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Canadian Spotlight
Innovation
Pension and Retirement
Russell Evans, VP Comms

In our season two finale, host Russell Evans, along with Jade Towle of CAAT Pension Plan, reflect on the key takeaways.

Pamela Steer, Paul Lai Fatt, Stephen Poloz, Keith Ambachltsheer

In this episode, Russell speaks with four experts in the Canadian pension space to uncover why DB plans declined, and are now making a prominent comeback.

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In this episode, Russell sits down with Shahrzad Rafati, Founder & CEO of Broadband TV Corp. (BBTV).

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In this episode, Russell speaks with Rola Dagher, Global Channel Chief at Dell Technologies. We’ll learn why the human element will always have a place in the evolution of technology, and how AI will continue to improve our lives, specifically in areas like education and healthcare. Russell and Rola also discuss servant leadership, and the importance of emotionally connecting with your colleagues and customers.

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In this episode, Russell sits down with Ross Wainwright, CEO of Alida. The pair discuss why the customer experience needs to be top of mind for every Canadian organization vying to win the marathon for talent and build a loyal customer base.

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Pamela Steer, President and CEO of CPA Canada discusses the evolution of the CPA profession.

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Russell sits down with Colin Osborne, the CEO of Samuel, Son & Co.—an Oakville, Ontario-based advanced manufacturing company that traces its roots back to 1855.

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Russell sits down with two guests: Dr. Susan Black, President and CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, and Derek Dobson, CEO and Plan Manager of CAAT Pension Plan, for a discussion on the Marathon for Talent.

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Contributors, an award-winning podcast, is for and by Canadian leaders. The episodes explore how organizations are making strategic decisions today to secure a better and brighter future for Canada. Russell Evans invites Canadian business leaders to sit down with him and discuss how their organizations are leading fundamental change, disrupting industries, and investing in Canada's well-being. Through in-depth conversations, we explore innovation, policy, business ideas, and more. During season one, Contributors episodes reached the top 1% of podcasts streamed across the globe (BuzzSprout), and the show earned a spot on the Top Innovative Branded Podcasts list by Bay Street Bull. Season two continues to showcase leaders whose organizations are inspiring others in Canada and beyond, including Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada, Christine Bergeron, President & CEO of Vancity and more.

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