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Jade Towle sits down with host Russell Evans to reflect on season one's most tangible takeaways for the C-Suite

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In this episode, Russell sits down with Victor Dodig, CEO of CIBC. Victor shares his insights into the future of Canada, as seen through CIBC’s modern approach to finding solutions.

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In this episode, Russell sits down with Catherine McCall, Executive Director, CCGG, to discuss building good governance in Canada.

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In this episode, Marnie and Russell sit down with the President and CEO of The Conference Board of Canada, Dr. Susan Black to discuss the critical importance of building stronger employee engagement and fostering an inclusive work environment, and tangible actions employers can take today.

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In this episode, Marnie and Russell sit down with Jim Estill, the CEO and Owner of Danby Appliances. Jim shares his secrets to lasting business success and how to make a positive impact on the world.

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In this episode, Marnie and Russell sit down with Canada’s widely recognized economist, Stephen Poloz, to learn the outlook for business – particularly looking at technology and the aging demographic.

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Focusing on the value of investing in Canada’s future, this episode explores how Maverix Private Equity is addressing the gap in the private-capital funding ecosystem – including how employers can achieve success in the future.

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In this episode, Yung Wu, CEO of MaRS Discovery, discusses the state of innovation in Canada and some of the concepts being incubated at North America’s largest urban innovation hub. Learn what may actually be holding Canada back in the innovation space.

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The Boomer Brain Drain and how Canada can recover

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Contributors profiles organizations making long-term gains for Canada.

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

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