BCA Podcasts

In our final podcast of 2023, we sit down with BCA President, Adam Legge, to reflect upon the year past and ponder the year to come. On this episode we cover things like major news stories from Canada and the world, and the impact that these stories have on Alberta. We also break down some of the key moments, challenges, and policy wins from the Council, and look ahead to give you a preview of wha...

It is said that lightning never strikes twice, meaning that an event is rare or unlikely to happen again, but for Mike Rose, Chairman, President & CEO of Tourmaline Oil, the opposition is true. In fact, Mike's track record of building and running successful companies is nothing short of inspiring. On this episode, we talk to Mike about the numerous successful companies he's built from the ground u...

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69) was largely unconstitutional, a win for the province of Alberta—and a win for the many energy and climate focused businesses looking to invest in this province. But what does this mean for the future of energy in Alberta, and where do we go from here? In this episode, we are joined by Sean Sutherland,...

Most of us intrinsically understand where the energy we consume goes—heating, cooking, driving, and electricity. But the role of energy is so much more substantial in our everyday lives, often more so than we tend to realize. On this episode, we speak with Dean Setoguchi, President & CEO of Keyera Corp, an integrated midstream energy business. Dean walks us through his career from high school dipl...

As we get into the final quarter of 2023, Alberta's economy is sending some mixed signals. Many indicators point to a strong provincial economy including good labour market conditions, positive business activity, and wage growth, but challenges of affordability, slowing national growth, and declining consumer confidence weigh on future growth expectations. In this conversation, we speak with BCAs...

Have you ever thought about what life is really like as an elected leader? As public officials, often little is known about what drives them, motivates them, or even keeps them up at night. On a special episode of C-Suite Unplugged, The Honourable Danielle Smith, the 19 th Premier of Alberta joins host Adam Legge for an unplugged and fresh conversation on her career both inside and outside public...

It's not everyday that a CEO leaves Ontario to head up an Alberta company, nor is it everyday that someone takes on 160 billion dollars in assets to manage. But for Evan Siddall, CEO of Alberta Investment Management Corporation, doing so is simply the next step in a long and illustrious career. On this episode, we speak with Evan about his journey out west, joining AIMCo during a tumultuous period...

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas , lots of collaboration, and a little "can do" attitude.   In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders across Alberta and Canada exploring solutions t...

In an average year, Canada loses 2 million hectares of forest to wildfires. But in August 2023, Canada has already lost 15 million—and counting. On this episode, we speak with Rick Doman, Corporate Director for the Business Council of Alberta, and a forestry expert with over 45 years of experience in the industry. Rick helps us define what forest management means, explains the impact of the mounta...

What does it look like to be a leader? For most of us, being a leader means building and supporting teams, and helping them their goals. But for Sue Riddell Rose, President & CEO of Perpetual Energy and Rubellite Energy, being a leader means leaving the world better then she found it and ensuring all voices are heard at the boardroom table. On this episode, we speak with Sue about her journey to t...

The term "Alberta beef" is synonymous globally with exceptional cuts of meat and delicious tastes, and yet, only 2% of Canada's population is involved in the production of said agriculture. So what exactly does it take to run Canada's beef industry? On this episode, we speak with Kee Jim, Managing Director of G. K. Jim Farms, and Global Head of Animal Health and Agriculture for TELUS Agriculture....

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little "can do" attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders across Alberta and Canada exploring solutions to t...

Since our previous update, the hottest headline has been interest rates and the Bank of Canada's decisions to continue to increase rates to bring inflation down as quickly as possible. However, these interest rate decisions have been taking their toll on Albertans. While wages have finally grown more than prices, more Albertans are grappling with high debt-to-income ratios, increased housing costs...

When given the chance to advance one's career by going to India, Bermuda, or Calgary, you may be surprised to hear someone chose the sunny Alberta city given the options. But after four kids, nine grandchildren, and a successful merger to create a North American powerhouse, there's nowhere Alan Norris would rather be. On this episode, we speak with Alan Norris, Executive Chair of Brookfield Proper...

Productivity is a word spoken around boardroom tables, but rarely is it spoken around dining room tables. But it should be. Because productivity, which very simply means getting more and doing more with less effort, is directly related to our standard of living, our wages, and to our kids' futures. In this episode, we are joined by economist Trevor Tombe to explore this topic, diving deep into wha...

When we talk about climate change, emissions reduction, or major development in Canada, one aspect that has become more and more centred in the discussion is the importance of Indigenous partnership and participation. From the historic deal between Enbridge and 23 First Nations in Alberta to Cedar LNG in BC and other projects across the country, Indigenous communities are changing how we do busine...

Technology has improved our lives in incredible ways, but often we don't truly know by how much. The vehicles we drive, the computers we operate, and the connections we have to people around the world have all been bolstered by modern technology systems and automation processes that make the world a better place. But how did they come to be? On today's episode, we speak with Grant Wilde, President...

When you think about trust, who or what comes to mind? Is it a family member? A friend? Or is it something bigger, like a brand, or a business, or government? Where—and in whom—we place our trust is important to the development and progress of our society. So, the question we're asking today is: who do Canadians trust in 2023? On this episode, we speak with Bianca Freedman, Chief Executive Officer...

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little "can do" attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders across Alberta and Canada exploring solutions to t...

Canadians are feeling the pinch from inflation and higher than normal interest rates, but what can they expect in the months ahead? On this episode, we speak with Dominique Lapointe, Global Macro Strategist on the Multi-Asset Solutions Team at Manulife for a deep dive into Canada's economy and how we are faring. We discuss the Bank of Canada's recent decision to hold interest rates, wage growth di...

China has been the subject of many a headline and many an opinion throughout the years. As our second largest trading partner, the relationship Canada has with China is, well, important. And as China has been increasing in its economic power on a global scale over the past decade, politicians, business leaders, and economists alike are asking: what is China's impact on Canadians? On this episode,...

Alberta has been calling, and Canadians have been answering. Enticed by Alberta's affordable cost of living and opportunity, thousands of people are moving to the province to make their home and living here, injecting some much-needed positivity into the province. And while affordability and opportunity are attracting people to Alberta, and businesses are optimistic about our economic future, ther...

Last week, the federal government released its latest budget during a time where Canada faces many economic challenges: high inflation, low business investment, low productivity, and an increasingly competitive environment thanks to the US Inflation Reduction Act. While Canada has high environmental and economic ambitions, we need to move at a speed and scale never before seen to meet them. Does B...

Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little "can do" attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders across Alberta and Canada exploring solutions to t...

2022 drastically changed the global realities around energy. Between the war in Ukraine, fluctuating energy prices, Europe's energy crisis, and a steadfast commitment to a low-carbon energy transition, the future of energy no longer looks like it once did. But present within that changing reality is a new opportunity to be a global leader in the energy space, and it is now up to each country to de...