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When asked about the possibility of a deal with the U.S. that removes all tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney said there isn't much evidence of the U.S. making agreements without them. A member of the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations, former Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, says that the question may be 'how big' and broad the tariffs on Canadian goods will be, and that Carney will negotiate a deal 'Canadians can live with.' Plus, Canadian Chamber of Commerce executive vice-president Matthew Holmes discusses what the prospect of continued tariffs means for Canadian businesses.

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Hon. Perrin Beatty, Vice-Admiral (Retd) Mark Norman, Vincent Rigby and Tim Sargent to discuss the risks and opportunities of the recently announced Canada-European Union Security and Defence partnership. // Participants' bios - Hon. Perrin Beatty is a former Minister of National Defence, former President and CEO of CBC and former President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. - Vice-Admiral (Retd) Mark Norman served as the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. - Vincent Rigby is a former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister and is Slater Family Professor of Practice at McGill's Max Bell School of Public Policy. - Tim Sargent served as Deputy Minister in several portfolios and is now Senior Fellow and Director of the Domestic Policy Program at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Reading Recommendations: - "The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943" by James Holland - "The Three-Body Problem" by Cixin Liu - "On Freedom" by Timothy Snyder // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: July 11, 2025 Release date: July 15, 2025

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The Carney government is scrapping the new Digital Services Tax after trade talks with the U.S. broke down over the issue. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with David Pierce, Vice-President with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about why the new tax was so controversial and why the Americans wanted it gone. On today's show: Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa, on the latest on the City of Ottawa employee charged with vandalizing the National Holocaust Monument William Pellerin, trade lawyer, with an update on the Carney government's goal of dismantling interprovincial trade barriers The Daily Debrief Panel with Tom Mulcair and Chris Day Eddie Sheppard from Abacus Data on Canada's national pride ahead of Canada Day, and what the new polling data suggests

Jerry opens the show by talking about the death of a Canadian in ICE custody in the US. Could Canada's digital sales tax on foreign tech companies worsen trade tensions with the United States? Vice President of Government Relations at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, David Pierce, weighs in. Varshni Skantharajah, Director of Legal at the Insurance Bureau of Canada discusses the future of auto insurance with automated vehicles. Parents going too far in children's sports.

The President says he knows where Iran’s supreme leader is hiding. Plus – The latest from the G7: will Canada have good results?GUESTS: Christian Leuprecht - professor at Queen's University and Royal Military College Catherine Fortin-LeFaivre - Senior Vice President, International Policy and Global Partnerships of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

  “If you're going to lead a team in Japan, trust is the number one thing you have to build.” “I didn't want it to be too top-down—I wanted everyone to feel part of one unit.” “Celebrate success, but do it as a team—that's how you motivate in Japan.” “Innovation needs a safe environment where people feel they won't be punished for trying.” “Foreign leaders must become the voice of Japan inside headquarters—that's how you build real credibility.” Previously Marc was Vice President of Business Development (Asia) for Fleury Michon; General Manager and President of Hitachi High Tech AW Cyro Inc; Manager, Strategic Planning Division Hitachi High Tech AW Cyro Inc; Account Manager Hitachi High Technologies America; Account Manager & Strategic Business Development Sumitomo Corporation of Americas; International Trade Specialist Nestle. He has a BA from McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montreal Marc emphasises that successful leadership in Japan hinges on trust, cultural fluency, and consistent demonstration of commitment. Early in his career, he observed stark contrasts in leadership style when working with Japanese managers in Canada versus in Japan. These experiences shaped his hybrid leadership approach—combining Western transparency and inclusivity with Japanese respect for hierarchy and consensus. His leadership style aims to build team unity through communication, mutual respect, and involvement in shared goals. When leading multicultural teams, Marc prioritises creating a safe environment for open communication, especially in cultures where speaking out is rare. He actively encourages idea generation by ensuring team members feel heard and respected. His approach balances recognising individual contributions with collective achievements to align with Japan's group-oriented mindset. He acknowledges that overly individual praise can provoke discomfort among Japanese team members and thus tailors recognition to suit cultural sensitivities. Marc also underlines the importance of learning the local language—not just to improve communication, but to demonstrate respect and effort in understanding the culture. His fluency in Japanese helps him earn credibility with both clients and employees, allowing him to lead from the front by accompanying team members to meetings and engaging directly with customers. Throughout his career, Marc has navigated challenging situations such as building a new office, managing across time zones, and driving innovation within traditional corporate structures. He sees innovation not just as a technical pursuit, but as a process that relies on team engagement, empowerment, and a tolerance for risk and failure. He believes celebrating both success and the lessons of failure sustains a healthy innovation culture. Marc also highlights the strategic role leaders play in bridging headquarters and local operations. In Japan, credibility often stems not from one's title, but from the ability to get things done for the local team. Building trust with both headquarters and local staff is crucial for success, particularly in a country where institutional memory is long and relationship-based business prevails. Ultimately, Marc's leadership philosophy is grounded in empathy, humility, cultural sensitivity, and long-term thinking. He leads by example, listens deeply, and invests in relationships—not just to drive business, but to sustain trust over the long haul in the Japanese market.

Guest host Stefan Keyes speaks with Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, about what that group wants to see the government do in response to a spike in steel and aluminum tariffs implemented by the US. Julie Simmons, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph, on the throne speech passing in the House of Commons without a vote "on division" and what that might mean moving forward Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the new US travel ban and new polling responding to the use of tariffs in Canada John Viveiros, Host, Hot Take Hockey, on the Edmonton Oilers taking the first game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Dr. Dave Williams, Canadian physician, public speaker, CEO, author, and retired CSA astronaut remembers former astronaut and federal minister Marc Garneau John Gradek, aviation management expert and lecturer, McGill University, on the need for water bombers during wildfire season

This week's meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bankers was overshadowed by concerns about global trade ... But what should g7 countries be working on? Amanda Lang speaks with Matthew Holmes, Chief of Public Policy at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra delivers remarks at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's B7 summit in Ottawa. Over the past two days, 130 Member States participated at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Berlin - with more than 60 Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense participating.  UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, briefed the media following a ceremony where more than 70 Member States made pledges of needed capabilities and support to UN Peacekeeping, including 81 military and police units, as well as in the areas of capacity-building partnerships, Women, Peace, and Security, Safety and Security, Technology, environment, conduct and accountability and strategic communications and Information Integrity. Participants at the B7 summit in Ottawa take questions from the press. Hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the three-day summit brings together business leaders from G7 countries to discuss economic challenges and make policy recommendations. Speaking with reporters are chamber representatives Candace Laing (president and CEO) and Matthew Holmes (executive vice president and chief of public policy), as well as Michael Kovrig (senior adviser, Asia-Pacific for the International Crisis Group), Shachi Kurl (president of the Angus Reid Institute), and Erin O'Toole (managing director, ADIT North America and former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

In Part 2 of this candid global conversation, Karl Tabbakh returns to The Business of Doing Business to pull back the curtain on the economic uncertainty that's gripping both Canada and the U.S.—and what business leaders need to do about it.Dwayne and Karl dissect the real cost of tariffs, the psychological divide between the “haves” and “have nots,” and what a future recession could mean for Canadian competitiveness. They challenge leaders to rethink productivity, wealth distribution, and their own growth mindset in a time of instability.From political coalitions to personal responsibility, Karl doesn't hold back. If you're in business today, this episode is your compass in the chaos.Timestamps[00:01:00] – The danger of coalitions and the question of democratic representation[00:04:30] – Program creation vs. program funding: Canada's economic blind spot[00:08:30] – Do we have the GDP to fund the lifestyle we promise?[00:10:00] – Why Canada's mindset around growth is dangerously passive[00:13:30] – Who really pays the tariffs—and why they're hidden taxes[00:17:30] – Are tariffs a strategy or political theatre? Dissecting Trump's leverage[00:24:00] – The “Somewheres” vs. “Nowheres”: Stephen Harper's cultural divide explained[00:27:00] – The information echo chamber: Why we don't see disruption coming[00:29:00] – Education, taxation, and why we must fix the divide[00:36:00] – Capitalism's existential threat: What happens when the system loses balance[00:43:30] – CEO pay, productivity, and compensation in a modern economy[00:48:00] – Catching a falling knife: Should you invest in uncertain times?[00:52:00] – When clarity returns, capital will too: Preparing for the rebound[00:57:00] – The world is better than you think—but you have to choose that lens[00:59:00] – Final message: Educate yourself. Lead with purpose. Elevate others.About Karl TabbakhKarl Tabbakh is a lawyer, a business leader and a strategic advisor with over 20 years of international business experience. Karl's expertise is sought after to advise corporations, directors and business executives on a range of strategic issues and transactions both domestically and globally. He is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP with a focus on M&A and private equity and serves on the firm's Senior Leadership Team as National Leader, Markets and International Business. He was appointed by the Government of Canada as Chairman of Invest in Canada, Canada's agency responsible for promoting, attracting and facilitating global foreign direct investments into Canada. He previously served as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and was on the Board of directors of the Canada Arab Business Council. Karl is a regular speaker on matters of governance, global investment and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to his career in Canada, Karl spent eight years in the Middle East and four years in London, UK, where he developed a solid international network and gained an understanding of international business and investments. An active community leader, Karl supports and leverages his network to benefit many non-profit and local community service organizations, including as member of the Centraide/United Way campaign. Born in Syria, Karl immigrated with his parents to Canada at age 10. He holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a BCL from the Université de Montréal and a B.Comm from Université Laval in Québec City. Karl is fluent in French, English, and Arabic.Notable Quotes“Imposing a tariff isn't tax revenue....

Deb’s lined up a bunch of high profile guests today. Here’s a few of them: GUESTS: David Paterson - Ontario’s Representative in Washington, former VP at General Motors and Blackberry, and was chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Jason Kenney - former Premier of Alberta

In one of the most urgent and eye-opening conversation, Dwayne sits down with Karl Tabbakh—top Canadian business strategist, international dealmaker, and former chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce—to unpack the global forces redefining the rules of business, politics, and leadership.Together, they explore what rising geopolitical tension, fractured trade alliances, and shifting world orders mean for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and decision-makers across North America. With experience advising on multi-billion-dollar cross-border transactions and leading strategic investments in Canada and the Middle East, Karl offers a rare lens into how to stay sharp—and sane—in chaotic times.This is part one of a two-part conversation filled with powerful insights on resilience, globalism, and the responsibilities of leadership in the modern era.Timestamps[00:02:45] – Why Karl was the first person Dwayne thought of for this global conversation[00:05:20] – Karl's career snapshot: from billion-dollar deals to chairing Invest in Canada[00:09:45] – A five-year vision framework for career growth and avoiding professional stagnation[00:13:00] – Why global exposure isn't just travel—it's transformational for decision-making[00:17:30] – The danger of only seeing the world through a North American lens[00:21:00] – Are we ignoring the signs of World War III? The breakdown of the post-WWII order[00:25:30] – What the markets are really saying about uncertainty and leadership[00:33:45] – Are nations acting out of fear, or a thirst for certainty?[00:40:00] – Why Canada must rethink its overreliance on one trade partner[00:52:00] – The hard truth about energy, natural gas, and global climate equity[01:03:00] – The upcoming Canadian election: What voters need to be asking[01:11:00] – Vision, will, and resources: Three pillars for Canada's next leader[01:15:00] – Final thoughts: Canada's opportunity to punch above its weight againAbout KarlKarl Tabbakh is a lawyer, a business leader and a strategic advisor with over 20 years of international business experience. Karl's expertise is sought after to advise corporations, directors and business executives on a range of strategic issues and transactions both domestically and globally. He is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP with a focus on M&A and private equity and serves on the firm's Senior Leadership Team as National Leader, Markets and International Business. He was appointed by the Government of Canada as Chairman of Invest in Canada, Canada's agency responsible for promoting, attracting and facilitating global foreign direct investments into Canada. He previously served as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and was on the Board of directors of the Canada Arab Business Council. Karl is a regular speaker on matters of governance, global investment and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to his career in Canada, Karl spent eight years in the Middle East and four years in London, UK, where he developed a solid international network and gained an understanding of international business and investments. An active community leader, Karl supports and leverages his network to benefit many non-profit and local community service organizations, including as member of the Centraide/United Way campaign. Born in Syria, Karl immigrated with his parents to Canada at age 10. He holds an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a BCL from the Université de Montréal and a B.Comm from Université Laval in Québec City. Karl is fluent in French, English, and Arabic.Notable Quotes“If World War III...

The 100th episode of Intended Consequences explores the impacts of the U.S. tariffs on economic development in Canada. Many Canadian communities are vulnerable to tariffs with Saint John (NB), Calgary and Windsor topping the list according to the U.S. Tariff Exposure Index developed by the Business Data Lab at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The Director of the Economic Development Program at the University of Waterloo, Brock Dickinson, joins the podcast to discuss how economic development is impacted by tariffs and what it could mean for sectors like manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. He shares helpful strategies local economic development officers can deploy to support companies and make their communities more resilient.

How are Canadian businesses being affected by U.S. tariffs – and what are they doing to deal with the uncertainty? Amanda Lang speaks with Candace Laing, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson interviews Perrin Beatty, PC, OC and Fen Osler Hampson to dive into their latest paper, Broken Trust: Managing an Unreliable Ally. They discuss concrete measures highlighted in the report to mitigate Canada's risk of depending on the U.S. from a defence, trade and economic perspective. // Participants' bios - Perrin Beatty, PC, OC is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs for Canada and former President and CEO to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He is currently a director and business advisor. - Fen Osler Hampson is the is currently Chancellor's Professor and Professor of International Affairs in the School. He former Director of the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, served as Director of the Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG) and is the President of the World Refugee & Migration Council. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purnell. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: April 4, 2025 Release date: April 7, 2025

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Herb Pinder Jr. – owner of the Goal Group of companies which includes G Energy - a private equity firm investing in oil and gas companies & Goal Sports Corp - which managed the contractual and financial affairs of professional hockey players for 35 years.Mr. Pinder has served on the boards of more than 50 public and private businesses, crown corporations and non-profit organizations (ARC Resources, Canadian Airlines, Wascana Energy, Sunshine Ski Resort and Viterra).Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Pinder won a bronze medal playing hockey for Team Canada in the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France.Mr. Pinder served a term as an Honorary Colonel of the 38th Service Battalion; received an Honorary Doctor of Laws at the U of Saskatchewan; is an Honored Member of the Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Sports Halls of Fame; and in 2022 became a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors.Mr. Pinder has served many non-profits organizations including Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, CD Howe, Manning Awards, Banff Center for Management, YPO International, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and The Fraser Institute.Mr. Pinder graduated from the U of Saskatchewan in 1967 with a B.A. in Economics, attended the U of Manitoba Faculty of Law, MBA from Harvard Business School, and also is an editorial contributor to the the Western Standard.Among other things we discussed the Olympic Medals, Private Equity, Western Alienation & 50 Years of Saskatoon Business.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital Markets360 Engineering & Environmental ConsultingEVA SoftwareBroadbill EnergySupport the show

In this episode of Road Chats, host Catherine Clark speaks with Bryan Detchou, Senior Director, Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute, about the federal government's sweeping new rules on greenwashing — and how they're hitting the oil and gas industry hardest. From high-stakes fines to vague standards and legal uncertainty, they explore how Bill C-59 is not only threatening transparency and innovation but also silencing legitimate sustainability efforts across the fuel and energy sector. If you're in the business of powering Canada, this conversation is one you can't afford to miss.

Canadian Election Day 2: Liberal leader Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promise tax cuts, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh promises affordable housing on federal lands. Canadian sovereignty and NATO spending now prominent campaign issues, as US President Donald Trump keeps threatening to annex Canada. US and Russian negotiators meeting in Saudi Arabia today to discuss ceasefire in Ukraine. UN AIDS agency says says there could be 2,000 new HIV infections globally every day due to USAID cuts. South Korea's acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment overturned. Canadian Chamber of Commerce deems Saint John, New Brunswick, most tariff-vulnerable city in the country.

On the phone-in: appliance repair expert Aaron Publicover takes your questions. And off the top of the show, Canadian Chamber of Commerce has found Saint John, N.B. is the most tariff vulnerable city in Canada. We speak to the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce CEO Shannon Merrifield.

With Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, BDL, Canadian Chamber of Commerce.After over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience abroad, taking on this unique role in June 2022 at the Canadian Chamber has been an opportune and fitting homecoming for Marwa. In her role with the BDL, Marwa leads the Research Center of Excellence and is responsible for developing and implementing an innovative long-term research agenda.Prior to her role at the Chamber, Marwa served as the Advisor to the Minister of International Cooperation of Egypt for Private Sector Engagement. She also worked directly with and within some of the world's most renowned multilateral organizations, private sector organizations, and country governments including the World Bank Group, Commonwealth Secretariat, APEC, OECD, Ernst and Young, Nathan Associates and the Asian Development Bank. In addition to leading dozens of capacity and technical assistance projects, consulting on regulatory, legal and policy reforms with these institutions, she also co-authored several publications and working papers. Marwa's journey has seen her through a number of professional pit stops spanning the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region where she's worked on trade facilitation, gender equity, equality, social, and financial inclusion as well as the enablement, engagement and empowerment of the private sector. Still, one driver and common thread has always remained: championing, advocating and catalyzing impactful interventions for vulnerable, underrepresented and underserved groups, including businesses and SMEs, through rigorous data analysis, inventive research and storytelling. Marwa received her master's degree in international relations and international economics from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. She received her bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Queen's University Smith School of Business in Canada.Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at ⁠canadianwomen.org⁠ and consider becoming a monthly donor. Facebook: Canadian Women's Foundation LinkedIn: The Canadian Women's Foundation Instagram: @canadianwomensfoundation TikTok: @cdnwomenfdn X: @cdnwomenfdn

As tariffs and counter-tariffs remain in effect, businesses across Canada are weathering the financial impact of those and other changes to their supply and sales. Candace Laing, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, joins Evan to offer a look at the impact on businesses and the economy across the country.

In this episode, we're tackling an issue that's holding Canada back—our entrepreneurship gap, especially when it comes to women-led businesses. Despite years of investment, progress has been painfully slow, and the numbers tell a troubling story: entrepreneurship is in decline, self-employment has dropped, and gender-based barriers are costing the economy up to $180 billion in lost potential.To make matters worse, Canadian entrepreneurs are also navigating rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and trade barriers—including tariffs—that further limit growth. While the impact of tariffs on GDP is estimated at 2.6% annually, the entrepreneurship gap is costing us even more.Our guest on this episode helps us unpack this: meet Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Marwa has spent her career championing financial inclusion, gender equity, and private sector growth, working with organizations like the World Bank and OECD. She's here to break down the findings of the Chamber's latest report, Women Entrepreneurs: Canada's Biggest Missed Business Opportunity, and talk about what it will take to finally move the needle.If we have the talent and resources to thrive, why are women entrepreneurs still being left behind? And what needs to happen to change that? This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Guest: Perrin Beatty, Former MP and cabinet minister, and former president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

After weeks of uncertainty it finally happened: Canada has been plunged into a trade war it desperately hoped to avoid. Even as it unfolds the path is unclear. Already there are signs that some tariffs could be reduced or removed, but it will cause pain on both sides of the border. Make no mistake, we are in a new era of Canada-U.S. relations. David Paterson is Ontario's representative in Washington, and understands what's at stake and what's happening on the ground like few others. He was former VP at General Motors and BlackBerry, and was chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He talks to host Amanda Lang about what's motivating Trump's tariff attack, how he wins over U.S. lawmakers and why he doesn't think the U.S.-Canada relationship is permanently damaged. 

Guest: David Pierce, VP government relations, Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Wrestling Soup: Epic Recap of the Canadian Chamber of Horrors 2025Anthony Thomas and Joseph V Numbers provide a highly entertaining and detailed breakdown of the 2025 Elimination Chamber event, humorously termed the 'Canadian Chamber of Horrors.' They dive into the controversial heel turn of John Cena, the lackluster Toronto crowd, and thrilling matches featuring Kevin Owens, Sammy Zane, and others. The hosts humorously discuss wrestling norms, character developments, and the role of certain wrestlers within WWE. The episode wraps with their favorites, least favorites, and overall ratings of the matches, along with listener contributions and witty banter.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:06 Discussing the Canadian Chamber of Horrors00:24 John Cena's Heel Turn Speculation01:39 Toronto's Lackluster Crowd Reaction03:10 Cody Rhodes' Identity Crisis04:04 Seal and WWE's Celebrity Cameos05:11 Main Event and Rock's Influence14:26 Seth Rollins and CM Punk Feud14:50 Logan Paul's Performance16:21 Damian Priest's Role29:09 Women's Elimination Chamber Match29:24 Jade Cargill's Return30:14 Naomi's Heel Turn Debate33:43 Alexa Bliss's Character Critique37:12 Fashion and Wrestling: A Strange Mix37:37 Alexa Bliss and Her Place in WWE38:06 Bailey and Roseanne Perez: In and Out39:15 Tag Match Analysis: Trish, Tiffany, Naya, and Candace39:38 Dustin and Cody vs. Cena and The Rock40:36 Naomi's Journey in WWE42:31 Sasha Banks and Financial Predictions43:21 Seth Rollins to Mars Fund43:53 Trish and Naya: A Messy Match49:27 Kevin Owens and Sammy Zane: Unsanctioned Match58:55 Randy Orton's Return01:08:58 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts(original art: Gareth Nelson) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

Cleve and Joe preview and predict this years Elimination Chamber. This is going to be a fascinating show so don't miss ours along the way!

Guest: Stephen Tapp, chief economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

President Trump's threats of massive tariffs on Canadian goods has sparked a lot of fear about what a trade war would mean for our country.Economists predict that the 25% tariffs on our goods would plunge the country into recession by the summer, but some communities will be hit harder than others.The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has now compiled a list of 41 cities across the country and rated just how vulnerable or cushioned they may be to tariffs from the U.S.Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Matthew Holmes, Executive Vice President and Chief of Public Policy at the Chamber about which cities will be hit hardest and which ones may fare better than others. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Guest host David Common speaks with The Washington Post's Toluse "Tolu" Olorunnipa and Semafor's Kadia Goba about Donald Trump's flurry of controversial actions this past week, The Citizen Lab's Ron Deibert takes us inside the shadowy world of cyber espionage, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reflects on how his early years shaped him, and political economist Mark Manger and Mathew Holmes from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce consider strategies to bolster Canada's economy amid Trump's tariff pause.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Brian interviews Hendrik Brakel. Hendrik is a Director in the Federal Practice at Sussex Strategy Group. Previously, he spent 5 years on Parliament Hill, first as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Leader of the Official Opposition and later he was promoted to Director of Policy and Parliamentary Affairs. Before politics, Hendrik served as the Chief Economist at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Hendrik holds a Master of Public Policy and International Affairs, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa. Hendrik Brakel talks about his article “From trade wars to trade wins – Securing Canada's economic security in the Trump era”.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Perrin Beatty, Meredith Lilly, and Hon. Gary Mar about Canada-US relations in the wake of the Inauguration and the triumphalist return to presidential power of Donald Trump. // Participants' bios - Perrin Beatty is co-chair of the Carlton and CGAI sponsored Canada-US export group on Canada-Us relations. Most recently, he serves as the President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Meredith Lilly is Professor and Simon Reisman Chair at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. She previously served as International Trade Advisor to Prime Minister Harper - Gary Mar is President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation. A member of the Alberta legislature he held various cabinet portfolios. He later served as Alberta's Representative in Washington and then in Hong Kong and then returned to the private sector // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // // Reading Recommendations: - "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania", by Erik Larson: https://www.amazon.ca/Dead-Wake-Last-Crossing-Lusitania/dp/0307408876 - "A Gentleman in Moscow": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8230448/ - "Curse of Politics: The Herle Burly Political Panel": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/curse-of-politics-the-herle-burly-political-panel/id1579125546 // Recording Date: January 24, 2025.

Host Alex Pierson tackles some of the big issues plaguing Canadians today in the "Alex Pierson Podcast", which highlights some of the interviews done on the live show. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with: Daniel Foch, a Toronto-based realtor about claims from Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow saying that her suggested property tax increase will NOT be pushed onto renters...but is that true? Next, Alex speaks with: Perrin Beatty, the former Foreign Affairs Minister and the previous CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce about these ongoing trade talks with the U.S., and how elder statesmen like Stephen Harper and Jean Chrétien are speaking out amidst our political insecurity in Canada. and finally, Alex is joined by: Richard Goldberg, a Sr. Advisor with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) about an impending ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, and why this has to be completed before President-Elect Trump comes into office...or it could escalate the entire situation. You can always listen live Monday - Friday 12 pm - 3 pm on AM640 Toronto, the IHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts to interviews like these and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are insects sentient? Guest: Professor Lars Chittka, Professor in Sensory and Behavioural Ecology at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London and Author of “The Mind of a Bee” How will Trump's talk of acquiring Canada affect diplomacy? Guest: Dr. Laura Dawson, Canada-U.S. Relations Expert and Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition What's next for the halted Online Harms Bill? Guest: Niki Sharma, Attorney General of British Columbia Should alcoholic beverages have cancer warning labels? Guest: Dr. Erin Hobin, Canadian institute for substance use researcher with the university of Victoria How will Trudeau's resignation impact businesses? Guest: Pascal Chan, Vice President of Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Trudeau's resignation impact businesses? Guest: Pascal Chan, Vice President of Strategic Policy & Supply Chains at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest; Perrin Beatty, Former MP and cabinet minister, and former president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Justin Trudeau's on his way out. Donald Trump's on his way in. Alberta's headed toward deficit territory, and consumers across Canada are looking at higher prices for pretty much everything in 2025. We don't mean to bum you out, but we want you to be prepared. Look no further than this Real Talk Round Table with three of the sharpest knives in the drawer.  3:10 | Economics professor Trevor Tombe, Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO Candace Laing, and Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO Shauna Feth give us their frank assessment of the year ahead. CHECK OUT ALBERTA CHAMBERS of COMMERCE: https://www.abchamber.ca/ 36:50 | How could Donald Trump's tariffs impact Canadian producers, entrepreneurs, and consumers? Our panel lays it out before pitching a solution to potential economic woes.  1:04:55 | Did you see the hilarious holiday roast delivered in the House of Commons by MP Darren Fisher? HILARIOUS.  1:08:45 | Chrystia Freeland's publisher is bumping up the date of her book release. Instead of February, it'll now be available in time for Christmas. A coincidence? Jespo and Johnny discuss. 1:22:45 | QUALIFY TO WIN OILERS / MAPLE LEAFS TICKETS: register for the Real Talk Pond Hockey Classic before January 1! DETAILS: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast.This episode we are joined by Mr. Curtis Stange - CEO of ATB Financial - a Crown owned financial institution based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - with approximately 5300 team members, 825,000 clients and a balance sheet of ~$62 billion.Mr. Stange was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ATB Financial on June 30, 2018, and has more than 35 years of experience in financial services in Canada.Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Stange held a number of senior leadership roles at ATB Financial, as well as at one of Canada's big five banks - gaining experience in retail, wealth management and commercial banking throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.Mr. Stange is a Stanford alumnus, member of the Alberta Business Council, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Western Executive Council, chairs the ATB Subsidiary board, serves on advisory boards for the Edmonton International Airport, Visa Canada, Axis Connects, Advancing Women Executives in Western Canada and he co-chairs the STARS Air Ambulance board. Among other things we discussed New Opportunities in Digital Assets, 90 Years of Banking & Why ATB is Committed to the Energy Sector.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEnergy United Upgrade Labs8am Solutions Support the show

GUEST:   Pascal Chan, Senior Director, Transportation, Infrastructure and Construction at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Crab Park forced eviction GUEST: Grand Chief Stewart Phillips, President, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) Why it's important to get kids involved in Remembrance Day GUEST: Honorary Colonel (ret'd) Karen Baker-MacGrotty, Chairperson, ‘No Stone Left Unturned'  Twin port shutdowns risk more damage to Canadian economy GUEST: Pascal Chan, Senior Director, Transportation, Infrastructure and Construction at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Trying Canadian snacks for the first time! GUEST: Denis Holton, Show Contributor/Producer, CKNW Why did Vancouver not hit it's affordable rental targets? GUEST: Keaton Bessey, Managing Broker at Greater Vancouver Tenant and Property Management The Elon Musk Factor GUEST: Andy Baryer, Technology Journalist B.C. man hopes his father's letters can help others reflect on the loss of war GUEST: Grant Didmond Vancouver Christmas Market  GUEST: Denise Wegener, President of the Vancouver Christmas Market  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump will be president of the United States for a second time. Trump's decisive victory Tuesday plunges the U.S., the world and Canada into uncharted territory. The president-elect pledged to deport American residents, slap tariffs on imported goods, and renegotiate a crucial trade deal with Canada and Mexico. Not only are Canada and the U.S. each other's largest trading partner with $3.6 billion worth of goods and services crossing the border each day, but millions of jobs also rely on that two-way trade and investment. This week on “It's Political” we'll take a look at the Canada-United States-Mexico-Agreement (CUSMA) or as it is called in the United States, the U.S.M.C.A., and the trade irritants that have popped up since the deal came into effect four years ago. Automotive Parts Manufacturers'​ Association President Flavio Volpe, Ontario Independent Senator and former president of the Canadian Labour Congress Hassan Yussuff, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Strategic Policy and Global Partnerships Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, International Trade Lawyer and McMillan Partner William Pellerin, and Future Borders Coalition Executive Director Laura Dawson will join us. But we'll begin with the first of a two-part discussion about the impact of Trump's election on geopolitics, lessons learned from the last round of trade negotiations, and how Canadians political parties can prepare with Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton and prime minister Justin Trudeau's former principal secretary and Eurasia Group Vice Chairman Gerald Butts.  5:24 -- MacNaughton and Butts part 1 25:00 -- Mini-documentary on CUSMA and trade irritants 48:40 -- MacNaughton and Butts part 2 Some of the clips this week were sourced from the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery, CPAC, Global, Fox, Bloomberg, CTV, CBC, C-SPAN, and CP24. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Kevin Sexton and host Althia Raj. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

Diana Palmerin-Velasco, senior director, future of work, at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pascal Chan, Senior Director, Transportation, Infrastructure & Construction for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy Malbon, CTV News; Rachel Aiello, CTV News; Perrin Beatty, Former President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Gary Mar & Gary Doer.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Hon. Perrin Beatty and Fen Hampson about Canada-US relations as we prepare for a new American political map. This podcast is associated with the work of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations, an initiative supported by The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. This podcast is inspired by Perrin and Fen's paper for the Working Group, "CUSMA: High Stakes, Little Time": https://carleton.ca/npsia/wp-content/uploads/Canada-US-Expert-Group-Beatty_Hampson-EN-FINAL.pdf // Participants' bios - Perrin is CEO and president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a Former Minister of many portfolios, including Defence and Foreign Affairs - Fen Hampson is the author of 15 books, and the editor of 33 books. He is also Chancellor's Profeeor and Profeesor of Intenral Relations at Carlton Unvierity // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Read & Watch: - "The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War", by Erik Larsen: https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Unrest-Hubris-Heartbreak-Heroism/dp/0385348746 - "Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History", by Erik Larsen: https://www.amazon.ca/Isaacs-Storm-Deadliest-Hurricane-History/dp/0375708278 - "Breakdown: The Inside Story of the Rise and Fall of Heenan Blaikie", by Norman Bacal: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Inside-Story-Heenan-Blaikie/dp/198802515X - "Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada's Telecom Empire", by Alexandra Posadzki: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713400/rogers-v-rogers-by-alexandra-posadzki/ - "Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties", by Tom O'Neill: https://www.amazon.ca/Chaos-Charles-Manson-History-Sixties/dp/0316477559 - "Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada's Greatest Spy", by Jason Bell: https://www.amazon.ca/Cracking-Nazi-Code-Canadas-Greatest-ebook/dp/B0BQMZGF4F // Recording Date: August 13, 2024.

Guest host, Ben Mulroney speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Ex-Canadian Human Rights Commissioner Birju Dattani says he regrets delivering a 2014 lecture in which he called terrorism a ''well-calculated strategy'' for Muslims, Cabinet must cut spending 15 percent, says a Canadian Chamber of Commerce submission to Commons finance committee, Liberal-appointed senators bill taxpayers thousands for media advice from a former iPolitics editor records show. ''Journalism was never stable employment.'' All this and more! GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Richard Syrett Show, August 12th, 2024 Subscribe to Richard's newsletter, "Why I Fight" Scroll to bottom of page https://sauga960am.ca/programs/the-richard-syrett-show Senior citizen has accounts terminated by Scotiabank apparently for criticizing DEI policy  https://www.rebelnews.com/senior_citizen_has_accounts_terminated_by_scotiabank_apparently_for_critizing_dei_policy   David Menzies, Rebel News Mission Specialist - Host of The Rebel Round-Up THE SMART MONEY Warren Buffett Just Sold Half of His Apple Stock. 3 Reasons Not to Panic https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/08/10/warren-buffett-sold-half-apple-stock-3-reasons/  Portfolio post mortem https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/opinion/2024/08/09/markets-have-you-rattled-it-might-be-time-for-a-risk-re-assessment-dale-jackson/ The Departure Tax – The High Cost of Quitting Canada https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/departure-tax-withholding-tax-for-non-residents/  Jonathan Wellum – President and CEO of Rocklinc Investment Partners 906-631-5462 info@rocklinc.com Federally-subsidized activists claim a Catholic group is a “hate movement” and that most haters are white people https://www.blacklocks.ca/blacklists-whites-catholics/  Two Jewish Charities Vetoed https://www.blacklocks.ca/two-jewish-charities-vetoed/ Cabinet must cut spending 15 percent, says a Canadian Chamber of Commerce submission to the Commons finance committee https://www.blacklocks.ca/want-chretien-style-cutbacks/ Tom Korski – Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter SUBSCRIBE: https://www.blacklocks.ca Free Speech is Now a Crime in Britain https://thenationalpulse.com/2024/08/07/chief-prosecutor-warns-dedicated-police-officers-are-scouring-social-media-to-arrest-people-for-retweets/  Leighton Grey Host of the Grey Matter Podcast https://twitter.com/GreyMatterConvo THE MORNING GUY Elon Musk to Interview Trump tonight on X British Authorities Threaten to Extradite and Punish Foreigners Reposting Video of Violent Clashes or Criticizing Mass Migration Marc Patrone, Host of ‘The Marc Patrone Morning Show' Weekday Mornings 8-11am Sauga 960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video interview, Sandra Odendahl, Senior Vice President & Head of Sustainability, Diversity & Social Impact at BDC, discusses the challenges Indigenous and Black-led businesses continue to face in Canada and what BDC is doing to help the situation. PRESS RELEASE Montreal, June 19, 2024 – The faces of entrepreneurship are changing. Despite a two-decade decline in the overall entrepreneur population, the number of Indigenous and Black-led businesses is growing, counteracting this trend. To ensure these business creators can thrive, BDC has created a dedicated Inclusive Entrepreneurship team, is launching a $50 million financing and training program, and investing $200 million in Indigenous and Black-led businesses. “Too many underrepresented entrepreneurs continue to face the same barriers that existed a decade, or even a generation ago,” said Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, BDC. “Despite a lot of positive strides, we just aren't moving quickly enough. It's clear a one-size-fits all approach does not work and, like the entrepreneurs we serve, we must innovate. The initiatives announced today are part of BDC's efforts to drive greater economic impacts and increase productivity.” As a development bank, BDC takes on more risk to help entrepreneurs and grow the economy. The bank identifies market gaps, and partners with others to create solutions that address the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and that mainstream lenders can use. Using this same innovative approach, BDC is aiming to propel more businesses with three key initiatives. The bank's new Inclusive Entrepreneurship Team leads with an inclusion mindset and puts that intention at the centre of every client experience. They have increased accountability with measurable targets around business development, and entrepreneur training and are already testing regional programs with business centres to better serve entrepreneurs where they are. Recognizing the barriers are highest, and trust is lowest, among the smallest and earliest-stage businesses, their first act was creating a new $50M program that provides loans, plus training, for businesses that are majority-owned by women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs and have revenues under $3 million. Lastly, BDC Capital, BDC's investment arm, is creating two new $100M platforms to support Indigenous and Black-led businesses. This will complement the $500M Thrive Platform for Women (launched in 2022) which includes Indigenous and Black women entrepreneurs. The team is currently working to hire key roles from the Black and Indigenous communities and collaborating with them to design and set objectives for the platforms. More details will come later this year. “A critical driver of creating intergenerational wealth for Black communities is equitable support for Black-owned businesses,” said Lise Birikundavyi, Managing Partner, BKR Capital. “With less than 0.5% of venture capital dollars in North America going towards Black entrepreneurs, there is a clear gap to fill. Since we started our fund focused on Black founders, we have seen an incredible amount of quality opportunities, and we believe it is great news to see an organization like BDC join forces to create a more diversified and robust venture capital industry.” These initiatives expand BDC's long-standing support for diverse entrepreneurs. Last year, BDC increased its women and Indigenous clients by 11% and 22% respectively. To date, BDC has committed over $8B dollars to underserved business owners directly through programs like the Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan and Thrive Fund, and indirectly through partners like Futurpreneur, FACE, NACCA, BKR Capital, and Raven Capital. Hundreds of free education resources are also available at bdc.ca. BDC's mission is to support Canadian entrepreneurs to build strong and resilient businesses and, in doing so, contribute to creating a more prosperous, competitive, and inclusive Canada. Its corporate values – United for Entrepreneurs, Powered by People, and Courageously Impactful – are the building blocks of BDC's corporate DNA. These values connect what the organization stands for to how it delivers on its mandate and corporate strategy. Additional Quotes “Indigenous Peoples are among the fastest growing populations in Canada and represent the highest growing segment of entrepreneurs,” said Althea Wishloff (Gitxsan Nation, Fireweed Clan), General Partner, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. “At Raven, we have learned that taking a platform approach, supporting, and mentoring founders, while providing equity and equity-like capital in a culturally sensitive way is of utmost importance. We look forward to the growth of the ecosystem, new businesses being born and new co-investors emerging.” “Women make up half our population and workforce, yet less than 20% are majority owners in Canadian businesses,” said Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “Our most recent report found progress is moving at a glacial pace in entrepreneurship and representation and unless radical changes are made, gender parity is more than a century away. It's great to see organizations like BDC continuing to invest new and innovative approaches like the Thrive Platform which is the world's largest venture fund in the world for women.” About BDC As Canada's bank for entrepreneurs, BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the country's most innovative firms. We are one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Best Diversity Employers. BDC was the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013 and it is the B Corp movement's national partner in Canada. For more information on BDC's products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media. Mario Toneguzzi Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024. About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story

Marwa Abdou is the senior research director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Business Data Lab.