In this inaugural episode of a special series on the Sustainability Leaders podcast focused on Reconciliation, host Kayla Jacobs, Director with BMO’s Office of Reconciliation, is joined by Nadir André, Partner at JFK Law and Co‑Chair of BMO’s Indigenous Advisory Council. Together, they explore Nadir’s personal and professional journey as an Indigenous legal expert, including his background in Indigenous law and his long‑standing work with communities across Canada.

The conversation focuses on the role corporate Canada can play in advancing economic reconciliation, the evolution of Indigenous rights, and the importance of respectful, long‑term relationships between industry, government, and Indigenous Peoples. Nadir discusses renewable energy and natural resource projects as pathways for shared prosperity and reflects on the need to balance economic growth with the protection of land, culture, and future generations.