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Alex Webb, CEO of F12.net and Leanne Yeatman, chief of staff at F12.net F12.net has completed more than 15 acquisitions since founder and CEO Alex Webb and Chief of Staff Leanne Yeatman made their first deal in 2006. What started as a circumstantial opportunity evolved into a deliberate growth strategy that has taken the company from its Alberta roots to a national MSP with offices across Canada and over 500 employees. In this conversation, Webb and Yeatman open up about how they evaluate potential acquisitions – and why the criteria that matter most aren’t the ones on their website. Culture, resilience, and how distributed the workload is across the team all weigh more heavily than the financial table stakes. They also share hard-won lessons on integration, including why they stopped calling deals “mergers” and why leadership can’t outsource the transition work. The conversation takes a turn when Webb discusses F12’s recent private equity transition from Clairvest to Audax, putting him on the other side of the due diligence process he’s put sellers through for years. “Gives me a lot of empathy for what we put our sellers through,” he says. For MSP owners considering a sale, there’s practical advice throughout – from cleaning up your P&L and building leadership depth to understanding why recurring professional services isn’t managed services, and how that distinction affects your valuation when it surfaces in due diligence. Webb and Yeatman also weigh in on the AMTRA Solutions acquisition, a capability play that signals a shift in what acquirers are looking for beyond geographic expansion. Read Full Transcript Robert Dutt:  Hello and welcome to In the Channel from ChannelBuzz.ca, bringing news and information to the Canadian IT channel community for the last 16 years. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca, and your host for the show. If you go to F12.net right now — one of Canada’s largest managed service providers — you’ll find something you don’t see on most MSP websites. A page that says “Looking to sell? Let’s talk!” And it’s not vague. It lists exactly what they’re looking for and exactly what a seller gets. That kind of openness tells you something. It tells you that for F12, M&A isn’t opportunistic. It’s a core part of how they’ve grown from an Alberta basement operation in 1994 to a national MSP with over 500 employees and more than 15 acquisitions under their belt. My guests today are Alex Webb, founder and CEO of F12.net, and Leanne Yeatman, Chief of Staff, who’s been deeply involved in the company’s acquisition strategy and adds some valuable perspective throughout our conversation. We cover the full picture here — how F12 decides what to buy and what to walk away from, what integration actually looks like after the deal closes, and what MSP owners on the other side of the table need to know if they’re thinking about selling someday. Alex also shares what it was like to recently go through a recapitalization of his own company, putting him on both sides of the M&A equation. Let’s get right into it. My chat with Alex Webb and Leanne Yeatman. Robert Dutt:  Alex, Leanne, thanks for joining us. Alex Webb: Thanks. Leanne Yeatman: Thank you for having us. Robert Dutt:  Not every MSP has a “looking to sell” page on their website — much less one that is as prescriptive as listing what you’re looking for and what a potential seller gets. Pretty deliberate signal. When did M&A go from something that happened at F12 — an opportunity that came along — to something that became a core part of how you grow and something that you approach intentionally? Alex Webb: Going back to the memory here — I would say that transition happened right around 2015. Prior to that, we did two acquisitions and they were more circumstantial, opportunistic, presented themselves more than us actually going out and seeking them out. But that shifted when we wanted to expand into a new region that we targeted. That region was Ontario. We were Alberta-based in 2014 and we had a plan to expand into two more provinces — Ontario being first, then BC being second. So I would say that was the date. Robert Dutt:  Your first acquisition was CPU Technologies, way back in 2006 — 20 years ago. What was that experience like, and how much of what you do now was shaped by what you learned, for the good and the bad, doing it for the first time? Alex Webb: I’ll actually let Leanne go first. She played a big role in that acquisition. Leanne Yeatman: Going back a long time in history — that was our first transaction. It was different in the sense that we had some outside influence. One of our partners at the time, Wayne Scrivens, played a big role in coaching and teaching us what to look for and how to go through that process. I would say it was foundational in that it sparked this desire to do it more and to recognize that this can be a huge part of our growth story. It’s not the only piece of the journey, of course, but it definitely was a foundational moment for us. And while no two transactions are the same, there are obviously similarities. The more you do it, the more you look back and remember the specific things that went well and the things that maybe didn’t go so well — that you would do differently if given another shot. I remember the details very clearly still to this day. What we learned in that early phase of the CPU acquisition was that when you don’t have the relationships, it’s very hard to convert clients, because they don’t trust you, they don’t know you, they don’t believe you. You have to work really hard to build that trust. That was the biggest education we had: that integration and converting clients was going to be way harder than we thought. Robert Dutt:  Obviously it didn’t scare you off, because you’ve done 15 or so acquisitions over those last 20 years. Is there a rhythm to it? Is it a “you’re always looking” kind of thing, or do you find it comes in waves? Alex Webb: I would say waves. We found it a little easier to have a few acquisitions brought in and do that integration work together, because you’re usually assembling teams, and it tends to work a little better than fully integrating one and then starting another. You can do a lot of things in tandem, because you’re generally ripping and tearing not only at their systems but at your own — learning as you go all of the inadequacies in your own systems that need to be redeveloped. That work has to happen while you’re doing integration. So we just found it a little easier to do them in waves. Robert Dutt:  The technology tradition of batching — it kind of makes sense from that regard too. Your website lists the criteria you look for: north of $5 million in revenue, low churn, a majority of managed services, healthy EBITDA. Those are the table stakes. What’s the stuff that’s not on the website? What makes you lean in on a company that maybe looks more marginal on paper but gives you a good vibe — or conversely, walk away from one that checks all the boxes but just leaves you with a “no” feeling? Alex Webb: Culture plays a big role. The depth in the organization — how distributed is the effort? Does it all sit on one or two people? Or, even if they’re smaller, have they found ways to distribute the workload across the team? The test of resiliency in the organization matters too. Sometimes longevity brings a certain amount of resilience to a team and a culture. Sometimes experience doing their own expansions or acquisitions brings some of that. That’s important, because when you go through integration, things change — and not just for one entity. A wise person in the industry once explained it to us as: there are two cultures, and both cultures change and become one going forward. The pressure integration puts on both teams is significant. So you really want to look for a team that’s going to be able to weather that storm — one that has a good amount of trust built up with their leadership and with each other. Robert Dutt:  How much of the decision comes down to the owner? Their personality, their readiness to move, what they want their life to look like after the acquisition? Alex Webb: That’s a big one. The motivation for why they want to do it is a key ingredient. We try to get to that early, because in M&A, some owners might feel like they can get a little more value out of the business if they portray that they’re staying — but it’s actually traumatic on the business when the alignment is wrong. So we work really hard up front to figure out what’s actually going on. And it’s okay if you want to transition out, or if you want to stay and we work a role around you. Those are very important ingredients for a successful integration outcome. Sometimes there’s indecision — do I want to be part of it or do I want to leave? We just help them with that. We make it okay either way. F12 is a good home for their people and their clients, so they don’t have to worry about that part. We can concentrate our efforts on the outcome the owner actually wants. Robert Dutt:  To Leanne’s point about two cultures becoming one — you close the deal, it’s Monday morning. I presume champagne pops, but that’s just my vision of how these things work. What does that first week actually look like for the employees and the clients of the company you just acquired? Alex Webb: If you’ve done it right, it doesn’t feel any different. I know that’s a bizarre answer, but I think that’s what people build up in their minds — that day one, a bunch of things are going to change. Balloons and fanfare. And really you just wake up Monday morning and, you know what, we need to collect some money, answer the phone, go to the client site. All of the things just keep happening. The only difference is generally that there’s a little more money in your bank account than there was the day before — and that’s significantly the only difference. That’s a bit of an out-of-body experience for most owners who’ve never done it. The real work starts more like two or three weeks in. You want things to be business-as-usual for a beat, and then you’re working through the integration plan and executing against it. But that doesn’t happen on Monday morning. Robert Dutt:  After 15 or more acquisitions, what have you learned about that integration process? How does the playbook look different now than it did for deal three or four — once you’d realized you were going to do this more than once, but before it had become the muscle memory it is today? Alex Webb: I can say for sure what we don’t do: don’t call it a merger anymore. That’s the tendency with people who are new to it — “we’re merging, we’re going to take the best of both businesses.” That communication is false, because inevitably an acquisition is going to become one entity, and you’re not going to change the processes of the mothership too quickly. You might learn some things and adapt, but you’re not going to adopt their RMM tool or their PSA tool — not likely, because you’ve done so much work building your own. On the communication side, we’re very clear on that now. I think we presented it more like a merger in those earlier days, and it didn’t create a better outcome. The better outcome comes when it’s highly communicative all the way through the process, so people know what’s going on and can plan accordingly. Leanne Yeatman: I’d add two things. One — you can’t outsource the integration work. You can use outside parties to support it, but the leadership team needs to be present and own those pieces of integration very intently. And two — really understand the essence of the business: the things that make the culture what it is, the things that drive people’s loyalty and love for that entity. Make sure you foster those things and allow them to continue. Robert Dutt:  What does that transition look like? When you acquire a company, they have their own name, their own culture, their own way of doing things. How do you handle that — it doesn’t sound like it’s “welcome to F12” from day one? Alex Webb: It starts with core systems — getting the tools in place so that we have shared visibility into how the business is performing. That’s the first wave. What we’ve discovered from a culture perspective is that you can still have your identity as a region, as a location. Just because the logo is different, that doesn’t need to change how you do things. You can still have that Friday lunch if that’s what you did. You can still have the barbecues. You could still race RC cars in the parking lot. We don’t need to have a brand above the door to enable those things — but it’s bizarre how people interpret that they’re suddenly not allowed to do them anymore. So for us, it’s about being, as Leanne said, very intentional — making sure people continue doing the things that kept that culture alive. Then when the logo changes over, it shouldn’t feel that different other than it’s a different brand. And now there’s marketing support, sales support, and a lot of things that help that business that they didn’t have before. If you’ve done it right, you’ve added capabilities, expanded the offerings, and people can be more successful and feel more security about their future. That’s the magic. When that occurs, retention stays high — for both clients and team members. Robert Dutt:  You mentioned that you initially started doing acquisitions to expand geographically, and a lot of your acquisitions have looked like that going across Canada. AMTRA Solutions last year looks a little different, though — that’s a capability play, adding Microsoft Cloud and AI Copilot expertise. Is what you’re looking for in an acquisition changing? Alex Webb: It certainly is — or, maybe I should rephrase: it’s not so much changing as expanding. We’re still doing what we did on the geographic side, but we’re now adding strategic capabilities as an additional objective. For us, it’s either build it or buy it, and if it makes sense to buy it and bring that capability in, we will. AMTRA really presented a very unique opportunity. In full transparency — when clients get larger, into that upper mid-market range of roughly 350 to 500 seats, their IT needs shift from what a traditional managed service provider does. We handle level one, level two, level three help desk, patch management, backup, infrastructure management — all of those things. But as those organizations get a little larger, the needs change. They want to bring in more advanced Microsoft capabilities, and we would either lose those clients to larger enterprise providers, or bring those capabilities in-house. AMTRA presented that opportunity. It’s been incredibly successful, and we’ve been able to bring those technologies to our upper-end clients in a way that’s really working. Robert Dutt:  Without tipping your hand on anything specific — where are the gaps? Is the next chapter more geography, more capability, or are you looking at different frontiers altogether? Alex Webb: For us, the primary frontier is still geographic expansion — into Central Canada and Eastern Canada. That’s still on the to-do list. We also have our eye on more advanced security capabilities, because that’s forever changing and moving more toward the AI front. And we’re not ruling out ERP — the things I like to see are capabilities that all of our clients could utilize and benefit from. When we look at ERP applications, Dynamics 365, these are technologies that the broader client base can use and benefit from, having a mid-market provider able to bring them to market at scale. And we’re not ruling out going south of the border either. We already have clients in the U.S., and we’re starting to see opportunities in states just adjacent to Canada. Robert Dutt:  In December, Clairvest exited and Audax came in. You’ve spent 20 years as the buyer. What was it like to be on the other side of that process — having someone evaluate your company the way you evaluate the companies you acquire? Alex Webb: It gives me a lot of empathy for what we put our sellers through. How’s that for an answer? It’s tiring. It was a tiring process. It’s enjoyable on a lot of fronts, and incredibly rewarding when it’s done. But the six to eight months leading up to it — that was a ton of work for the organization. We had some really good support from our banking partners, from Clairvest, and the Audax team were terrific to work with. But even with all that, a lot of work and a lot of sleepless nights. That wasn’t our first experience on that side of the table, though. That was our third private equity transaction. We’ve been through it a few times — just enough to stay in tune with what it actually feels like. Robert Dutt:  You’ve got the muscle memory built on both sides of the equation — that’s an interesting place to be. You mentioned how it gave you empathy for what sellers go through. Did going through it change anything about how you think about and deal with the sellers you work with? Or did it confirm what you already believed, having lived as an MSP in this industry? Alex Webb: I think it did both. It confirmed some things, and I think we approach the process with a little more maturity now — on how we handle due diligence, data collection, and integration strategy — because every time you go through it from the other side, you learn a little more. And even when we’re not going through a full business integration, we’re still integrating at a board level, reporting to different people, going through change when you move from one private equity partner to another. I think that leveled us up a little bit and is making us stronger on the buyer side — helping sellers through the process with a little more elegance. Robert Dutt:  A lot of MSP owners hear “private equity” and get nervous. They picture cost-cutting and layoffs. From your point of view — having been through it a few times now — what actually changes when you have an institutional capital partner? Does it speed up acquisitions? Redirect them? Put guardrails on them? Alex Webb: Every private equity firm has their own view of what a good target looks like. So for any listeners thinking about private equity, it’s really critical that you align on strategy upfront. That becomes part of the conversation — what’s the tolerance, how does this look, who’s driving the acquisitions? These are important questions. Generally speaking, the private equity partners we’ve worked with liked that we had M&A capability and could hit the ground running. But the types of businesses and the size of acquisitions does change as you grow and move from one partner to the next. As your business gets larger, you can take on larger transactions. Leanne Yeatman: I’d add — knowing what you want to get out of the relationship and how you intend to continue operating the business with that new partner is critical. What we would do leading up to any transaction is decide on the top three things we were looking for in a new partner and what our vision for the organization was for the next five years — then stay focused on that through the process, to make sure you’re finding the partner that’s going to help you execute that vision. When done well, it should be a true partnership. It comes down to alignment. Robert Dutt:  You’ve sat across the table from a lot of MSP owners who want to sell. What’s the most common disconnect between what they think their company is worth and what the market says it’s worth? Alex Webb: I would answer that with their understanding of what should be normalized in the business and what shouldn’t — as it relates to EBITDA. The multiples vary a little, but M&A is generally a multiple of EBITDA. So what is that EBITDA, and what’s normalized? The biggest disconnect usually comes from owners running what you might call a lifestyle business — where a lot of their personal world is woven into the business finances. When it comes to doing a transaction, it’s very tricky to determine what’s truly in the business and what isn’t, and to convince the accountants, bankers, and funders of what the real number is. Owners who operate with a clean separation — who take a dividend and keep their personal world out of the business P&L — those are by far the easiest transactions, and you might even pay a little more for a company that runs a pure P&L. That’s one of those intrinsic things we look for. Robert Dutt:  In your experience, how many owners who say they want to sell are actually ready to sell? And what does “not ready” look like when you’re sitting across the table? Alex Webb: Tough to quantify, but I’d say it’s usually not a matter of “no” — it’s “not right now.” Either they’re ready and it makes sense, or they just need another year or two to readjust and get things to where they need to be. Everybody has a number in their mind: “If I could get this number for my business, I would sell it.” But nobody wants to reveal that number, because maybe they’d get more. The reality is, people who know their number and understand the mechanics of what it’s going to take to get there tend to have more success. Maybe they’re there now, or maybe they can get there in six months. But that’s the financial side. The mental side is probably trickier. Am I ready to let go? Am I ready to report into an entity? Am I ready to walk off into the sunset? Because sometimes the motivation for doing the transaction is fear — fear of industry change, all of the AI coming, feeling like you’re not ready to compete. That can be traumatic for an owner, because they’re doing it from a position of fear rather than from a position of opportunity for themselves and for their family. Robert Dutt:  There’s a whole generation of MSP founders who started their businesses in the nineties and early 2000s who are approaching retirement. Is that creating a wave? And if so, does that make it a buyer’s market? Alex Webb: I would still say it’s a seller’s market. The multiples are still high, there’s still lots of opportunity, and the industry loves businesses focused on recurring revenue with multi-year contracts — there’s real value in those businesses. As for the retiring founders — I’d say we’re just at the beginning of that wave. I haven’t seen a meaningful change in M&A deal flow as a result of it yet. But I believe we’re at the beginning, as some of these groups hit their late fifties and early sixties and start thinking about succession. In fact, I just had one of those conversations recently. Robert Dutt:  If I’m an MSP owner three to five years away from wanting to sell, what should I be doing right now to put myself in the best position — not just financially, but operationally and personally? Alex Webb: I’ll let Leanne start with this one. Leanne Yeatman: Build depth in the organization — have multiple leaders present and capable of guiding the rest of the organization through that change. On the normalization side, be clear on what’s acceptable going forward: anything personal that’s wrapped up in the business should start coming out. And third — focus on organic growth. Being able to demonstrate that the business is actively growing and has the ability to keep moving forward. Those three would be my top priorities. Alex Webb: I would add — bring your management team into the conversation when you’re ready to start thinking about a sale. It’s a tough situation when an owner goes through the LOI and due diligence process and then reveals it to the team at the very end. Everybody feels like, “why didn’t you trust me with this earlier?” Bringing them into the dialogue — saying “here’s what I’m thinking about” — you get their input, you get buy-in, you work it together. We do that even when we’re going into a transaction ourselves. When we were going through the Clairvest to Audax transition, we didn’t do it as a cloak-and-dagger move. It was intentional. And I think when it’s done that way, the outcome is even better. Leanne Yeatman: Exactly. The length of the process — if you’ve been in that seat for six or eight months going through due diligence, you’ve already had the time to mentally transition yourself to what’s next. But everybody else at close is just finding out. The more people who are part of that journey earlier, the easier that first week and beyond is. Robert Dutt:  My last question — if you could sit down with every MSP owner in Canada at one big table and tell them one thing about M&A that they probably don’t want to hear, what is it? Alex Webb: That recurring contract revenue needs to actually be in managed services. Meaning: you’re getting compensated on a contract whether you put a person out there or not. Recurring professional services — that isn’t managed services. This comes out in due diligence. People take that bucket of revenue and pile it in, trying to present it as managed services. But it gets found out and the deal gets discounted. So: be really clear about your lines of business. What’s product, what’s professional services, what’s managed services. You can have recurring professional services, and if it’s contractual, you’ll get a little more for it. But if you have true managed services, isolate it — because it won’t have the same revenue volatility, and you’ll get better rewarded for it. And if you want to improve your position, convert that recurring professional services to recurring managed services. It’s a lot of work, but we’ve successfully done that through integration for years. People are afraid to have those conversations — it goes back to the old time-and-materials, block-time days. That was the first wave. But when you look at block time and ask “why does this revenue move up and down?” — well, that’s because it’s getting classified as managed services when it isn’t. To hammer again on normalizations: less normalizations will actually benefit you more. Robert Dutt:  Great insights, and I appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned through 20 years of acquisitions. Good luck on the next 15. Alex Webb: Thank you very much. Leanne Yeatman: Get it. Robert Dutt:  There you have it — Alex Webb and Leanne Yeatman from F12.net. I’d like to thank Alex and Leanne for their time and for their candor. These aren’t always easy conversations to have publicly, and they were both remarkably open about what they’ve learned across 15-plus acquisitions and 30 years of building the company. A few things that stuck with me from this conversation. First, the shift from opportunistic to intentional. 2015 was the year that F12 decided M&A wasn’t just something that happened when a deal fell into their lap, but a deliberate growth strategy. That distinction matters, because it changes everything about how you prepare, how you evaluate, and how you integrate. Second, the culture point. Alex and Leanne both kept coming back to the idea that the numbers can look perfect and you still walk away if the culture isn’t right. And on the flip side, integration isn’t about slapping your logo on the door — it’s about two cultures becoming one new thing. “You don’t need a brand above the door to race RC cars in the parking lot,” as Alex put it. And third — and this is the one I think every MSP owner listening needs to sit with — Alex’s closer about recurring professional services versus managed services. If your recurring revenue is really just project work on a retainer, that gets found out in due diligence and your deal gets discounted. That’s specific, actionable, and probably uncomfortable for more than a few people listening. If you found this episode valuable, I’d appreciate it if you’d follow or subscribe to the show. We’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most other podcast directories. And if you’ve got a minute, a rating or a review goes a long way to helping other people in the channel find us. Until next time, I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, and I’ll see you in the channel.

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The Winnipeg Jets have lost 10 games in a row as they get set to host the Oilers in a Thursday night affair. Get the complete lowdown on what's been ailing Central Canada's team, get an update on Hadyn Fleury after he was stretchered off the ice and much more from friend of the show Jamie Thomas from the Winnipeg Jets. Find Jamie on X (@JamieThomasTV). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this insightful and engaging episode of Overdue Advice, host Bryn Griffiths welcomes Lorne Smith, MetCredit's new Senior Vice President and a 20+ year veteran of the credit collection industry. Lorne shares surprising insights on the evolution of the collections business, his personal journey, and the importance of mentorship, culture, and putting people first. They get into the impacts of technological changes, including AI's role, and discuss leadership, building strong teams, and adapting in a rapidly shifting industry. It's a window into MetCredit's phenomenal ability to retain great people, from one who started here, worked elsewhere ... and is clearly excited to be back.Episode Highlights:[00:00:27] - Introduction to Lorne Smith:Lorne Smith returns to MetCredit after years away, discussing his early start and long-standing mentorship under COO Marc Billard.[00:01:15] - The Importance of Culture:Lorne Smith emphasizes MetCredit's people-first, staff-driven culture and how crucial work-life balance is for him at this stage of his career.[00:02:13] - Finding Passion in Collections:He describes falling into the industry and discovering a natural fit due to his competitive nature and commitment to problem-solving.[00:03:17] - Problem-Solving & Listening:Lorne Smith highlights that listening is key to resolving issues in collections, whether dealing with consumers or team members.[00:04:17] - Lessons from His Career Gap:He learned vital management skills and the importance of balancing competitiveness with staff needs, as well as embracing technological changes.[00:06:44] - Putting People First:Lorne Smith discusses how genuine care and respect for people, both clients and employees, lead to success.[00:07:27] - Industry Evolution & Technology:He reviews the shift to digital outreach and stresses the need to continually adapt to the changing demographics and tech landscape.[00:08:52] - AI in Collections:Lorne Smith weighs the potential and limitations of AI in the industry, expressing cautious optimism while stressing that human interaction remains essential.[00:11:17] - Post-Pandemic Learnings:Reflecting on how the pandemic affected consumer behavior and the collections process, he notes the importance of strong foundational skills for new collectors.[00:13:09] - Building & Growing in Mississauga:Lorne Smith shares his ambitions for expanding MetCredit's reach in Central Canada and the importance of relationship-building.[00:14:03] - Looking Ahead:He discusses the challenges of sustainable growth and the necessity of building a solid foundation for staff development and company advancement.[00:16:28] - A Sense of Belonging:Lorne Smith expresses gratitude for returning to MetCredit and the positive, family-like atmosphere cultivated by leadership.Listen in for practical strategies, career advice, and forward-thinking perspectives on collections and leadership in a changing world!

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Alex Letko. Alex Letko, Regional Manager for Central Canada at LetkoBrosseau and Portfolio Manager, analyzes markets, investment strategies, and the AI boom. He recalls the 1987 stock market crash, noting parallels with today as a few AI firms dominate valuations, similar to the dot-com bubble. He warns of challenges in infrastructure profitability but highlights the firm's emerging markets fund focused on unmet needs like water, clean energy, and healthcare. Alex sees Canada facing recession risks but benefiting from a relatively strong fiscal position among G7 nations. He predicts Canada may outpace U.S. growth by 2026, with opportunities in infrastructure, natural resources, defense, and high-tech.

Kathy Kennedy fills in for Jim Toth and talks to Harry Siemens/ag reporter/how is harvest going with the warm/dry weather? Hal Anderson joins the show and Shannon Terrell/finance expert at Nerd Wallet Canada/Thanksgiving costs-how to save and Andrew Enns/ Executive Vice-President, Central Canada at Leger/caregiving invisibility

Join Isabela Sagan, Manager, ETF Business Development, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Chiara Carozzi, Relationship Manager, Advisor Distribution, TDAM and Trevor Cummings, Vice President, ETF Distribution, Central Canada, TDAM as they draw on their industry expertise to cut through the confusion and set the record straight on ETF investing – no fluff, all facts.Highlights include:1:10 Are ETFs always the cheapest option on the market?2:35 Can ETFs be traded at any time?5:30 Do ETFs pay dividends?7:20 Does a higher AUM (assets under management) = a better ETF?  For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/podcast Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/

After Canada failed to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. last week, federal ministers have traveled to Mexico to talk trade with the other member of CUSMA. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Colin Robertson, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, about the next steps on the trade file. On today's show: Wildfire smoke continues to pollute Central Canada. David Phillips from Environment Canada attempts to explain when the smog might clear. Why did U.S. President Trump dismiss the Head of the Labour Statistics Bureau? CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his theories. America says its putting a nuclear power plant on the Moon to power a future lunar base. Tech journalist Carmi Levy explores this, as well as some other tech stories that are dominating the news cycle. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Shakir Chambers and Sabrina Grover. How is the Canadian economy faring underneath a mountain of U.S. tariffs? BMO economist Benjamin Reitzes tackles the latest forecast.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Mark Carney publicly admitted that it's unlikely Canada will get a tariff-free trade deal with the United States. Carney made those comments to reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting to discuss trade negotiations. On today's show: Heat and wildfire smoke continues to impact large portions of Central Canada. Inflation in Canada ticked up slightly in June to 1.9 percent, as core inflation shows no signs of slowing down. That means there's little hope left of another interest rate cut before Fall. Last Winter, an ostrich farm in British Columbia lost dozens of birds following an avian flu outbreak. Today, the owners of that farm are fighting to save the remainder of the herd in a federal courtroom. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Sebastian Skamski. In a new report, the Chief Science Advisor of Canada recommends that the feds create a new office - solely to track and research UFOs.

The Carney government is working towards a new deadline of August 1st to reach a trade deal with the United States, as U.S. President Trump prepares to launch 35% tariffs on that same day. CTV's Colton Praill has the latest on the trade war. On today's show: Another heatwave has made its way to Ontario, as wildfire smoke blankets Central Canada. Starting in January 2026, Canada will become the first country in the world where Ozempic is sold under generic labels - for much less than the brand name. That’s sparking concerns that patients could abuse the weight loss drug. As the trade war continues, more and more Canadians are shopping local and avoiding travel to America. That's bad news for duty-free stores on the Canada-U.S. border. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers and Zain Velji. The CEO of TikTok has requested an urgent meeting with Industry Minister Melanie Joly, as the company continues to fight against a government order to shut down its Canadian operations.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on how Canadian wildfires are affecting the air quality in the U.S.

Financial abuse has been called ‘The crime of the 21st century' and elder financial abuse in particular is becoming increasingly prevalent. In this episode, our guests are Raeann Rideout, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, and Nicole Daley, Senior Investigator for Central Canada at Scotiabank Corporate Security Investigation Services. They'll explain how elder financial abuse happens, how to spot it, what to do if you're a victim or suspect someone is and more.   For more resources and information please visit Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario or Scotiabank's Cybersecurity and fraud hub.  For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures    Key moments this episode:  1:40 – Starting with the basics: what is elder financial abuse?  2:41 – A few stats to give a sense of the scale of the issue  4:16 – How does this type of abuse typically start?  4:55 – Who are the typical perpetrators of elder financial abuse?  7:33 – How to spot elder financial abuse  8:33 – Misconceptions around this issue  9:30 – How power of attorney, or POA, factors into elder financial abuse  10:56 – How seniors can balance the benefits of a POA for property while still protecting themselves  12:15 – What should someone do if they are a victim or suspect someone is a victim of elder financial abuse?  14:16 – What Scotiabank is doing to prevent financial abuse of seniors  15:15 – Final takeaways from the discussion 

Financial markets are perpetually in motion, influenced by a multitude of factors that pull investors in opposing directions – what we commonly refer to as bullish and bearish sentiments. Recently, the expectations of U.S. pro-business policies, the U.S. and Canadian monetary policy divergence shifts, and increased interest rate uncertainty have been influencing market movements. In such a volatile market environment, how do investors decide what may support their investment strategies?Join Chiara Carozzi, Relationship Manager, Advisor Distribution, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), Trevor Cummings, CIMA, Vice President, ETF Distribution, Central Canada, TDAM, and Michael Formuziewich, CFA, Vice President, Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM, as they explore both sides of the evolving market trends, outlooks for financial markets, and strategies that may help investors advantageously position their portfolios.1:08 Is another bull run in the cards for the U.S. equity market? 6:08 DeepSeek explained: an evolution in the artificial intelligence space 9:39 Is interest rate uncertainty sparking real interest in real assets? 14:04 How should investors think about currency risk in their portfolios? 20:27 The Ozempic effect: Will the pharma trend continue?  For a full transcript in English and French, please visit the TD Asset Management Podcast page: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/insights/Email any questions or ideas for future episodes to: td.tdamtalks@td.comPlease follow "TD Asset Management" on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/showcase/tdassetmanagement/

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a dictator. Zelenskyy says Trump is living in a Russian-made disinformation space. The barbs are another sign of the deterioration of the relationship between them. Trump's words and willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin are a dramatic reversal of U.S. foreign policy.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa has reached another stage in a plan to build high speed rail between Toronto and Quebec City. The next phase is expected to cost $3.9 billion. The project has been promised for decades and is still years away. Trudeau used the announcement as an opportunity to tout it as the largest infrastructure project in the country's history, promising it will bring jobs, and use Canadian suppliers.The Indian city of Pune is facing an outbreak of Guillan-Barre Syndrome. It's a rare disorder where the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and paralysis. It could be a sign of infrastructure not keeping up with urbanization. Health officials say a contaminated well on the outskirts of the city is likely to blame.Plus: Runways still closed at Pearson, Danielle Smith on Alberta Health Services controversy, CAF recruiting, and more.

Kelsey McEwen, Chief Meteorologist on CTV Your Morning joins host Vassy Kapelos to provide an update on the winter Armageddon that is sweeping through Canada. On todays show: Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent joins Vassy live from Washington D.C to provide an update on Canada’s 13 premieres in DC to negotiate with the Trump administration. Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the recent polling from Leger that shows the Liberals gaining ground on the Conservatives. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital joins for this weeks ‘The Explainer’ segment to discuss the difference between the flu and influenza, and to provide an update on how the flu season is trending. The Daily Debrief Panel with Jeff Ruttledge, Laura D’Angelo, and Joël-Denis Bellavance. Listen to Vassy’s full conversation with Stephen Poloz, Former Governor of the Bank of Canada on what steps Canada should be taking amid Trumps tariff threats.

Today, we sit down with Wesley Huff, Christian apologist and Central Canada director for Apologetics Canada, to discuss apologetics, proof for the Bible, and his upbringing in a missionary family. He tells us about a rare childhood diagnosis, which left him paralyzed from the waist down, only to experience a miraculous, supernatural healing exactly one month later. We also discuss his experience going on "The Joe Rogan Experience" as well as his debate with Billy Carson a couple of months ago, which ended with Carson sending him a cease and desist letter! And we ask him some of your most pressing apologetics questions. Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (01:05) Wes Huff intro (02:30) Canadian culture and politics (13:26) Growing up & testimony (17:40) Miraculous healing (26:45) Learning apologetics (30:18) Debate with Billy Carson (42:44) Going on Joe Rogan (49:17) Audience apologetics questions ---   Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks - Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com to save up to 25% and help save lives. Good Ranchers — Go to https://GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE at checkout to claim $25 off, free express shipping, and your choice of FREE ground beef, chicken, or salmon in every order for an entire year. A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Masa Chips — Go to MasaChips.com and use promo code ALLIEB for a discount on your first time order of seed oil free tortilla chips! --- Links: Full unedited unaltered Wes Huff vs. Billy Carson debate https://youtu.be/F7ngjtT43-4?si=gRdEsV5Iq4ZthA1L --- Related Episodes: Ep 977 | Will All Jewish People Be Saved? | Guest: Dr. Jeremiah Johnston https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-977-will-all-jewish-people-be-saved-guest-dr-jeremiah/id1359249098?i=1000651102936 Ep 679 | Busting Atheism's Biggest Myths | Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-679-busting-atheisms-biggest-myths-guest-dr-neil-shenvi/id1359249098?i=1000579610722 Ep 900 | How to Reach Gen Z with the Gospel | Guest: Dr. Sean McDowell (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-900-how-to-reach-gen-z-with-the-gospel-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000633392634 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Andrew Enns, executive vice-president of Leger's Central Canada operations

Environment Canada's top 10 biggest weather stories of the year just dropped. And we got three CBC weather specialists to break it down for you. Learn what's causing an increase in B.C.'s atmospheric rivers, how Jasper's summer inferno left its landscape changed forever, and why Central Canada bore the brunt of the 2024 hurricane season. Plus – extreme weather is part of the reason insurance costs are rising. What On Earth is on the hunt for solutions.

Welcome to Hearts of Oak, where we explore the stories of individuals who embody the spirit of resilience and advocacy. Today, we're privileged to have on the show Major (Ret.) Russ Cooper, a man whose life has soared through the skies as a fighter pilot and now navigates the contentious terrain of civil liberties in Canada.  From his distinguished service in the Persian Gulf War to his subsequent career at Air Canada, Major Cooper's perspective from the cockpit offered him unique insights into the world. But it was upon retiring that he found himself drawn into a different kind of battle—one for the soul and freedom of his country.  Join us as we delve into Major Cooper's journey from the air to activism, sparked by his concerns over Motion M-103 and the perceived threats to Canadian values of unity and free speech. His fight has led him to co-found the Canadian Citizens for Charter Rights and Freedoms, an organization championing individual rights amidst what he sees as a growing tide of restrictive legislation.  Today's episode is not just about one man's fight; it's about understanding the challenges to our freedoms and the call to action for every citizen to stand up for the principles that define us. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation that touches on the heart of what it means to be Canadian. Interview recorded 9.10.2024 Connect with Russ and C3RF... Major (Ret.) Russ Cooper: https://www.canadiancitizens.org/ Canadian Citizens For Charter Rights And Freedoms (C3RF) is a group of Canadians whose mission is to educate Canadians about threats to their Charter Rights, advocate to protect Charter Rights and Freedoms, and propose countering legislation and regulatory frameworks especially focused on freedom of expression. Connect with Hearts of Oak...

- Deb is FIRED UP about City park workers. Crews said they were spending about four hours a shift maintaining city parks. GPS tracking told a different story. We take your calls- Pollster Andrew Enns - Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, Leger, explains Young Canadians now more politically conservative than their elders - Protestors chanting 'Death to Canada' and burning Canadian Flags, is this who we are? 

Adult and Teen Challenge Radiothon / Schroeder Foundation's $15 million dollar gift launches RRC Polytech's new Schroeder Institute of Entertainment and Media Arts (1:40); Greg wore a bright pink jacket at the Garden Party last night -- Your bold outfit choices, be they good or bad! (9:55); Bold outfits (19:00); RADIOTHON - Chief Program Officer of Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada - Pastor Danny McVeigh (21:55); The Couch Potatoes! (31:20); Health Series...the growing demand for virtual psych and therapy sessions (35:40); Downtown businesses bringing an Oktoberfest street party to Winnipeg - Devil May Care Brewing teams up with Pyramid Cabaret (41:20); RADIOTHON - Adult and Teen Challenge Graduate, now President & CEO of ATC of Central Canada and Regional Director of Global Teen Challenge - Daniel Emond (52:00); RADIOTHON - Grateful graduate who now works for Adult & Teen Challenge in the Winkler community office - Steve Chaboyer (1:01:40).

While average residential sale prices are likely to increase in the majority markets analyzed, there are a couple of outliers where prices are anticipated to be flat or decline, including Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Charlottetown, North Bay and London, it said. The report said 25 per cent of Canadians expressed that saving for a home purchase is one of their top three priorities when it comes to financial savings, despite high cost of living and affordability challenges. In a video interview, Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada, talks about the company's latest report – the Fall Housing Market Outlook. The video can be seen here. PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2024 /CNW/ — With the long-anticipated decline in interest rates finally starting to materialize, early indicators from RE/MAX brokers and agents across Canada suggest steady housing market activity this fall. Average sale prices across all housing types are expected to increase between one and six per cent in the majority of regions by year's end, according to RE/MAX's 2024 Fall Housing Market Outlook. Ahead of the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement on September 4, two in 10 Canadians (16 per cent) said they will feel more comfortable engaging in the real estate market once they see there is more than a 100-basis-point cut to the BoC's lending rate between now and the end of the year, according to a Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX as part of the report. Chris Alexander “The fall market is usually a good early indicator for activity as we look ahead to early 2025, and we're headed toward more healthy territory. With interest rates starting to ease, buyers are beginning to come off the sidelines,” says Christopher Alexander, President, RE/MAX Canada. “That's not to say the fall market will be in full swing according to historic standards. Consumers will drive that trend, so we'll need to see a bigger move by the Bank of Canada for that to happen.” Consumer Sentiments Going into the Fall Market Ahead of further anticipated interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, it seems that even the mere prospect of lower rates has boosted confidence among first-time homebuyers, with one-quarter of Canadians (25 per cent) actively saving for a home purchase and confident they will be able to buy soon (with the majority being younger Millennials and Gen Zs aged 18-24, at 35 per cent). On the flipside, dropping interest rates now may prove too little, too late for some current homeowners, with 14 per cent saying they need to renew their mortgage soon, and with the current higher interest rate, they may need to sell their home. When it comes to financial savings, the Leger survey revealed that while a home purchase is listed among the top three priorities for 25 per cent of Canadians, it has taken a back seat to day-to-day expenses such as utilities and food (58 per cent), and travel (45 per cent). In the search for affordability, one-quarter of Canadians say that they are considering moving to another country (28 per cent) and 25 per cent say they are reconsidering whether to have children or start a family due to housing affordability challenges. “Despite some consumer confidence starting to return to the market this season, the reality is Canadians are still grappling with some serious housing affordability challenges rooted in lack of supply. Yes, borrowing is becoming less expensive, but this won't make housing affordable in the long run,” says Alexander. “Markets ebb and flow, and as buyers re-enter the market and absorb inventory, we'll see more upward pressure on price. “Ultimately, for the long-term health of Canada's housing market, we need a national housing strategy developed in collaboration between all levels of government, that's more strategic and visionary in how we can use existing lands and real estate to boost supply. In the meantime, buyers would be wise to work with an experienced real estate agent to help navigate those cyclical market ups and downs that often accompany this push and pull of supply and demand.” Regional Market Insights As part of the 2024 Fall Housing Market Outlook Report, RE/MAX brokers and agents in Canada were asked to share an analysis of their local market between January and July 2023 and 2024 and share their estimated outlook for fall 2024. The majority of regions (76 per cent) anticipate an increase in sale price between one to six per cent, including Greater Vancouver Area, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Winnipeg, MB; Halifax, NS; St. John's Metro, NL; Truro/Colchester, NS; Fredericton, NB; Timmins, ON; Sudbury, ON; Brampton, ON; Mississauga, ON; Niagara, ON; Ottawa, ON; Durham, ON; Barrie, ON; Muskoka, ON; Peterborough, ON; York Region, ON; Kingston, ON; Windsor, ON, and Thunder Bay, ON. Exceptions to the upward trend include Toronto, ON; Hamilton, ON; Burlington, ON; and Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, where a moderate decline between two and three per cent is expected, and Charlottetown, PEI; North Bay, ON, and London, ON, where prices will likely remain flat. When it comes to listings, a majority of regions surveyed (82 per cent) saw the number of listings increase between 2.3 and 34.7 per cent between January and July (2023 – 2024). The number of sale transactions also increased between 3.1 and 7.4 per cent in Atlantic Canada, 3.4 to 30.9 per cent in Western Canada, and between 0.6 and 14.8 per cent in Ontario, except for some larger Ontario markets like Toronto, Brampton, Durham Region, Mississauga, Peterborough and York Region, where sales trended downward. According to RE/MAX brokers' insights, 33 per cent of housing markets are expected to be seller's markets, but this may shift as competition increases and market conditions evolve. To view the regional data table, click here. Western Canada and Prairies The Prairies continue to skew towards a seller's market (Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; Saskatoon, SK) which is consistent with 2023, except for Winnipeg, MB, which is a balanced market. On the other hand, in Western Canada, inclusive of the Greater Vancouver Area, BC, and Kelowna, BC, a mix of balanced and buyer's markets are anticipated. Heading into the fall, prices are forecasted to increase by two to six per cent in regions like the Greater Vancouver Area, BC, and Kelowna, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Saskatoon, SK; and Winnipeg, MB. Sale transactions are anticipated to increase by five to 15 per cent in the Greater Vancouver Area, BC; Edmonton, AB; and Winnipeg, MB; and a decrease of one per cent in Saskatoon, SK, due to inventory shortages, while Calgary, AB anticipates sales will remain flat. RE/MAX broker feedback in Regina, SK indicates that many factors will dictate how the market pans out for the remainder of the year, including government election cycles, The Bank of Canada interest rate announcements and inventory levels. Historically, Regina, SK sees the markets cool from mid-September through the end of the year. All markets in Western Canada and The Prairies – apart from the Greater Vancouver Area, BC – continue to experience supply challenges, with increased activity in the market, as consumers benefit from recent interest rate cuts. Lower mortgage rates have bolstered consumer confidence in the market but paired with low supply, RE/MAX brokers and agents in the region are reporting aggressive offers in conjunction with sellers raising asking prices for residential homes. Ontario Despite The Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts, low housing supply continues to impact multiple markets across Ontario, keeping prices high. However, some buyers are gaining more confidence as mortgage rates decrease and are slowly re-entering the market heading into fall, keeping prices relatively stable in comparison to the year prior. Housing supply is expected to become a larger issue once further interest rate cuts motivate buyers on the sidelines to re-enter the market and spark more competition. Although some homebuyer confidence is starting to return, buyers in Toronto remain hesitant as affordability continues to be a challenge, especially for first-time homebuyers. Across Ontario, 12 regions are expecting average residential prices to remain flat or increase modestly heading into the fall. Increasing markets include Timmins, Sudbury, Brampton, Mississauga, Thunder Bay, and Barrie (each rising five per cent), Peterborough, York Region and Kingston (rising three per cent), Niagara (up two per cent), Durham Region and Ottawa (up one per cent), and London (rising a nominal 0.5 per cent). The outliers to this upward trend are Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, and Burlington, which are expecting a price decrease. In Ontario, seven markets are expected to experience balanced conditions this fall, while four are anticipated to be seller's markets, and five are buyer's markets. Four markets are expecting a mix, with three buyers/balanced conditions, and one sellers/balanced market. Atlantic Canada Echoing similarities to other regions across Canada, Atlantic Canada is also reporting low inventory supply and increased competition when it comes to buyer activity. Buyers are competing aggressively on affordable housing and new listings, causing prices to spike. This is likely a result of current supply challenges and an increase in out-of-town buyers from Western and Central Canada. Unlike in 2023, average residential prices in Atlantic Canada are expected to increase for the remainder of year, by five per cent in Truro and Colchester, NS, one per cent in Halifax, NS, 1.5 per cent in St. John's Metro, NL, and two per cent in Fredericton, NB, while Charlottetown, PEI is anticipated to remain flat. All markets in Atlantic Canada with the exception of Charlottetown – which is a buyer's market – are considered to be seller's markets. Quebec Like other regions across the country, Montreal's housing shortage coupled with interest rates have resulted in a seller's market, with buyers making multiple offers on properties to remain competitive or opting to wait on the sidelines. Pricing and marketing are crucial for sellers looking to attract hesitant buyers. Additional survey findings: Majority of Canadians (77 per cent) believe steps taken by municipal, provincial, and federal governments to improve housing inventory and affordability are not enough to solve our affordability crisis and more needs to be done 60 per cent of Canadians believe building more diverse types of housing are the key to solving Canada's housing supply challenges For 16 per cent of Canadians, rising cost-of-living and affordability challenges have not deterred them at all, and they plan to purchase another home beyond their primary residence soon (or have recently) 40 per cent of Canadians feel Canada is one of the best countries in the world to purchase/invest in real estate (notably this number is higher at 52 per cent, for new Canadians that have been in Canada for less than 5 years) One-third of Canadians (32 per cent) said they are relying on their home as their only financial plan for retirement. About Leger Leger is the largest Canadian-owned full-service market research firm. An online survey of 1,530 Canadians aged 18 years or older, was completed between August 9 and 11, 2024, using Leger's online panel. Leger's online panel has approximately 400,000 members nationally and has a retention rate of 90 per cent. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20. About the RE/MAX Network As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. RE/MAX Canada refers to RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998), LLC and RE/MAX Ontario–Atlantic Canada, Inc., and RE/MAX Promotions, Inc., each of which are affiliates of RE/MAX, LLC. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit remax.ca. For the latest news from RE/MAX Canada, please visit blog.remax.ca. 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 #business #CanadasNumberOnePodcastforEntrepreneurs #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #Homes #Housing #RealEstate #smallbusiness

Leger national poll on Conservatives maintaining large lead over the Liberals, with the NDP support in a dive Guest: Andrew Enns. Executive VP, Central Canada, Leger Marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textYour local emergency management office is under an unmanageable regulatory burden.In Canada, this is becoming more prevalent. Within EM, governments in Western and Central Canada have appointed political staffers to key positions within EM to drive an agenda for change. The first iteration is when the key municipal leadership is of a different political stripe than the premier. This has flowed into new regulatory frameworks downloading significant responsibilities on an unfunded municipal entity in order to ensure that the future liabilities remain outside the political halls of the provincial government. Further, political appointees have been placed in senior roles above the directors influencing the allocation of budgets and steering the EM initiatives towards isolating the Minister from blame or responsibility. The end result of these two principal activities, is to deliver results for the government, to separate responsibilities for future mitigation, preparedness and response operations, leaving little hope that municipal governments will be capable of managing significant disruptions. Opening the door for the sub-national government to be seen as at the level of government intervening in the crisis and saving the day. These appointees do not arrive with EM education, leading to additional rifts within the senior EM-trained positions, who are attempting to move EM modernization through bureaucracy.Support the Show.www.insidemycanoehead.ca

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton is looking for new ways to deal with encampments as the cost of sanctioned encampments is revealed. Real estate insolvencies in Canada to surpass levels of the global financial crisis. CBC paid millions in bonuses after eliminating hundreds of jobs. Polling shows Cdns want Trudeau to go but believe his ego won't let him. Speaking of Trudeau, the PM says Canada is taking the review of immigration screening of terror plot suspects ‘extremely seriously.' Do we believe him? And healthcare! How has immigration impacted our already strained healthcare system? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Brother Richard MacPhee, Executive Director of the Good Shepherd. Susie Braithwaite, Executive Director of the Hamilton International Village B.I.A. Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Franco Terrazano, Federal, Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that Google's ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world's best-known companies. Leger conducted polling how Canadians feel about the number of Government employees. A rail strike is looming, and it has Canadian shippers bracing for worst. What could be the consequences for the supply chain? This year's Festival of Friends was apparently the “best year so far” in its 48-year history. What made it so special? We look at this weekend's stock market trouble and what it means for employers and businesses. Mayor Andrea Horwath issued a directive to have staff conduct thorough research and provide recommendations for establishing sanctioned, temporary outdoor shelter sites in the City of Hamilton. We talk Ticats… maybe with less enthusiasm than usual? What is happening with the world stock market, and should we worry? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto Robert Rakoczy, General Manager of the Festival of Friends Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Lisa Polewski, Reporter for 900 CHML Justin Dunk, Founder of 3DownNation, CFL analyst with Sportsnet Eric Kam, Professor of Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/637  Presented By: Skwala, Togiak River Lodge, Togens Fly Shop, Visit Helena, MT Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Kamden Glade, fisheries specialist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking research on the Minnesota musky diet. In some regions, these formidable fish have earned a dubious reputation for preying on prized sport fish like walleye and bass. However, Kamden's research provides a different perspective, revealing that musky in Minnesota seldom consume these highly valued species. Throughout the episode, Kamden shares intriguing insights from his comprehensive study, including the innovative techniques used to examine the stomach contents of these apex predators without causing them harm. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what musky feed on, the average sizes of their prey, and how this knowledge can enhance their chances of a successful catch during the fishing season. Episode Chapters with Kamden Glade on Minnesota Musky Research 3:45 - Kamden shares his lifelong passion for fishing, which started at a young age with his family, and later evolved into a professional career in fisheries biology. He explains that his interest in the ecology and biology of fish was sparked during his undergraduate studies, where a professor with a background in fisheries biology inspired him to pursue this path. 5:03 - His work in fisheries biology became more specialized during his graduate studies at Bemidji State University, where he led a research project analyzing the diets of muskies, walleye, northern pike, and largemouth bass in various lakes across Minnesota. This project aimed to address the negative perception of muskies, which are often thought to indiscriminately eat other fish species. 8:50 - Kamden discusses the diet of muskies, focusing on why walleye are not a significant part of their diet. Kamden explains that research, including studies in Minnesota and Wisconsin, shows that muskies primarily consume yellow perch and suckers. Other notable components of their diet include Northern pike, insects, aquatic invertebrates, and bullheads, depending on the region. Despite the presence of healthy walleye populations in the lakes studied, walleye were found in only four out of 650 muskie stomachs analyzed. This scarcity is not due to habitat differences, as both species often occupy the same areas in the lakes. Instead, it appears that walleye have effective defenses against predation. They have large tails for quick escapes, a heightened awareness of their surroundings, and sharp dorsal spines that deter muskies. 12:11 - We delve into the status, native range, and life history of muskies. Kamden explains that muskies are originally native to the Mississippi River and Ohio River basin, the Great Lakes drainage, and parts of Eastern and Central Canada. Despite remaining naturally reproducing in many systems, habitat changes caused by human activities like building dams and docks, and removing aquatic vegetation have led to a decline in natural reproduction. 14:27 - On the musky life history, he details that muskies typically spawn in spring when water temperatures range from the high 40s to low 60s, with peak spawning activity around the mid-50s. Unlike some fish, muskies do not build nests or defend their eggs. Instead, they spawn in shallow vegetation, and the eggs are left to fend for themselves. 16:25 - We talk about the conservation efforts surrounding musky fishing, particularly in Minnesota. Kamden explains that in Minnesota, muskies are generally not eaten, partly due to a statewide minimum size limit of 54 inches, which promotes their status as a trophy fish. This size limit means that by the time muskies reach 54 inches, they are usually quite old and less critical to the population, allowing for occasional harvesting without significant impact. 19:23 - I ask how their project has impacted public perception and regulations on musky fishing. Kamden explains that the project aimed to provide robust data on musky diets and their impact on other fish populations in Minnesota lakes. This data would help address any future disagreements or questions regarding musky management strategies. 22:09 - He describes how they got samples from the muskies' stomachs. What they did was catch them through electro-fishing. They had a generator that created an electrical field in the water. That temporarily stunned the fish enabling them to net and bring them on board. They put them in a live well to let them recover. They worked on these fish and then released them back into the lake. To get the food out from the fish, they used a regular bilge pump, hooked that up to a garden hose nozzle with a little piece of tubing and copper pipe on the end, and then they were able to put that pipe into the fish's mouth through their throat and into their stomach and then fill their stomach with water. That created pressure in their stomach and forced anything they'd eaten recently back out through their throat. They caught whatever was in their stomach and brought it back to the lab, identified it, and measured it. 28:16 - I ask about the long-term success of musky populations, particularly in light of climate change and other environmental factors. Kamden explains that in his region, climate change is not currently a major threat to musky populations because there are musky populations further south that suggest resilience to changes in water temperature. However, he acknowledges that climate change could affect the food sources for these fish, specifically citing the cold-water species Cisco, which are vulnerable to temperature changes. 31:03 - He says that in Minnesota, muskies are primarily found in larger lake ecosystems where natural reproduction is more prevalent. He speculates that the sheer size of these lakes might help protect the habitat better than smaller, more developed lakes. 36:34 - Kamden explains that the Cisco is a cold-water pelagic bait fish related to lake whitefish which inhabits deeper waters and has specific temperature and oxygen needs, making it a sensitive species. Due to its habitat, the Cisco has a unique isotopic signature compared to other prey fish. 37:37 - On the appropriate size of lures or flies for musky fishing, Kamden explains that their analysis shows a wide variation in prey size, but on average, predators tend to eat prey that is about 25 to 30% of their length. He mentions that while some large muskies have been observed eating very small aquatic insects and small yellow perch, others have consumed prey up to 60% of their length. 38:36 - We discuss fishing tips, particularly focusing on muskies and their feeding habits. Kamden challenges a common belief among anglers that smaller baits are necessary in the spring due to colder temperatures and fish not eating large meals. He notes that, contrary to this belief, many large fish are caught early in spring between the ice-out and the spawning period. 44:11 - Kamden mentions having recent interactions with Muskies Inc. Specifically, they helped purchase gear to trap minnows, which are essential for feeding the muskies during the summer before they are stocked in the fall. 46:28 - Kamden shares that he still enjoys fishing whenever he has time, particularly highlighting his enthusiasm for musky fishing. He notes that while working with fish professionally can sometimes diminish the desire to fish recreationally, especially with challenging species like muskies, he has rekindled his interest in musky fishing since completing graduate school. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/637 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Bank of Canada has cut the key interest rate to 4.5%. A majority of Cdns agree; anti-Israel encampments have to go. The Olympics start this Friday! Canada's flag-bearers have been chosen for the opening ceremony. The new Team Canada uniforms have been released. A bit of egg on the face of Canada's Women's soccer team involving… drones? How to bring young voters back to the centre. How far is too far when interviewing politicians? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger. Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & CHML, Sports Director. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Joe Callaghan, Journalist for The Toronto Star, The Guardian, and The Irish Examiner. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Audrey Ancion, Partner with Omnia, an AI and Data Practice with Deloitte Canada. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Ken Mann Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wild pigs are posing a growing threat to parts of central Canada. Lawrence Gunther explains how Canadians can help reduce the spread of wild pigs. From the May 7, 2024, episode.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Comedian Michael McCreary discusses his upcoming set at All Access Comedy in Halifax! Lawrence Gunther describes the influx of wild pigs in Central Canada. Journalist John Loeppky shares the latest news on the cyberattack that affected London Drugs in Western Canada. Plus, there is another edition of the weekly news quiz! This is the May 7, 2024, episode.

Wesley Huff, an historian and doctoral student at the University of Toronto and director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada, discusses the Bible's stance on abortion, early church views, and societal implications, emphasizing the intrinsic value of human life and the historical context of abortion practices.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Wesley Huff, an historian and doctoral student at the University of Toronto and director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada, discusses the Bible’s stance on abortion, early church views, and societal implications, emphasizing the intrinsic value of human life and … Continued The post The ProLife Team Podcast 148 | Wesley Huff appeared first on Pro Life Ribbon.

Heavy snow over parts of Northern/Central Rockies.There is a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall over parts of Southern NewEngland/northern Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday.There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms over parts of theSouthern Plains on Thursday.Low pressure along the northern Mid-Atlantic Coast will move northeastwardinto Southeast Canada by Wednesday morning. The low will develop lightrain over New England through Wednesday morning.Additionally, a front extending from the Lower Great Lakes to the SouthernPlains will move eastward off the East Coast by Thursday evening. Moisturepooling along the front will aid in developing showers and thunderstormsover parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley northeastward to the LowerGreat Lakes through late Tuesday evening. Overnight Tuesday, the showersand thunderstorms will be over parts of the Central Gulf Coast andSoutheast. The showers and thunderstorms will move off the Southeast Coastovernight Wednesday. Further, light rain will develop over parts of theOhio Valley into parts of the Northeast by Wednesday morning.On Wednesday, the system will produce rain over parts of the Northeast andMid-Atlantic. The rain over Southern New England/northern Mid-Atlanticwill be heavy. Therefore, the WPC has issued a Slight Risk (level 2/4) ofexcessive rainfall over parts of Southern New England/northernMid-Atlantic from Wednesday through Thursday morning. The associated heavyrain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding, with urbanareas, roads, and small streams the most vulnerable. On Thursday, rainwill continue over parts of New England, with snow over northern Maine.  Moreover, a wave of low pressure along a front over the Northern/CentralRockies will produce heavy snow over parts of the area through Wednesday.The associated boundary will linger through late Wednesday afternoon,producing light snow at the higher elevations. In addition, weak onshoreflow will aid in creating light rain over parts of Northern Californiathrough late Wednesday night.Overnight Tuesday, the onshore flow will move southward, producing rainover parts of Central California through early Thursday morning. Moreover,the onshore flow will move southward over Southern California, creatinglight rain through Thursday evening. Furthermore, the wave of low pressure moves eastward into the NorthernPlains by Wednesday morning and into Central Canada by Thursday. OnWednesday, the low will produce light to moderate snow over parts of theNorthern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley.The associated front will move southeastward over the Central Plains intothe Southern Plains by Thursday. On Thursday, the boundary will createshowers and severe thunderstorms over parts of the Southern plains.Therefore, the SPC has issued a Slight Risk (level 2/5) of severethunderstorms over parts of the Southern Plains on Thursday. The hazardsassociated with these thunderstorms are frequent lightning, severethunderstorm wind gusts, hail, and a few tornadoes.

This week on BBD podcast, our guest is Peter Grant (instagram) - a self-identified Australian comedian from Central Canada. Peter describes hitting rock bottom, dating in Vancouver, and fixing oneself with mushrooms. We talk about getting fired from work, the differences between Australia and Canada, and relationship dynamics that work for artists. Be sure to rate Best Before Date 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. Send us a dating question or comment on our Instagram New Episodes every Tuesday at 9pm PST!

Pierre Poilievre has been using the talking point of Canada being broken but do Canadians agree with that sentiment? Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, Leger - The topic of ChatGPT, an AI program capable of producing original essays and writing, has come to the forefront especially with regards to how it can impact the education system. How will educators manage the likelihood of students turning in schoolwork that's been completed by the AI program? What does a high school principal see in the program? Guest: Brian Daly, Principal, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School - Has the NHL hit rock bottom after its dismal All-Star Skills Competition? Who are they trying to market to? What can the Hamilton Bulldogs expect to see as they prepare to temporarily move to a new home? These questions and more get answered in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Tom Sewid of Sasquatch Island is of the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) Tribe from NE Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Half Cree Native from Central Canada. He will reveal his indigenous wisdom about Sasquatch, including how the tribes have learned to coexist, the language shared, along with the rules & relationship between Sasquatch and the tribes.Having spent many years in the bush, he will also share some of his own encounters with Sasquatch, his knowledge of The Little People, offer up advice for those wanting to investigate Sasquatch, talk about the future of Sasquatch and the tribes, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Sewid of Sasquatch Island is of the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) Tribe from NE Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and Half Cree Native from Central Canada. He will reveal his indigenous wisdom about Sasquatch, including how the tribes have learned to coexist, the language shared, along with the rules & relationship between Sasquatch and the tribes. Having spent many years in the bush, he will also share some of his own encounters with Sasquatch, his knowledge of The Little People, offer up advice for those wanting to investigate Sasquatch, talk about the future of Sasquatch and the tribes, and so much more!

Sean, Katie and Nick are back to recap a SUPER Wild Card Weekend in the NFL before looking ahead to the Divisional Round and providing their picks (in which Nick and Katie are on the same wavelength). The trio then turns their focus to what is expected to be a wild offseason of quarterback movement, predicting where some of the biggest names (Aaron Rodgers to...New York?!) will land. The three then wrap things up by involving the viewers in their first podcast streamed live to Twitch, and close with another riveting round of Hate It or Love It.

Welcome to Breaking Down Boxes. We have compelling conversations with entrepreneurs in the packaging space. In this episode we talk with Michael Lafave, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Kruger Packaging L.P. and Charles Malo, President And Chief Operating Officer, Cascades Containerboard Packaging during a special episode of Breaking Down Boxes recorded during the recent AICC Canada/ Canadian Corrugated Case Association (CCCA) Tabletop Conference in Toronto. Listeners can get in the minds of these two titans of the industry as they discuss inflation, living company culture, sustainability, and employee retention during this episode. Both guests share stories about how their families have influenced their leadership styles. They also outline the top three things that keep them up at night. MICHAEL LAFAVESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERKRUGER PACKAGING L.P .Michael Lafave is the senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Kruger Packaging Group since 2015. As such, he oversees the operations of five production sites in Québec, Ontario and the United States. He also heads the Kruger Recycling Division. A graduate of McGill University, Michael began his career in international sales by working for a forest products export agency for nine years before joining Kruger in 1999. Before his current role at Kruger, Michael held various positions within the company such as Vice President, Sales Administration for the Paper Division; Vice President, Newsprint Sales; Senior Vice President, Supply Management and Senior Vice President, Containerboard & Packaging and Recycling. Michael is chair of the International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA) and acted as chair of the Canadian Corrugated and Containerboard Association (CCCA) from May 2015 until May 2017.CHARLES MALO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERCASCADES CONTAINERBOARD PACKAGINGAfter earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Charles Malo began his career as a controller at Etcan, a division of cascades, in 1990. He joined Cascades Containerboard Packaging when it was created in 1997 and worked his way up the ranks. Over the years, he became Director of Administration, Regional General Manager, Operations, for Central Canada, and Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer in the corrugated cardboard business line.In 2008, he also took over management of the folding carton division, becoming Vice- President and Chief Operating Officer, Packaging. In April 2015, he was named Chief Operating Officer, overseeing not only transformation operations, but also the production of containerboard. He became President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2016. This appointment makes him the third president of Cascades Containerboard Packaging, succeeding Alain Memaire and Marc-André Dépin. Like his predecessors, he embraces Cascades' values and believes that everyone should work in a safe and secure environment. He continues to pursue the business objectives established in conjunction with the various management teams to ensure the growth of Cascades Containerboard Packaging and Cascades. Mr. Malo is well-known in the industry for his knowledge and leadership. He is an active member of boards of directors for various associations, companies and non-profit organizations. For example, he currently sits on the board of the Fondation Hôpital Pierre-Boucher.The next episode will feature Rob and Dave Callif of BCM Inks. Our next episode will be on a holiday schedule and drop Monday, January 9th. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe!Breaking Down Boxes is sponsored by Ox Box. Ox Box is strength you can depend on. This podcast is brought to you by AICC, The...

[S2E06]Edwin Frizzell is the Regional Vice President for Accor in Central Canada and the General Manager of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience in the lodging sector with brands including Delta Hotels, The Sutton Place, Sheraton, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Westin, and now AccorHotels. He led the epic 5-year renovation project in honour of the Royal York's 90th anniversary. In 2019, he received the Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotelier of the Year.You can connect with Edwin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwinfrizzellHost: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.William is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.caTwitter: @WilliamCMurrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.comPodcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-centerAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-centeriHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

[S2E05]Edwin Frizzell is the Regional Vice President for Accor in Central Canada and the General Manager of the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, Ontario. He has 30 years of experience in the lodging sector with brands including Delta Hotels, The Sutton Place, Sheraton, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, Westin, and now AccorHotels. He led the epic 5-year renovation project in honour of the Royal York's 90th anniversary. In 2019, he received the Pinnacle Award as Canada's Hotelier of the Year. You can connect with Edwin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwinfrizzellHost: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.William is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca Twitter: @WilliamCMurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/ Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-service-center Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-center iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

While North American natural gas prices are relatively low compared to Europe and Asia – they are still over four times greater than the typical level over the past several years. Assuming a cold winter, North American prices could spike up even higher.This week we invite Tim Egan, President and CEO, Canadian Gas Association (CGA) to join the podcast to talk about natural gas in Canada.   Here are some of the questions Peter and Jackie ask: Is affordability a concern this winter for Canadian residential and industrial users of natural gas?   Are exports of LNG from Canada's east coast economic? Why has central Canada's consumption of American natural gas grown?  Will Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) or hydrogen consumption grow in Canada? What are some examples of Canadian innovation when it comes to natural gas? Content referenced in this podcast:·         Website with more information on natural gas and its consumption: “Fueling Canada – we can do it” 

Meet Tina Fumo, Grandmother from Central Canada who took on the Childhood Protective Services System to retrieve her newborn grandchild.  She had to act fast and had to give up everything to move to another city to be with her daughter and fight for her Grand-Baby's return. It took everything she had. The system was stacked against her and it cost a small fortune.  Do not mess with Grandma!!This episode talks about a grandmother who is into an unbelievable ordeal of wanting to hold her newborn grandchild. Tina Fumo travels to a small town in Canada and finds herself in the most stressful situation of her life. The authorities have apprehended her two-week-old granddaughter. It also talks about what she and her family go through to get back their baby.Connect with Tinahttps://m.facebook.com/TinyFumo/Get a copy of her book https://www.amazon.ca/Fancy-Prison-Calling-Welfare-Industry-ebook/dp/B09GR375LCSubscribe and Leave us a rating and review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deborah-peters-show/id1612307739Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z3JQWX9S4LRWSE6mPOIkMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKQKlzS81RqvYZbpu63mRdAConnect with Deborah PetersWebsite: https://neimind.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.peters.754Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nei4change/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahpetersnei4change/

Episode 98 of Gabagool in 8 was recorded live from Wes Dawson's garage on May 23rd 2022. Major thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in parts of Central Canada and so we're here desperately recording this week's episode before our batteries die. Listen, like, share & subscribe!

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In this episode, James explores the latest developments and fundamental changes happening in the world of investing thanks to cryptocurrency's growing popularity. He sits down with guests Jennifer Sinopoli, SVP & Head of Distribution for Central Canada at CI Global Asset Management and Paul Cappelli, Portfolio Manager at Galaxy Digital Asset Management. During the episode, Jennifer and Paul share their expert insights on what the digital asset space has to offer and what financial institutions can do to help their clients navigate this new asset class. With the help of his guests, James also pulls the curtain back on a new ETF that brings crypto, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, into the portfolios of traditional retail investors without the involvement of a cryptocurrency wallet. Learn more about what CapIntel is doing by visiting www.capintel.com.

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast Bart speaks with Sarah Beech, Area Executive President, Central Canada at Gallagher. In the first half of the interview, Sarah shares her story of developing a strong leadership compass through two decades in the insurance industry. From a big company to a smaller one and back to a big one (Gallagher) Sarah explains that her leadership philosophy -- leading authentically, hearing and empowering voices at all levels, and a continued commitment to listening -- has helped her thrive through a varied set of organizations. Sarah then explains what Gallagher is learning about what employees want today. She explains that employees don't just want pay, or benefits, or a job, but rather a full experience that engages and energizes them. She shares insights from Gallagher's advice to leaders on what they can do to reach, retain and inspire employees in this new world. 00:51 Welcome 01:17 Who she is and position 01:54 About Gallagher 02:48 Changes in caring for workforces 03:09 Annual trends survey 03:31 The cost of looking after employees 04:02 How she got into this career 05:42 Leadership role? 06:48 Everyone can be a leader 07:42 Who inspired you to be a leader? 09:01 First management role 09:37 Managing an org spread across the country 11:14 Challenges with new leadership role 11:24 How important your words are 11:43 Always get your writing reviewed 13:16 Speaking on behalf of the organization 14:00 Going from Hewet to new company 14:15 Handling a merger 15:26 Dealing with a change in leadership culture 16:05 Problems with command and control model 17:29 Building trust 18:53 Going global 20:18 Speak with confidence but listen really hard 20:40 Listening 21:22 Paint the picture of the future 21:49 Pandemic challenges 24:01 Change it up 24:32 Ask your people – is this working? 25:14 Don't underestimate how people feel 26:38 How often should leader be talking to employees 26:46 Engagement surveys 27:02 Shorter pulse survey every couple of months 27:35 Bite sized communication 27:48 Give feedback quickly 28:36 Advice about communication 29:19 Use stories when possible 30:09 Use social media tools much better 31:05 Look at the employee's whole experience 31:55 Thank yous 33:14 OUTTRO