The Raitt Stuff

The Raitt Stuff

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The Raitt Stuff episodes

  • The Defence Innovation Opportunity
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt talks to Melanie Nadeau, CEO of COVE, the globally recognized innovation platform helping transform defence-focused ideas into commercial solutions. Together, they explore why innovation in defence matters, how Canadian entrepreneurs can scale breakthrough ideas, and why this is a pivotal moment for Canada’s defence and resiliency sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    19 min
  • Labour pains: Another UK Prime Minister resigns, what’s next for the UK?
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to analyse the reasons behind Keir Starmer’s resignation, discuss who may be next in line for Prime Minister, and explore the key challenges facing the incoming leader. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    16 min
  • Oil’s well that ends well?
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Joan MacNaughton, an internationally renowned energy expert and former senior UK government lead on energy, to discuss energy security, the effects of hostilities in the Middle East on oil prices, and the importance of long-term strategic planning for critical minerals and mining. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    25 min
  • Tip of the iceberg: Unlocking the economic opportunities from the Defence Industrial Strategy
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Matthew Lombardi, Co-founder of The Icebreaker, to discuss the opportunities available to tech entrepreneurs in the defence sector and his ambition to position Canada as a net exporter of defence technology by 2030. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    17 min
  • ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ - Geopolitics in 2026
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a look at the key issues facing Canada, the UK and Europe in 2026. They also discuss the impact of the US administration on trade and defence policies across these regions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    18 min
  • The Kids Are Not Alright
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist, CIBC to talk about his recent report on the struggles of Canadian youth employment. They discuss how immigration and AI are impacting youth unemployment, and Andrew shares his outlook for the broader economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    16 min
  • Defence of the realm: An analysis of Canada’s new defence spending commitments
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by the Hon. Perrin Beatty, former federal Defence Minister, to review the impact of Canada joining the new NATO Defence Investment Pledge, its impact on public spending and the state of Canada-US relations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    19 min
  • The final frontier: How Canada can lead the space race
    The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Space Canada CEO, Brian Gallant, to talk about the ambitions of Space Canada, the economic opportunities from the commercialization of space, and why Canada can be a world leader in this sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    21 min
  • Concepts of a plan: What’s the deal with the new UK-US trade announcement?
    CIBC’s Amber Batool joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the new UK-US trade announcement, the first trade deal announced since Liberation Day and consider what it means for other countries looking to negotiate their own deals with the US administration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    13 min
  • Can’t see the wood for the trees
    Derek Nighbor, President and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada, talks to the Hon. Lisa Raitt about the impact of US tariffs on the forestry industry, dealing with climate change and why a new Canadian government should prioritize supporting the industry in these uncertain economic times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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    20 min

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Welcome to The Raitt Stuff. A CIBC Capital Markets podcast series focused on current hot topics.