“I think we are really at an inflection point for a couple different reasons, the first being climate change and the fact that buildings are the cause of so much carbon emissions…(T)he second one, as you sort of referred to is the pandemic, and our intersection with how we use our residential and commercial buildings is different…(and) we also have…

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S4 Ep. 02: Educating for Sustainability—Green Skills in Canada 31:46

2M ago31:46

31:46

The urgency of the climate crisis is undeniable. The transition to a clean economy demands significant changes in skills, occupations, and attitudes. In this episode, we delve into the challenges, opportunities, and strategies associated with developing higher education graduates who are equipped to lead and grow a sustainable economy. Our distingu…

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Performing Our Femininity & Values – Joan Michelson Speaks At Parlay House DC 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

“Sustainable fashion has … given us more permission to wear our values, to choose what reflects our personalities and our values…We have a lot more choices. We have a lot more agency, we have a lot more resources and authority and influence…We can choose to make our impressions the way that we want to…Think about it, because you're sending a messag…

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Ensuring Electricity With Long Duration Storage – Julia Souder, Long Duration Energy Storage Council 54:26

2M ago54:26

54:26

“We look at how long sharing storage can really fill in the gaps when you don't have wind and solar 24 /7. ….(There are) four families of long sharing storage.….different ways you can store for multiple hours, days, and seasons. This diversity is really important, because whether you're an island nation, and you maybe have floating solar or offshor…

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Reducing The Government’s Carbon Footprint – Anna Siefken, Federal Energy Management Program 54:13

2M ago54:13

54:13

“We work with this entire portfolio of buildings of the federal government, as you mentioned, about 350,000 buildings, also including 600,000 cars and trucks in the fleet, all of them looking towards decarbonization…We do it through policy and planning. So, we analyze the management mandates, the energy management mandates that come out, and we hel…

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S4 Ep. 01: Educational AI—Unlocking Potential in Post-Secondary Institutions 37:02

3M ago37:02

37:02

In this episode, we delve into the implications of the AI revolution for teaching and learning within Canada’s post-secondary institutions. Join us as we speak with a researcher, an AI sector leader, and a university Chief AI Officer to uncover how this technology is reshaping education. From real-world applications to ethical considerations, we ex…

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Unusual Career Advice – Powerful Insights From 5 Renowned Electric Ladies Guests 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

“Women often have far more skills than their resumes translate into. And actually we're going into a good period now where I think employers and organizations are looking for the skillset that you have more than the job titles that you have. And that's good for women because we have a lot of skills that we will have acquired in different arenas. Br…

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Making A Difference Where You Are – Laur Hesse Fisher, MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

“There are those individual actions that we can take. But if I can work with my community or work inside of my company, or if I can work inside of my house of worship and we can build some community and some action that way, it will have a much bigger impact than anything that I can do as an individual… The communities that they're already a part o…

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Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits – Rachel McLeery, Senior Advisor, Dept. of Treasury 43:05

3M ago43:05

43:05

“We like to break (the tax credits) down by industries and audiences...On the industry side, we have energy efficiency, energy generation, manufacturing, vehicles, fuels, and carbon capture. Now, overlaying all of those are a handful of cross crosscutting bonuses and requirements that can greatly affect, in many cases, increase the amount of the un…

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Economics Matters Ep. 15: Reacting to the 2024 Federal Budget 34:53

4M ago34:53

34:53

The April 2024 federal budget is like game seven of a Stanley Cup playoff run for economists. It’s a critical time when decisions on spending and taxation are made that can help or hinder our economic direction. In this special episode we call on various members of The Conference Board of Canada’s economic forecasting unit to help make sense of the…

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Energy Transition Is In Full Swing - Lisa Jacobson, BCSE & Tara Narayanan, Bloomberg New Energy Finance 54:13

4M ago54:13

54:13

“The economic information on clean energy is amazing…We're decades deep in it now, where you're seeing the cost competitiveness of renewable technologies on an unsubsidized basis…We can do this. We can grow the economy and we can use more clean energy.” Lisa Jacobson on Electric Ladies Podcast The facts in the new Sustainable Energy 2024 Factbook, …

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Wave Energy & Second Chances – Inna Braverman, Eco Wave Power 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

"I went for wave energy just because I saw a field that has huge demand, that has huge potential for positive impact on the world, and that nobody's succeeding in. So, that kind of was for me, I don't know, maybe a feeling of destiny here. I got a second chance in life and maybe I can make something for the first time in the world, so maybe my seco…

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Ep. 38: Don Iveson on the Future of Housing 55:14

5M ago55:14

55:14

In late 2023, a dream team of former elected officials, mayors and chief planners, Indigenous leaders, designers, builders and developers, affordability advocates, and finance and insurance experts came together to create a Task Force for Housing and Climate. This group released their Blueprint for More and Better Housing in March 2024. This episod…

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Economics Matters Ep. 14: Canada’s Productivity Emergency with Tony Bonen and Andrew Sharpe 25:43

5M ago25:43

25:43

Everyone from the Bank of Canada to leading economists from across the country are discussing what’s at the root of Canada’s productivity challenges. To help us sort through the discussion, I’m joined this episode by the Conference Board of Canada’s Director of Economic Research Tony Bonen and the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for th…

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Financial Support For Exporting, Trade – Judith Pryor, Export Import Bank of U.S. 1:08:02

4M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Financial Support For Exporting, Trade – Judith Pryor, Export Import Bank of U.S. “We help anyone in the United States who wants to sell their good or service overseas through short, medium, and long-term financing tools for international buyers. It's usually medium term and long term. We provide foreign buyers with the ability to purchase U.S. goo…

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SEC Climate Rules Unlock Business Value – Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte Audit, Sustainability 50:08

5M ago50:08

50:08

“Regulation can really be a catalyst for transformation, for business transformation, because this is so much more than a disclosure and compliance exercise. “When you think about the mechanisms, the infrastructure, the data that will emerge from instituting more discipline and rigor around these disclosure objectives, (it) is absolutely critical t…

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Transforming America’s Transportation System – Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary, US DOT 45:57

5M ago45:57

45:57

“We have on our website what's called the DOT Navigator. Sounds wonky, but go take a look. It is a wealth of information about all our grant programs, and you can answer a series of questions and it can help point you in the right direction. We also have a team of folks here who are dedicated to technical assistance and capacity building. So, if yo…

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Women Voters, Climate & This Critical 2024 Election 33:11

5M ago33:11

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“Women are very worried about these (extreme weather) events, and they're the ones that really worry about the impact on communities.…They want to leave a better country for their children...They will say that climate change is something that really is on my agenda more because my children talk to me about it and they listen to their children and g…

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Economics Matters Ep. 13: C-Suite Perspectives with Pedro Antunes and Dana Peterson 27:26

6M ago27:26

27:26

In this episode, we delve into the minds of CEOs, exploring their concerns and insights as revealed in the 25th edition of the C-Suite survey conducted by The Conference Board. Our guests, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board and Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist, The Conference Board of Canada provide a comprehensive analysis of the s…

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Reducing IT’s Carbon Footprint – Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer, HPE 43:41

6M ago43:41

43:41

“During the pandemic, a lot of companies underwent digital transformations…At the same time that that was happening, sustainability was really catching wind, particularly in places like Europe.… (I)f you are a non-manufacturing company, your largest source of operational emissions is probably your IT. So…CIOs now have these mandates trickling down …

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Music, Public Health & Climate Action – Emma O’Brien, Global Scrub Choir 51:08

6M ago51:08

51:08

“The link for us with (the WHO) is about universal health coverage and the sustainable development goal number three, which obviously the WHO places in the middle of the wheel of all the sustainable development goals. But on top and behind and with each other is climate action. We cannot have one without the other. And our role is to remind a lot o…

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The Future of Sustainability & ESG – Joan on “Doing Sustainability” Podcast With Gary Baker 35:36

6M ago35:36

35:36

“Corporate America has a very important role to play in this transition. They have the resources, they have the talent, and they are being nudged by their customers, their employees, even their suppliers, their investors, and obviously regulators to do this work. They know it's the right thing to do…Just as a quick thing to think about is it used t…

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The Power Of Buildings – Katie McGinty, Johnson Controls Chief Sustainability Officer 43:54

6M ago43:54

43:54

“The march that we have seen in businesses taking on climate commitments has been one of those forcing functions to bring the data related to buildings front and center (because buildings account for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions) ….There is a whole heck of a lot of inefficiency to cut out of those buildings. And so, as we think of the enormity o…

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Ep. 37: Denise O’Neil Green on the Evolution of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Roles 53:14

7M ago53:14

53:14

During Black History Month in Canada, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. We highlight Black Canadians’ role in making Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country it is. We also acknowledge the work that remains to be done in addressing anti-Black racism in our soci…

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Advanced Technology Improving Transportation – Michele Mueller, Michigan DOT 1:02:29

7M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

“We start to look at the advantages of the technology, and we start to really focus in on where can we go forward? What are the things we're doing and how do we get there collectively so that it is the industry, and the infrastructure side actually coming together and making those choices and implementing these safety features or implementing these…

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Mobilize, Measure, Manage ESG - Evelyne Saelens, UL Solutions ESG Advisory Lead 41:53

7M ago41:53

41:53

Mobilize, Measure, Manage ESG – Evelyn Saelens, ESG Advisory at UL Solutions “These climate events, they're impacting our everyday lives. They're making the world unsafe…Sometimes it might feel that it's hard to get to solid, tangible information. It's hard to know that what you're doing is meaningful, that it really has an impact. So the, what mad…

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What Is 'Brave Thinking'? - Mary Morrissey, Renowned Speaker & Advisor, Author of "Brave Thinking: The Art and Science Of Creating A Life You Love" 59:15

7M ago59:15

59:15

What Is 'Brave Thinking'? - Mary Morrissey, Renowned Speaker & Advisor, Author of "Brave Thinking: The Art and Science Of Creating A Life You Love" ”Brave thinkers on the other hand, developed the courage to think and live from a vision…They're not going to let circumstances win. They don't deny the circumstances or situations, but they don't let t…

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Career Advice Collage Time! Powerful Insights From 5 Extraordinary Women Changemakers in 2023 37:14

7M ago37:14

37:14

“Really think about why are you doing what you're doing, what motivates you?…(and) be extremely opportunistic and don't be afraid to take risks….(M)ost of my opportunities that I've had have come from me putting my hand up, taking a chance, doing something that feels scary and terrifying, but that is aligned to my core goal and mission of working o…

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Economics Matters Ep. 12: Looking Back, Looking Forward with Pedro Antunes and Linda Nazareth 19:05

9M ago19:05

19:05

In this final episode of 2023, we invite two leading economists to explore key issues facing the Canadian economy. We delve into how the world of work is evolving and consider whether Canada might be lagging behind other nations that are more readily adapting to the future of work. Additionally, we examine the increasing role of industrial policies…

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Climate Philanthropy - Heather Grady, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 46:43

8M ago46:43

46:43

“Philanthropy generally, we consider, contributing private money for public good or community good. And climate philanthropy is simply, when we are making those private contributions in ways that are going to address the climate crisis that our country and that the world is facing today. I would expand that slightly by saying that one of the trends…

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Transforming Our Energy System – Vanessa Chan, U.S. Dept of Energy 58:00

9M ago58:00

58:00

“The theme across all of this, this clean energy transition, it is private sector led, but government enabled. So, we as a government are trying to enable the private sector to move faster so we can meet our very ambitious goal, which includes a 50% reduction from 2005 levels of greenhouse gas pollution by 2030… There's a lot of clean energy techno…

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Career Advice From 5 Extraordinary ‘Electric Ladies’ Of 2023 – By Listener Demand! 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

“For me, the key to my career was being clear on what my mission is….I feel so enormously fortunate that I found a president to be able to work for who shares that goal….So I think the lesson in that is either be the leader that you want to believe in, or find that leader and attach yourself to them and see what amazing things you can do together. …

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Economics Matters Ep. 11: Immigration, Inflation and Housing with Pedro Antunes and Kathryn Dennler 21:29

10M ago21:29

21:29

Over the past months, various players have come out to point a finger at the role immigration is playing in a long list of what ails our country. From inflation, to housing affordability, to struggling post-secondary institutions, new Canadians have become an easy target. Our guests Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board and Kathryn…

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Good Corporate Citizenship In A Crisis – Susan McPherson, McPherson Strategies 39:33

9M ago39:33

39:33

“Companies are not just being more strategic about corporate social impact, but are taking on the role of activists themselves. Consumers and employees now expect companies to be vocal and to protect the rights of our people and our planet. CEOs are the voices of companies and can no longer remain neutral and silent as our world grapples with serio…

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Changing Your Leadership Style - With Maggie Bienaiszewska, Auto Sector Entrepreneur, Women Automotive Network 44:48

10M ago44:48

44:48

“The first lesson was do not pretend somebody here know that that was the one when I was trying to dress up like a business woman. But the second one was, which was a really hard one for me, was to understand that we communicate, we have different communication styles, which is, it seems very easy and simple, like everybody communicates somehow, an…

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The Tipping Point Business Is At Now – Isabelle Grosmaitre, Goodness & Co (from France) 42:08

10M ago42:08

42:08

“We are at a tipping point when businesses need to reinvent themselves for a better future. In fact, I believe that they need to reinvent the model and even demonstrate the contribution to society. I believe. in fact, that only companies with a positive impact will thrive. Why? Because they will be chosen by people, by employees, as you said, by in…

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A Biography of Carbon! - Daniella Ortega, Direector of "Carbon: An Unauthorized Biography" 57:18

10M ago57:18

57:18

“What surprised me was actually how profound, how deep I managed to have this relationship with carbon. Like, because in the end, I found, through the writing and embodying carbon for so long, I found the connections, the entanglement of carbon across so many aspects of all our lives so illuminating, so surprising. Sometimes I just felt so moved by…

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War & The Hidden Power of ESG - Natalie Jaresko, fmr Finance Minister of Ukraine 1:09:36

11M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

War & The Hidden Power of ESG - Natalie Jaresko, fmr Finance Minister of Ukraine “The global business community must understand that nurturing, upholding and protecting freedom and democracy is part of their ESG responsibility. It's not only in their best interest, but also in, in those of their increasingly noisy and numerous stakeholders…Since th…

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S3 Ep. 05: Indigenous Youth Entering the Labour Market 28:48

11M ago28:48

28:48

350,000 Indigenous youth are set to come of age by 2026, offering unique contributions as they enter the workforce. Discover the multifaceted impacts of Indigenous youth on the labour market as two distinguished experts delve into this topic. In this episode, they explore the challenges, opportunities, and incredible value that Indigenous youth bri…

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How Do We Talk About The Climate? – Jill Tidman, The Redford Center 48:06

12M ago48:06

48:06

“When we're searching for projects to invest in and support, we're really trying to make sure that it's a story that has kind of a balanced narrative. It's not about just talking about what we can do and how we're, how we're winning. It's really making sure that we understand what's at stake and what the impacts are and who the impacts are hitting,…

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Economics Matters Ep. 10: Will AI Take Your Job with Mike Burt and Benjamin F. Jones 29:54

12M ago29:54

29:54

Doomsday scenarios are the currency of the day when it comes to artificial intelligence’s impact on the jobs market. But technologists aren’t always that great at economic forecasting. To help us sort through the hype, we’re joined this episode by Mike Burt, Vice-President at the Conference Board of Canada and Benjamin F. Jones, Professor of Strate…

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The Economy, Climate Change & Federal Funding Opportunities – Heather Boushey, White House Council of Economic Advisors & Chief Economist of Invest in America Cabinet 44:31

12M ago44:31

44:31

“Much of our infrastructure isn't built to withstand certain kinds of flooding or certain levels of heat. And yet, as the climate changes, so many of the things… that we did know in a world with a stable climate, those are now being upended. And all of that affects costs fundamentally… So, we need to transition to net zero…The three pieces of (fede…

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Ep. 36: Joshua Gans on the Economics of AI 45:40

1y ago45:40

45:40

When Joshua Gans and his co-authors released their book Prediction Machines in 2018, they were writing about a topic that seemed quite niche. At this time, machine learning was just starting out. In the last year, the speed at which artificial intelligence has advanced has surprised almost everyone. In this conversation, we hear how the analytical …

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Career Advice From 3 Women Innovators - By Listener Demand! 27:23

1y ago27:23

27:23

This is our next in the series – requested by our loyal Electric Ladies Podcast listeners – for a collection of career advice from a handful of our various guests. The last question I ask in every interview is for career advice for midcareer women who want to make a difference. Is that you? If you want to make a difference with your career, and esp…

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Ep. 35: Building the Skills of the Future with Jane Goodyer and Ian Howcroft 52:27

1y ago52:27

52:27

Canada’s labour force isn’t growing fast enough to keep up with the aging population. On one hand we have a labour supply challenge. But, on the other hand the workers we do have don’t always have the skill sets that we need today, but particularly into the future. My guests this episode are both actively working to reshape our skills development a…

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