Contributors

In this episode, Russell sits down with Christine Bergeron, the President and CEO of Vancity. As a values-based financial cooperative, Vancity uses its assets to improve the financial well-being of its members and their communities. The company puts its members, their communities, and the planet at the centre of everything they do by giving back 30% of their profits to members and communities every year. With over 500,000 members, Vancity is a profitable co-op that’s taking action on climate change, affordable housing, and reconciliation through a decision making process that depends on an impact lens. Despite being local to British Columbia, the thriving community co-op has a lot to offer other Canadian organizations that are looking for ways to improve their business and make Canada a better place.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why a “triple bottom line” includes people and the planet
• Why Vancity takes an impact approach in decision making
• How Vancity is working towards reconciliation
• How leaders can spark innovation at their own organizations

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

What does a thriving Canada look like tomorrow, next year, in 2030? According to Deloitte, it’s time to spark a new, better future for the country, and while the challenges we face are big, so are the opportunities. In this episode, Deloitte’s CEO for Canada and Chile, Anthony Viel (also known as AV) joins Russell to discuss why we’re in a pivotal moment, and how we can make the most of our country’s current economic landscape. As a company that’s in the business of building a better future for Canada, Deloitte has plenty in common with the team at CAAT. Anthony shares some of the wisdom he’s gleaned during his years as a leader, as well as some of the key highlights of his personal journey as an immigrant to Canada. 

After this episode, you’ll learn: 

• How Deloitte Canada is approaching the race for talent, including strategies for retaining top talent in competitive industries 
• Smart investments leaders can make to free up valuable time and resources 
• Creating a better future for Canada by expanding access to knowledge and strengthening immigration 
• Anthony’s secrets to success including passion, drive and a sense of perspective

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

*Derek Dobson is an associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Purolator provided essential services during the pandemic, keeping Canada’s healthcare system running and supplied. It also provided essential services to meet the demands of a surge in e-commerce, allowing Canadians to shop from the safety of their own homes. Now, coming out of the pandemic, the Canadian company has increased its efforts to provide health and wellness programs to its staff members, recognizing how essential their well-being is to business success. In the first episode of Contributors, Season Two, host Russell Evans sits down with Purolator’s President and CEO, John Ferguson. He explains how Purolator is positioned to continue being a uniquely Canadian shipping and freight company that can meet the challenges of the future.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Purolator is combining the power of innovation and sustainability to better serve the company’s customers and its employee base of more than 14,000
• Some of the challenges the company has faced over the past few years, and how they are working to overcome them
• Why the organization was inspired to hire an internal Chief Medical Director
• The future of the shipping and freight industry in Canada

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

The most admired Canadian businesses focus on more than just the bottom line. Ultimately, these are organizations that pursue a significant mission, while also prioritizing ways to make Canada better, more prosperous, more resilient, and more equitable. Contributors returns for season two and host Russell Evans is gearing up to speak with a whole new roster of Canadians leaders who will share their inspiring stories about our country’s future, including tangible takeaways for employers, employees and Canadians like you. He'll go beyond the headlines to learn who his guests are personally, gather insights into their leadership styles and uncover new ideas that we can all try at our organizations.

Join a new Contributors season this Fall.

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

In the final episode of season one of Contributors, Jade Towle of CAAT Pension Plan sits down with host Russell Evans to discuss some of the key highlights from the series so far. Together, Jade and Russell review a variety of lessons and takeaways from some of Canada’s top changemakers that were interviewed in season one. From the race for talent, to employee engagement and finding purpose at work, the podcast series has explored some of the most topical issues in Canada today. This retrospective episode features some of the best insights, tactical advice, and memorable nuggets of wisdom we’ve heard on the show so far.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• The power of diversity and inclusion
• How top talent fuels the innovation economy
• The value of being open to new skills
• Strategies for fostering innovation

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

 For decades, Canada's universities and colleges have provided fundamental career pathways for professionals, artists, and trades people, and over the last 20 years, these institutions have needed to constantly adapt to keep pace with the shifts in the modern Canadian workforce. In this episode, Russell is joined by Anne Sado, the past president of George Brown College. During the episode, she shares how Canadian colleges, like George Brown, have created learning pathways to mitigate the growing skills gap – and empower employers to continue supporting Canada’s future. After this episode, you’ll learn:

• The key trends that are transforming Canada's education space
• Why a growing skills gap has impact on all industries across Canada
• The benefits (for employers) of building or supporting an educational pathway for students entering the workforce 
• How experiential learning can help us train future generations more effectively
• New opportunities ahead for creating innovation literacy

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

 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. In addition, he advises C-suite executives on how they can evolve to become more modern and enable more of their people, their customers, and their society. This episode will demonstrate the unfolding future of banking following the pandemic, including how and why CIBC is investing in initiatives that impact more than its bottom line – from technology to sustainability, to its people, to Canada’s future.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• A new definition of ‘modernizing’ and how this concept can help you better understand your clients, employees, and competitors 
• How CIBC leverages relationship management in every aspect of its business – and how you can follow similar processes to improve your business 
• Three ways to empower employees to reach their full potential 

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

In this episode, Russell sits down with Catherine McCall, the Executive Director at Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, to discuss building good governance in Canada. This episode explores how organizations can champion good governance in Canada, including various strategies to improve ESG factors, how to empower employees, and where to start if governance is a new priority. 

After this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The value of prioritizing ‘good governance’; 
• How any organization across Canada can leverage governance to impact their bottom-line (regardless of having a Board involved or not!); 
• How organizations are leveraging collective power to empower their stakeholders, including their employees; 
• Best practices for leaders who are looking to improve their approach to ESG factors

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

In this episode, Russell sits down with Zahid Salman, the CEO and Board Director at Green Shield Canada. Zahid explains how Green Shield is helping to drive better health outcomes, improve access and provide additional support to Canadians during a challenging time. Zahid explains how Green Shield focuses on supporting dental, oral health and mental health, especially for women and BIPOC communities who the pandemic has disproportionately impacted. He also shares his perspective on how executive teams can address mental health issues, particularly for BIPOC women. Finally, Zahid offers his thoughts on the future of our country’s healthcare system.

  After this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Canadians need additional support for oral health and mental health now more than ever;
• How the pandemic has disproportionately affected women and BIPOC communities;
• The current barriers standing in the way of better access to healthcare for all Canadians;
• How we can drive better health outcomes overall for Canadians.

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

In this episode, Russell sits down with Derek Dobson, CEO and Plan Manager at the CAAT Pension Plan. Exploring the challenges of retirement security in Canada today, Derek provides insightful commentary about how DB pension plans are integral to Canada’s retirement ecosystem and why access to a secure pension plan in the workplace is a significant priority for Canadian and employers today. 

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• The looming challenge of retirement savings in Canada – and the opportunity for our economy;
• Three ways employers are improving their business by joining a defined benefit pension plan;
• How organizations, like CAAT, are transforming and innovating pensions;
• Derek’s “secret sauce” behind creating a new category in the retirement savings space. 

Show Links:

• Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi 
• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA