Special guest Gerald Butts joins the program today. Gerald is Vice-Chair of Eurasia Group and former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada. He speaks to host Pamela Ritchie about geopolitics and its impact on global economies and markets. From on-going conflicts in the Middle East to shifting alliances plus international trade and the upcoming US presidential election, which geopolitical storylines will have the most impact this year? Gerald highlights energy, security and trade between Canada and the US. He also discusses the Middle East and potential trade corridors, as well as trade and energy in North America.

Recorded on January 10, 2024.

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