The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Jennifer Heil, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and Chef de Mission for Team Canada right as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Jennifer explains what the Chef de Mission role really involves. lessons from building her women’s-health-centered startup and the importance of mental health for high-level athletes.

This week on  The CEO Series , Professor Moore sits down with Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, the United States Ambassador to Canada, about the evolving Canada–U.S. relationship. Ambassador Hoekstra reflects on the constructive role politics can play in society, how trade tensions are managed while preserving a strong bilateral partnership, and how diplomacy adapts as governments and politica...

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Jean-Pierre Primiani, General Manager of the Opera for a behind-the-scenes look at leadership in the arts. Jean-Pierre discusses why philanthropy is essential to sustaining cultural institutions, the story behind a historic five-million-dollar donation, and how translation makes performances accessible to bilingual audiences.

This week on  The CEO Series ,  Karl Moore speaks with  Naveed Irshad , President and CEO of  Manulife Canada , one of the country’s leading insurance companies. Naveed discusses how Canada’s aging population is reshaping the insurance industry, how Manulife is working to better educate Canadians on the value of insurance in long-term financial security, and how the...

This week on  The CEO Series , Professor Moore speaks with  Kurtis McBride , CEO of  Miovision , a Canadian company transforming how cities manage traffic through technology. Kurtis explains how Miovision designs systems that help municipalities operate more efficiently, the strategic thinking behind Miovision’s recent acquisitions, and what Canada must do to position its inno...

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with  The Honourable Mélanie Joly , Minister of Industry and Economic Development for Quebec Regions. Minister Joly discusses how the federal government is preparing young people for the future, the role her department plays in creating jobs and supporting economic growth across Quebec, and key investments designed to strengthen bot...

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Mitch Joel, a Canadian entrepreneur. Mitch shares insights from his early career writing for leading business and technology magazines, growing and selling his digital agency, and how leaders should think about implementing AI responsibly.

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with  General Jennie Carignan ,  Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff . General Carignan discusses how the Canadian Armed Forces are leveraging big data and artificial intelligence in military operations, what it’s like reporting directly to the Minister of National Defence, and the growing importance of the Arctic for nati...

Karl Moore is delighted to be speaking with Mark Shapiro, CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays. This is a replay of show we recorded in 2023, before they made it to this year’s unbelievable World Series.

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with  Thane Calder , Founder and Chairman of  CloudRaker . Thane shares the story behind founding CloudRaker, what it means to grow a startup in today’s turbulent environment, and the lessons he’s learned from his experience working with a venture studio.

This week on  The CEO Series , Professor Moore speaks with  Jon Cercone , owner of  Taverne sur le Square , a restaurant in Montreal. Jon shares his perspective on navigating shutdowns during the pandemic, how inflation is impacting the hospitality industry today, and offers thoughts on what cities could do differently to better support small businesses.

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with  Jonathan Goldbloom , Partner at  Avenue Strategic Consulting  and Chair of  VIA Rail Canada  and  Hockey Canada . Jonathan shares his perspective on how communications have shifted over the past decade, including leading communications at the Jewish General Hospital during the peak of COVID-19 and his thought...

This week, Karl Moore rebroadcasts a conversation he had with the late Ken Dryden from 2016, when Dryden taught his Canadian Studies course at McGill university entitled "Thinking The Future To make The Future."

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore sits down with  Fred Lalonde , the Founder & CEO of  Hopper . Fred shares his perspective on life as an entrepreneur compared to the corporate world, how he chooses which ideas are worth pursuing, and the profound impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry

This week on  The CEO Series ,  Karl Moore speaks with  Isabelle Hudon , President and CEO of the  Business Development Bank of Canada  and Canada’s former Ambassador to France and Monaco. Isabelle reflects on her time as ambassador, how strategy is built within crown corporations, and her leadership approach across both public service and business.

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore sits down with  Jeff Leger , CEO of  123Dentist , one of Canada’s fastest-growing dental organizations. Jeff shares his perspective on the technologies transforming dentistry, whether AI can help address Canada’s shortage of dentists, and how government policy is shaping dental care for Canadians.

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with  Goldy Hyder , President and CEO of the  Business Council of Canada . Goldy reflects on his time working alongside former Prime Minister Joe Clark, discusses the evolving role of China in Canada’s economic growth, and how Canadian businesses can position themselves for success in today’s rapidly changing global landsc...

This week on  The CEO Series , Karl Moore sits down with Mario Peloquin, President and CEO of VIA Rail Canada, the country’s national rail service. Mario shares how VIA Rail is positioning itself for the future by modernizing infrastructure, engaging Gen Z travelers, and benchmarking against international rail systems.

This week on  The CEO Series , Professor Moore speaks with Sunil Kapur, CEO of McCarthy Tétrault, Canada’s first national law firm. Sunil shares how his background in science shaped his legal thinking and reflects on his early experiences working with the Ministry of the Attorney General. Tune in for insights on leadership, legal strategy, and what it takes to succeed in today&rs...

This week on The CEO Series , Professor Moore speaks with R.J. Simpson , Premier of the Northwest Territories. Tune in to hear Premier Simpson share how climate change continues to reshape the North, the future of the diamond mining industry and the broader challenges and opportunities facing northern leadership in a shifting global landscape.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, one of Canada’s largest communications and media companies. Mirko reflects on the launch of Bell’s AI Fabric, the critical role of public policy in broadband expansion, and some insights on Bell’s $30 billion investment to bring fiber internet to mil...

This week on The CEO Series , Professor Karl Moore sits down with Eliza Reid , former First Lady of Iceland and best-selling author , to discuss Iceland’s global leadership in gender equality and her work advocating for equity both at home and abroad. Eliza also shares reflections on the unexpected transition into public life and what’s to come after her best-selling book, Death on the...

This week on The CEO Series , Karl Moore sits down with Hubert Bolduc , President of Investissement Québec , to discuss how the organization is driving economic growth across the province in close collaboration with the Minister of Economy. They also explore how Investissement Québec supports employee mental health, the importance of trade diversification, and how political shifts in...