Courage Inc.

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Senator Colin Deacon, entrepreneur and independent Senator representing Nova Scotia, about how Canada can turn its strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship, and research into greater productivity and global competitiveness. Senator Deacon explores regulatory modernization, business investment, scaling Canadian companies, fintech, and climate innovation, while sharing h...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Dr. Fahad Razak, physician, researcher, and co-founder of GEMINI, about how Canada can harness health data to improve patient care, accelerate medical innovation, and strengthen its healthcare system. Fahad explores the challenges of fragmented data, privacy, clinical trials, and data sovereignty, while sharing insights on GEMINI and the development of Vital. He makes t...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Don Drummond about Canada’s economic challenges, productivity, economic sovereignty, foreign investment, and the barriers holding back business growth. Don reflects on his career in economics and the need for greater courage in economic policy to strengthen Canada’s economy. He shares insights on building a more productive, competitive, and prosperous future for the cou...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Daniel Bernhard about Canada’s immigration system and the gap between welcoming newcomers and helping them fully participate once they arrive. Daniel explores the need to focus on outcomes ensuring newcomers can use their skills, contribute to the economy, and develop a genuine sense of belonging. He shares insights on credential recognition, labour shortages, internati...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Vass Bednar about how data, algorithms, and digital platforms are reshaping Canada’s economy and changing how consumers experience prices, competition, and choice. Vass explores personalized pricing, loyalty programs, data collection, and the growing market power of companies that control both platforms and consumer information. She shares insights on strengthening Cana...

Duncan Sinclair hosts a special live panel from the Walrus Talks: AccessAbility, featuring five courageous voices working to advance accessibility across Canada. Stephanie Cadieux, Neil Belanger, Chris Dodd, Lorin MacDonald, and Prasanna Ranganathan explore the deep gap between Canada's legislative promises and the daily reality faced by millions of Canadians with disabilities. The conversation ex...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Ranjay Gulati about the powerful connection between purpose and courage in leadership. Ranjay explores how organizations can embed a deep sense of purpose into their core strategy, while leaders cultivate the everyday courage needed to navigate uncertainty and ethical complexity. He shares practical insights on building resilient, values-driven organizations that can ad...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Alex Munter about the future of healthcare in Canada. Alex shares insights from his journey in healthcare leadership, unpacking the urgent challenges facing the country’s health system and the innovative solutions emerging to address them. He explores how technology, policy reform, and community engagement can work together to transform care delivery and build a more re...

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Benjamin Bergen about how Canada can keep its entrepreneurs, capital, and generational wealth growing at home. Ben explores the policy and investment conditions needed to turn Canadian startups into global champions and strengthen long-term economic sovereignty.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Michael Lee-Chin about Canada’s opportunity to lead in clean energy and how that leadership can become a powerful engine for long-term wealth creation. Hear how strategic investment in sectors such as nuclear innovation, clean technology, advanced healthcare and building our indigenous business' can strengthen Canadian sovereignty, build institutional resilien...

Minister Vic Fedeli discovers shares how Ontario is navigating trade, innovation, and economic growth through bold policies and strategic investments. In this episode, Minister Vic Fidele shares lessons with Duncan Sinclair from his leadership journey in government and business, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and future-proofing Ontario's prosperity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

From Mark Carney setting Canada's tone at World Economic Forum in Davos to the priorities highlighted in the State of the Union Address, the message is clear: the time for Canada to be strong is now. In this episode of  Courage Inc. , Duncan Sinclair speaks with former cabinet minister James Moore about how broadband infrastructure, innovation, and fewe...

In this episode, Duncan Sinclair speaks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about how the Navy actively supports Canadian sovereignty. Vice Admiral Topshee outlines the Navy’s role in asserting presence across Canada’s three oceans, safeguarding Arctic waters, and contributing to continental and global security alongside allies. He discusses operational readiness...

Host Duncan Sinclair speaks with courageous and powerful voices from the world of business and policy tasked with directing the future of their industries. Subscribe for even more courageous leadership!  Sinclair is the chairman of Deloitte Canada. Courage Inc. is a podcast produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Duncan Sinclair speaks with Teresa Resch, a sports management leader and driving force behind Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team. Teresa shares her journey from a small agricultural town in Minnesota to shaping the future of women’s sports. She reflects on pivotal career moments, the challenges of building a new franchise in a Canadian market, and the importance of storytelli...

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Claudette McGowan, a leading cybersecurity expert and tech executive, who shares her journey into the industry and the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman founder. In this episode, Claudette discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the growing influence of AI and emerging technologies, and the need to balance privacy with protection. She addresses the ind...

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Scott Moore, CEO of the Invictus Games and a seasoned Canadian television executive. With a background as former Director of CBC Sports and Head of Production for Rogers Communications' Sportsnet and NHL properties, Scott shares his vast expertise in sports broadcasting and leadership. In this episode, he discusses the upcoming Invictus Games, emphasizing the importanc...

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Taylor Owen, Professor at McGill University and founding director of the University Center for Media, Technology and Democracy. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital technology, media, and international affairs, Taylor discusses his book Disruptive Power and how we must navigate the risks and rewards of the digital age, from privacy concern...

Stephen Poloz speaks to Duncan about the greatest economic challenges facing Canadians today - mounting debt, an aging workforce, rising income inequality, climate change - and how we can adapt. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada, now a special advisor for Osler, shares the surprising discoveries he made while writing his book, The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riski...

Dr. Eugenia Addy speaks to Duncan about bringing STEM education to low-income communities across Canada. They discuss her journey from “unlikely scientist” to CEO of Visions of Science, how she engages youth in science, and what the future of AI means for the field. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by T...

Maayan Ziv speaks with Duncan about the business case for accessibility. An award-winning photographer, activist and entrepreneur, Maayan discusses her app, AccessNow, reframing what needs to be “fixed” when it comes to disability, and how she’s helping shape new legislation. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and pro...

Andre De Grasse speaks with Duncan about leveraging his career as a six-time Olympic medalist to help Canadian entrepreneurs compete on the world’s business stage. The athlete, author, and investor discusses the courage it takes to build a life beyond elite sports, his investment fund, ADG Ignite Ventures, and his journey to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Climate change is forcing us to confront fire in novel ways: in 2023, more than 15 million hectares of forest burned in Canada. Journalist John Vaillant speaks to Duncan about how the oil industry changed fire, Indigenous burning practices that could save us, and why the 2016 wildfires in Fort McMurray moved him to write his award-winning book, Fire Weather. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted...

Hope Muir entertains 10 million people a year - well, the company she leads does. The artistic director of The National Ballet of Canada speaks with Duncan about transitioning from dancer to leader, creating meaningful work for artists, and what it takes to modernize a traditional art form. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The...

Tareq Hadhad knows countries can’t succeed without peace. The co-founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate speaks with Duncan about his life before the start of the Syrian civil war, resettling in Canada, and what he learned while rebuilding his family’s chocolate company in his new country. Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Wa...