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TheFutureEconomy.ca Podcast

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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Canada’s Nuclear Renaissance: How to Build It, Finance It and Keep It Affordable

In this episode, James Scongack (COO & Executive VP at Bruce Power), Richard Ma (Executive Director, Investment Banking at CIBC Capital Markets), and John Cook (SVP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments) examine why nuclear energy is emerging as a cornerstone of Canada's energy future and what it will take to build the next generation of reactors affordably. From fleet-based reactor…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Regenerative Agriculture Is Canada’s Big Bet | Dan Lussier, Craig Klemmer, Nick Betts, David Hughes

Canada’s agricultural future hinges on productivity, resilience, and innovation. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dan Lussier, Former Director of Canadian Agri-Food Data Initiative, Craig Klemmer, Principal Economist at Farm Credit Canada, Nick Betts, Managing Director of Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food, and David Hughes,…

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