Ken Hartwick, CEO, OPG joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss small modular reactors (SMRs), the recently-announced Darlington project and what it means to the Canadian economy and to our climate goals.

The Hon. Lisa Raitt welcomes colleague the Hon. Navdeep Bains to discuss his recent move to CIBC and the need for public and private sector collaborations to action strategic innovative opportunities and the growth of a strong ecosystem in Canada

Bob Masterson, President & CEO of Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the relationship between the chemistry industry and a net zero economy, transitioning to a circular economy and Canada’s role in the chemistry industry, as well as the CIAC’s Responsible Care Program.

Brendan Marshall, VP Economic and Northern Affairs, Mining Association of Canada joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt on The Raitt Stuff to discuss the status of critical minerals in the world, supply chain vulnerability, future demand, Canada’s position in this space, and the need for economic partnerships to achieve our goals.

Barbara Grantham, President & CEO, Care Canada, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the importance of the charitable sector to the overall growth of our economy, Giving Tuesday, and the role of multi-lateral organizations and NGOs supporting immediate humanitarian relief and long-term development work.

On this episode of The Raitt Stuff, Flavio Volpe, President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss zero-emission vehicles, Canada’s position in the electric vehicle space, Buy American provisions in the U.S., Project Arrow, and the infrastructure required to support electric vehicles.

On today’s episode of The Raitt Stuff, the Hon. Lisa Raitt provides an update on Day 1 of COP26, and discusses Biden’s plans to get to net zero by 2050 and the transformations required to get there.

The Hon. Anne McLellan, Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones and Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the upcoming summit hosted by the Coalition for a Better Future. The summit will bring together international leaders to provide thought leadership about inclusivity, sustainability and economic growth.

Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association, joins the Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss public policy issues around real estate - the need for more affordable housing, supply issues, need for new zoning in high traffic areas and rent control as a public policy measure.