BCA Podcasts

In this episode of C-Suite Unplugged, BCA president Adam Legge sits down with Chris Carlsen, President and CEO of Birchcliff Energy, for a conversation on leadership, natural gas, and Canada's evolving energy landscape. With more than 20 years of experience spanning engineering, operations, finance, and executive leadership, Chris shares his journey from engineer to CEO and reflects on what he's l...

In this episode of C-Suite Unplugged, BCA president Adam Legge sits down with Cory Janssen, Co-Founder and CEO of AltaML, for a conversation on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and Alberta's opportunity in the emerging AI economy.  Born and raised in Edmonton, Cory shares the story behind his entrepreneurial journey, from launching Investopedia as a university student to building AltaML...

In this timely episode of  C-Suite Unplugged , BCA president Adam Legge is joined by François Poirier, President and CEO of TC Energy, for a conversation on leadership, competitiveness, and the evolving energy landscape across North America.  As leader of a company that sits at the centre of major cross-border energy systems shaped by continental trade , François brings a unique perspective to the...

BCA president Adam Legge is joined by Mark Maki, CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, for a candid conversation on leadership, infrastructure, and the future of Canada's energy sector. Mark reflects on his path to the CEO role and what it takes to lead one of the country's most consequential infrastructure projects — the Trans Mountain Expansion Project —at a moment when Canada's economic competitiv...

BCA President Adam Legge is joined by Karen Brookman, President and CEO of WCD, for an inspiring conversation on C-Suite Unplugged . WCD has been part of Alberta's business landscape for more than 70 years. In this episode, Adam sits down with Karen Brookman to talk about the company's evolution, the values that have shaped its growth, and what it means to steward a multigenerational family busine...

In this episode of  The Brief , guest host Adam Legge sits down with Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist with  POLITICO , for a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping U.S. politics today and what they mean for Canada. Drawing on years of firsthand reporting from around Washington, D.C., and inside the Oval Office, Jonathan unpacks how President Donald Trump approac...

BCA President Adam Legge is joined by Trevor Haynes, Chairman and CEO of Black Diamond Group, for an inspiring conversation on C-Suite Unplugged. Black Diamond Group is one of North America's leading providers of modular space and workforce accommodation solutions. As Chairman and CEO, Trevor offers a rare inside look at what it takes to lead a company that builds the spaces where people live, lea...

BCA President Adam Legge is joined by Cathy Orr, President and CEO of RGO Products, for an inspiring conversation on C-Suite Unplugged . Cathy shares her journey from growing up in a family deeply woven into Calgary's business community to leading RGO. She reflects on her early career, pivotal moments, and the lessons passed down from her father, Ross Glen, a titan of Calgary business, philanthrop...

Have you noticed that your cup of coffee costs more than usual? A daily cup of joe may become the most bitter expense in Canadian budgets.  Canadians may need an extra shot of caffeine just to stomach the price of their morning brew. Coffee prices have spiked 25% since January, the steepest jump since the mid-1990s. For years, coffee drinkers enjoyed a sweet deal: incomes rose faster than coffee c...

Welcome to BCA Podcasts, your front-row seat to the conversations shaping Alberta's future, produced by the Business Council of Alberta. On C-Suite Unplugged , we're demystifying the role of CEO. Alberta's top business leaders share their journey to the top, what drives them, and their unique vantage point on their business and industry. C-Suite Unplugged goes beyond the boardroom to get an inside...

How do we build stronger, safer, and more prosperous communities across Alberta? In this special episode of The Brief , guest host Lily Dupuis sits down with Murray Cunningham, President & CEO of Scott Builders, and Michael (Mike) Brown, President & CEO of Trico Homes. Together, Murray and Mike co-chair the Business Council of Alberta's Task Force on Business Priorities for Alberta's Local Governm...

As the world's second-largest country by landmass, but ranked 188th in population density, Canada depends on air travel as a crucial part of its transportation infrastructure. BCA's economists recently unpacked the issue of why flying costs more in Canada than elsewhere in their latest commentary, so podcast host Scott Crockatt invited former WestJet executive and airline industry expert Richard B...

Bill C-5 — otherwise known by its full name, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act — is now officially law. While the name may be a mouthful, its goal is clear: to finally fix what Canada has long struggled with, which is getting major projects approved and built faster. But is C-5 just what the economy ordered, or will it struggle to achieve...

In this episode of The Brief, host Scott Crockatt is joined by Tyler Meredith, founding partner of Meredith Boessenkool and Phillips and a leading Canadian policy and economic advisor who served eight years in the Canadian government.  Meredith, a former Canadian government advisor, highlights three key issues: managing the threat of Donald Trump, addressing economic concerns (particularly underin...

BCA President Adam Legge is joined by one of the most iconic leaders in Canada's energy sector, Rich Kruger, President and CEO of Suncor Energy, for a very special interview on C-Suite Unplugged. Rich talks about a career in the oil and gas industry that spans over 40 years and some of the roles that took him from Minnesota to Texas to the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and...

Host Scott Crockatt sits down with BCA's economists Mike Holden and Alicia Planincic to discuss the good, the bad, and the uncertain of BCA's recently-released Spring 2025 Economic Snapshot. In an episode filled with anecdotes, analogies and silver linings, the group chats about what it takes to build an Alberta economic outlook at a time when uncertainty seems to be the only certainty in global m...

In this episode of the C-Suite, Adam Legge is joined by Adam Waterous, Chief Executive Officer of the Waterous Energy Fund, to discuss his "Build Canada Now" initiative, a collaborative effort among numerous leaders in Canada's energy industry. Waterous advocates for doubling Canada's oil and gas production to help alleviate global energy poverty, citing 8.3 million annual deaths linked to the lac...

This episode features a panel from the Western Business Coalition, a new alliance of top business association leaders from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. They dive into their joint report,  Untapped Potential , outlining key policy recommendations for Canada's resource sectors—energy, agriculture, mining, forestry, and aquaculture. The panel explores regulatory reform, infrastructure u...

In a special episode of The Brief , BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Robert "RJ" Johnston, Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, to discuss Canada's place in a dynamic and rapidly-changing energy landscape. As a leading expert in global energy markets, RJ discusses the impact of the U.S.-China trade war, the shifting dynamics of OPEC+, and...

C-Suite Unplugged host Adam Legge sits down with Terry Anderson, President and CEO of ARC Resources. Terry shares his journey from a farm boy in rural Saskatchewan to leading one of Canada's largest natural gas companies. He offers insights on the lessons he's learned along the way—about hard work, leadership, taking calculated risks, and the importance of making the right decision, even when it's...

How achievable is a good life in Canada? Less and less Canadians believe it's possible. Only 30% of Canadians feel the country is on the right track, and less than 5% believe the next generation will be better off. This means more Canadians believe Bigfoot is real than believe they'll be better off than their parents. It is becoming abundantly clear that Canadians want to see fundamental changes t...

BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Curtis Stange, President and CEO of ATB Financial, one of the most iconic financial institutions in Alberta's banking system. Curtis talks about his transition from one of Canada's major banks to ATB and breaks down the philosophy that drives him, discussing investing in yourself, your team, your family, and your community.  Curtis gives listeners a brief hi...

A special "Premier Unplugged" episode, featuring Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in conversation with BCA President Adam Legge. Together, they explore Alberta's diplomatic approach to managing trade tensions with the United States under the evolving Trump 2.0 administration. Premier Smith highlights the importance of avoiding retaliation, addressing key irritants, and supporting U.S. aspirations in...

Donald Trump is officially the President of the United States again, and his "America first" approach to politics and threat of tariffs on Canadian goods mean that Canada has entered an era of trade uncertainty with it's largest economic partner. The impacts of tariffs on Canada-U.S. trade would be profound on both sides of the border, but how would they affect Albertans in their daily lives? What...

Alexis von Hoensbroech, the visionary CEO of WestJet, uncovers the fascinating journey from his early aspirations in astrophysics to leading one of Canada's premier airlines. His story is one of unexpected turns, moving from the scientific realm to a pivotal business role with the Boston Consulting Group before embarking on his influential career within the Lufthansa Group. With a narrative that s...