Full Circle

For years, marketing has carried the growth mandate. Time to rethink that. When strategy, technology, data, operations, and customer experience all influence outcomes, should one function shoulder the responsibility alone?   Host Hilary Doyle is joined by Catherine Laporte, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at RONA, and Deloitte Canada's National Marketing Practice Leader, François Gaumond, to d...

Your operating model can be the difference between experimenting with AI and realizing meaningful business value.   This episode of Full Circle  isn't  another AI in business conversation.  It's  about how operating models need to evolve to unlock real impact, from governance to processes, and ways of working. It also explores why adding another layer of technology might not be the answer to all y...

The AI gold rush is over. Now comes the hard part: making it work at scale.   As leaders move beyond experimentation, the focus is shifting to what it  actually takes  to scale and compete. So where is AI truly delivering value, and  what's  holding organizations back?   In this episode, Duncan Stewart, Director of Deloitte's Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) Research, helps Hilary e...

Canada is shifting.  It's  getting faster, more centralized, and serious about building.  But in a complex system, ambition  isn't  the same as action.  So,  what will move and what will stall?   In this episode of Full Circle, Hilary Doyle sits down with Edward Greenspon,  C o- C hair of the Future of Canada Centre and one of the country's sharpest policy minds. T ogether, they  unpack the forces...

In an always-on world, high-performance is how you get ahead. But recovery is what decides how long you stay in the game.   In this episode of  Full Circle , Deloitte Executive Advis or  and Olympic & Worldwide Champion ,  Tessa Virtue , and Mona Malone,  CAO, CHRO & Head of People, Culture & Brand  at BMO Financial Group, challenge one of leadership's biggest blind spots : h ow  business  treats...

Scroll up, swipe right, onto the next reel… The attention economy is brutal. But as the Toronto Blue Jays strive to run it back to World Series glory and the puck drops in the NHL playoffs, sports teams in Canada still command obsession. In this episode, our National Sport & Live Entertainment sector leader, Jeff Harris, is joined by with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation CEO, Robert Ha...

Canada has big ambition to build. But misaligned approvals, fragmented coordination, and shaky sequencing are slowing everything down. For leaders trying to get large scale projects off the ground, a missed deadline could be the difference between stalled expansions and breaking ground. In this episode of Full Circle, Hilary Doyle sits down with Tim Murphy, EVP, Aecon, and Jordan Eizenga, National...

What does it take to break into the U.S.?   Expansion might feel essential for many, but for most, it comes at some cost to the current business model. Managing duties, FX, supply chain, and brand trust are just some of the pitfalls of scaling. And perhaps the bigger risk: does cross-border expansion jeopardize what made your brand matter in the first place? In this episode of Full Circle , Sean Z...

Is your bottom-line built to withstand geopolitics? Talking business and politics used to get you in trouble at dinner parties. Now it dominates the national discourse.  Economic access is now used as a political bargaining tool , reshaping trade with both opportunity and risk.   For Canadian organizations, defence spending, Arctic development, and shifting global alliances aren't headlines – they...

How do I make work, work for what's next? Remote work is the new baseline. AI is reshaping how we operate. Productivity needs a boost. If your day-to-day flow has started to feel like crisis control, this one's for you.  The latest episode of Full Circle sees host Hilary Doyle zoom out with Julie Denton, CTO and Chief People Officer at Recipe Unlimited, and Jodi Baker Calamai, leader of Deloitte C...

Am I a pioneer or just a passenger? From AI adoption to reinvention. Canada leads the G7 in AI research output per capita and is home to some of the world's top AI minds. So why hasn't AI completely revolutionized the world of Canadian business? Or has it, and you've been left behind. In this episode of  Full Circle, host Hilary Doyle is joined by Charlene Gavel, CEO of SaskTel, and Jas Jaaj, Delo...

How can I build resilience against evolving cyber threats? Cybersecurity is the fastest-growing and most consequential threat facing Canadian businesses. Despite over $11 billion spent on prevention last year, 44% of companies still experienced a breach, with average costs nearing $7 million. For leaders, the question is no longer if their organization is secure, but where they're exposed and how...

How can I make smarter, faster decisions through disruptive change In this episode of  Full Circle , host Edward Greenspon, Co-chair, Deloitte Canada Future of Canada Centre and new host Hilary Doyle, business journalist formerly with BNN, CTV, and CBC and fintech entrepreneur shift the conversation from national policy to a focus on corporate strategy, exploring the critical questions on the mind...

  Leading with purpose: Canada's path to prosperity.   In conversation with Ed Greenspon, co-chair of the Future of Canada Centre, Deloitte Canada's CEO, Anthony Viel , reflects in this season finale on steering through a time of exceptional disruption—from the aftershocks of COVID-19 and supply chain challenges to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and evolving geopolitical dynamics.     ...

Rethinking Canada's energy story. Canada's energy sector is poised for a shakeup— it's time to break the mold, outpace the competition, and seize the moment for climate leadership and prosperity. Join Edward Greenspon, co-chair of the Future of Canada Centre, with guests Susannah Pierce, Former President and Country Chair, Shell Canada & Andrew Swart, Managing Partner, Energy, Resources & Industri...

Ambition interrupted: Building AI without losing control. As the digital economy accelerates, Canada faces a critical inflection point. The infrastructure needed to power AI, data centers, and digital services is rapidly outpacing our policy frameworks, energy systems, and trust protocols. From energy-hungry servers to questions of data sovereignty and public confidence, this episode explores how...

Making the grade: Building a bold talent advantage for Canada.   In today's global economy,   talent is the ultimate competitive advantage   — and countries are battling harder than ever to attract, retain, and mobilize it. This episode explores whether Canada is truly equipped to win that fight. While we've long been seen as a stable, well-educated, and welcoming country, those strengths may no l...

From the bench to the big league: Canada's growth play.   In a world where other nations are aggressively courting capital, Canada risks falling behind. This episode explores how bold tax reform can be the key to unlocking investment, boosting productivity, and restoring Canada's competitive edge. From technology to agriculture to infrastructure, the conversation spans the high-potential sectors t...

 Trading up: Turning an eye to bolder trade diversification. The impact of US tariffs is prompting savvy businesses to look beyond our borders, indeed beyond the continent. Europe and Asia provide the best opportunities to both grow and rebalance our still vital US connections. Join Edward Greenspon, John Risley, and Jakub Uziak as they delve into how Canadian companies can pull off this shift and...

"Build, baby, build": Rethinking Canada's backbone. Canada has long relied on a North-South economic model dominated by trade with the U.S.—but what happens when that foundation threatens to fracture? In this episode, we go beyond the mantra of East-West to explore what that might actually look like in practical terms and what it will take to pull it off.   The question isn't whether Canada can be...

What is the role of personal character in changing the world?   Discover the transformative power of character-centered leadership as we explore the role it plays in changing the world. Through captivating interviews, we shed light on the consequences of compartmentalizing our beliefs and actions and offer practical strategies to bridge the gap. Join us as we delve into the importance of aligning...

If the world is on fire, can we help put it out?  Living and working in Canada involves impacting the environment. However, it is crucial that we address the urgent societal issue of creating a sustainable future. As gatekeepers of the future, we have a responsibility to empower businesses and their employees to make a profound positive impact by achieving harmony between profitability and sustain...

Funding the future: How do new ideas get to market? So, you've got a visionary idea—one that's going to change the lives in Canada for the better. What's more important…You've got the commitment to follow it through. How do you get an idea like that off the ground? Navigating the intricacies of the private and public sector relationships, building trust with impacted communities, making sure you g...

What gets you out of bed in the morning? For many in today's shifting zeitgeist, work is no longer just about earning a paycheck; it's about finding fulfillment and purpose that align with our values. How are organizations and leaders adapting to meet the needs of the new generation of talent who want meaningful experiences? What does it take for a job to feel more than just an occupation? And how...

How often do business leaders in Canada talk about ''uncertainty''? Too often. Now more than ever, Canadians don't want to hear how unclear the path forward is—they want a course that cuts through the fog. Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada, is joined by Raman Rai, Industry Managing Partner for Deloitte Canada's Financial Services and special guest Martha Hall Findlay, Director and Chair at the...