The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore

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...

This week on The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with Fady Dagher , Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) . Fady shares his early journey into law enforcement, what inspired him to serve, and the growing focus on mental health support for officers

This week on The CEO Series , Karl Moore sits down with Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, a global leader in point-of-sale software headquartered in Montreal. Dax reflects on the company's early days, the turning points that fueled its global rise, and the entrepreneurial spirit behind its founding 20 years ago.

This week on The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with Anthony Broccolini, CEO of Broccolini, a leading family-owned construction firm based in Montreal. Anthony shares how technology is reshaping the construction industry, navigating uncertainty in today’s VUCA world, and how demographic shifts are transforming the sector.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore sits down with Graham Carr, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University. Tune in to hear about his path from teaching to senior administration, how Concordia stands out among local universities, and how it’s tackling tuition hikes and other emerging challenges in higher education. 

This week on The CEO Series , Karl Moore speaks with Helen Antoniou, Chair of the Board of Governors at Concordia University. They discuss the role of philanthropy in Canada, decision-making in family businesses, and why multi-generational leadership can give family-run businesses a lasting edge.

This week on The CEO Series , Karl Moore sits down with Edward Greenspon , former CEO of the Public Policy Forum and past Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail . Tune in as they discuss the impact of Canada’s most influential prime ministers, the future of the media industry, and how organizations can navigate today’s increasingly complex policy landscape.

This week on The CEO Series , Professor Moore sits down with The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne , Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry . Tune in as they discuss Canada’s evolving relationship with the U.S., strategies to safeguard Canada’s infrastructure amidst potential tariffs, and on the importance of listening as a politician, in order to stre...

This week on The CEO Series , Professor Moore sits down with Michael Duheme, the 25th Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Tune in as they discuss the importance of mental health in law enforcement, the Mounties’ role in securing Canada’s borders, and efforts to rebuild public trust.

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Valerie Pisano, President and CEO of Mila—a non-profit AI hub in Montreal. Join us to hear Valerie shares some insights on the challenges Canadian startups face when seeking investment, how AI is shaping the workforce, and on the Mobius Bias Project, a new initiative tackling biases in AI.

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Claude Marchand, CEO of LCI Education and LaSalle College Montreal, to discuss the future of education. Tune in as we explore what’s new in teaching, the profound impact of technology on the educational landscape, and how the creative economy shapes the next generation of innovators.

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to explore the evolving landscape of global retail and entrepreneurship. Join us as we discuss Montreal’s role as a global retail hub, Shopify’s commitment to Canada’s bilingual culture, and their innovative new AI product ShopifyMagic.

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Steven Singer, CEO of Fody Foods, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and passion for health-conscious food innovation. Join us as we dive into his experiences working with a board of directors, securing investments, and navigating the challenges of the food industry, including rising costs. 

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore sits down with Catherine Tait, President of CBC. Join us to hear her insights on creative leadership, managing public broadcasting in a digital era, and the future of Canadian storytelling.