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A podcast for, and by Canadian leaders.

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About the show

Contributors 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 Top Innovative Branded Podcasts list by Bay Street Bull.


Our why

CAAT is leading fundamental change and disrupting the retirement savings industry by delivering what employees AND employers want and need - valuable lifetime pensions at fixed contribution rates. Our success will improve the lives of Canadians, Canada, and employers who operate here. With Contributors, CAAT will celebrate all the ways Canadian organizations are contributing to the country's long-term success. As a leader at the nation's fastest growing defined benefit pension plan, our host Russell will uncover how trailblazers across various industries and sectors are building a better Canada.


We sit down with guests on the show to:

  • Demonstrate how their organization is contributing to make meaningful change across Canada.
  • Showcase how strategic actions taken today are creating a better Canada tomorrow.
  • Spotlight areas in which Canadian organizations are on the leading edge of policy and innovation.
  • Celebrate that we can prosper by prioritizing more than just the bottom line.
  • Achieved top 1% of streamed episodes through Buzzsprout and listed as a Top Innovative Branded Podcast by Bay Street Bull.

Our host

Russell Evans, Vice President, Communications, CAAT Pension Plan


Russell is responsible for the CAAT Plan’s communications to employers, members and prospects. He brings over 15 years of experience managing external, internal and executive communications teams. He holds the Strategic Communication Management Professional designation, received a Gold Quill Award of Excellence and is a Chartered Marketer with the Canadian Marketing Association. Russell has MBAs from both Cornell and Queen's Universities and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Toronto Metropolitan University.

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About CAAT Pension Plan

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.

Learn more about CAAT

at www.caatpension.ca

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