The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Professor Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy to talk about recent geopolitical events. From the Middle East to Ukraine and the US election, Professor Stein shares her thoughts on how we got here and what leaders can do to stem deepening polarization in society. Professor Stein also talks about the steps Canada can take to matter more on the world stage.

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a deeper dive into the UK election result which saw the end of 14 years of Conservative rule. They discuss the implications of the complete overhaul of the UK government, specifically its impact on markets and geopolitics.

Shannon Joseph, Chair, Energy for a Secure Future, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about their recent paper which looks at the energy transition from a consumer perspective and outlines the framework needed to transform Canada’s energy systems in a good way.

Dr Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the impact of the US Presidential election on the US-Canada border and why we should all be worried about the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Former MP, the Hon. Wayne Easter joins Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about how his company has been working in Ukraine to help boost its agricultural viability through potato farming. Wayne also weighs in on other topical geopolitical issues, including the Canada-US relationship.

Beth Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to talk about why she is committed to strengthening the historic relationship between the US and Canada as they look ahead to the US Presidential election in November.

Goldy Hyder, CEO of the Business Council of Canada, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to take a candid look at the state of the relationship with our neighbors to the south and why it is critical for business and government to work together to champion Canada’s economic power.

CIBC Economist Katherine Judge joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss her recent publication on the wage gap between men and women in Canada and why there’s still work to be done on the road to pay equity.

Check out Katherine’s recent publication here: https://cibccm.com/en/insights/articles/in-focus-womens-work-isnt-yet-done-where-we-are-on-canadian-wage-gaps/?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium&utm_campaign=cm_insights_e-in-focus_aware&utm_content

Dr Christopher Sands, Director of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, shares his insights with the Hon. Lisa Raitt on why we should be paying attention to the issues of Arctic sovereignty and the upcoming US Presidential election.

Kikelomo Lawal, EVP and Chief Legal Officer at CIBC, joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the impacts of human trafficking in Canada and the lasting consequences facing survivors.