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A passion for helping companies grow - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:19:30 -0400

With his energy and enthusiasm, Nick Thompson brings a new approach to corporate image management, culture development, and enterprise growth. As a co-founder and President of a number of companies, including Metromedia Marketing Ltd., BrandAlliance Inc., VEA Office Professionals, and The Astra Group Inc. Nick now shares his 30+ years of leadership and executive management experience with business owners and professionals across North America.

He works with over 100 companies every year to help them grow and is especially passionate about sharing leadership experiences in the areas of culture, M&A, and strategic growth.

The organizations that he spearheaded grew to be internationally recognized, with dozens of locations across the globe and employing hundreds of people in numerous countries. With extensive experience in sales and marketing strategies, executing on business plans, and culture development, these businesses became award winning - having been listed on the "Best Places to Work" roster yearly as well as gaining the coveted "National Distributor of the Year" award. BrandAlliance also obtained Deloitte’s "Canada’s Best Managed Companies" distinction several years in a row.

Nick’s credentials include being a finalist for the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award, recognition as one of Business in Calgary’s "Leaders of Tomorrow", recipient of the "Premiers Award for Healthy Work Places," and has been featured on the cover of a number of commercial and trade publications for his business acumen. He held the rare marketing designation of M.A.S. (Master Advertising Specialist) and was awarded the first ever "Humanitarian of the Year" award by his industry association for his endless philanthropic contributions.

Apart from his entrepreneurial endeavors, Nick is also a Business Execution Specialist (executive team coach) with Results Canada Inc. Nick has served on many Boards, including his past companies, both the Provincial and National Boards of the PPPC (Promotional Products Professionals of Canada), and several not-for-profit enterprises. He is also active in the worldwide Entrepreneurs Organization as a board member, a mentor, and a trainer for their Accelerator program across North America.

In his free time, Nick continues to write and publish a number of books on personal and business life lessons (www.nickthompsonbooks.com). He also enjoys staying active - hiking, running and playing sports of any kind.

He and his wife take great pleasure in travelling, looking for new experiences, and tasting new foods and wines.

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AI Meal Scanning Startup Scales Rapidly - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:12:16 -0400

You need a strong concept, and something that's realistic that you can actually execute, and are capable of.

Andrew Shore is a Toronto-based entrepreneur and founder of Amino, an AI-powered nutrition platform that helps people better understand what they’re eating by simply scanning their meals with their phone. He would be a great guest for the Canada's Entrepreneur podcast.

Since launching in September 2025, the platform has grown quickly, surpassing 100,000 users and more than 2 million meals scanned, with over 30,000 meals currently being analyzed each day. Amino uses AI image recognition to identify foods and estimate nutritional values instantly, removing the need for manual food logging and making nutrition tracking easier for everyday consumers.

Andrew has a background building consumer technology platforms across gaming, blockchain, and AI, and is focused on building tools that help people make better daily health decisions.

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He Left Corporate for a "Marketing Isekai" - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

"This is a must for any entrepreneur who's ever wondered if there's more to business than KPIs"

Suneel Mistry is a Toronto-based marketing leader who made an unconventional career move — he stepped away from a corporate marketing role at HSB Canada (a Munich Re subsidiary) to do a 6-month sabbatical placement through Cuso International with the Protected Areas Trust in Guyana.

As a Communications Specialist, he worked on capacity building for conservation in the Caribbean, using modern marketing and storytelling tools to drive environmental awareness in resource-constrained environments. He even traveled to Chile for the RedLAC Congress (the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds).

He calls the experience his "Marketing Isekai" — borrowing from the Japanese anime genre where a character is transported to a completely different world. For Suneel, that world was the rainforests and protected areas of Guyana, where his corporate marketing skills had to adapt to entirely different realities.

He studied Communication Studies at York University, founded Studio Two Seven in 2017 as a creative media platform, and has photographed across Colombia, England, Guyana, Mexico, New York, and Toronto. He's also a cinephile and Star Wars enthusiast.

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How Great Entrepreneurs Build Things That Last - Guelph - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:39:22 -0400

"When you meet another entrepreneur, it's like finding a special friend."

Taylor Beech believes progress in business and life comes down to disciplined execution, applied consistently over time. For more than 25 years, he worked at the intersection of performance, systems, and growth — starting as a personal trainer, then translating that operating discipline into entrepreneurship and real estate development. Today, he is focused on building Dominion Crate Works, an industrial packaging company serving manufacturers that require export-grade, military-spec, and mission-critical crating. His work is grounded in fundamentals: clear processes, reliable execution, and long-term value creation. Alongside this, he mentors and coaches men in their second act through Second Wind, helping them rebuild energy, clarity, and internal leadership so they can execute at a higher level in business and life. The common thread in everything he does is simple: turning intent into action and building things that last.

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Opportunity-driven retirement entrepreneurship - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

At a time when more Canadians are rethinking what retirement looks like, lifelong sailors and retired brand builders Sian Roberts and Kevin Dunal offer a compelling second-act founder story.

While living aboard a 95-year-old Dutch barge in the Netherlands, the couple encountered a problem familiar to many downsizing consumers: traditional cookware simply wasn’t designed for tight, modern living. Their search led them to nesto by Cook Vision, a German-engineered nesting cookware system that reduces storage needs by up to 50 per cent without compromising performance or durability.

With more than 50 years of combined experience launching and scaling brands across North America, Roberts and Dunal quickly recognized a broader market opportunity, particularly as Canadians move into smaller homes and prioritize longer-lasting household investments. Though officially retired, they made the deliberate decision to return to entrepreneurship, leading nesto’s expansion into Canada.

Today, they are building the brand around a system-based, "buy better, buy once" philosophy, positioning nesto as a premium alternative to cluttered cookware sets, and a case study in opportunity-driven retirement entrepreneurship.

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Putting a delicious spin on the ancient digestive tonic Kombucha - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:50:10 -0400

Zoey Shamai, founder of Tonica Kombucha, which is celebrating 20 years in business this March.

Zoey founded Tonica in 2006 as the first commercially available kombucha brand in Canada, helping introduce and build a category that is now firmly established in grocery + specialty retail nationwide. With no outside investment and no formal business training, she grew the company from small-batch brewing within Toronto’s yoga community into a national brand now available in more than 2,500 stores.

Under her leadership, Tonica became a recognized Canadian success story, including a memorable appearance on Dragon’s Den, further cementing the brand’s profile and credibility as it scaled. As a former yoga teacher with a deep interest in health and fermentation, Zoey built Tonica around traditional brewing methods, ingredient integrity, and long-term thinking.

Today, Tonica operates out of its own certified organic and HACCP production facility in Ontario and offers a diverse portfolio of bottled and canned kombucha flavours. Zoey remains the sole owner of the business, overseeing production, distribution, and brand strategy - an increasingly rare model in today’s consolidated CPG landscape.

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The Billion-Dollar Lesson in Being Different - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Come into any situation with a clear idea of what you can contribute, and what you would like to get out of it.

Michael Shapiro is a cultural entrepreneur, author, and language enthusiast passionate about reviving ancient Jewish traditions through modern innovation. He's spent my life embracing what others might call "personal weirdness" and turning it into something extraordinary.

He’s always been fascinated by languages, alphabets, and the meaning of words. At age twelve, he took a Hebrew calligraphy class and in high school, he was the Hebrew language valedictorian.

After earning his MBA from the University of Michigan, he spent two years in Brand Management at Procter & Gamble, but the corporate world felt too narrow for his creative spirit. In December 1994, he left P&G and flew to Israel to study at the Pardes Institute. By June 1995, he met his first Ketubah (artistic Jewish marriage contract) artist. In 1996, he registered Ketubah.com. What he had envisioned as one product line for a gallery soon became his entire focus online.

Nearly three decades later, Ketubah.com has become the largest Ketubah publisher on the planet, featuring 75+ leading artists and 900+ fine art limited edition designs. Michael has created HebrewNamer.com, a platform helping people discover the meaning and proper spelling of their Hebrew names. Last year, a major Jewish Publisher (JPS) published "Ketubah Renaissance", a coffee table book about this ancient tradition's modern revival. And he’s about to launch "Doing Jewish Today" an e-magazine for Jewish, interfaith and LGBTQ+ couples and families interesting in connecting with Jewish traditions on their own terms.

As someone who speaks multiple languages and reads 6-7 alphabets (and is aiming for 10!), he believes deeply in embracing what makes you unique. Whether you're a "Jewish day school nerd" or have your own passion, he encourages everyone to lean into their personal weirdness—it might just become your greatest strength!

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From Electrician to AI Data Center Founder - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

"We're a small team achieving big things. I realize that our people are the biggest value in the business."

Chuck L'Ecuyer is Founder, Owner, and CEO of Intellifelx. Chuck is a third-generation electrician with more than 20 years of experience in project operations. He founded CES Corporation in 2011 and built his company from the ground up, staffed it with skilled professionals through all subsidiary divisions of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction, therefore accommodating multidisciplinary EPCM services.

Chuck’s Corporation developed the Intelliflex line of products in 2019 to accommodate today’s data centre needs from cloud to blockchain computing. As a fully integrated immersion modular data centre solution, it allows fast growth operations to expedite AI data centre infrastructure deployment.

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Scaling a business idea into a success story - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Dylan Munro is co-founder of Spot & Tango, a fast-growing U.S. based direct-to-consumer dog food company, which launched in Canada in March. Canada is the brand’s first international expansion and is being led by co-founder Munro, a Toronto native who is bringing the brand he helped build in the U.S., back home.

The move reflects both the growing appetite among Canadian pet owners for premium, human-grade nutrition and Dylan’s personal desire to introduce the product to his own family, friends, and fellow Canadians.

Spot & Tango delivers human-grade, vet-developed dog food through a subscription model, including its best-selling FreshDry™️ "UnKibble," which combines the nutritional integrity of fresh food with the convenience of dry. The company has served more than 100 million meals in the U.S. and is now adapting its operations specifically for Canadian pet parents.

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Running a successful business while in high school - Saskatchewan - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Chanelle Chalazan is the 15-year-old founder of Chic & Charmed Boutique, a Canadian jewelry brand she launched at 13 that scaled nationally in under a year. The brand has exhibited at major shows across Canada, runs year-round billboards, has been featured on C95 Saskatoon, and won the Saskatchewan Wedding Industry Award for Best Unique Wedding Service. Chanelle speaks on youth entrepreneurship, confidence in business, and building a national brand while still in high school.

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Connection Heals What Correction Can’t - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Carlamay Sheremata is a retired police officer, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and family conflict resolution specialist—but more than that, she's a bridge-builder. Between systems and people. Between leaders and their teams. Between families and the youth they love.

After 21 years in law enforcement—including 8.5 years as a School Resource Officer—she's seen what happens when people lose connection. She's watched families fracture, leaders burn out, teams implode, and kids fall through the cracks. Not because people didn’t care—but because they didn’t know how to lead through the hard stuff.

That’s why she created the CALM Leadership Method™️—a trust-centered, emotionally intelligent approach to leadership that works in real life. Under pressure. In crisis. In the moments that matter most.

She now helps corporate teams, educators, frontline professionals, and families lead with connection, rebuild trust where it’s been lost, and communicate clearly when it counts most—at home, at work, and everywhere in between.

Whether she's on stage speaking to executives, equipping frontline teams, or sitting across from a family in conflict, she brings the same message: Connection heals what correction can’t.

And if we don’t fix the disconnection, we lose the people who need us most.

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How Lucas McCarthy Is Transforming Live Events with Smarter Event Technology - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Lucas McCarthy is the CEO and founder of Showpass, a leading event technology company powering North America’s most dynamic live experiences. He drives the company’s product and strategic vision with a focus on building tools that make events easier to manage and more profitable. Under his leadership, Showpass has become known for its agile, scalable solutions that empower event organizers to move quickly, operate efficiently, and stay ahead in a fast-changing industry. A champion for creators and independent operators alike, Lucas believes operational simplicity is key to ensuring a vibrant, diverse future for live events.

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Driven and Results Oriented Marketing Entrepreneur - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Danijel Sliško founded Cerco, a marketing agency specializing in creative design, creation of original content across various platforms and channels. It includes campaign management, branding services, custom website design and development, video series, documentaries, news programs, blogs, social media posts, and environmental design. Equipped with its own production house and a skilled team of designers, content writers, creators, producers, and technical staff, the agency is dedicated to delivering high-quality media content to meet people's marketing and communication requirements.

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He Monetized Fandom Before Anyone Else - Canada - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:13:13 -0500

Nathen Mazri, who I interviewed 4 years ago is a fandom-driven entrepreneur. Widely known for breaking the internet through iconic licensing ventures that include Garfield Eats and Scooby-Doo. His work has been featured in over 500 global media outlets and has generated more than 50 million impressions, and he's built a passionate community of about 500,000 fans and fanvestors.

Nathan is the founder of EGEEZ, creator of the world's EGEEZ Cloud, an algorithmic verification marketplace connecting fans directly to verified licenses that brings transparency and counterfeit protection to the $70 billion global licensing industry. The platform earned a Government of Canada SHRED and will debut its beta at Bridge. He also coined Egeezment, a brand new category of real estate that merges entertainment IPs with sophisticated living.

Through EGEEZ, he represents IP giants like Mr. Bean, The Smurfs, Emoji and others to build the world's first IP-themed residential developments, a new category beyond hotels and theme parks.
He's also the author of Arabiolosis, and founder of EGEEZ Academy, and is currently filming a documentary drama about his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey for release in 2026.

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How Ethical Brands Win at Global Scale - Ontario - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

A compelling story not just about what they built, but how they built it as partners in life and in business, balancing vision, execution, and accountability at the highest level.

Isaac Langleben and Jacqueline Prehogan recognized that the global food system is broken, and pet food, often overlooked, is one of its most powerful drivers of change. Their entrepreneurial vision emerged from a search for better nutrition for their rescue dog, revealing a deeper insight: pet food sits at the intersection of global agriculture, animal welfare, and consumer trust, yet is shaped by opaque supply chains and inconsistent welfare standards. Isaac and Jacqueline saw this disconnect as both a responsibility and an opportunity to challenge industry norms and build a business aligned with nutrition, animal welfare, ethical sourcing, and transparency at scale.

Founded in 2014, Open Farm develops premium pet nutrition with thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The company pioneered ingredient traceability, enabling pet parents to see where every ingredient originates, while holding partners to rigorous third-party animal welfare and sustainability standards. As Chief Executive Officer, Isaac provides the operational discipline and systems thinking required to scale a values-led global supply chain, while Jacqueline, as Chief Brand Officer, shapes Open Farm’s purpose-driven culture and consumer trust.

Today, Open Farm feeds more than a quarter of a million pets annually and is sold direct-to-consumer and via 8,500 global retail locations. As a Certified B Corporation and one of the fastest-growing brands in the category, Open Farm demonstrates that transparency and ethics are not constraints on growth, but drivers of long-term value. Through their leadership, Isaac and Isaac are reshaping expectations within pet food and influencing how responsible food systems are built for the future. They have recently been recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Canada 2025 winners.

Isaac and Jacqueline’s entrepreneurial achievements have driven them to become the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Canada winners. This is a terrific achievement, and we look forward to them representing Canada in the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™️ Awards in Monaco.

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Why Mentorship is Non-Negotiable for Leaders - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

David Pisarek combines progressive and comprehensive digital operations expertise with needs assessments, streamlining, and hands-on collaborative leadership to every project to ensure sound solutions that meet customer requirements, capture the competitive edge, and drive growth. His ultimate goal is to drive meaningful change by helping non-profits leverage digital solutions. He is also an accomplished podcast host at Wow Digital Podcast. This is a great listen for everyone but especially those in the not-for-profit sector.

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Eric Naaman — EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 - Eastern - Québec - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Eric Naaman acquired Damotech in 2010 with the vision of building an organization that reflected his values. One rooted in strong company culture, clear brand positioning, and product excellence. Under his leadership, Damotech has become the largest rack safety company in North America.

Eric Naaman was recently named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 - Eastern. Eric holds a degree in mechanical engineering. Guided by his creative passion, he began his career in commercial photography and communications, collaborating with marquee clients such as Bombardier, Cirque du Soleil, General Motors, Home Depot, YUM! Brands, and L’Oréal, before transitioning into entrepreneurship and leading Damotech’s transformation.

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Crossing Borders in a Tariff War: The LaunchBoost Playbook from Pure Marketing - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:50:02 -0500

Crossing Borders in a Tariff War: The LaunchBoost Playbook from Pure Marketing is for Founders who need to Stop, Think, Focus & Execute is all about crossing border to the USA and beyond. The USA is such a big market that we have to realize that it’s essential for growth — even if it means building and maintaining a US presence.

The new Canada’s Entrepreneur Marketing Podcast is a new podcast show where strategy meets action, and where Canadian founders learn how to scale smarter, faster, and further.

In this first episode of the CE Marketing Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges facing Canadian growth companies:

How to expand into the U.S. market — in the middle of a tariff war.

The world of cross-border business is shifting fast. Trade tensions are rewriting the rules, and what used to be a straight road south is now full of roadblocks and opportunities. That’s exactly what LaunchBoost from Pure Marketing in New Jersey is designed to solve. It’s a 90-day marketing and go-to-market system that helps Canadian founders gain measurable traction in the U.S. market. To unpack how it works — and how founders can adapt — I’m joined by two remarkable voices and leaders of the Pure Marketing Group of companies who are shaping the future of growth and innovation:

Melanie Salvador is a venture capitalist and ecosystem strategist, focused on smart city systems and investment frameworks that align capital with civic ambition. And Jared Sanborn is a business builder, strategist, and futurist who believes the best way to predict the future is to create it.

And importantly, we look at this through the eyes of our own Entrepreneur marketing process. The STFE mindset — Stop, Think, Focus, Execute — is not just a process — it’s a way of leading when everything feels uncertain. And it’s a perfect method for growth founders to shape their business in new markets.

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He Built a Food Brand Because Nothing Existed - Québec - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Sylvain Karpinski is Founder & CEO of SLY Foods. SLY comes from Sylvain’s own adventures: 18,000 km cycling journeys across the Americas, packrafting expeditions on Canada’s remote whitewater rivers, and two solo offshore racing seasons across the Atlantic.

He couldn’t find freeze-dried meals that met his expectations during his expeditions. Refusing to settle for bland, unbalanced options, he began crafting his own recipes — gourmet, plant-based, and nutritious meals, designed to hold up in the most demanding conditions.

Back on solid ground, he decided to share them with the world. And so SLY was born, a line of savoury, practical, long-lasting, freeze-dried meals, made to fuel weekend adventurers, extreme explorers, and busy parents!

Sylvain is a great example of a Canadian adventurous go-getter. Already, SLY Foods are stocked in stores across Canada as well as in Europe in France & The Netherlands.

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How This Founder Is Reinventing Clean Energy - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Arshia Jahangiri is the Founder and CEO of Solenery, a Canadian clean-energy platform built to make the transition to sustainable living effortless for homeowners, builders, and energy providers. Since founding Solenery, Arshia has led its vision to simplify how people discover, compare, and act on clean-energy incentives, turning complex data into instant, actionable insights through smart technology and design.

Born with an entrepreneurial spirit, Arshia moved to Toronto with a mission to combine creativity, business, and technology to solve real problems that matter. His journey started with a high-school patent for a rooftop energy system, evolved through graduate studies in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Queen’s University, and materialized into Solenery.

Under his leadership, Solenery has developed a suite of intelligent tools, including its Energy Insights Widget, an AI-powered system that analyzes property data, ROI, and rebates for any postal code in Canada. The company is expanding its ecosystem through Builder and Partner platforms, connecting the clean-energy industry across property owners, builders, and providers.

As a multidisciplinary founder, Arshia blends design thinking, product innovation, and market strategy to bridge the gap between sustainability and adoption. Beyond Solenery, he is building a family of brands under Brinalle Group, fostering ventures that intersect design, technology, and experience.

Arshia’s mission is simple yet ambitious: to create systems that make sustainable choices mainstream, profitable, and personal. Whether through clean energy, design innovation, or business ecosystems, his work reflects a belief that impact starts with clarity, and clarity begins with design.

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A mission to raise the standard of hospitality - Edmonton - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Ravi Prakash, Chairman of O & O Group of Companies, is a visionary hospitality leader with a unique blend of operational expertise and strategic sales acumen. With a global mindset shaped by extensive international experience, he's built a career on delivering world-class guest experiences across diverse cultural and business landscapes. His mission is simple: to raise the standard of hospitality by aligning exceptional service with strong commercial performance. In today’s dynamic, customer-driven economy, he believes that proactive, personalized service isn’t just a differentiator—it’s the foundation for long-term growth. He specializes in crafting impactful service strategies that foster deep customer loyalty, while empowering teams to serve as true brand ambassadors. Throughout his career, he's transformed hospitality businesses into service-driven, results-oriented organizations—enhancing brand visibility, driving revenue, and cultivating lasting customer relationships. His leadership style focuses on building high-performing teams, boosting morale, and creating environments where both staff and guests thrive.

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Numbers Matter—Smart Entrepreneurs Prioritize Them - Niagara - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Matt Giffen is the Founder and CEO of Bench Brewing Company in West Lincoln, Niagara. Matt has built an innovative brewery that prioritizes sustainability and conscious business practices within the beverage industry, these are topics that align well with your thoughtful discussions about craft beer.

Matt shares his journey from a 24-year banking career to founding a farmhouse brewery in Lincoln, Ontario, which opened in 2018. He explained how he combined his passion for beer with the local agricultural community, establishing a brewery that now ranks sixth among craft breweries in Ontario.

Bench Brewing is an award-winning craft beverage company dedicated to "craft beverages with a conscience." Since 2018, they've been at the forefront of sustainable brewing practices, implementing innovative solutions like zero wastewater process and closed-loop water system where every drop used in brewing is repurposed to nourish our onsite hops and adjacent local farms. Matt would be happy to share insights about:

Matt has built a sustainable brewery from the ground up and implemented conscious and sustainable business practices in the beverage industry. Matt operates at the intersection of craft brewing and environmental stewardship.

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Dr. Oriuwa Fuses Medicine, Performance, and Entrepreneurship - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. Chika Oriuwa, is a child of Nigerian immigrants to Canada, who experienced many challenges including racism, sexism and financial precarity on her way to realizing her dream of becoming a doctor. Upon arriving at medical school, she discovered she was the only person of colour in a class of over 300 students. This inspired her to become an entrepreneur of her own life and career and led her to become a cultural icon whose story resonates globally.

Dr. Oriuwa has been recognized internationally for her accomplishments and was named one of TIME magazine’s "Next Generation Leaders" in 2021 and was honoured with one-of-a-kind Barbie doll for her contributions as a frontline healthcare worker, Dr. Oriuwa is Her accomplishments exemplify the potential of women who harness their power to break barriers and inspire others.

She is currently touring North America with a keynote sharing her blueprint for innovation, a neuro-science driven, three-pillar framework designed to revolutionize leadership and organizational success on both an individual and organizational level for lasting impact - from boardrooms to the psychiatric emergency room and from billion-dollar problems to toddler meltdowns, Dr. Oriuwa is combining storytelling, science and strategy to unlock entrepreneurial ingenuity at home - or the boardroom.

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The Food-Tech Duo Transforming Calgary’s Dining Scene - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Calgary-based entrepreneur and University of Calgary alum, Joanna Pariseau along with her business partner, Melissa Ninaber embody both through their fast-growing food-tech venture, Taste the City.

Taste the City invites customers to enjoy a thoughtfully curated tasting experience. Text-led, each tasting allows guests to visit multiple restaurants in one evening, all within walking distance. When booking, diners do not know where they’ll be going, or what they’ll be eating, but by removing the need to decide, the experience becomes effortless and free from decision fatigue. Every stop is carefully timed, prepaid and designed to showcase the best of the local dining scene while fostering connection through food.

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Growth Gets Harder, But You Get Better - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Today, we meet Ben Taylor, the founder behind the marketing and business growth of the Beachman. It’s a great Canadian entrepreneur story. Ben is the Co-Founder of Beachman e-bikes. In 2019, Beachman’s two founders Ben Taylor and Steve Payne had a chance encounter at a coffee shop. Ben is the creator of the Beachman name with the dream to build a wildly new electric cafe racer, and Steve, the cafe racer builder who could bring that dream to life. Ben comes from an entrepreneurial family, with parents that were co-founders of the now famous SteamWhistle Brewery. In the fall of 2020 Steve completed work on the first prototype, a modified 1979 Kawasaki KZ200, which they refer to as "Zero". With a battery system hand-built by Steve, a modern electric drivetrain, and authentic café racer styling, the pair knew they had something special, so let’s find out more.

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Finance as the missing ingredient in the wellness economy - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Guest: Ryan Brinkurst, Founder & CEO - Beautifi

In a world where the wellness economy is booming—now worth over $200 billion in Canada and growing at 7% annually—clinic owners and practitioners are discovering one of the most powerful growth levers available today: offering financing. In today’s episode, we reveal how clinics can increase conversions, expand client reach, elevate customer experience, and build long-term stability simply by integrating responsible, accessible financing into their service model.

For the average Canadian, the message is just as clear: your health doesn’t need to wait. Whether it’s a medical, elective, or longevity-focused procedure, financing now provides a path to care that aligns with your goals, your timing, and your financial reality.

And for policymakers—and for every Canadian who has ever felt the frustration of waitlists, delays, or bottlenecks in the public healthcare system—this episode is essential listening. Canada’s entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating accessible, innovative health solutions. If policymakers embrace these models, collaborate with innovators, and reduce unnecessary red tape, we can dramatically reduce pressure on the public system and expand access to care nationwide.

We invite you to share this episode with the people you know and love who should never have to compromise their health because of a lack of financing — and share it with clinic owners, policymakers, and benefits providers who can help accelerate access to health, wellness, and longevity across Canada.

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From Fruit Farm Roots to Industry-Defying Winery - Ontario - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Alicia Hardman grew up on a fruit farm just down the ridge from Shale Ridge Winery and always dreamed of tying her roots to a place of her own, where craft and hospitality meet. Years later, she left a full-time job and went all-in on that vision. It wasn’t a retirement project. It was an underdog leap, capital-heavy, complex, and humbling.

Alicia says starting from the bottom meant ups and downs, tough lessons, and a lot of perseverance. But when heart and vision stay aligned, you find your way. Every bottle, every table we set, and every smile at the door is a thank-you to the people who believed with us, and to you for being part of it.

Alicia didn’t arrive with all the answers. She learned fast, sought out seasoned growers and makers, invested in the right equipment, and kept listening, to the land and to the guests. The result is a Shale Ridge Winery, Cidery and Spa. A place that feels personal: with swings, sunshine, seasonal plates, and glasses that tell the story of where they came from.

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How Ana Romaniv Built a Leading 3D Rendering Studio in Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Ana Romaniv is the founder of Eight Station, a Vancouver-based boutique rendering studio. The company turns design into photorealistic 3D content.

After relocating to Canada, she built the studio from the ground up. Today, Eight Station is a more than 15-person team that has visualized more than 100 architectural, interior, and real estate projects – all before a single brick was laid.

The studio collaborates with leading clients such as MLA Canada, Frank Architecture, Green Theory etc. Ana’s work lies at the intersection of design, storytelling and emerging technology such as AI tools. Her goal is to push creative boundaries without losing the sense of realistic renderings.

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Trusted Calgary Realtor Katherine Bennett — Scott McGillivray Approved — Alberta Real Estate Expert - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Calgary-based, award-winning real estate agent, Katherine Bennett, has recently been named a Trusted Real Estate Professional by HGTV and Home Network star Scott McGillivray.

Katherine has extensive experience assisting out-of-province buyers and first-time homeowners, as well as advising seasoned investors, including luxury-level professionals, on navigating Alberta’s real estate market. Drawn by Alberta’s lower home prices and strong job market, many Ontarians are making the move west in search of opportunity. The transition can be overwhelming without the right guidance. Unexpected expenses, such as inspection fees, legal costs, moving expenses, condo fees, insurance and utilities often take buyers by surprise and can quickly strain their finances. Alberta is calling and RE/MAX’s Katherine Bennett is ready to help Ontarians answer with confidence.

With years of real estate service under her belt, Katherine Bennett assures that her clients are in good hands. Representing local and future homeowners, Katherine is committed to listening to her clients, focusing on their needs and using keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. Her intimate knowledge of this region, combined with her lifelong experiences of living here, gives her an enthusiasm and a desire to make her home, your home.

Katherine Bennett recently won the #1 Top Individual designation at RE/MAX Realty Professionals for September 2025.

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From Engineer to Entrepreneur: The Leap That Changed Everything - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Anslem’s insights for engineering entrepreneurs are terrific. What it takes to step out of multi-national engineering companies to start up your own venture... so interesting.

Anselm Viswasam graduated from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) with a degree in Electrical Engineering and is a professional engineer licensed in the province of Ontario. He also holds an MBA in Technology Management and New Ventures Development, from Queens University, in Canada.

Anselm co-founded Hyperion in July 2015 – with the intention of developing the first implementation of a distributed sensing solution for the electric grid. Essentially, Hyperion brings assets to life by taking each of the elements that comprise a high voltage asset and adding intelligence to it. In essence, a smart grid is smart because it is made up of smart assets.

Prior to this, Anselm successfully led ABB’s Substation Automation Products Division for North America and in this role, he was responsible for sales of Transmission and Sub-transmission products to Utilities in Canada, the US, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Anselm spent over 14 years at General Electric (Multilin – substation protection and control products) holding positions in engineering, operations, marketing and in new product development. He was an integral part of the team that developed the world’s first microprocessor protection relays – which are now ubiquitous across the power grid globally. He also worked in GE’s Wire & Cable group and developed cables for niche applications such as mineshaft power cable, cable buses and high performance fluid filled cable systems.

Anselm prides himself on being a true "international" Canadian. Born in Sierra Leone, West Africa to parents of ethnic Sri Lankan origin, his first ten years were spent growing up in Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Tanzania. After a short stint in boarding school in the United Kingdom, his father retired from the United Nations and moved back to Sri Lanka. The ensuing civil war in Sri Lanka forced Anselm and his parents to immigrate to Canada in 1989 – 35 years and counting as a Canadian!

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Lessons learned from being an entrepreneur at a young age - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Cory Brewer is a Canadian entrepreneur, speaker, and business growth leader with a proven track record of scaling service-based businesses. He is the Founder and President of Beyond Landscaping Ltd. and Co-Founder of Market Hill Agency. In 2016, Cory transformed Beyond Landscaping from a modest neighborhood lawn service into a multi-million-dollar company that now employs over 40 full-time professionals and offers landscaping, design, construction, and snow management services—recognized today as one of North Vancouver’s top service providers. Through Market Hill Agency, he helps overworked business owners recruit, place, and train skilled remote executive assistants. Drawing on his own years of experience working with virtual teams, Cory empowers leaders to scale their businesses sustainably and without burnout.

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From Oil & Gas to Wellness Mogul: Gaurav Gupta’s Journey to 12+ Spas Across Canada - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Gaurav Gupta, Owner of Leela Eco Spa, Leela Thermal House and SKA Thermal Spa.

Entrepreneur with a passion for purpose-driven growth, operational efficiency, and people centered leadership. He combines a background in engineering and global business with a hands-on approach to building service based brands.

After 6 years in Oil & Gas (SNC-Lavalin & Suncor Energy), he transitioned into entrepreneurship in 2014 by acquiring Leela Eco Spa, despite no prior experience in the wellness space. What began as a single spa in Calgary has grown into a portfolio of 12+ locations across Canada, including the launch of SKA Thermal Spa, Calgary’s first urban thermal wellness concept.

Today, Leela Eco Spa and SKA Thermal Spa support over 350 team members and serve 140,000+ guests annually. The growth has been guided by lean systems, strong financial discipline, and a commitment to uplifting both clients and team members through exceptional service and meaningful experiences.

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Life doesn't end at 50 - it starts - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Kevin Halliday (kevinhalliday.com) is a transformation expert, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur with success spanning the construction, fitness, and hospitality industries. He’s the founder of multiple companies, including Spindle Stairs & Railings, Alberta’s leader in stair innovation and recipient of the BUILD Award for Best Innovation Product, and Urban Studio Shed, a creative media and podcast production company. A former WNBF bodybuilding champion, Kevin turned his own life around from unhealthy and overworked to disciplined and purpose - driven. Through his hit podcast ShedTalk with Kevin Halliday and his powerful TEDx talk, "What Men Say in Sheds," he inspires people over 50 to transform their health, master their mindset, and create lasting wealth—proving that life doesn’t end at 50, it starts.

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The Balanced Plate: How Monika Jensen Is Making Healthy Food Irresistible - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Monika Jensen is a chef, author, and creative force passionate about bringing balance, joy, and flavor to everyday living. She is the author of a new cookbook called The Balanced Plate: Healthy Recipes with Keto Alternatives, a 265-page cookbook designed to make nutritious eating approachable, colorful, and full of flavor. Each full-color recipe includes nutritional information and practical tips for living a low-carb lifestyle without sacrificing taste. Now available on Amazon and in bookstores this November, the book reflects Monika’s belief that healthy food should be both satisfying and exciting.

Her love for food goes beyond creating recipes, it’s about turning healthy cooking into a celebration. By offering simple keto alternatives and approachable guidance, Monika helps home cooks discover meals that fuel the body while still bringing joy to the table.

For Monika, the kitchen has always been more than just a place to cook, it’s been her anchor. During challenging times, cooking gave her purpose, comfort, and a sense of calm. That personal connection to food continues to shape her work today, inspiring her upcoming second cookbook, The Spiced Plate: Savor the Spice of Global Cuisine, which explores the joy of nourishing dishes infused with global flavors.

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From Oil & Gas Executive to Luxury Real Estate Leader: Meet Chynna Winter - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Chynna Winter is the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Broker, and Licensed Partner of Engel & Völkers Calgary. She has been an active member of the business community in Calgary for over two decades, previously holding executive management positions in the Oil & Gas industry. Chynna’s business background coupled with her passion for real estate have resulted in a long track record of successful transactions in the luxury real estate market in both Calgary and Central Alberta. She is known as a consummate professional with extensive market knowledge, sharp negotiating skills, and a dedication to providing the highest level of service.

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Inspiration for Pie Junkie was deeply personal - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Nancy Goemans is the founder and co-owner of Pie Junkie, a Calgary artisan pie shop she established in 2015. Prior to launching the business, she spent more than 25 years running a boutique marketing and design agency focused on the hospitality and food industries—building brands, developing menus, styling cookbooks, and shaping food-centric experiences.

The inspiration for Pie Junkie was deeply personal. Nancy’s daughter, Taya, who lives with Williams syndrome, loved baking pies with her grandmother. After Nancy’s mother passed away, Taya asked, "Who will make pie with me now?" Nancy replied, "I will," to which Taya responded that she wanted to make pie for a living. That exchange sparked Nancy’s mission to create a space where exceptional pies would be crafted by hand and where all people—particularly those facing employment barriers—would be welcomed.

Toward the end of Pie Junkie’s inaugural year, Nancy partnered with her longtime friend Jo-Anne Caza, who brought financial and operational expertise to complement Nancy’s creative vision. Together, they have grown Pie Junkie from a single storefront into five Calgary locations, while preserving the brand’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and community.

Under Nancy and Joanne’s leadership, Pie Junkie has become celebrated for its all-butter crusts, scratch-made fillings, seasonal menus, ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and dedication to social impact.

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Turning a personal passion into a thriving business - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Sweet Bella is one of Calgary’s top chocolatiers, known for its bold, adventurous approach to flavour. Pastry Chef Kevin Conniff founded Sweet Bella as a labour of love, turning a personal passion into a thriving business with products now available in over 20 locations across Western Canada, as well as in Connecticut, Texas, and Colorado.

The name Sweet Bella means "the sweet beautiful"—a concept that comes to life in the brand’s signature eccentric flavours and intricately engraved chocolate bars. While early creations were inspired by tea and spice blends, the company has since evolved to focus on a broader and ever-changing palette of creative ingredients.

Kevin is a classically trained pastry chef with over 25 years of experience. He currently teaches as a Pastry Chef Instructor at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). In 2023, he was featured on the Food Network’s "Holiday Baking Championship," Season 10, where he was the only Canadian contestant and finished as runner-up, showcasing the exceptional talent Calgary has to offer.

Originally from New York, Kevin’s culinary journey began in 1992 with a job washing dishes at a local bakery. He quickly became captivated by the craft, working his way up and eventually attending pastry school—where, ironically, tempering chocolate was once his greatest challenge. Today, chocolate is his passion and his art form.

Kevin and his wife Melissa share a love of coffee, red wine, sweet treats, and great conversation. Their two sons are often found in the chocolate shop, learning about life, business, and the joy of creative work, usually to the soundtrack of ’90s hip-hop and alt-rock.

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On a mission to help others embrace a holistic, healthier lifestyle - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Amanda Schmidt is the heart behind Purely Inspired Living. The 28-year-old's own path to wellness began with a lot of frustration and self-doubt. She spent years investing time, energy, money, and resources into her health but still felt stuck — constantly fatigued and holding so much grief of not feeling well. That’s when she discovered ONDAMED®️, and everything shifted.

As Calgary’s only certified ONDAMED®️ practitioner, her mission is to help others embrace a holistic, healthier lifestyle through personalized, non-invasive care. With Purely Inspired Living, she's building not just a wellness practice but a community that supports self-empowerment, confidence, and discovery — rooted in the belief that we all carry the innate ability to heal.

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A lifelong passion for entrepreneurship - Edmonton - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:41:11 -0400

Chris Micetich is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is a Founder of seven companies across three industries. Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a proven track record of success including closing the largest licensing deal in Canadian biotech history. Skilled in Pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D), Biotechnology, Contract Research Organizations (CRO’s) and Life Sciences. Extensive start-up experience. Remains actively involved in the innovation ecosystem mentoring visionary leaders. Graduate of the University of Alberta.

Author of One Day You'll Understand: An Entrepreneur's Path To Purpose, Audience, And Voice

Chris also sits on the Board of Explore Edmonton and is a mentor in CDL Rockies.

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Empowering Landowners in Canada Through Smart Storage - BC Canada's Entrepreneur

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:15:27 -0400

If you own land in a growing Canadian town or rural market, you need to meet Max Picton. He’s the entrepreneur behind Canada’s first fully automated modular storage facility — turning raw land into cash-flowing assets in just 90 days. Through his company, Modular Storage Solutions, and the My Storage Spot brand, Max is helping landowners unlock income and community value faster than traditional real estate ever could.

He’s also the co-founder of BluLok, the next-gen smart entry system redefining how automation supports the storage industry.

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This Mindset Shift Turned Him Into a CEO - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Dan Pantaleo, is President/ CEO of CanGuard Security & Investigations Inc. Dan founded CanGuard in 2005. The company is a full service security corporation with a core business of On -line Training, Background checks, guards and private investigators. For Dan personally its not being the biggest or the best but about being as integral and helpful as possible in this convoluted world of security. Dan dedicates about 25% of his time to helping candidates navigate through the world of security and assist them in getting job ready , employment or help them choose the best career path for them as individuals. Dan has a solid background in policing in Toronto and was able to make the transition into the private sector entrepreneurship successfully. His philosophy is simple, the more people he helps the more help he gets from people.

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The Smart Way to Sell Your Business - Guelph - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

For more than two decades, Robert Mithcell has been helping Ontario business owners navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives—selling their business. As the founder and lead advisor at Premium Mergers & Acquisitions, based in Guelph, he work hands-on with every client to maximize value, protect their legacy, and guide them through a confidential, stress-free process.

His journey began as an engineer with Procter & Gamble, later complemented by an MBA from Rutgers University in Beijing. That foundation gave him a unique perspective: the analytical rigor of engineering combined with the strategic insight of business leadership. Over the years, I’ve advised and completed sales across diverse industries—ranging from manufacturing and distribution to service and retail. Each transaction is deeply personal, and my role is to ensure owners feel confident about both the deal and the future of their business.

Beyond deal-making, Robert is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and giving back to the business community. Whether through speaking engagements, coaching, or supporting local initiatives, I believe entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of Canada’s economic strength—and I’m grateful to play a role in helping business owners achieve successful transitions.

At its core, his work is about people, their journeys, and ensuring the next chapter is as rewarding as the last.

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Futurville - 53-acre greenfield site in Vulcan, Alberta Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:29:59 -0400

In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, we highlight a rare chance to acquire a 53-acre greenfield site in Vulcan, Alberta—strategically located midway between Calgary (pop. 1.68M) and Lethbridge (pop. 111K). With Direct Control zoning and a pre-approved structure plan, this property is development-ready for a mix of residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and wellness-focused uses.

Key highlights include:

Large-scale potential: Pre-approved for 300+ dwellings plus commercial, retail, and hotel opportunities.
Wellness & lifestyle destination: Resort-style hotel with wellness centre, golf course frontage, and year-round recreation.
Municipal support: $500,000 in-kind contribution and a dedicated Development Activation group to fast-track approvals.
Favorable market conditions: 0% local vacancy, need for 217+ new units, and a hotel study projecting 58–62% occupancy.
Strong economic drivers: Agriculture, renewable energy, industrial growth, tourism, and Vulcan’s unique “Star Trek Capital of Canada” brand.
Flexible terms: Offered as a share or asset sale, with long-term lease options considered.

FuturVille - the land owner, is seeking a builder–developer–investor partner to co-create a detailed development plan by Q2 2026, with construction to begin as soon as possible and no later than Q2 2028.

This is not just land — it is vision-ready for Canada’s first prototype Health & Longevity Village, designed to prove the model and scale across regions.

If you’re looking for ROI with purpose, impact, and legacy, this episode is your invitation to lead the future of wellness-driven real estate.

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Entrepreneur’s #1 Rule: Surround Yourself With Great People - Halifax - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Jason Morais is the co-founder and President of Covehead Bay Capital and Franchisee for Two Men and a Truck Halifax. Born and raised in PEI, he graduated from UPEI with a Business Degree and then obtained a law degree from Bond University in Australia. I returned home to PEI where I practiced at a Charlottetown firm for 3.5 years before jumping into the entrepreneurial world. I always had a passion for business and desire to get into business. I began connecting and meeting with a number of local entrepreneurs to hear their stories on how they got into business. Eventually, I partnered with two local entrepreneurs, Kevin and Stephen Murphy to form Covehead Bay Capital, with a goal on acquiring and investing in small-mid market businesses based in Atlantic Canada. Our first acquisition was the Two Men and a Truck Halifax Franchise in 2017. He is the President of Two Men and a Truck Halifax and he is also national spokesperson for the Canadian franchise network. Since acquiring Two Men and a Truck Halifax, I moved to Halifax Nova Scotia where I reside with my wife Jackie and two beautiful daughters, Morgan and Audrey.

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Known for his extraordinary celebrity clientele and philanthropic efforts - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Chris Tutty is a local boy, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His love of the arts could be observed in every school he attended: poetry books, yearbook covers, coloring contests, large murals, paintings, and his participation in various school productions and talent shows. After high school Chris stopped painting and drawing all together to pursue a Geology degree. It seemed more practical to follow his father's footsteps into the oil and gas field.

Chris has also sold real-estate, and has worked on many different movie projects, and commercials throughout the years, from The Assassination of Jesse James to Passchendaele. Currently he is co-producing a television show called the Chevy Boyzzz with co-star David "Shark" Fralick of The Young and the Restless and The Hollywood Way.

Over the years Chris rarely had a spare moment to explore and express his truly passionate side through art. With the passing of three incredibly influential people in his life, Chris found himself drawn back to what always helped him convey his raw unfiltered emotions-ART!

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How to survive and thrive in today's restaurant industry - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Ryan Blackwell is a Calgary chef and restaurateur known for concept-driven menus and polished, approachable cooking. Raised in Cochrane and trained at SAIT, Blackwell sharpened his craft in Vancouver’s restaurant scene, including a turn as chef de cuisine at the acclaimed Bin 941, before returning home to open Elbow Room in Britannia in 2017 with partner Josh Brennand. The restaurant earned quick acclaim, landing in Avenue’s "Calgary’s 25 Best Restaurants" and on OpenTable’s national "100 Best Restaurants for a Big Night Out."

Since then, Blackwell has helped shape several Beltline concepts, founding Sensei Bar in 2021 and later leading the culinary program at Olea, an all-day café and bar inspired by Mediterranean coastal cooking. His current remit spans culinary director and partner roles across Olea and sister venues, where menus lean into handmade pastas, local market produce, and shareable plates that balance comfort and flair. His kitchens favour seasonality, clear flavours, and hospitable service, reflecting a belief that memorable dining should feel both special and easy to love.

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They're losing a lot of real estate moving away from print - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Sharon Hapton, a successful Calgary-based businesswoman and mother of two, is the founder and CEO of Soup Sisters and Hug in a Bowl Enterprises.

In 2008-2009, leading up to her 50th birthday, Sharon channeled her belief in the healing power of homemade soup into founding Soup Sisters, a grassroots organization. Recognized nationally and regionally for her work, Sharon has led the movement that has delivered over 4 million 'Hugs in a Bowl' to families and individuals in crisis. She has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Chatelaine's and CityTV's Women of the Year and receiving the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada in 2016.

"I am a soup maker. I have cared for family and friends with soup for most of my adult life. If someone was down or needed some extra care, I would show up at their door, most often unannounced and with soup. I knew that this simple gesture had the power to change their day, and in the process of making it, I was letting them know how much I cared.

The whole exchange – the soup-making, the visit, the comfort it provided and the appreciation it returned – created a fulfilling cycle of giving. Here is the recipe for Soup Sisters. All it took was for me to realize that I didn’t need to look beyond my truest self and that what I was looking for had always been inside me, just waiting to be recognized. After all, I am, and always have been, a soup maker."

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Turning a passion into a viable and very satisfying career - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Calgary artist Paul Van Ginkel has been a full-time painter for 42 years. With over 2200 paintings created so far in his career, his work can be found in private and corporate collections around the world. After recently turning 65 he has no plans to retire and strongly feels his best work is ahead of him. While being pleased with his artistic abilities, he’s most proud of the fact that he’s able to turn his passion into a viable and very satisfying career. This has been achieved by his focus on the business side of his profession.

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Helping create businesses that are not only profitable but truly impactful - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Shawn Freeman is the founder of Impactful MSP, a coaching business dedicated to helping Managed Service Providers scale, lead, and grow beyond seven figures. After building and successfully exiting his own MSP and then partnering to build a second one, Shawn now coaches other MSP owners to create businesses that are not only profitable but also truly impactful. He believes an exceptional MSP business empowers its owner, uplifts its team, delivers real value to clients, and strengthens the community it serves. With deep experience in technology, leadership, mentorship and entrepreneurship, Shawn provides the strategic insight MSPs need to shift from overwhelmed operator to confident, visionary leader.

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From Hospitality to Entrepreneurship: Mike’s Bold Journey - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Michael Crooks is a hospitality professional who is always interested in new challenges. He has achieved success in all aspects of the hospitality service industry. Three years ago he decided to move over to entrepreneurship and his journey and success are really insightful for those thinking of making the break to independence.

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Shifting organizational culture through human-centred design - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Jocelyne Holland brings nearly two decades of experience to her role as Partner at Holland Licensed Interior Design. With a wealth of knowledge and experience across a range of industries, including wellness, hospitality, medical, residential, and corporate interiors, she is a highly sought-after resource within the industry for her diverse expertise and focus on human-centred design. Jocelyne's impressive portfolio speaks volumes, showcasing an extensive list of loyal, repeat clients who have entrusted their projects to her unparalleled skills. A native of Alberta, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Mount Royal University.

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Driving Innovation Where Tech Meets Strategy - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Dan Swayze is a seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and transformation in high-tech companies. Renowned for defining and executing technical strategies that enable cloud migration, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Adept at aligning business and technology goals to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Dan is passionate about mentoring talent, fostering a culture of innovation, and building high-performing teams. He thrives at the intersection of technology and strategy, driving measurable results and sustained business success.

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Creating unique but not too unique beverages - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

John Eresman is a Co-Founder and Director of Brand at Gradient Beverages, a Calgary-based beverage company pioneering bartender-grade drinks and innovative beverages, including their award-winning Inversion Nitro Cocktail range. Prior to founding Gradient, John worked in advertising and marketing for more than a decade. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Calgary.

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Brewing up some entrepreneurial success - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Andrew Bullied is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Annex Ale & Soda Mfg. in Calgary, Alberta. Andrew has been brewing since 2008, when he was making wine as a means to save money on drinking during university. In 2010, Andrew attended Niagara College’s brewing program in its inaugural year – and was proudly the first drop-out, leaving to start work in Calgary’s budding craft beer industry. Andrew would go on to spend 5 years brewing in Calgary before opening Annex with co-founder, Erica O’Gorman, in 2016.

Over the years, Andrew has been resolute in his approach to brewing. Viewing nothing as sacred and everything as a candidate for improvement, his unwavering pursuit of quality and constant refinement have earned Annex Beers and Sodas critical acclaim and a cult-like following. His approach has also shaped brewing culture in Calgary; not just through innovation, but through intentional collaboration. Today, Annex is recognized for its role in elevating craft culture and building community through partner brews and non-profit advocacy. Through his work, Andrew has positioned Annex as a standard-bearer for quality and innovation in Calgary's craft beverage scene, while his dedication to community continues to elevate the experience for everyone who walks through Annex's doors.

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Turning an empty small town Saskatchewan school into a booming restaurant/bar - Saskatchewan - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Doug Will, one of the co-owners of Rawhides Bistro & Saloon in Stenen, Saskatchewan, grew up on the family farm just north of Tisdale, where he farmed with his dad and brothers for a few years. In 1980 he moved to farm north of Star City, a town just east of Melfort, where he and his wife raised three sons. In 2000 he bought a farm just north of Stenen, as well as the Alfalfa Mill at Norquay, just down the road from Stenen, where he currently lives and continues to farm with two of his sons.

In 2012, Stenen was having its100th anniversary and invited him to develop the old school into a "bistro/saloon" They had 90 days from the start to get the new Rawhides up and running and with the great help from all the contractors and town folks they made it happen with six days to spare, for the August long weekend and the town's 100th anniversary celebration!

Will enjoys antiques, old wood and challenges and while Rawhides provided all of that and more. It's been very rewarding journey, with one of the most satisfying aspects being the number of people they have been able to hire and help relocate from far away countries and join in the community serving the locals and tourists each and every day at the restaurant.

In 2015 they developed the Chandelier room/rec centre to hold wedding events and corporate functions with its huge outdoor deck, c/w firepits and outdoor stage. Two years ago they completed the project with the addition of a spa, beauty salon, pedicure/manicure, massage therapy. They have also opened up several rental suites for those customers wishing to stay and explore the surrounding area or maybe golf at the nearby Crystal Lake Golf Club.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Entrepreneur Extends Lifespan with Tech - Edmonton - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Sameer Dhar is a serial entrepreneur and healthcare innovator passionate about using technology to create social impact. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of NiaHealth, Canada’s leading proactive health platform, helping people live longer, healthier lives by combining advanced biomarker testing, personalized clinical insights, and expert guidance.

Sameer’s entrepreneurial journey began in high school when he co-founded GEOMEER, a charitable organization focused on poverty alleviation. He later launched Sensassure, an elder tech startup that reimagined incontinence care, an effort so hands-on that Sameer lived in a nursing home for a year to design solutions that truly worked. Sensassure was later acquired by global hygiene leader Essity.

A Schwarzman Scholar, Sameer has also worked at Morgan Stanley, AIMCo, and Clairvest, and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20, Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40, and a Satchu Prize Recipient through Canada’s Next 36.

At NiaHealth, he’s on a mission to extend healthspan and democratize access to high-quality, preventative healthcare.

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Investing in a franchise does reduce entrepreneurial risk but it does not guarantee success - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Stephan and Kimberley Lafreniere are growth-oriented and insight driven senior executive with a track record of success in developing and implementing strategies and tactics to drive profits in the retail sectors.

Stephan has held progressively senior roles within the planning, merchandising, and branding disciplines at iconic Canadian retailers including Canadian Tire Corporation, Hudson’s Bay Company, Loblaw Companies Ltd., and Sears Canada Inc. Kimberley has an equally impressive retail career after working for iconic brands like Sears, HBC, and Sobeys, loving what I do every day. Building that new program and watching the guests fall in love with it is a thrill.

In 2021 Stephan and Kimberley invested in a Schooley Mitchell franchise. Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. On average, they reduce essential business service expenses by 28% and have delivered over $540 million in documented savings to our clients to date.

Stephan and Kim are passionate about saving money for their clients and helping them grow their business. Schooley Mitchell delivers expertise to companies of all sizes from all industries, offering a broad range of services aimed at reducing costs and

All Schooley Mitchell fees are self-funded from the savings generated. If savings aren’t found, our clients don’t pay – a truly risk-free and mutually beneficial model.

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Helping Veterans Succeed in Business and Beyond - Ottawa - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Joe Blanchard is a results-oriented Senior Executive. He runs VeCATS to assist Soldiers and Veterans transition into Corporate Canada with the right skills to be successful. VeCATS provides a 4 Step Process for veterans 1. Soft-Skills, 2. Hard Skills, 3. Internship, 4. Job Placement. And his primary focus today is to help Veterans move into the entrepreneurial sector successfully. Joe is a former veteran and has travelled the military, corporate and entrepreneurial roads. A proven performer Joe moves easily from vision and strategy to implementation and follows through. He is an innovative and strategic thinker, with sound business judgement and proven analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking abilities.

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Juggling careers in automotive and fashion - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Malika Rajani is Founder and Creative Director of Malika Rajani, a Leather and Outerwear store primarily online with pop-up locations. She is also the General Manager of High River Toyota, a family-operated business. She is an emerging womenswear fashion designer based out of the Calgary area. Her namesake clothing line MALIKA creates clothing for conscious, modern women. The label has gained popularity for its Soft, luxurious lambskin leather Jackets, Dresses and Pants. The label’s philosophy lies in the appreciation of high style, quality of finish, and luxury of fabric.

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How 2% Realty Disrupted Canada’s Market - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Roy Almog is a Calgary‑based entrepreneur, real estate broker, and innovator. He launched his career in the telecom industry while investing in residential properties, purchasing, renovating, and renting in the Edmonton area. Frustrated by conventional real estate commissions, Roy founded 2% Realty in May 2007, offering full-service representation with a low‑flat 2 % commission. Under his leadership, the brand rapidly expanded across Canada helping other agents adopt his low‑cost, tech‑savvy, full‑service approach.

Roy is known for his hands‑on style, answering his office phones personally and staying deeply involved in day‑to‑day client needs. He actively monitors the real estate markets and leads his team in delivering high‑touch service at competitive rates.

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An entrepreneur juggling two different businesses - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Cynthia Navarette is the founder of Jacarandaeco, a slow fashion brand rooted in sustainability, ethical production, and comfort — built entirely without paid ads. With a background in environmental engineering from the University of Calgary, she transitioned into entrepreneurship to build a life that aligned with her values, especially after becoming a mother.

Alongside Jacaranda, Cynthia runs a digital marketing practice that helps Canadian businesses grow through SEO, AI integration, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). She specializes in helping founders, consultants, and teams increase their discoverability across search engines and AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity — without burning out, relying on constant posting, or paying for ads.

She recently launched her new course, The Visibility System: SEO + AI + GEO, a practical framework for growth-minded professionals who want to scale their online presence in the AI era. It's available now at a special launch price for Canada Month.

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From Colleagues to Co-Founders: The Bridge Medical Communications Story - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard founded Bridge Medical Communications. Bridge Medical Communications was built to fill the patient and healthcare provider gap in the healthcare system, and I believe the two co-founders would be excellent guests for your podcast

With a combined 40 years in Business and Healthcare Comms, Lorie and Carolyn witnessed the challenges facing the industry. This ignited their passion to bridge the gap between the industry and patients. Bridge's vision is to empower healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through innovative communication tools, creative solutions, and strategic collaboration. With their unique expertise, Lorie and Carolyn can deliver valuable and insightful perspectives to your listeners.

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PR Powerhouse Shares 20 Years of Wins - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:21:00 -0400

Shauna MacDonald is a PR powerhouse. When she announced she was opening her own firm, the consistent response was "It’s about time!" Known for her unique approach and breadth of experience, Shauna provides strategic public relations expertise to companies of all sizes throughout North America.

Prior to starting Brookline, Shauna was Vice President and Managing Director of Western Canada for an international public relations firm, as well as the Marketing Communications Practice Leader for its Canadian operations. Shauna has been at Brookline’s helm for 20 years and has cultivated long-standing client relationships and developed game-changing campaigns across all major business sectors.

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Building a hospitality empire - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Sky McLean is a Canadian entrepreneur building a hospitality empire with her company Basecamp Resorts, the fastest growing hospitality brand in Western Canada. Born and raised in Ontario, she earned an MBA in real estate at the Schulich School of Business at York University. Her appreciation of the outdoors and winter sports led her to Calgary after graduation, where she worked for a local real estate developer. At age 29, Sky bought her first property, a condominium in Canmore, and rented it out on AirBnB. She instantly fell in love with the business model, and since then has successfully owned and operated 8 modern boutique hotels in mountain towns across Alberta and British Columbia under the Basecamp Resorts brand. An outdoor enthusiast, Sky is an avid downhill skier, Nordic skier, snowmobiler and mountain biker. She lives in Canmore, AB with her husband and two children.

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Embracing an adaptive leadership style - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Julie Lemieux brings 25 years of strategic business experience to Triple Point, where she is building a high-performing team and positioning the Fischells Salt Dome as central to Newfoundland’s Clean Energy Hub. She has led organizations through financial restructuring, public market transitions and complex stakeholder environments, with deep expertise in governance, investment and regulation for small-cap companies.

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Why Empathy Is the Future of Security - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Chris Kerr is the President and Founder of XA Security, Western Canada’s leader in proactive risk reduction and people-first security solutions. Driven by strong ethics and a commitment to community, Chris believes every security concern is, at its core, a human one. He and his diverse team treat every person as a valued guest, handling every situation with curiosity, empathy, and strategy. The company's success is uniquely measured by the number of incidents de-escalated rather than the number of ejections.

In addition to leading XA Security, Chris serves as a special projects Production Manager for Grammy-winning artist Zedd and produces numerous outdoor music festivals across Western Canada. He also volunteers on several nonprofit boards, including serving as Vice Chair of the Event Safety Alliance Canada (ESAC), where he advocates for advancing global event and crowd safety standards. He is Treasurer of the Global Crowd Management Alliance (GCMA), Learning Chair of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Calgary Chapter (EO), a Board Member of Kidzinc School Age Care Society of Alberta, and an active member of the Canadian Ski Patrol.

In 2024, Chris was named one of Calgary's Top Business Leaders by Business in Calgary magazine, in recognition of XA Security’s 20-year milestone and his leadership in elevating standards across the security industry.

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Local real estate expertise with a global reach - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

David Wallach began his career in Canadian commercial real estate. He was later invited to join a group of senior negotiators who bought Torode real estate brokerage in 2001.

In 2003, David assumed the leadership role of President, and in 2004, the brokerage was rebranded under the name Barclay Street Real Estate. He is also President and Founder of Triumph Real Estate Investment Fund.

In a few short years, David has made strides in growing Barclay Street locally and internationally. In 2007, David added Property Management to Barclay Street’s portfolio of services and the division has grown dramatically in the last few years with properties throughout Alberta, managing today about 5 million Sq. Ft. To expand Barclay Street’s national and global reach, David formed a partnership in 2011 with TCN Worldwide, a real estate services organisation that serves more than 200 markets globally.

As a member of TCN Worldwide, Barclay Street has the ability to service their customers on a local and international level through a network of over 1200 commercial real estate firms. Between 2012 and 2019, David served as a board member with TCN Worldwide, bringing his commercial real estate knowledge to the international stage. After a short break, he re-joined TCN Worldwide as a board member in September 2022.

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Making life easier for people with disabilities - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:52:10 -0400

Entrepreneur with Heart: Meet James Teague, Founder of the Canadian-owned and operated My Everything Store. At the heart of My Everything Store is James, a passionate entrepreneur driven by purpose. His motto is "Making life easier for people with disabilities." With lived experience of disability, James founded the Calgary-based company to make a real difference in the lives of others. Through My Everything Store, he provides essential medical products to individuals with disabilities across Canada delivered direct to their door—helping them live with greater independence, dignity and comfort.

In October of 1991, James was in a motor vehicle accident that left him paralysed from the waist down. He embarked on a journey of healing and learning about the medical supplies that he would require for the rest of his life. He wanted to create an experience that is easy to use, promotes trust, is fast and efficient and that you can count on with something as important as your medical supplies.

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Cut Costs & Grow Fast: Shaun Stratton's Strategy - Ottawa - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Shaun Stratton has spent his career as an expedition leader, international leadership consultant, professional speaker, and bestselling author. He is the founder of the International Vegan Film Festival and World Tour. In 2022, he joined the Planted Expo as an account manager, overseeing vendor and sponsor relations for Planted's Toronto Expo, helping to maximize service quality while minimizing spend. This is what led him to his current entrepreneurial role as a Business Optimization Specialist at Schooley Mitchell. Shaun combines his prior entrepreneurship, leadership development, strategic sales knowledge, and consulting experience into a role where he is able to directly impact businesses' bottom lines. Shaun believes every business should pay the right rates, receive the right services, and have the peace of mind from knowing your business is running as efficiently as possible.

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The entrepreneurial spirit is in her blood - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:53:00 -0400

Christine Buhr is a Calgary-based entrepreneur and community builder dedicated to creating innovative wellness and entertainment experiences. As the Calgary franchisee for FS8, a next-generation fitness concept, Christine is focused on expanding its unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and community across the city. She’s also preparing to bring Vaura Pilates to market in the future.

]With over 15 years in the family entertainment and retail industries, including operating Shakers Family Fun Centre and working with brands like The Body Shop, Christine has launched and scaled multiple ventures. She previously hosted The 3rd Degree Podcast and The Weekly LBX Show, spotlighting trends and leaders in the experience economy. Her work has been featured in Maclean’s, The Calgary Herald, Business in Calgary, and Fun World. Christine earned her Entrepreneurial Masters Certificate at MIT’s Endicott House and believes that experiences, whether in wellness, business, or community are the true currency of the future.

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From Unlikely to Unstoppable: Rana Vig on Playing the Long Game, Building Smart, & Investing in Canada’s Mining Future - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

What does it take to build a company that beats the odds — and wins the permit that only 1 in 9 has done this decade?

🎙 Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, Angela Faye sits down with Rana Vig, President & CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources, to unpack one of the most underrated yet urgent entrepreneurial stories in Canada right now.

With the Dome Mountain Gold Project set to enter production in summer 2025, Blue Lagoon is making a rare leap — from exploration to gold producer — in a capital-intensive, highly regulated, and notoriously slow-moving industry.

Yet this episode isn’t just about mining.

It’s about how bold vision, disciplined execution, and public-private navigation can turn a long shot into a moonshot — and what every Canadian entrepreneur can learn from Rana’s playbook.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

How Blue Lagoon became 1 of only 9 companies in a decade to receive a BC mining permit
What business owners can learn about timing, strategy, and raising capital in complex sectors
The future of Canadian-built companies that create real, rooted value in people and place
How mining might just be Canada’s most surprising startup space
A special invitation for entrepreneurs looking to partner, invest, or contribute to Canada’s future

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8-9 JULY DESTINATION TOUR: DOME GOLD MINE & SMITHERS BC

Canada’s Entrepreneur & Blue Lagoon Resources invites you to be celebrate the opening of the Dome Gold Mine, and explore what destination Smithers, BC offers. Make your way to Smithers BC, 8-9 July 2025, and here are some highlights we’ve put together for you:

Dome Gold Mine - Underground mine tour on 8th July
Dome Ribbon - Ribbon cutting ceremony with local celebrities, politicians, First Nations, industry, and community supporters 9th July
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Cut Costs, Boost Profits: Top Tips for Entrepreneurs - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The newscast for entrepreneurs is all about savings. With all the talk about tariffs and the like, it seems that margins will take a hit. So for entrepreneurs the news is, how can we increase savings to offset lower margins. Today, we're going to meet Mike Deboer, who is Franchise Development Advisor for Schooley Mitchell, a partner of Canada's entrepreneur and the leading cost reduction experts for entrepreneurs to use in Canada. Then we can go into the Top 10 reasons to manage your overheads and the proven benefits of doing this.

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Transforming Youth Mental Health Through Mentorship & Community - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Jamie Conroy is the beating heart of Orenda, an Alberta-based non-profit organization that promotes the mental health and well-being of youth, families, and individuals through a range of mentorship programs, workshops, and retreats. With a Bachelor of Education and 12 years of experience, Jamie has worked with youth and communities across various projects — from the Inspired Youth School Project to the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary, as well as the NHPCA, the Chamber of Okotoks, CBE, and the Foothills School Division. She is also certified in yoga and life coaching, and brings both depth and versatility to guiding people and building systems that make a lasting, positive impact. Guided by the principle of challenging and loving simultaneously, Jamie develops family- and community-driven programs that prioritize trust, safety, and connection. Through Orenda, she is helping create a world where personal and collective transformation, youth and family development, and community-building thrive.

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Be patient It is a journey - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:35:42 -0400

Adam Hislop creates videos and movies that help people communicate clearly and effectively. Along with the rest of his team at Atomic Spark, he produces commercials, brand films, promotional videos, website videos, and training materials.

And he’s been doing it successfully for the past twenty five years – so he has some great stories to tell us.

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Calgary having a cultural renaissance - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

David Leinster leads Contemporary Calgary with a strong vision, a creative mindset, and a focus on community, collaboration, and partnership. Since joining the organisation in 2018, David has been dedicated to advancing the gallery’s mission of making modern and contemporary art accessible to all while fostering a vibrant cultural hub in Calgary.

David’s connection to Contemporary Calgary runs deep. As a key leader in the city’s Expression of Interest process for the Centennial Planetarium, he collaborated with arts community leaders to secure the Planetarium’s future as a home for contemporary art. His dedication to this process cemented his reputation as a creative and strategic thinker, advocating for modern and contemporary art in Calgary. This work followed his involvement with the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Art (IMCA), which later merged with other arts organisations to form Contemporary Calgary in 2014.

Under David’s leadership, Contemporary Calgary has achieved transformative milestones. He secured a 35-year lease of the historic Centennial Planetarium, guaranteeing the gallery’s future in one of Calgary’s most iconic buildings. Additionally, he led efforts to secure a $30 million federal government commitment for future renovations and expansions and has helped raise millions of dollars in private philanthropy, significantly elevating the gallery’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2024, David’s advocacy was instrumental in achieving Civic Partner status for Contemporary Calgary, aligning it with the City’s major cultural and tourism attractions and ensuring its financial stability.

Before joining Contemporary Calgary, David built a diverse professional background that uniquely prepared him to meet the challenges the gallery faced. At Enbridge, the largest energy transportation company in the world, he oversaw the strategic development and execution of the company’s long-term brand vision. He also led high-profile corporate and nonprofit accounts at Karo Group, a leading Western Canadian branding agency. These roles gave him a deep understanding of the many facets of business, equipping him with the diverse skills needed to lead a complex cultural organization at a pivotal moment.

David’s passion for art stems from his grandmother, an artist who inspired his lifelong appreciation for art, culture and creativity. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Francis Xavier University, where his education also included studies in drawing and painting. This unique combination of artistic insight and business expertise shapes his leadership style and continues to guide his vision for Contemporary Calgary.

Committed to accessibility, collaboration, and innovation, David leads a team of passionate employees who are driving change in Calgary’s arts community and beyond. His work has earned recognition, including being named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2022..

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How Purpose-Driven Brands Win With Great PR - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Cathy Cowan is an entrepreneurial success in marketing communications. With more than two decades of agency leadership, she collaborates with nonprofits, agencies, and socially conscious businesses to create communications that drive meaningful change.

She began her career actually working for me and then moved to non profits and PR agencies including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Weber Shandwick and GCI Group, honing my expertise in strategy, management and gold-standard communications. She founded Cowan & Company Communications, a full-service marketing communications agency, where for nearly 20 years led award-winning campaigns and social impact communications for top-tier brands including L’Oréal Paris, Kraft, Jamieson Vitamins and Food Banks Canada. Her work earned more than 15 industry awards, and Cowan & Company was named IABC Toronto’s "Boutique PR Agency of the Year" four times between 2007 and 2017.

Cathy currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment, Board of Advisors for Women’s Nonprofit Network and volunteer as a mentor and Ovation Awards judge for IABC Toronto.

She now focuses all skills and passion for "doing good" at C&C Consulting where she leads integrated marketing communications for nonprofits and corporate social impact programs. Her continual goal is to help purpose-driven organizations transform their communications and maximize their social impact.

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Reducing the amount of money spent on services - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:07:25 -0400

Now with Schooley Mitchell I'm helping entrepreneurs save money, which means effectively make money by reducing the amount of money they spend on services.

Stan has over twenty five years experience in management and business consulting. He currently helps business clients of all sizes realize greater profitability and improved cashflow by optimizing their expenses in a range of basic business services such as telecommunications, electronic payments, software licenses, small package shipping, waste management, uniforms and facility supplies. He latest venture being a Strategic Partner of Schooley Mitchell, North America's largest independent cost reduction consulting organization. For many years Stan's been a global business unit leader, advanced technology marketer and an innovation advisor to startups, SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs. He's also an active investor, avid reader and public policy wonk.

Tags: #Expense #Optimization #CostReductionAnalysis #ExpenseManagement #Expense Reduction #BusinessConsulting

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Musicians are entrepreneurs

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:25:31 -0400

Being a musician and and looking for gigs is is an ongoing process. You're always selling yourself. They're always looking for work. But so many of them have other jobs, because that's what pays the bills.

This podcast is a little different, more of a book review with an entrepreneurial focus. David Eisenstadt, who's a founder and longtime owner of CPGR a well know communications company is also a very well-known author of a number of books that cover Jewish performers that run under the name Musicians Under The Radar. you know, it's really interesting to find out what jazz trumpeter, Freddie Stone, Anvil's heavy metal guitarist, Steve Lips Kudlow, Lorne Green, Robbie Robertson, even singer-songwriter Mendelssohn, Joe have in common. They are all talented Jewish Musicians who appear in David’s latest book. This interview is a little different, because, of course, all these musicians have an entrepreneurial flair as they're creating their own their own content and selling it. And, of course David is a long time entrepreneur which makes this even more interesting.

Find out more and check at David’s latest book MUSICIANS UNDER THE RADAR – 46 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers on Amazon or go to www.undertheradarbook.com.

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Why Feedback Beats Big Ideas Every Time - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Toronto-based KnowMeQ Founder and CEO Matt Foran knows how AI can address two emerging and linked issues in Higher Education. KnowMeQ is the leading AI enabled, web-based workforce diagnostic & up-skilling assessment tool that identifies real skill gaps to make predictive decisions to improve your company’s workforce skill, performance and agility. KnowMeQ is an Adaptability Quotient (AQ) indicator tool. AQ is regarded as the most important measure for success in today and tomorrow’s world of work. It provides the ability for employees and companies to adapt and thrive in rapidly changing environments. Matt holds a Masters of Education from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Adult Education with a specialization in Workplace Learning and Social Change. He is a published researcher and in 2010, founded the world’s first fully online adult literacy program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults.

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Helcim - most loved payment company

Thu, 29 May 2025 20:21:02 -0400

At the very core of who we Helcim is, is the mission to be the world's most loved payments company. We are relentless in our pursuit to provide a radically transparent and honest payments solution that flat out saves business owners money, all while treating them like human beings.

Nicolas Beique is the founder and chief executive officer at Helcim. His goal is to deliver a better payment, experience and better tools to merchants who just want to run their business. Today Helcim serves thousands of merchants in Canada and the United States, and has been has built a reputation for being a friendly and transparent payment processor. At the very core of who we are is our mission to be the world's most loved payments company. It's like a necessary kind of evil that you have to have but and we really try to. You know, flip that on its head and be like, what if?

Nicolas has been recognized for his contributions to the payment industry and technology as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Prairies technology overall category winner in 2018, and is a member of the Avenue Calgary top 40, under 40 class of 2019.

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Helping transform the workplace

Tue, 27 May 2025 20:32:40 -0400

Sam Jenkins is the managing partner of Punchcard Systems, a digital transformation studio focused on transforming people, workplaces, and communities through technology. He has always believed that enriching people’s whole selves serves as a cornerstone to creating a better community. That’s why his entrepreneurial journey started as Co-Founder and CEO of Wellnext, a software startup focused on building technology for workplace wellness, and later as one of the founding team members of Startup Edmonton.

He has provided leadership and expertise to several organizations, including the boards of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards Foundation, as well as held governance roles with the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

Sam’s commitment to his community led him to being named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine (2012), and in 2013 the University of Alberta recognized him with the Horizon Award as an outstanding young alumnus. Currently, Sam serves as Vice Chair of the Winspear Centre for Music, and is leading the facility’s 40,000 square foot expansion, including new performance venues, classrooms, and creative spaces.

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What makes a good leader

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:24:59 -0400

Andrew Brooks, CPA, ICD.D, BBA
Executive Leader | Fractional CEO | Board Director | Strategic Advisor |Speaker

Andrew Brooks is a respected executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience leading organizations through transformation, growth, and transition. As the founder of Had To Holdings Ltd., he provides fractional CEO and executive advisory services to companies across Canada and internationally.

He began his relationship with Waiward as a fractional CEO before becoming its President and CEO, and has held similar leadership roles with the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and Flint Transfield Services.

Andrew's early international experience in Nigeria helped shape his global perspective and culturally informed leadership style.

Today, he serves as Vice Chair of the Calgary Drug Treatment Court, a board member of The Future of Energy Global Summit and a director of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce, where he supports corporate and economic development with cross-cultural collaboration.

As a public speaker, Andrew regularly shares insights on energy, leadership, organizational alignment, and navigating change. Whether on stage, on a panel or in the boardroom, he’s known for his solid integrity, loyalty, steady presence, and his belief that "everyone has a story."

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Value community, connection and genuine relationships

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:19:18 -0400

Hailing from small-town Newfoundland, Joanne Bath values community, connection, and genuine relationships—principles that have been the cornerstone of her rewarding career. Joanne is an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader who has dedicated much of her career to supporting life-changing health research and care in the Maritimes, across Canada, and beyond. Her extensive experience includes leading transformative campaigns for major organizations like the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation and the IWK Foundation. She has built and led high-performing teams, raising over $90 million through entrepreneurial thinking, meticulous vision, and thoughtful leadership. Joanne’s leadership style is people-first, fostering trust, empowering ownership, and promoting entrepreneurial thinking. She excels at building high-performing teams and facilitating strategic partnerships by deeply understanding stakeholder needs. Her approach has consistently resulted in measurable success, from creating comprehensive campaign strategies to nurturing relationships with key donors and volunteers.

Joanne's company, Kittiwake, is a philanthropic consulting firm where we believe that adaptability, connection, and resilience are at the heart of every successful fundraising strategy. Inspired by the Atlantic’s ever-changing tides and the Kittiwake bird’s ability to navigate them, we help organizations rise to new challenges, embrace growth, and build the kind of donor relationships that sustain impact for years to come.

Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that sustainable fundraising is built on strong relationships, strategic vision, and the ability to evolve. Kittiwake brings the expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on guidance needed to make ambitious goals a reality.

Kittiwake offers services in 4 main categories: Revenue Growth, Organizational Strategy, Talent Development & Donor Communications

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Everyone Loves Math (or can learn to love it)

Wed, 14 May 2025 17:46:59 -0400

Dr. John Mighton is an award-winning mathematician, playwright, and best-selling author internationally recognized for his ground-breaking work building children’s confidence, skills, and success in math.

He founded the Canadian charity JUMP Math (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies) in 2002 with an equity-driven mission to empower every child to achieve their potential through accessible math education. JUMP Math’s K-8 resources currently support thousands of educators and students in North America and other countries to teach, learn, and love math.

Dr. Mighton holds a master’s degree in philosophy from McMaster University and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Toronto, where he frequently teaches at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. A recipient of the Order of Canada, Dr. Mighton has published three books on math education, given hundreds of talks on the subject, including a TEDx Talk and keynote at the Aspen Brain Forum, and has received many awards and honorary doctorates in recognition of his work. His latest book, All Things Being Equal: Why Math is the Key to a Better World, offers a compelling argument for why accessible math education can and must be available to everyone. In a twist of fate in his early career, Dr. Mighton played Matt Damon’s math tutor in the 1997 movie, Good Will Hunting
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Dating Disrupted: How Kavita Ajwani Created a Business That Brings People Together

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:53:17 -0400

Kavita Ajwani is one of the world’s top dating psychology coaches for men and the founder of Dashing Date. Based in Montreal, she brings over 13 years of experience helping men navigate modern dating with confidence and success. She’s the resident dating expert on Breakfast Television and has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Global News.

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Dating Disrupted: How Kavita Ajwani Created a Business That Brings People Together

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:12:26 -0400

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A mission of helping women solopreneurs

Fri, 02 May 2025 11:58:36 -0400

The combination of getting fired shortly after a failed marriage made Vera Ilnyckyj feel like a complete failure, purposeless, disconnected and stuck.

She’s grateful for this challenging time because it was the start of discovering her purpose - helping other women get back on track after a major life change.

Ultimately, it led Vera to leave her corporate job and step into her business full time. While she had no training on how to run a business and no formal plan, what she did have was a deep desire to help and inspire others, create belonging, and empower people to take action towards their goals.

A major learning that Vera has had as an entrepreneur is the realization that intense inner work is required to step into a new version of yourself. As a result, she’s developed tools, resources and practices that support self-trust, confidence, resilience, mindset and intuition, along with strategies to support discipline, consistency, goal-setting, marketing, sales and business growth.

Today, Vera’s approach combines the spiritual and the material in order to create impact and income. Her mission is to help women solopreneurs live a genuine, fulfilled and positive life through their business. Vera believes we’re not meant to be on this journey alone which is why she’s committed to uplifting others in community - through her mastermind success collective, in-person and online workshops, retreats, speaking, her podcast, blogs, videos or social channels.

Learn more about Vera and her work: https://www.createyourbestchapter.com/

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Marketing Results. No Headaches. - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Keenan Beavis is a Metis entrepreneur in British Columbia. He's founder of Longhouse Branding & Marketing and the recipient of the 2025 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. He's also an alumni of EY's Entrepreneurs Access Network.

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Inside the Mind Behind Canada’s Boldest Tech Moves - Waterloo/Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Joel Semeniuk has spent over 25 years helping organizations spark change through innovation. My mission? Making business transformation faster, smoother, and more effective. Joel o is all about building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. As the Chief Strategy Officer at Communitech, he has the opportunity to reshape strategic direction, strengthen connections and help drive growth in Canada’s tech ecosystem. Joel has been part of some pretty cool initiatives like NATO DIANA and CAN Health, which help Canadian innovators tap into Canadian and global markets and opportunities. He also co-founded and scaled Imaginet in 1997. In 2008, he created an international venture studio targeting manufacturing, healthcare and transportation, partnered with accelerators worldwide, and advised a range of companies on adapting to fast-changing markets.

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Built a Law Firm from Scratch — Now He’s Helping Others - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

After graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School, Andrew Feldstein established Feldstein Family Law Group in 1994. The firm has now grown to include eleven Family Law lawyers and a strong, dynamic support staff. As the senior lawyer in the firm, Andrew makes it his personal goal to achieve optimal results for all Clients of the firm. Andrew’s passion for Family Law has directed his practice to focus exclusively on this area of law.

Andrew created the 'Ask Andrew' show, a one-hour, phone-in, question and answer show that is streamed live on to YouTube and Facebook. Callers can text, email, call, Facebook message or YouTube comment their questions. All of the questions are answered are answered for free.

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Stay Focused and Avoid the Shiny Object Trap as Entrepreneur - Canada's Entrepreneur

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Bianca Best is an award-winning thought leader, global Media executive, mother of four, inspiring speaker, highly credentialed coach and champion of graceful productivity. With her personal journey and decades of leadership experience (both entrepreneurially and within corporates), Bianca has developed proven big impact strategies that empower individuals and organisations to thrive. She is on a mission to eradicate the global burnout epidemic impassioned by the belief that work should be a joy not a struggle.

Her new book Big Impact Without Burnout shares eight transformative strategies to ensure ambitious women flourish without compromise. Say goodbye to modern life’s freneticism and embrace a glorious life of impact and fulfilment where at last success and peace beautifully coexist. The book is available at all major retailers or go to her website or you can go to YouTube and find out more.

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Juggling acting and a homebuilding business - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Robert Daprocida is a Canadian and international actor, singer and pianist and is a first generation born Canadian to Italian parents, working in the United States, Europe and his birth country. Robert began studying classical piano at the age of 4 with the Royal Conservatory of Music and shortly after, began singing, which led him to musical theatre, the stage and eventually into film and television appearing in many notable film and television productions.

Robert has continued to work throughout the years and is known for X-files (1998), Wrongfully Accused (1998), Creature (1998) and Out for Vengeance (2023).

He is also owner of Ancora Homes in Calgary.

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How a group of misfits is changing the financial industry in Canada - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Colin White has been committed to transforming the financial services industry since 1992. A graduate of St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Colin holds the designations of Chartered Professional Accountant®️️️ (CPA), Certified Financial Planner®️️️ (CFP®️️️), and Chartered Investment Manager®️️️ (CIM®️️️).

Colin’s entrepreneurial journey took off in 2014, and over the past decade, he and his co-founder have grown their business from a team of three with less than $50 million in assets under management to 45 employees and just under $1 billion in assets under management.

As the co-founder of Verecan, along with Daniel LeBlanc, Colin has helped build a company designed to eliminate the conflicts of interest that are prevalent in the financial services industry. Although a newer firm, Verecan is rapidly gaining a reputation for its honesty, authenticity, and client-centric approach, setting a new standard for financial advice.

Colin and the integrity-driven team at Verecan combine extensive credentials, experience, and perspective to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Josh Sheluk, CFA, CFP®️️, CIM®️️, is the Chief Investment Officer at Verecan, where his approach to investment is grounded in a thoughtful understanding of the market's complexities. Believing in a strategy that values long-term growth and stability, Josh guides our investment philosophy with a focus on ethical practices and client interests first.

His insights, drawn from a deep commitment to understanding financial trends, have found their way to discussions in notable media outlets as BNN, The Wall Street Journal, The Globe & Mail, Reuters, and the Financial Post. Through these platforms, Josh contributes to the broader dialogue. Josh's role in shaping Verecan's strategies is a testament to the collective effort of our team, aiming to align financial goals with principled, informed decisions.

For those looking to understand the intricacies of investment and to explore strategies that align with their financial goals, connecting with Josh offers a gateway to informed, ethical investment decisions.

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A stellar track record in business that began on Wall Street - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Patricia Phillips is CEO and Chair of The PBA Group of Companies, a diversified real estate company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. Since her appointment in 2005 - at a time when fewer than 1 in 50 Canadian CEOs were women - Patricia has led PBA’s transformation from one of the city’s leading landowners and property managers into one of the most innovative developers in Western Canada. Drawing on her international experience in finance and energy, Patricia has spearheaded PBA’s creation of a distinctive ‘managed development’ model attracting global hospitality and capital partners while transforming Calgary’s hospitality market.

As CEO she has presided over a period of robust growth in the face of a challenging market, a transformative expansion of the team, and the adoption of a new strategic direction that promises to take the company well beyond its roots. During her tenure with PBA Group, the team has been awarded several prestigious awards such as Fodor’s - Best Hotel Travel Award, Autograph Collection Opening of the Year and a Michelin Key – one of the first awarded in Canada for The Dorian Hotel development, while leading over $2 Billion accretive transactions. In addition to chairing PBA, PBA Hotels and The Phillips Foundation (which she co-founded), Patricia currently sits on several private and non-profit boards, including Jostle, Headversity (which she chairs), WITHORG (Women In Tourism And Hospitality) and The Glenbow Museum.

Before PBA, Patricia established a stellar 28-year track record in business that began on Wall Street. After competing at a national level in alpine racing and achieving an economics degree, Magnum Cum Laude, from Mount Holyoke College (one of the Ivy League’s ‘Seven Sisters’), and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. She began her career as a trade policy advisor for the Tokyo Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in Geneva. This led to a coveted offer from Credit Suisse First Boston, where she became one of the first female Financial Analysts on Wall Street.

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Helping executives move from reactionary to strategic thinking - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Shawn Gibson is Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development, and leads the Executive Strategy practice. As a former senior executive, startup founder and Professional Certified Coach, he possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics that leaders face in today's competitive landscape. Known for his strategic mindset, deep business acumen and results-focused approach, Shawn guides leaders and organizations through strategy development, systems thinking, conflict management, change management and effective communication, ultimately unifying leadership teams to fulfill their entire vision.

In 2022, Shawn received the prestigious SupportHER Award from The Universal Women's Network™️ in recognition of his dedication and support towards advancing women's empowerment and equality. Since Shawn became Partner in 2021, Incito has also achieved notable recognition, including the Best Leadership Coaching Firm awarded by Acquisition International - Global Excellence Awards in April 2023.

Shawn is passionate about helping executives and founders lead with intention to strengthen their organizations and scale-up. He leads Incito’s strategic partnership with Mount Royal University's Growth Catalyst Program to support over 105 businesses and empower more than 300 entrepreneurs and leaders. Shawn also serves as a volunteer mentor for Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta to support high-growth businesses in the community.

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Belting out the tunes the Frank Sinatra way - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Paul Michael Stoia (https://www.paulmichaelstoia.com/home) made his US debuts in the fall of 2024 at the legendary Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, with the orchestra led by Grammy Award Winner Quinn Johnson. He then sold out his very first "A Frank Sinatra Christmas" show live in Las Vegas at the Maxan Jazz Club. In 2023, he made his international debut in Martigues, France with Lyrique en Provence under the direction of Paris Opera "Chef de chant" Phil Richardson.

Paul got his start singing jazz in high school, then studied opera in Canada, Italy, the USA, Germany, and France. He has performed in musical theatre and opera productions in Canada. In May 2024 he debuted a Frank Sinatra tribute concert at the Polaris Theatre. He currently performs regularly at private events and lounges in Calgary, including, a sold out first show at the Ironwood Stage and back by popular demand, the historical King Eddy. In 2022 Paul performed Canada’s national anthem before an international audience live on ESPN for the inaugural Women’s MMA Fight (Pallais Athena) at the Grey Eagle Casino.

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Living Life at a Ten - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Kristen Gale is the spirited force and founder behind THE TEN SPOT®️ beauty bars' rise from a singular Toronto location to an acclaimed international franchise with over 40 bustling bars across Canada and the U.S., with a dozen more in the pipeline.

Starting her business at just 24 years old, Kristen has become a trailblazer in the beauty and franchise field with her entrepreneurial flair garnering her numerous accolades, including a spot on Canada's Top 40 Under 40, the Chatelaine Magazine W100 list, and recognition as one of EY’s Winning Women. Under her leadership, THE TEN SPOT®️ has clinched prestigious awards such as Profit Magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies for four consecutive years, Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchise list for two, and the CFA's Franchisee's Choice Awards for five years running.

Kristen's mantra, "LIFE AT A TEN®️," is far more than just a slogan – it’s the driving force behind everything she does and is the embodiment of her approach to both business and life. She’s passionate about empowering women to live their LIFE AT A TEN®️ and believes business ownership is one of the very best ways to do so, since nothing gives you the freedom and control over your life and earning potential like entrepreneurship does! In addition, Kristen’s newly launched signature online LIFE AT A TEN®️ Program, shares her proven strategies, insights, and hands-on experience to empower high-achieving, overwhelmed women who "have it all" to CEO THE SHXT OUT OF LIFE®️; helping women shift from stressed-out and stuck to optimized and energized, thriving in every aspect of their personal lives so they can create and live their own version of LIFE AT A TEN®️.

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Understanding the greatest human need and key to engagement - Edmonton - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Maria deBruijn is a leadership expert, facilitator, and CEO with over two decades of experience helping organizations cultivate engaged and high-performing teams. deBruijn holds a Master’s degree in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta, where her research focused on the impact of technology on engagement. deBruijn’s debut book, Understood: The Greatest Human Need and the Key to Engagement, is a compilation of the most valuable insights from her years of experience in the leadership and engagement space.

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With focus, innovation and good execution it’s possible to bootstrap a highly successful business - Ottawa - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Tim Hewson is a successful business leader with experience in telecommunications, e-commerce, business management, and more. Since graduating from the Loughborough University of Technology in the UK with an Honours degree in Human Factors, Tim has accumulated 30+ years of experience as a telecommunications consultant and business builder. Over the past 20 years Tim has built LegalWIlls on online service that helps people write their Wills and other estate planning documents.

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Building a 50-year legacy in Winnipeg - Winnipeg - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Sandy Shindleman, Founder and Chairman of Shindico, is an advisor and asset manager for several Canadian Pension Funds and family offices. Shindico's head office is a sustainable, energy efficient environment, which has been awarded a BOMA BEST Gold certification. Sandy is a founder of StorageVille Inc. The mission statement of "Succeeding by Helping Others Succeed" is the cornerstone of his family’s success.

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Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Cato Pastoll is an entrepreneurial success in Fintech. He has spent the last 14 years building Lending Loop Financial. Cato is the co-founder and CEO of Loop where he has been building financial products for Canadian SME businesses for the better part of a decade. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and small business owners, Cato has an acute awareness of the challenges SMBs face and has advocated for banking reform, pioneered low-cost funding methods for SMBs and helped provide more than $100M to businesses across the country.

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On a mission to make the world a healthier place, one sip at a time - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Mitch Jacobsen is a former engineer turned beverage entrepreneur. He is the receptionist, the janitor, and sometimes the CEO at Rviita [pronounced Ree – Vai – Tuh and short for ‘revitalize’] Energy Tea, which is a natural energy drink now carried in over 1200 stores across Canada and is a top selling energy drink on Amazon and recently listed in select Costco locations. When he's not obsessing over how to cram more goodness into a sleek, eco-friendly beverage pouch, Mitch is probably brainstorming ways to make energy drinks that don’t make you feel like you’ve licked a battery. Armed with a passion for sustainability and fueled by his own product (literally), Mitch is on a mission to keep you awake and make the world a healthier place, one sip at a time.

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A lifelong passion for entrepreneurship - Edmonton - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Author of One Day You'll Understand: An Entrepreneur's Path To Purpose, Audience, And Voice

Chris also sits on the Board of Explore Edmonton and is a mentor in CDL Rockies.

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Demystifying complex economic factors - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Todd Hirsch (toddhirsch.com) is a renowned economist, keynote speaker and author, building on 15 years as VP & Chief Economist at ATB Financial. A leading expert and visionary in his field, he inspires audiences around the world to re-imagine how to survive and thrive in an ever-changing economy.

His clear-eyed insights decipher the economic forces shaping today’s rapidly shifting global, geopolitical and societal trends—this economic barometer is critical to informing forward business, operational and talent management planning.

His passion: to demystify current complex, colliding economic factors and interpret their impact, illustrated by relevant and memorable examples valued by industry leaders. His expert assessments map global trends to deliver a fresh, insights-powered outlook that enables my audiences to adapt to the emerging economic forces affecting their world, industries and careers.

With three TED Talks under his belt, over 2,000 presentations, close to a half million viewers and three books—you can expect a well-researched presentation with compelling examples, metaphors and images replacing the traditional deluge of charts and graphs, and a modern approach to current economic trends that take into account the past, present, and most importantly the future.

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The #1 Trait Every Entrepreneur Needs to Overcome Challenges - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive strategist specializing in transforming workplace culture through leadership and confidence-building strategies. Her globally recognized podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence has reached over 1.3 million downloads worldwide with over 800 interviews featuring leaders, celebrities, and eight-figure CEOs. Her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, is celebrated as one of the top 20 self-confidence resources globally by Book Authority. She has delivered impactful keynotes for NASA, Live Nation, and UKG, where she is celebrated for her ability to inspire change, foster engagement, and drive bottom-line results.

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Fascination for Ammolite turns into entrepreneurial journey - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

With a deep-seated passion for Ammolite, Amarjeet Grewal currently leads KORITE Ammolite and Iniskim Ammolite, where her focus is on expanding the market reach and elevating the brand globally. The journey began with a fascination for Canada's gemstone, which has evolved into spearheading initiatives that showcase Ammolite's natural beauty and iridescence to a worldwide audience. Her team's dedication to innovation in jewelry design and marketing strategies has been pivotal in introducing this unique gemstone to diverse markets. She is President of KORITE Ammolite and Founder and President at Iniskim

Her expertise in operations management and new business development, honed over years of industry leadership, informs the execution of business plans that have consistently driven growth.

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Passionate about commercial real estate - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Michael Kehoe is the Broker of Record at Fairfield Commercial Real Estate Inc. in Calgary, Alberta. Kehoe has a proven track record of success in the commercial real estate field and has 45 years of experience in working as a commercial real estate broker, shopping centre manager, retail real estate leasing representative, and shopping centre marketing director. He has specialized expertise in retail real estate leasing for shopping centres, destination resorts and main street / urban business districts and is the creator of "The Retail Real Estate Leasing Program." Kehoe has an international reputation as an authority on retail, restaurant and mixed-use commercial real estate development and is frequently quoted in the media such as the Globe and Mail, New York Times, the Retail Insider and the Calgary Herald. Keynote and panel speaker engagements have included the Economic Developers of Alberta and the International Council of Shopping Centres. As a contributing writer to the BOMA Calgary book Building on the Bow, Kehoe has extensive knowledge of the history of the built environment in Calgary. He delivers expertise and decision-making assistance to business, government, and investment leaders around the world.

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Mastering the Long Game: Solving Problems with Vision - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

For the past decade Jefferey Doucet has been at the forefront of innovation on the online job search and career wellness. We first met Jeffrey 5 years ago so this is a great example of entrepreneurial growth. Jeffrey founded Thrive, a Career Wellness Platform transforming how organizations manage outplacement and career transitions. Launched in 2019, Thrive now supports the outplacement needs of 400+ organizations globally. Jeffrey now leads a team of passionate colleagues who are focused on building great software to help individuals advance their careers.

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Build your network of support for success - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Maureen Codispodi, founder and director of Help Clinic Canada, is a force of change in the landscape of mental health support in Canada. As a seasoned mental health and education professional, she is committed to breaking down barriers to mental health services and, with the support of her team, is making an impact in the lives of Canadians.

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Why Entrepreneurs Must Believe in Their Unique Value - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

With over 20 years of insurance industry experience, Andrew Clark is President and CEO of ALIGNED Insurance, a growing brokerage that is aligned with the interests and needs of Canadian businesses. Andrew founded ALIGNED Insurance in 2014 with a vision to create a different kind of brokerage, one that is driven by innovation, education, and customer service. Through a unique approach and a dedicated team of professional he has built a highly successful venture. Andrew has been named one of Canada's Top 10 Under 40, Top 30 Elite Insurance Brokers, and a Company To Watch.

Andrew is also a passionate skier and Alpine Canada coach.

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Why Every Marketer Needs to Get Up to Speed on AI - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Ryan Walker is CEO and Managing Partner of Central Station, an independent creative agency based in Toronto. Central Station has been at the forefront of blending experiential marketing, digital innovation, and AI-driven strategies for top global brands like Spin Master, Nike, and Dior.

Ryan brings a unique perspective to the conversation around disruption in marketing. With a background in engineering and over 20 years in the creative industry, he's led Central Station in revolutionizing how brands engage with consumers through immersive, tech-forward experiences.

Ryan will give us insights into how technology is transforming the way brands build relationships with consumers and how agencies like Central Station are pushing the boundaries of marketing in the digital age.

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Making the rum that's worth sipping - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Tomas Romero is the co-founder of Romero Distilling Co. The largest rum producer in Canada making rum from scratch. Their product portfolio is comprised of international award-winning rums and pre-mixed cocktails. The rum is crafted in Calgary, AB with glacier fed water from the Canadian Rockies and Crosbys molasses.

Tomas along with his Dad, Diego Romero, started Romero Distilling Co. in 2018. Prior to starting the distillery, Tomas worked in both Construction and Oil and Gas. He has a B.Sc. from the University of Calgary and an MBA from Athabasca University. With products currently sold in Canada, the US and Europe, he looks forward to expanding their product portfolio with unique cask expressions and growing the company’s presence both domestically and abroad.

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From Big Tech to Healthcare: Zameer Rizvi's Mission to Improve Patient Care - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Ontario-based Zameer Rizvi is the Founder & CEO of Odesso and has a great entrepreneurial story.

Zameer has two decades of institutional and professional experience with notable companies such as Amazon, VMware, Amgen, Citrix, and Blackberry.

Patient care has been deeply neglected as healthcare systems are overburdened and underfunded. Zameer recognized this in and realized he had to do something and so he launched Odesso in 2017. Odesso helps healthcare providers shift focus back to the patient by alleviating operational challenges. The company powers some of the most notable players in North America’s healthcare industry today. Odesso helps healthcare providers shift focus back to the patient by alleviating operational challenges. The company powers some of the most notable players in North America’s healthcare industry today.

He’d love to share his journey, why he started the company, where it’s at and how it’s helping solve one of North America’s biggest health challenges today.

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Bridging a gap by connecting clients with independent, highly skilled cleaners - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Nick Ross, Co-Founder and Acting CEO of Home Spritz, is a dynamic leader with more than a decade of software development experience. A self-professed tech enthusiast, Nick has honed his expertise in team leadership and contributed to reputable FinTech companies. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his track record of product development across startups and established enterprises.

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Living every fashionista's dream - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Megan Szanik is the owner, visionary, creator and proprietor of espy. With a career spanning more than 20 years in all realms of the fashion industry she has truly lived every fashionista’s dream. Megan’s vivacious and bold energy is hard to miss and she definitely knows how to make an entrance. Her ultimate desire alongside her team of professional stylists is to show you how amazing you look, and to make you truly feel your best, one styled outfit at a time. Standing at the helm of a multi-million dollar independently owned business, Megan and the stylish espy team have to date raised more than $500,000 for charitable causes close to their hearts, racked up thousands of followers on their social platforms, and proudly sold more than 60,000 pairs of jeans to their adoring retail fans.

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From Journalist to PR Powerhouse: How Jonathon Narvey Helps Tech Companies Shine - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Mind Meld PR, a Vancouver-based public relations agency specializing in securing media coverage for tech companies. Before establishing Mind Meld PR, Jonathon built his career as a journalist, primarily covering business and technology topics. He also held various marketing and communications roles within the tech sector, further honing his expertise.

On social media, Jonathon frequently shares valuable tips for companies aiming to secure news coverage, paired with insightful and feisty commentary on the media industry and current events.

A storyteller at heart, Jonathon leads a talented team dedicated to delivering impactful results. While his team operates globally, Jonathon is based in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, at the heart of the west coast's thriving tech hub.

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Clive Kinross - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 - Regional Award Winner

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:40:39 -0500

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Clive Kinross after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

Denis Jones - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 - Regional Award Winner

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:40:25 -0500

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Denis Jones after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

Hakan Uluer - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024- Regional Award Winner

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:40:14 -0500

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Hakan Uluer after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

Tobyn Sowden - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 - Regional Award Winner

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:39:59 -0500

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Tobyn Sowden after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

Being clear and committed to your goals - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Lisa "Longball" Vlooswyk Founder & CEO at LisaLongball.com

Lisa is an 8-Time Canadian Long Drive Champion, and has finished as high as 2 nd in the World. Lisa competed on the Golf Channel’s World Long Drive Association Tour and competed at 18 World Long Drive Championships. She is an LDA Tour Champion and Callaway Golf sponsored athlete. Lisa was the first woman to ever hit it the length of 3 ½ NFL football fields in competition. Lisa won Golfweek Magazine’s Golf Fest Entertainer of the Year award. In addition to her competitive career, Lisa is a Golf Journalist for several publications including Inside Golf Magazine and has had her own column in Golf Digest Canada. Lisa uses her vast experience as a World Class athlete to be a successful keynote Peak Performance Speaker at Conferences and Conventions, is a Golf Entertainer for many Corporate/Charity Golf Tournaments across North America including PGA Tour and Champions Tour events and runs her own Golf School for Women both in Canada and the United States.

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Discover Canada's 1st Healthy Longevity Village Newscast - Vulcan, Alberta - Canada's Podcast

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:34:09 -0500

Welcome to FuturVille – Your Hub for Healthy Longevity and Sustainable Living

Who Are We?
We are a for-profit company building a network of healthy longevity villages that plans to be in business for 100+ years where each of our stakeholders – residents, visitors, shareholders – will add minimum 10+ healthy years onto their life by actively up-leveling their quality of life, contribute and grow in a collective economy, and live, work and play in purpose-driven communities.

Our Vision
Everyone lives in vibrant villages, thriving with health and vitality, reaching age 100+ free from disease, embracing technology for good, and achieving remarkable environmental, social, and governance achievements, and measurable sustainable development goals.

Our Mission
By 2035, develop, promote, and connect 1 million residents and 20 million visitors to healthy longevity experiences across 4,000 villages.

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Ken Harris - Winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:41:52 -0500

At the award ceremony hosted at The Royal Conservatory of Music, four National Award winners were also recognized, along with three National honouree recipients. Next up, Harris will represent Canada on the global stage, competing against winners from more than 50 other countries for the title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in Monaco in June 2025. Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Ken Harris after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

Ken Harris, CEO and founder of Plusgrade — an ancillary revenue solution for the global travel industry — is Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024.

After initially receiving the provincial title on October 9, Harris was honoured at the awards show in Toronto on Wednesday night. He was selected by an independent panel of judges for his business being rooted in global transformation and innovation and his dedication to enhancing customer experiences, said EY in a news release.

“Ken’s journey is a testament to the power of innovation and perseverance. His leadership at Plusgrade has revolutionized the way travel companies approach ancillary revenue, creating new opportunities for growth and enhancing the overall travel experience for millions of passengers,” says Rachel Rodrigues, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Canada Program Director. “His proactive approach to addressing industry challenges and dedication to inclusivity have set a new standard for entrepreneurial excellence in Canada.”

EY said Harris’ journey began with a simple observation during his travels: the potential to monetize empty premium seats. Now partnering with over 200 companies across airlines, hotels, cruises and railways in 60 countries, Plusgrade’s innovative solutions have changed how travel operators generate additional revenue while enhancing customer experiences. The company’s strategic growth includes the acquisition of Points, a global leader in loyalty commerce, and UpStay, a provider of upgrade and ancillary revenue solutions for the hospitality industry.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (Québec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024.

About Us

Canada’s Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast.

With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders.

The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada’s Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story.

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Creating a business to give back - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Holly Singer is the founder and CEO of Milk Jar, an inclusive candle company that creates job opportunities for people with and without disabilities. Milk Jar also supports inclusive spaces by donating $1 from the sale of every product to organizations that support people with disabilities to learn and grow and initiatives that create inviting spaces. In 8 years, Milk Jar has raised over $350,000 for programs worldwide, from Alberta to Ontario to the U.S. and the U.K! All areas where Milk Jar purchases come from so we can support our customer's communities to be more inviting. Holly says her employees give Milk Jar a greater purpose and a positive work culture that she will be sharing with you today.

Holly plans to expand inclusive hiring in Calgary by starting a conversation around the benefits of an inclusive workplace and by connecting businesses to service providers and employees to support their inclusive hiring practices and create more inviting spaces.

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Igniting a culture of self-love for women across the globe - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Colette Hamon grew up as a farm girl in an all-French-speaking town. Those days, her world revolved around wheat farming and the Catholic Church. Entrepreneurship, business growth, love, intimacy, gender roles, psychology – none of them were topics orbiting in her universe. After moving to the "big city" and earning her MBA, Hamon worked her way up the corporate ladder and saw success. But none of it fueled her fire. She founded BraTopia after recognizing a gap: the "big players" who dominated the lingerie industry were creating spaces that were not fit for the modern woman. They created discomfort, whereas Hamon wanted to promote self-acceptance and self-love. None of the brands served the woman she was or the woman she wanted her daughter to be. She has three children, two dogs, and no lack of interesting stories with regards to her life's adventures.

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From Loss to Wellness: How Traci Bateman Built a Thriving Business Empowering Others to Live Fully - Edmonton - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Traci Bateman's journey into wellness began at the age of 14, following the loss of her mother to breast cancer. This experience sparked a lifelong passion for living fully and helping others do the same. Traci pursued a degree in Economics from the University of Calgary, later studying Interior Architecture and Design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She has since become a certified Health and Life Coach, as well as a certified menopause coach.

Traci’s approach to life is driven by the belief in living fully, loving deeply, and embracing change. She has rebranded herself multiple times, from owning businesses in marketing and interior design to founding Bliss MediSpa & Integrated Wellness in 2012, a resort-style spa that combines wellness with rejuvenation. Her career is marked by a commitment to helping others achieve their best selves through her extensive knowledge, personal experiences, and ability to connect deeply with those she supports.

Traci’s work is rooted in a lifelong pursuit of healing the mind, body, and soul. Her journey has equipped her with the tools and insights to guide others toward a life of balance, fulfillment, and well-being.

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Reviving a Legacy: How This Entrepreneur Built a North American Luxury Suit Brand - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Zahir Rajani is the visionary entrepreneur behind The Sartorial Shop, a rapidly growing men's luxury garment brand. The Sartorial Shop, originally a family-owned business that first opened in 1984 in New Westminster, British Columbia, has been transformed under Zahir's leadership. After the store closed in 2010, Zahir re-opened it last year, with a fresh new direction and modern approach, in New Westminster’s historic downtown. In June of this year, Zahir rebranded the business to The Sartorial Shop, relocating the flagship atelier to Vancouver’s vibrant downtown.

Under Zahir’s guidance, the brand has quickly expanded from a local presence in Vancouver to a North American powerhouse. The Sartorial Shop has also secured partnerships with some of the most prestigious fabric mills in the UK and EU. Notably, it is the only Canadian company offering the Florentine Cut, an exceptional suit style made exclusively in Florence, Italy.

Prior to founding The Sartorial Shop, Zahir spent over two decades in senior executive roles. As Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at the Onni Group, he was responsible for driving over $200 million in annual revenue. He has also held high-level positions at Redstone, showcasing his expertise in financial strategy and leadership.

Today, Zahir is passionate about sharing his entrepreneurial journey and inspiring others to pursue their passions. Through his story, he hopes to motivate others to take bold steps toward their dreams, just as he did when he made the leap from a corporate career to revive his family’s legacy in the world of men’s fashion.

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L'importance de l'authenticité, la résilience et la déterminat - Quebec - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Cynthia Daoust conjugue un BACC en animation et gestion culturelle à son expérience d’entrepreneure en production d’événements à son compte depuis plus de 30 ans.
Elle a conçu, de toutes pièces, plus de 500 événements clé en main dans sa carrière et a géré des événements d’envergure nationale, des événements d’affaires internationales et des événements grand public.
Elle a fondée en 2003 Sphéria Événements, une firme d'expertise en production d’événements corporatif clé en main sur mesure. Et, elle est productrice de ses propres événements-maison Les Bals de Noël Sphéria des PME qui font fureur depuis 2007.
Aussi auteure du livre Sortie du Bois, un guide de stratégies clés, de questions concrètes et de méthodes éprouvées qui non seulement peuvent aider une personne à se sortir d’un tourbillon dépressif, mais aussi réduire les chances de revivre un épisode aussi dramatique.

From launching in the pandemic to leading change in bio-technology - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Dr. Stephanie Willerth is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria and an international leader in biomaterials and tissue engineering. She founded the award-winning biotechnology spin off company – Axolotl Biosciences in March 2020. The company sells bioinks for printing human tissues.

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Navigating Debt for Business Owners

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:41:59 -0500

With Financial Literacy Month in November, non-profit Business Link, in partnership with Nail The Numbers, is launching the Cashflow Canvas – a FREE program designed to address financial management challenges, a key factor in the failure of 71% of small businesses.

As entrepreneurs face increasing pressure in today’s economy, the Cashflow Canvas simplifies financial concepts, offering essential tools for personal and business financial success. The program begins with a free Financial Wake-Up Call webinar on November 20th, which will guide participants through common financial pitfalls and strategies to manage debt, cash flow, and growth.

In this video, Taunya Woods Richardson, creator of the Cashflow Canvas, discusses how financial literacy can be the difference between success and failure.

Anyone interested in the webinar must sign up by the November 19 deadline. More information can be found at: businesslink.ca/programs/cash-flow-canvas-program.

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A Trailblazer in Sales and Marketing with Over Three Decades of Mastery! - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Embarking on a remarkable journey in the realm of B2B along with B2C sales and marketing, Tony Scaffeo has dedicated more than 30 years to mastering the intricacies of sales processes, training, and management.

His career, marked by significant milestones, began with a stellar performance at Soundsaround Inc., a prominent consumer electronics retail chain based in Calgary.

As Vice President Tony distinguished himself as a top-notch revenue generator, outperforming competitors across Canada and significantly contributing to Soundsaround's growth witnessed an exponential increase in annual sales, soaring from $5 million to a staggering $50 million.

Tony's innovative approach led to the creation of the iconic "12-hour Liquidation Sale," a landmark event in Canadian retail history.

This event alone generated a breathtaking $4 million in sales from a single location in just one day, setting a national record.

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Stand in the storm and be with it - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

As a former semi-professional soccer player, Sian Flanagan transferred her will power and foundation into becoming a multi-passionate entrepreneur, but not before hitting rock bottom first. Through a resilient story of grace, she went on to discover her true gifts and transform the lives of others. She believes "if you have a gift, it is meant to be given."

Today, she helps multi-passionate coaches to detox anxiety and embody confidence in their life, body and soul-driven business with joy at The Business of You Coaching. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Sian wears multiple hats as the founder/coach of The Vibrant Living Way Method, poet/performer, #1 bestselling author, inspirational speaker and international award-winning short film director. She lives in Vancouver and Kelowna BC.

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Serial Entrepreneur's Secrets: From $500K to $45M Revenue! - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Graeme Barlow is CEO of Iversoft. He’s co-founded 4 companies, including a digital currency company in the early 2000s that was later acquired by WoWMine in 2006. In 2010, he co-founded RocketOwl Inc, a social gaming company that achieved significant growth on Facebook and was ultimately acquired by Keshet Technologies in 2014. In 2014, he co-founded ProPetSoftware, an industry-leading business management platform for the pet industry. Today ProPet Software remains privately held and is one of the leading solutions serving over 5 million customers. In 2016 he joined Iversoft to help build a world-class software development agency that specializes in mobile and emerging technologies. Since joining the company they have moved from $500k in annual services revenue to generating more than $45 Million in lifetime services revenue. As a serial entrepreneur for two decades, his ventures have spanned multiple industries, employing hundreds of people globally, and garnering multi-seven-figure annual revenues. Graeme is also a seasoned investor and advisor, with a presence in business publications such as Business Insider, Venture Beat, and more.

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How House Prices are doing in Canada - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:23:46 -0400

Royal LePage has released its Q3 Home Price Update and Market Forecast.

In this video interview, Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the state of house prices in Canada, demand in the market, inventory levels and what to expect in the future.

PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2024 /CNW/ – According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey released today, the aggregate1 price of a home in Canada increased 1.6 per cent year over year to $815,500 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, however, the national aggregate home price decreased 1.1 per cent, following sluggish activity in most – though not all – markets through the summer months. Coast to coast, sales volumes began to pick up in September, and more than one third (38%) of regional markets covered in the report recorded positive aggregate price gains in the third quarter over the previous quarter.

“Despite three cuts to the Bank of Canada’s overnight lending rate, buyer demand nationally remains weak, particularly among two key groups: first-time homebuyers and small investors,” said Phil Soper, president and chief executive officer, Royal LePage. “First-time buyers, who are more sensitive to interest rates, are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. With home prices essentially flat and interest rates steadily declining, they perceive no penalty in postponing their purchase.

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1 Aggregate prices are calculated using a weighted average of the median values of all housing types collected. Data is provided by RPS Real Property Solutions and includes both resale and new build.

“Similarly, small investors who typically buy condominiums to rent out and supply much of Canada’s rental housing, are also hesitant. Elevated rates have made the financials unworkable, with carrying costs surpassing rental income. While historically some landlords accept negative cash flow temporarily when properties are appreciating in value, the current flat prices do not justify many investments,” said Soper. “We believe that both groups will re-enter the market in significant numbers as property values begin to rise again. With further rate cuts from the Bank of Canada likely this year, we anticipate prices will appreciate more quickly, eliminating the advantages of waiting for first-time buyers and making calculations more favourable for investors.

“Total listings on royallepage.ca, Canada’s most visited real estate company website, reached a historical high in September, up 19 per cent year over year,” continued Soper. “Clearly, existing homeowners are ready to move. And, all buyers have more choice and less competition than is typical in our growing nation. The market recovery is underway and will continue to gain strength into 2025.”

The Royal LePage National House Price Composite is compiled from proprietary property data nationally and regionally in 64 of the nation’s largest real estate markets. When broken out by housing type, the national median price of a single-family detached home increased 2.0 per cent year over year to $850,400, while the median price of a condominium increased 0.5 per cent year over year to $590,200. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the median price of a single-family detached home decreased modestly by 1.2 per cent, while the median price of a condominium decreased 1.1 per cent. Price data, which includes both resale and new build, is provided by RPS Real Property Solutions, a leading Canadian real estate valuation company.

“With rates dropping, we see positive signs for sidelined buyers. As confidence grows and buyers anticipate rising prices, we expect a significant increase in activity. Given the building demand – both organic and from immigration – the 2025 spring market may start as early as late January or early February, a pull-ahead phenomenon we’ve seen in previous market turnarounds. The stage is set for a busy year ahead.”

New lending rules will ease affordability challenges and unlock opportunity for homebuyers

In recent weeks, a series of new regulations impacting mortgages and lending practices in Canada were announced. Starting on December 15th, all purchasers of new construction homes and all first-time buyers will be able to acquire an insured mortgage with a 30-year amortization period.2 In addition, the federal government announced an increase to the insured mortgage cap from $1 million to $1.5 million.

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2 Federal government announces landmark adjustments to mortgage rules for first-time buyers in Canada, September 17, 2024

Following the announcement of these changes, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) revealed that, beginning November 21st, it will eliminate the mortgage stress test for uninsured borrowers who plan to switch lenders upon renewing their loan, provided they maintain the same amortization schedule and loan amount.3

“These changes will have more impact on the early 2025 market than many anticipate. Expect a material bump in activity,” said Soper. “In addition to assisting first-time buyers, raising the cap on insured mortgages expands opportunities for move-up buyers in higher-priced markets, thereby freeing up inventory for new homeowners entering the market.

“While these updated mortgage rules are a timely strategy to alleviate some affordability pressure, they are not a silver bullet for the fundamental issue that persists: Canada urgently needs more housing supply. Continued efforts to boost inventory are essential for fostering a sustainable and healthy real estate market for future generations.”

According to a recent Royal LePage survey, conducted by Hill & Knowlton,4 84 per cent of Canadians belonging to the adult generation Z and young millennial cohort – those aged 18 to 38 – believe that home ownership is a worthwhile investment. Among those who do not currently own a home, 75 per cent say they are planning to purchase a property as a primary residence; nearly half (40%) of them say they plan to do so within the next five to ten years.

In the report, Soper noted: “The youngest cohort of homebuyers in Canada have no shortage of barriers on their path to ownership. Though the cost of borrowing has begun to come down, chronic supply shortages have kept housing prices from dropping, even as demand softened under the weight of high interest rates. Despite these hurdles, the next generation of homebuyers remains committed to their pursuit of owning real estate, and are remarkably optimistic that they can make their dream a reality.”

According to The Conference Board of Canada’s latest report,5 consumer confidence is on the rise. In September, the Index of Consumer Confidence increased 3.3 per cent over the previous month, reaching its highest level in over a year. Furthermore, the percentage of Canadians who believe now is a good time to make a major purchase rose.

Loans renewing at higher rates

Even as interest rates soften, millions of Canadians who secured fixed-rate mortgages in the period of ultra-low borrowing conditions prior to March of 2022, have seen their monthly carrying costs increase upon renewal, or they will soon.

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3 OSFI to drop mortgage stress test for uninsured borrowers who switch lenders at renewal, October 3, 2024

4 Gen Zs and young millennials still believe in home ownership, and they’re willing to make sacrifices to achieve it, August 22, 2024

5 Canadian Consumers are Regaining Confidence, September 25, 2024

“The Bank of Canada will not be able to cut rates quickly or deeply enough to take away all of the renewal pain for those still on pandemic-era, low-rate mortgages,” noted Soper. “While a small percentage of these families may be forced to relocate to more affordable regions or to a less expensive property, the majority of Canadians are well-positioned to weather this situation, thanks to the strict lending practices and safeguards implemented by our highly-regulated financial institutions.”

Currently, the Bank of Canada’s key lending rate sits at 4.25 per cent.6 The central bank’s governing council has hinted at further rate cuts to come, noting that they are working to balance the risk of stimulating economic growth – specifically inflating shelter prices – with the possibility of weakening labour markets.7 The next interest rate announcement is scheduled for October 23rd.

Regional trends vary from coast to coast

As was true of the pandemic-era real estate boom, the recovery is not unravelling evenly. Just as two of Canada’s largest and most expensive markets reached higher highs and lower lows between 2020 and 2023, Toronto and Vancouver are now lagging behind in the recovery as well. Meanwhile, regional markets in the province of Quebec and in the Prairies have shown greater resilience through the period of elevated interest rates.

“It’s taking longer for activity and home prices to bounce back in major cities where affordability challenges are greatest. Following subdued activity this spring and summer in the Greater Toronto Area, we’ve begun to see a turnaround in the fall market with an increase in buyer demand and a boost in sales. Greater Vancouver has yet to catch up,” noted Soper.

“The higher cost of living in these regions continues to result in residents migrating to other parts of the country, offset by newcomers who continually choose these cities upon arrival in Canada. Alberta continues to record population growth – made up in large part by inter-provincial migration from Ontario and British Columbia – while gains in Atlantic Canada have stalled since the pandemic rush to the Maritimes.”

Forecast

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 5.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year. The previously upgraded forecast has been revised down to reflect current market conditions, specifically in the greater regions of Toronto and Vancouver, which recorded lower-than-anticipated activity through the spring and summer months.

“The market recovery, albeit uneven across the country, is well underway in a majority of markets. While we may not see significant price appreciation in the typically-slower fourth quarter of this year, we believe our previous forecast will come to fruition in the anticipated early spring market of 2025.”

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6 Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 25 basis points to 4¼%, September 4, 2024

7 Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of September 4, 2024, September 18, 2024

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

REGIONAL SUMMARIES

Greater Toronto Area

The aggregate price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) increased 0.7 per cent year over year to $1,155,800 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, however, the aggregate price of a home in the GTA decreased 2.9 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 1.6 per cent year over year to $1,421,000 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium dipped 0.4 per cent to $722,200 during the same period.

“Activity in the third quarter was muted overall. The slower-than-expected spring market gave way to a soft start to fall in Toronto and the GTA, although the tide began to turn in mid-September. While inventory levels continued to rise and the average days on market sat higher than usual, prices came down only slightly in parts of the region in Q3,” said Karen Yolevski, chief operating officer, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. “This indicates that while sellers have come off the sidelines faster than buyers, they’re not desperate to sell.”

In the city of Toronto, the aggregate price of a home decreased 2.3 per cent year over year to $1,128,900 in the third quarter of 2024. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached home declined 1.3 per cent year over year to $1,672,400, while the median price of a condominium decreased 3.2 per cent to $682,800.

“Trends in Toronto’s condo market have been marching to a different beat, compared to other property segments of late. A wave of new units has hit the market amid a near-record number of completions this year. And, with some investors offloading rental units that have become too expensive to carry, prices have softened. This could spell opportunity for first-time buyers, with borrowing rates on the decline and new 30-year amortization legislation set to come into effect that will ease the burden of monthly carrying costs,” noted Yolevski.

“Looking ahead, as we move further into the fall market and lending rates continue to ease, sales activity and prices will start to edge upward modestly, and housing inventory will get consumed. I believe Toronto, along with most of the country, is set to see a brisk spring housing market in 2025.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area will increase 6.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year. The previous forecast has been revised downward to reflect current market conditions.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Greater Montreal Area

The aggregate price of a home in the Greater Montreal Area increased 5.2 per cent year over year to $605,400 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region rose 1.0 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 7.1 per cent year over year to $691,500 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium posted a more modest increase of 4.0 per cent to $467,700 during the same period.

“Despite three Bank of Canada rate cuts, we have yet to see a buyer rush. On the one hand, buyers are standing by, confident that further rate cuts are imminent and will create a more opportune time to buy. On the other hand, sellers are fine-tuning their strategies, counting on a wave of motivated buyers in the next few months,” said Dominic St-Pierre, executive vice president, business development, Royal LePage. “The Greater Montreal Area real estate market is performing well, with healthy growth in activity and prices, considering that Canada’s other two major markets are stagnating.”

With another announcement by the Bank of Canada due on October 23rd, additional pent-up demand is expected to be released into the market. According to the latest predictions by economists, October will bring the fourth and penultimate drop in the key lending rate for 2024.

“The dilemma that seems to be keeping buyers awake at night is whether to jump in now before prices go up due to higher demand, or keep waiting and take advantage of even more attractive mortgage rates,” St-Pierre added. “We’re already seeing an uptick in activity, which began in September.”

In Montreal Centre, the aggregate price of a home increased 3.9 per cent year over year to $732,900 in the third quarter of 2024. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 8.1 per cent to $1,147,000, while the median price of a condominium increased 4.4 per cent to $570,700.

St-Pierre welcomes the federal government’s action to improve access to home ownership for first-time buyers by extending the amortization period on mortgages to 30 years. However, this measure is likely to boost real estate demand and property prices.

“The housing affordability issue is a top priority for many, and we owe it to ourselves as a society to provide solutions for future generations who will be faced with the realities of a higher cost of living. That said, these new measures raise the age-old question: what impact will they have on real estate demand in terms of rising property prices in Canada in the context of a chronic housing shortage? In the short term, these measures are likely to fuel existing demand and drive up prices. However, in the long term, this easing of mortgage rules will help many first-time buyers access home ownership and build wealth.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in the Greater Montreal Area will increase 8.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Greater Vancouver

The aggregate price of a home in Greater Vancouver increased a modest 0.5 per cent to $1,233,900 year over year in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, however, the aggregate price of a home in the region decreased 1.4 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 0.4 per cent year over year to $1,754,500 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased 0.2 per cent to $768,600 during the same period.

“The Greater Vancouver market has remained relatively steady through the third quarter, with September showing similar patterns to the summer months. We didn’t see a significant bump in activity and prices dipped just slightly compared to the second quarter,” said Randy Ryalls, general manager, Royal LePage Sterling Realty. “The slow activity across all segments can largely be attributed to buyers sitting on the fence waiting for further interest rate reductions, without any real urgency to make a move just yet.”

Ryalls noted that the detached home segment in particular continues to experience weaker demand, and remains firmly in buyer territory today.

“Interest rates are anticipated to continue their downward trend, and while the cuts so far haven’t sparked a surge in activity, a more substantial drop – a 50 basis point decrease – could have a more noticeable impact on the market. Many potential buyers are waiting for the bottom before making their move,” added Ryalls. “With inventory continuing to grow, this is an optimal environment for those who are ready to buy – prices are holding flat and there are more properties to choose from.”

In the city of Vancouver, the aggregate price of a home increased 0.6 per cent year over year to $1,409,800 in the third quarter of 2024. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached home decreased 1.1 per cent to $2,244,400, while the median price of a condominium remained virtually flat, increasing 0.2 per cent to $839,600.

“Between now and the end of the year, I expect activity to remain fairly flat. However, Vancouver’s market trends tend to shift quickly, and if buyer urgency and activity reverse course, I wouldn’t be surprised to see an uptick in prices as well.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Greater Vancouver will increase 3.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year. The previous forecast has been revised downward to reflect current market conditions.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Ottawa

The aggregate price of a home in Ottawa increased 1.6 per cent year over year to $775,100 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region remained virtually unchanged, decreasing 0.3 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 1.8 per cent year over year to $894,400 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased modestly by 1.0 per cent to $400,300 during the same period.

“At the end of the summer, the Ottawa real estate market had approximately three months worth of inventory, teetering between a balanced and a seller’s market. Properties tend to stay online for a little over a month these days, which signals a healthy marketplace for both buyers and sellers,” said Jason Ralph, broker of record and president, Royal LePage Team Realty. “Home prices have continued to hold steady in recent months as sellers stick with their listing strategy; they remain confident that they will secure the price they want, even if they have to wait. Buyers are still hunting for a bargain, and are comfortable taking their time to find the property that best suits their needs. Those who are under a time constraint are moving because they have to – many others continue to wait until borrowing rates become more affordable.”

Ralph noted that new mortgage legislation is generating some buzz in the market, making first-time buyers more optimistic. Busy open houses and an increase in showing requests proves consumers’ confidence in the trajectory of the market is improving.

“We expect home prices to trend upward slightly throughout the rest of the year as new borrowing rules improve affordability for first-time buyers,” said Ralph. “Rising prices could be exacerbated if an election is called this year. Whenever there is a changeover in government, the Ottawa housing market tends to react more markedly than other major cities.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Ottawa will increase 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Quebec City

The aggregate price of a home in Quebec City increased 10.5 per cent year over year to $388,600 in the third quarter of 2024. This represents the highest year-over-year price increase in Canada in Q3, and the highest price gain among the report’s major regions for the second consecutive quarter. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region remained virtually flat, increasing 0.4 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 11.0 per cent year over year to $413,400 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased 14.5 per cent to $291,100 during the same period.

Historically, Quebec City’s real estate market has rarely stood out on a provincial or national scale. Due to the stability of its labour market, which is mainly driven by the provincial civil service, demand for real estate has rarely led to major price surges.

“Overall, the province’s markets have been relatively unaffected by the post-pandemic correction in real estate prices, compared to Ontario and British Columbia. Where declines did occur, they were slight and short-lived,” said Michèle Fournier, vice-president and certified real estate broker, Royal LePage Inter-Québec. “In Quebec City, the real estate correction simply never materialized. Instead, local and out-of-town demand continued to fuel rising prices without tiring, until late September. Now, buyers seem to have taken a breather, awaiting a possible further boost from the Bank of Canada with a rate cut this autumn, before repositioning themselves in the market.”

This pause in activity is likely to be short-lived. With interest rates continuing to fall, and the federal government providing an additional leg-up by extending the mortgage amortization period for first-time buyers by a further five years, activity is expected to pick up quickly.

“We view this initiative positively, since young buyers need additional assistance more than ever to be able to access a first home, even if this support will increase the interest portion of their mortgage bill,” said Fournier. “However, this initiative raises concerns about the impact on a real estate market characterized by high demand and limited supply. I think we’re in for a very busy start to the year, particularly in the entry-level property market, which will be highly coveted by first-time buyers.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Quebec City will increase 9.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Calgary

The aggregate price of a home in Calgary increased 6.9 per cent year over year to $698,700 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region increased a modest 0.7 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 6.7 per cent year over year to $799,200 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased 8.2 per cent to $274,100 during the same period.

“Calgary’s real estate market saw a slight uptick in activity following the most recent interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada, just as the fall market got underway. We’re seeing more inventory come onto the market, especially in the $700,000-and-up segment – many sellers who pulled their properties off the market in August re-listed in September to capitalize on the fall market momentum,” said Corinne Lyall, broker and owner, Royal LePage Benchmark. “While this hasn’t fully converted to sales just yet, agents are certainly staying busy, which suggests more transactions will occur in the months ahead.”

Lyall noted that competition in the lower end of the market remains tight and some homes are attracting multiple offers. While the region remains in a seller’s market, conditions are gradually shifting toward more balance.

“Looking ahead, we expect prices to remain fairly stable through the remainder of 2024. There is potential for modest growth if further interest rate cuts occur. I expect the region will stay in a seller’s market right through the spring across most price points, particularly with continued demand for lower-priced homes.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Calgary will increase 8.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Edmonton

The aggregate price of a home in Edmonton increased 5.4 per cent year over year to $456,300 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region increased 1.3 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 5.7 per cent year over year to $498,900 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased 3.1 per cent to $201,000 during the same period.

“Edmonton’s real estate market is on track to have one of the most productive years on record. We had an extraordinarily busy summer. Typically, activity dips in July and August, but this year we saw a steady stream of sales right through the summer months. And, it looks like that momentum is being carried into the fall,” said Tom Shearer, broker and owner, Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate. “Inventory remains very tight – among the lowest levels we’ve seen in nearly two decades – as buyer demand continues to rise, driven in large part by first-time buyers from other cities and provinces relocating to the region. Our healthy job market and access to nature are a huge draw.”

Shearer noted that while sales remain strong, the slow and steady pace of the Bank of Canada’s rate cuts has helped to keep price gains in check.

“Affordability remains a challenge, especially for those purchasing their first home with no equity to leverage. The gradual easing of borrowing rates is beginning to make an impact, and will continue to do so, but we have yet to see a dramatic boost in prices as a result,” added Shearer. “While consumer confidence is up overall, buyers remain cautious and many are waiting for more listings to come online. Activity should begin to plateau in the coming weeks. I expect a strong spring is on the horizon, especially with further rate cuts expected.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Edmonton will increase 6.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Halifax

The aggregate price of a home in Halifax increased 2.2 per cent year over year to $510,100 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, however, the aggregate price of a home in the region decreased 0.7 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 1.7 per cent year over year to $574,000 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased 4.0 per cent to $422,900 during the same period.

“The recent cuts to the overnight lending rate have yet to meaningfully stir up activity in the housing market. Home sales in late summer were quite slow, which is to be expected that time of year. Only in the last few weeks as we’ve entered the early fall market have we seen an uptick in inquiries. Despite this quieter pace, buying and selling activity remains up compared to 2023 levels,” said Matt Honsberger, broker and owner, Royal LePage Atlantic. “Housing inventory continues to rise throughout the Halifax region, but not enough to meet the backlog of demand. Competition for homes in the lower end of the market remains tight, while those shopping in the move-up segment have the advantage of more listings to choose from. More properties are needed to satisfy the high demand from first-time buyers.”

Honsberger noted that population growth in the Atlantic region has slowed to 2015 levels, ending the wave of migration that defined the pandemic real estate boom in 2020 and 2021. This has helped to soften market conditions for locals.

“We are anticipating a busy fall market. The new 30-year mortgage amortization rules announced by the federal government, in addition to further rate cuts expected by the Bank of Canada, will help to keep the market steady throughout the coming months and into the spring of 2025,” added Honsberger. “Home prices will start to show upward movement when more move-up buyers jump back into the market, freeing up entry-level inventory for eager first-time purchasers.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Halifax will increase 6.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Winnipeg

The aggregate price of a home in Winnipeg increased 4.4 per cent year over year to $402,600 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region remained virtually flat, decreasing 0.2 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 3.9 per cent year over year to $441,000 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium increased 3.2 per cent to $264,400 during the same period.

“Buying and selling activity in Winnipeg remained brisk throughout the late summer months and heading into the early fall; home sales are up compared to this time in 2023. Available inventory is down compared to typical levels for this time of year, which could result in steeper price increases in the months ahead as momentum builds heading into the fall,” said Michael Froese, broker and manager, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate. “The recent cuts made to interest rates, though they have improved consumer confidence, have not had a material impact on activity just yet. Rather, much of our market demand continues to be fuelled by a strong local economy and a growing population driven by new Canadians, as well as residents from Toronto and Vancouver who have relocated to Winnipeg in search of more affordable housing.”

Froese added that new housing starts have improved from last year’s levels as borrowing rates come down, giving builders some much needed financial relief. However, new development remains short of what is needed to meet current market demand.

“We expect activity will continue to outperform 2023 levels for the remainder of the year,” said Froese. “Thanks to a combination of falling interest rates and new mortgage incentives announced by the federal government, buyer demand will only continue to grow heading into the new year. Given the amount of demand that will continue to come off of the sidelines as well, now is an ideal time for sellers to enter the market.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Winnipeg will increase 7.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

Royal LePage House Price Survey Chart: rlp.ca/house-prices-Q3-2024
Royal LePage Forecast Chart: rlp.ca/market-forecast-Q3-2024

Regina

The aggregate price of a home in Regina increased 5.0 per cent year over year to $387,100 in the third quarter of 2024. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the region increased modestly by 0.6 per cent.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 6.6 per cent year over year to $424,600 in the third quarter of 2024, while the median price of a condominium remained virtually flat, increasing 0.2 per cent to $220,300 during the same period.

“We continue to see robust sales activity in our housing market, as demonstrated by frequent bidding wars and homes selling over the asking price. Demand far exceeds the number of new listings, which is keeping prices on an upward trajectory,” said Shaheen Zareh, sales representative, Royal LePage Regina Realty. “All of this demand predates the recent cuts to the overnight lending rate – new immigrants, investors and buyers from more expensive cities in Canada have been major drivers of activity for some time. Though Regina has not historically had a strong condo market, we also continue to see momentum build in this segment, especially as young buyers seek affordable housing options.”

Zareh added that Regina’s rental market is experiencing strong demand as well, particularly for duplex and low-rise housing types. The majority of development in the region is currently in the rental segment. To prevent an overflow of supply, builders have kept a consistent pace when bringing new rental product to the market.

“Based on current conditions, Regina will no doubt record a strong fall market performance. With additional interest rate cuts likely on the cards in the coming months, we expect buyer demand to increase as their borrowing power expands. This will put further upward pressure on home prices, unless we see a material increase in supply.”

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Regina will increase 6.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter last year.

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The state of Canada’s Condo Market

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:48:50 -0400

RE/MAX Canada has released its 2024 RE/MAX Canada Condominium Report.

In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada, discusses the key findings from the report.

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TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2024 /CNW/ — Despite fears of leaving money on the table, sellers have returned to housing markets across the country in large numbers as the promise of future interest rate cuts draw skittish buyers back into the fray, according to a report released today by RE/MAX Canada.

The 2024 RE/MAX Canada Condominium Report examined condominium activity between January – August 2024 in seven major markets across the country including Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, City of Calgary, Edmonton, Greater Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax Regional Municipality, and found that condo listings have soared in anticipation of increased demand in the fourth quarter of 2024 and early 2025. Growth in inventory levels was highest in the Fraser Valley (58.7 per cent), followed by Greater Toronto (52.8 per cent), City of Calgary (52.4 per cent), Ottawa (44.5 per cent), Edmonton (17.7 per cent), Halifax Regional Municipality (8.1 per cent) and Vancouver (7.3 per cent). Values have held up surprisingly well given the influx of listings, with gains posted in Calgary (15 per cent), Edmonton (four per cent), Ottawa (2.3 per cent), Vancouver (1.9 per cent), Fraser Valley (1.9 per cent), and Halifax (1.2 per cent). Meanwhile in Greater Toronto, the average price fell two per cent short of year-ago. While sales were robust in Alberta thanks to in-migration from other parts of the country, Edmonton led the way in terms of percentage increase in the number of condos sold, up just close to 37 per cent from year-ago levels, marking the region’s best performance in the previous five-year period. This is followed by a more tempered Calgary market, which was up 2.6 per cent over 2023. Remaining markets saw home-buying activity soften in the condominium sector.

“High interest rates and stringent lending policies pummeled first-time buyers in recent years, preventing many from reaching their home-ownership goal, despite having to pay record high rental costs that mirrored mortgage payments,” says RE/MAX Canada President Christopher Alexander. “The current lull is the calm before the storm. Come spring of 2025, pent-up demand is expected to fuel stronger market activity, particularly at entry-level price points, as both first-time buyers and investors once again vie for affordable condominium product.”

SOURCE: Greater Vancouver REALTORS, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, Calgary Real Estate Board, REALTORS Association of Edmonton, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, Ottawa Real Estate Board, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS. *Apartments Only **Estimated average price for Greater Vancouver

Edmonton and Calgary remain firmly entrenched in seller’s market territory, while conditions are more balanced in Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Ottawa and Halifax. These markets will likely transition in 2025. Toronto may be the last to emerge from more sluggish conditions, however, Alexander notes that it’s a market that has been known to turn quickly. Absorption rates will be a key indicator. Certainly, the market forces of supply and demand always prevail, so some neighbourhoods will fare better than others. Of note in Toronto, prices have likely bottomed out and that’s usually evidence that a turnaround is in sight.

The current uptick in inventory levels is drawing more traffic to listings, yet buyers remain somewhat skittish across the country. The first two Bank of Canada interest rate cuts did little to entice prospective homebuyers to engage in the market, given the degree of rate increases that took place. However, with further rate reductions expected and policy adjustments to address affordability and ease entry into the market, activity will likely start to climb, particularly among end users.

“Even in softer markets, hot pockets tend to emerge,” says Alexander. “In the condominium segment we’re seeing a diverse mix among the most in-demand areas, ranging from traditional blue-chip communities to gentrifying up-and-comers, as well as suburban hot spots. Condominiums in choice recreational areas were among the markets posting stronger sales activity—a trend that was also reflected in our single-detached housing report issued earlier this year.”

In each market, there are condominium pockets that defied overall trends. In the Greater Toronto Area, condominium sales were up by double digits in the first eight months of 2024 in midtown communities such as Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)’s Yonge-Eglinton, Humewood-Cedarvale, Forest Hill South (C03) where activity increased 25.3 per cent (114 condo sales in 2024 compared to 91 sales in 2023) and Bedford-Park-Nortown, Lawrence Park, and Forest Hill North (C04) rose 13.3 per cent (128/113). The west end’s High Park, South Parkdale, Swansea and Roncesvalles (W01) communities experienced a 15.7-per-cent upswing in units sold (206/178) while neighbouring W02 including High Park North, Junction, Lambton Baby Point, and Runnymede-Bloor West Village climbed 25.2 per cent (189/151). In the east end, the Beaches (E03) reported a 20.3-per-cent increase in sales activity.

In Greater Vancouver, an uptick in apartment sales was noted in suburban markets including Port Coquitlam where the number of units sold was up 11 per cent (263 in 2024 compared to 237 in 2023) while more moderate increases were posted in New Westminster (up 0.4 per cent) and recreational communities such as Whistler/Pemberton (up 3.3 per cent). In Fraser Valley, Mission was the sole market to experience an increase in apartment sales, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, up just over 74 per cent year-over-year (68 in 2024 compared to 39 in 2023). Strong sales were also reported in Calgary neighbourhoods such as Eau Claire (up 59.1 per cent) and Downtown East Village (up 17.3 per cent).

Meanwhile, RE/MAX found that investor activity has stalled in most markets. The slowdown has been most notable in Greater Toronto, where up to 30 per cent of investors have experienced negative cashflow on rental properties as mortgage carrying costs climbed, according to analytics by Urbanation and CIBC Economics. Investor confidence is expected to recover in the months ahead, as interest rates fall and return on investment (ROI) improves. Edmonton bucked the trend in investor pullback. With supply outpacing demand in Canada’s most affordable condominium market, savvy investors in Edmonton have been actively revitalizing tired condominium stock and subsequently renting it out for top dollar. Affordability has been a significant draw for out-of-province investors, particularly those from Ontario and British Columbia who are seeking opportunities further afield to bulk up their portfolios. Out-of-province developers and builders have been similarly motivated by Edmonton’s lower development costs and lack of red tape. Halifax to a lesser extent has drawn investor interest, with affordability, low vacancy rates and upward pressure on rents being the primary factor behind the city’s appeal.

“In many markets, end users are in the driver’s seat right now,” explains Alexander. “While investors are an important part of the purchaser pool, this point in time is a unique opportunity for aspiring condominium buyers who, for a short window of time, will likely see less competition from investors and a better supply of product. This is especially true in Toronto and Vancouver, where the impact of monetary policy has hit investor profit margins to a greater extent despite high rent and low vacancy rates. With values set to rise, this is arguably the most favourable climate condominiums buyers have seen in recent years.”

In the longer term, immigration to Canada and in-migration/out-migration from one province or region to another will continue to prop up demand for condominiums in the years to come, as condominiums now represent both a first step to home ownership, and increasingly—in Canada’s most expensive markets—the middle step as well. Although population numbers are forecast to contract in the short-term, overall growth will resume, with Statistics Canada’s projections falling just short of 44 million to as high as 49 million by 2035.

Increasing density and urbanization, along with continued population growth is expected to support the long-term outlook for condominium activity nationally. Canada’s urban population has been climbing consistently since the post-WWII period with an estimated 80 per cent of Canadians residing in urban centres. Downtowns are growing fast, and more rapidly than ever before.

“The housing mix is evolving very quickly as a result of densification and urbanization. Condominiums now represent the heart of our largest cities, and it is inevitable that further development will see condos become the driving force accounting for the lion’s share of sales in years to come,” says Alexander. “It’s a physical and cultural shift that Canadians are not only adjusting to but are embracing, as younger generations redefine urban neighbourhoods, sparking demand for vibrant and robust amenities, infusing new life in Canada’s urban cores in the process.”

Market by market overview

Greater Vancouver Area and Fraser Valley

Softer market conditions prevailed throughout much of the year in the Greater Vancouver Area and the Fraser Valley, with fewer sales of condominium apartments occurring across the board in 2024. In Greater Vancouver, year-to-date apartment sales between January and August were well off year-ago levels at 9,248, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors, down just over eight per cent from the same period in 2023. Neighbouring Fraser Valley reported just 3,130 apartments changing hands between January and August of this year, down 8.5 per cent from year-ago levels. Values continue to climb in the Fraser Valley, where the overall average price year-to-date for apartment units is up two per cent year-over year ($559,215/$548,658) according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, while Vancouver has edged up two per cent to $823,550 in 2024, compared to $807,085 in 2023.

Home-buying activity started with a bang in both Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this year as the anticipation of interest rate cuts in April fuelled momentum. When it became evident that interest rates would hold steady until June or July, the wind was sucked from the market sails. Several areas in Greater Vancouver have reported an increase in year-to-date sales, including Port Coquitlam (263 sales in 2024 compared to 237 sales in 2023), New Westminster (546/544) and Whistler/Pemberton (186/180). Despite several interest rate cuts to date, however, buyers are still skittish, holding off on purchasing their home until rates decline further, while sellers are reluctant to list their homes for fear of leaving money on the table.

The catch-22 situation has been frustrating for buyers and sellers alike, but buyers who pull the trigger now on a purchase, may ultimately find themselves in a better position come spring. Selection is good with more than 2,100 apartments currently listed for sale in Greater Vancouver and another 2,080 available in the Fraser Valley, and buyers have the luxury of time to make thoughtful decisions. Come spring, the number of purchasers in the market is expected to increase, placing upward pressure on values.

Some of the most popular areas for condominium sales in Greater Vancouver in recent years are in East Vancouver. Its culturally diverse and artsy neighbourhoods, top-shelf restaurants and cafés, including Michelin Star Published on Main, as well as craft breweries and entertainment, have served to draw a younger demographic. False Creek, Mt. Pleasant, Kits Point, Fairview, Pt. Grey and Dunbar offer condo buyers a spectacular view of North Vancouver and the Burrard Inlet and easy access to the Skytrain, bike and walking paths, parks and recreational facilities. A one-bedroom apartment in an established building in Mt. Pleasant can be purchased for approximately $650,000, while newer product can be picked up for as low as $490,000 to a high of $928,000. Prices in nearby Kits trend higher with a one-bedroom hovering at $715,000 on average.

The lion’s share of apartment sales in both Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley are occurring under the $800,000 price point for a one-bedroom apartment, while a two-bedroom priced below $1 million will generate solid interest. The Valley tends to offer greater selection under the $800,000 price point, and typically has more appeal with first-time buyers.

As demand rises in tandem with the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts, absorption levels should increase. Spring of 2025 is expected to be characterized by strong demand and dwindling supply, with modest increases in average price. Strong economic fundamentals going into the new year will support an increase in home-buying activity, with lower interest rates and longer amortization periods helping to draw first time buyers into the market once again.

City of Calgary

While interprovincial migration has slowed from year-ago levels, overall net migration to Alberta continues to climb, sparking demand in the province’s affordable real estate market. In Calgary, the sale of condominium apartments experienced a modest increase of almost three per cent in the first eight months of the year, with 5,722 units changing hands compared to 5,577 sales during the same period in 2023. Year-to-date average price has climbed 15 per cent year-over-year to just over $347,000, up from $301,868 in 2023, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board.

Growth has been noted in virtually all areas of the city, with the greatest percentage increases in sales occurring in Eau Claire (59.1 per cent), Killarney/Glengary (46.7 per cent), Garrison Woods (64.7 per cent) Garrison Green (23.5 per cent) and Currie Barracks (18.2 per cent). Most condominium apartment sales are occurring in the downtown district, where walkability plays a major role. Younger buyers tend to gravitate toward the core area, which allows residents to walk to work and amenities. Not surprisingly, the highest number of sales occurred in the Downtown East Village, where 129 units have been sold year to date, up from 110 sales one year ago. Significant gains have also been posted in average price, with Saddle Ridge experiencing an increase in values close to 36 per cent, rising to $317,997 in 2024, followed by Hillhurst, which increased 21.4 per cent to $423,873. Out of the 12 key Calgary markets analyzed by RE/MAX, seven posted double-digit gains in values.

Seller’s market conditions prevailed in the city throughout much of the year, with strong demand characterizing home-buying activity. Luxury apartment sales are on the upswing, with 49 apartments selling over $1 million so far this year compared to 41 during the same period in 2023, an increase of 19.5 per cent. Empty nesters, retirees and oil executives are behind the push for high-end units, most of which are in the downtown core offering spectacular views of both the Bow River and the mountains.

First-time buyers are most active in the suburbs, where they can get the best bang for their buck in communities such as McKenzie Town, Panorama Hills and Saddle Ridge. Apartment values in these areas average around $300,000, making them an attractive first step to home ownership, but also an affordable entry point for small investors.

After a heated spring market, inventory levels have improved substantially, with a relatively good selection of condominiums available for sale. Inventory levels hover at close to 1,500, up substantially from year-ago levels, with the sales-to-new listings ratio now sitting at 60 per cent. With interest rates trending lower, more buyers and a greater number of investors are expected to enter the market in the year ahead. Rather than waiting for next spring, when rates are lower but prices are higher, buyers may want to consider making a purchase today when supply is healthy and market conditions are less heated. Buying with a two-month closing could also capture the expected Bank of Canada rate cuts in October and December.

Edmonton

Home-buying activity in the Edmonton’s apartment segment exploded in 2024, with year-to-date sales almost 37 per cent ahead of year-ago levels. Affordability continues to be the catalyst for activity, with 3,351 units changing hands, up from 2,452 sales one year ago, making 2024 the best year for apartment sales in the past five years (for the January to August period). The average price of an apartment in Edmonton year-to-date is $200,951, up four per cent over year-ago levels, according to the Realtors Association of Edmonton, making Edmonton the lowest-priced major market in the country.

Immigration and in-migration have seriously contributed to the uptick in sales, with Edmonton reporting record population growth in 2023. Statistics Canada data for Alberta in the second quarter of 2024 show net interprovincial migration continues unabated, up almost 11 per cent, with 9,654 new residents coming from other Canadian centres – the majority hailing from Ontario and British Columbia. During the same period, immigration numbers remained relatively constant at 32,000. The sales-to-new-listings ratio now sits at 65 per cent—clear seller’s territory. Many condominiums are now moving in multiple offers.

The influx of newcomers has buoyed the city, with growth evident in neighbourhoods from the downtown core to the suburbs. Most are buying up properties, as opposed to renting, as they may have done in years past. Home ownership is more-easily attainable in Edmonton relative to other major cities, with the cost of a condominium apartment as low as $100,000. Newer condominiums are available for less than $300,000. Condominiums vary in shape and size in Edmonton, with row house condominiums featuring a backyard and a garage being a major attraction. Investors have also entered the picture, buying up older, tired condo units, fixing them up and renting them out for top dollar.

Lower development costs have also prompted an influx of out-of-province builders and developers who can quickly construct 20- and 30-floor high-rise towers or townhouse developments that fill the missing middle. Well-known builders in Ontario and British Columbia are moving into the Alberta market because of the lack of red tape. Several condominium buildings are currently underway, with many more in various stages of planning. With demand currently outpacing supply, the quicker these units come on stream, the better. By 2027, more balance market conditions are expected.

First-time buyers are also exceptionally active in the condo segment. Affordable price points and a notable lack of provincial and municipal land transfer taxes allow younger buyers to easily enter the market. Purchasers who are coming from other provinces quickly realize how far their dollar stretches in Edmonton, as the low cost of housing allows for more disposable income. Homeowners can pay their mortgage, go out for weekly dinners, and have an annual vacation, without too much stress.

Amenity-rich Oliver remains one of the most coveted hubs in Edmonton. West of 109th St. and the downtown core, the diverse neighbourhood offers a mix of new condominium development including walk ups, mid- and high-rise buildings, and peripheral spin off including retail shops, restaurants and entertainment, all within a short walk to the River Valley. Demand is especially high thanks to the walkability of the area and close proximity to the ICE District. Old Strathcona and Whyte Avenue are also sought-after. The trendy arts and cultural area boasts a mix of funky, bohemian-style and historic buildings, galleries, boutiques, shops, restaurants, cafes and a vibrant nightlife.

Edmonton’s housing market continues to be driven from the bottom up. Renters move into condo apartments, who move into condo row housing, who move into townhomes and eventually make their way to single-detached homes. The cycle is expected to be supported by a strong local and provincial economy heading into 2025 as monetary policy continues to ease, households and businesses increase spending, and oil prices climb.

Greater Toronto Area

Demand for condominium apartments and townhomes in the Greater Toronto Area has softened year-over-year, with sales off 2023 levels by eight per cent. Close to 16,800 condo apartments and townhomes changed hands between January and August 2024, down from 18,263 sales during the same period in 2023. Overall condominium values fell almost two per cent, with average price now sitting at $732,648 for apartments and townhomes, down from $747,039 during the same period in 2023, according to data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).

Two buyer pools are impacting the condominium market at present—investors and end users. The investment segment has stalled, as a growing number of condominium investors find themselves unable to cover their carrying costs when closing, despite a relatively strong rental market. In a July 2024 report, Urbanation and CIBC Economics examined the distribution of cash flow by dollar amount and found that 30 per cent of investors of new condos completed in 2023 were cash flow negative by $1,000 or more.

End users, especially those seeking larger one-bedroom-plus-den or two-bedroom units, are active in the condo market, particularly in the Forest Hill South, Yonge-Eglinton, Humewood-Cedarvale (C03) and Bedford-Nortown, Lawrence Park and Forest Hill North (C04). Several new buildings in these areas have prompted a 25.3- and 13.3-per-cent uptick in sales activity respectively, while average price has edged slightly higher in Forest Hill South, Yonge-Eglinton, Humewood-Cedarvale ($871,839 in 2024 compared to $863,681 in 2023).

Double-digit increases in year-to-date condominium sales in the 416 were also reported in west end communities such as High Park, South Parkdale, Swansea and Roncesvalles (up 15.7 per cent), High Park North, Junction, Lambton- Baby Point, and Runnymede-Bloor West Village (up 25.2 per cent); and in the east, the Beaches area (up 20.3 per cent). In the 905-area code, an uptick in condo activity was noted in Halton Hills (up 21.6 per cent) and Milton (up 13.3 per cent); and in Newmarket (up 30.6 per cent).

Close to 43 per cent of TRREB districts in the 416-area code reported modest gains in average price between January and August of 2024, led by the Annex, Yonge-St. Clair (C02), with a close to 14-per-cent increase in values. One in four markets in the 905-area code have posted gains in condominium values year-over-year.

Inventory levels continued to climb throughout much of the year as available resale units were joined by an influx of new completions on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Selection has vastly improved over year-ago levels, with over 8,300 apartment units actively listed for sale at the end of August, compared to 5,455 units during the same period in 2023. Almost 1,700 active listings were reported in the condo townhouse segment, up 53 per cent from the 1,110 posted in 2023. Pre-construction condominium assignments are still occurring as investors look to sell their units before registration, but the pace has subsided since 2023.

New completions have slowed in the second quarter of this year in Greater Toronto–Hamilton in large part due to the lack of investor interest, with starts off last year’s level by 67 per cent, according to Urbanation. Repercussions in the short-term will be negligible but the longer-term impact is expected to be substantial. Twenty-thousand new condominium units are planned for the GTA in 2025; 30,000 in 2026; and 40,000 in 2027. In 2028, the figure falls to 5,000 units. At that point, construction will heat up, but not fast enough to meet demand.

With a six-month supply of condominiums currently available for sale, the GTA market is heading into clear buyers’ territory. With values at or near bottom and Bank of Canada overnight rates trending lower, the fall market may represent the perfect storm for first-time buyers. As rates drop, more buyers are expected to enter the market in the months ahead. As absorption rates increase, the current oversupply will be diminished and demand will take flight, placing upward pressure on average prices once again.

Ottawa

Although downsizing empty nesters, retirees and first-time homebuyers fuelled steady demand for condominium apartments and walk-ups in Ottawa in 2024, the number of units sold between January and August fell short of year-ago levels. The Ottawa Real Estate Board reported just over 1,400 condominium apartments changed hands year to date, down less than one per cent from 2023. Meanwhile, values rose 2.3 per cent over last year, with average price rising to $447,042.

Affordability remains a major concern in Ottawa, despite changes to monetary policy in recent months. First-time buyers find themselves locked out of the freehold market, given high interest rates and stringent lending policies. Fixed mortgage rates have dropped in recent weeks and are expected to continue to decline for the remainder of the year and into 2025, but potential buyers are still wary. Inventory levels have increased year over year as a result, with active listings in August hovering at 636, approximately 44.5 per cent ahead of 2023.

First-time buyers who choose to move forward with a purchase are typically looking for condominiums with low monthly maintenance fees and a parking spot priced from $500,000 to $550,000. The downtown core to Centretown and Dows Lake are popular destinations, given the proximity to the workplace, shops and restaurants. Those seeking to spend less could find a lower-priced unit in an older building for $350,000 but monthly condominium fees would be significantly higher. Suburban condominiums in areas such as Kanata, Barrhaven, and Orleans are also an option, priced from $375,000 to $400,000.

Tighter inventory levels exist in the luxury segment, where fewer condominium apartments are available over the $850,000 price point. Empty nesters and retirees are responsible for the lion’s share of activity in the top end of Ottawa’s condominium market. Westboro, the Golden Triangle, and Centretown, as well as neighbourhoods undergoing gentrification including The Glebe, Lansdowne, and Old Ottawa East, are most sought-after by buyers, many of whom are downsizing. Walkability is a major factor in these communities, with condominium apartments within walking distance to top restaurants and cafes, unique shops and picturesque walking paths.

As consumer confidence grows with each interest rate cut, more and more buyers should return to the market. Fourth-quarter sales are expected to be comparable to year-ago levels, but the outlook for spring of 2025 appears to be bright. Pent-up demand is building and those first into the market will reap the rewards.

Halifax Regional Municipality

After three consecutive interest rate cuts and the prospect of two more by year end, optimism is finally building in the Halifax Regional Municipality housing market. Average condominium values have edged ahead of year-ago levels in the first eight months of the year, now sitting at $484,491, up one per cent over the $479,558 reported during the same period in 2023. Condominium sales, however, declined year over year, with 510 properties changing hands between January and August, down close to seven per cent from last year’s levels, according to data compiled by the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors.

The trepidation that existed earlier in the year is subsiding and confidence is starting to grow as inflation is curtailed. The most competitive segment of the overall housing market remains under $600,000 in the Halifax area, with first-time buyers most active at this price point. Entry-level condominiums priced between $300,000 and $400,000 are most sought after, while semi-detached and townhomes tend to be the preferred choice over $400,000. At the top end of the market, condominium sales over $750,000 have experienced a modest uptick, with 35 properties sold so far this year, compared to 34 during the same period one year ago. Year-to-date average price in the top end of the market has softened from year-ago levels, sitting at almost $940,000, down from $957,300 during the same timeframe in 2023. Young professionals and retirees are largely behind the push for higher-end condominiums, with most sales occurring within the city’s downtown core.

Downward pressure on interest rates has prompted more sellers to list their condos in recent weeks, but there are no liquidation sales occurring. Inventory levels are up just over eight per cent from 2023. The vast majority of condominium apartments are found on the peninsula’s northeast quadrant, central and downtown cores. Some developments are situated on the waterfront in Dartmouth (near the ferry) and in Bedford, but supply is less plentiful in these areas.

Investors are also active in Halifax’s condominium market with an eye toward rental properties. Multi-unit housing remains exceptionally popular, with most investors interested in buildings with eight to 10 units. Four-plexes and duplexes are also an option, given the city’s low vacancy rates and upward pressure on rent.

In-migration and immigration have continued to play a role in the city’s growth, although the influx of newcomers has abated somewhat from peak levels. Positive international immigration, coupled with interprovincial migration, contributed to a net increase of 6,000 people in the second quarter of 2024. Major improvements are planned for the Dartmouth waterfront that will make it more pedestrian friendly in the coming years, including public spaces and cruise ships. The redevelopment hopes to mirror the success of Halifax’s vibrant waterfront area that continues to attract both visitors and residents to the area’s restaurants and cafes, outdoor kiosks, retail shops, playgrounds, museums, and the ferry terminal. With continuous investment and a bold new vision for the municipality, Halifax is expected to thrive in the years ahead, given the city’s affordable real estate and spectacular topography.

About the RE/MAX Network

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Futurpreneur supporting small business in Canada - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:32:44 -0400

Karen Greve Young is the CEO of Futurpreneur, a national non-profit organization that has provided support to over 18,700+ young entrepreneurs across Canada since its establishment in 1996.

Karen Greve Young, CEO, Futurpreneur
Karen Greve Young, CEO, Futurpreneur

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With her extensive background in finance and strategy, Karen is an accomplished leader in the non-profit sector, committed to driving inclusive economic and social prosperity through innovative approaches and strategic partnerships. She leads a committed team at Futurpreneur, working to empower diverse young entrepreneurs and foster sustainable, inclusive economic development within communities across Canada.

Before joining Futurpreneur in 2018, Karen held the position of Vice President, Corporate Development & Partnerships at MaRS Discovery District, where she played a pivotal role in shaping corporate strategies, managing global innovation partnerships, and overseeing community engagement initiatives. Her earlier career encompasses various finance, management, and strategy roles in organizations such as Bain & Company, Gap Inc., and the
Institute of Cancer Research in San Francisco, New York, and London.

Karen’s passion for making a difference extends beyond her professional endeavors. She co-authored a book with her mother titled “Love You So Much, A Shared Memoir,” documenting their journey through her mother’s battle with ovarian cancer. Karen also serves as Chair of the Board of Ovarian Cancer Canada, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting important causes.

She holds an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and a BA in Economics from Harvard University, both with honours. With her exceptional leadership, diverse experience, and unwavering dedication, Karen Greve Young continues to drive positive change and inspire
the next generation of entrepreneurs in Canada.

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The importance of a positive mindset - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Eno Eka is a highly accomplished business analyst and consultant based in Calgary, Alberta, who has made significant contributions in helping professionals and immigrants kick-start their careers. With more than 100,000 professionals from over 90 countries benefiting from her career coaching and keynote speaking, she is widely recognized as an award-winning career coach and mentor.

Eno Eka's expertise in business analysis extends to her role as a content developer and course instructor at the University of Manitoba, where she develops and teaches courses on the subject. Her passion for business analysis led her to establish the Business Analysis School, where she helps professionals harness their skills in the field to secure lucrative 6-figure jobs. Additionally, Eno is the CEO of Eny Consulting Inc., where she helps businesses optimize their performance and achieve their revenue goals through the effective use of digital technology. Eno's dedication to the field of business analysis and her commitment to helping professionals and businesses succeed have established her as a respected leader and authority in the industry.

In just six years since arriving in Canada, Eno has touched the lives of thousands of immigrants, curating mentorship and coaching programs that have earned her global recognition and awards. She is a dedicated volunteer and sits on the Board of the IIBA Calgary Chapter as Director of Education, and also volunteers at several non-profit organizations such as the Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council (CRIEC), Calgary Dream Centre, and the Calgary Drop-in Centre.

Eno is also the host of the Fireside Chat with Eno Livestream Podcast, where she shares valuable insights on job search tips and strategies for new immigrants. She is a Giving Back Sponsor for the Women in Need Society (WINS), and a Campaign Ambassador for the United Nations and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Realizing the vital importance of prioritizing self-care - Edmonton - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

As an entrepreneur navigating significant life changes and milestones, Jacquie Verenka embarked on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. Through this process, she realized the vital importance of prioritizing self-care—a lesson that resonated deeply with many others she encountered along the way. Witnessing firsthand the struggles of those around her ignited a passion to create a space for healing and renewal. This inspiration led to the founding of JV Ventures Retreats, where she aims to provide others with the time and tools they need to reconnect with themselves and embark on their own journeys of growth. Through these retreats, she aims to foster a community of healing and transformation.

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What is the Future of Office Work Today? - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:38:56 -0400

Scott Barras, Head of Work Dynamics, Canada, for JLL, discusses a recent survey by the commercial real estate company on the Future of Work.

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JLL’s Future of Work Survey uncovers new opportunities for corporate real estate as two-thirds of business leaders expect their CRE budget to increase between now and 2030

CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2024 – Despite the challenging commercial real estate landscape and mixed economic environment, global business leaders are bullish on the future, with two-thirds (65%) expecting their CRE budgets to increase between now and 2030, as revealed in JLL’s (NYSE: JLL) Future of Work survey. The biennial, global survey explores the evolving world of work by assessing the key priorities, challenges and strategies that are top of mind for more than 2,300 business and CRE decision makers.

This year’s findings are unveiled through a series of articles exploring key areas of focus for corporate real estate teams: Managing the implications of shifting work patterns; Partnering with the C-suite to support CRE investment; Identifying CRE activities for ‘AI copiloting’; Moving from ambition to action on sustainability commitments; and Defining the future-fit CRE function. The first two articles, launched today, dive into the effects of shifting work patterns on workplace expectations, and what the changing world of work means for the way the CRE function operates as more than 64% of leaders expect to increase and rebalance their headcount by 2030, in an attempt to recruit the right skills for the future.

“Since our 2022 survey, the CRE landscape has become increasingly complex and dynamic, evolving toward better office use. We see that in these results, and in our conversations with clients,” said Neil Murray, Global CEO, Work Dynamics, JLL. “Looking ahead, business and CRE leaders working to drive talent and efficiency throughout their organization must consider the unique needs of their organization, and leverage tools such as tech, AI, and upskilling, as well as strategic partnerships across the value chain to enable the CRE function to reach its full potential as a powerful agent of transformation.”

Competing visions on the most efficient workstyles create renewed CRE challenges

Business leaders are mainly focused on three corporate goals over the next five years: growing revenue through expansion and M&A (57%), attracting and retaining talent (53%) and achieving organizational efficiency (54%). However, the juxtaposition that lies between driving revenue growth through top talent and increasing efficiency requires leaders to delicately balance priorities and assess the role of offices as places that enable employees to deliver their best work.

Strong momentum toward office-based work since 2022 has brought forth expectations among respondents to increase use of office space (62%), where more than half of leaders plan to grow their total footprint over the next five years. Today, 44% of organizations are considered “office advocates,” who would like to see staff in the office five days a week – as compared to 2022, when just 34% of employees were working in the office full time. Hybrid work is here to stay, but the office is central to work again. Today, 85% of organizations have a policy of at least three days of office attendance per week, and 43% expect the number of in-office days to increase by 2030

Globally, hybrid work is more likely to take place at large organizations in EMEA, where hybrid workstyles are considered a key part of the employee value proposition, and largely in sectors including e-commerce, energy & renewables, technology and life sciences. Office advocates alternatively tend to be small-to-medium sized companies in APAC or the Americas, across sectors such as healthcare, retail and manufacturing. Beyond those big trends, the reality is often more complex, with different workstyles coexisting within many organizations.

Today’s office advocates also make a concerted effort to address diverse workplace needs – they are more focused on making accessible workplaces (49% vs. 36% of hybrid adopters), tailored to meet the needs of different generations, cultures, and neurodiversity specificities, and may even pay a premium to occupy buildings with leading health and wellbeing credentials. With office attendance may also come new opportunities for compensation and career advancement– more than a third (39%) of respondents could envision introducing different pay and benefits to employees who attend the office regularly.

“The future of work looks different across companies and regions, reflecting the unique nature of organizations and employee needs. It keeps shifting and requires building evolutionary office programs and spaces, able to adapt to continuous changes in the workstyles,” said Cynthia Kantor, CEO, Project & Development Services, JLL. “Globally, as CRE budgets and footprints receive new investment, the corporate real estate function must effectively partner with the C-suite to demonstrate the desired value.”

The corporate real estate function can serve as a powerful agent of transformation, particularly with the use of technology, AI and the support of strategic partners

The value the corporate real estate function can deliver will vary depending on the needs of the organization and regional priorities. Globally, business leaders believe CRE can add the most value by supporting business growth (41%), enabling organizational efficiency (38%) and reducing operating costs (37%). Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are also an area in which the CRE function is expected to add value, especially in EMEA. Organizations in the Americas are more likely to expect CRE to support business growth, innovation and efficiency, while companies in Asia Pacific are more focused on digitization.

These varying expectations around value require agility throughout CRE functions, in a context where 41% of CRE decision makers report challenges with thinking and investing for the long term due to the pace of organizational change. The same percentage believe CRE is perceived as a cost center, rather than a value driver. Identifying the right metrics and ways to demonstrate value, in addition to strengthening relationships with the C-suite, will ensure CRE is more integrated into the wider business and positioned to quickly adapt to changing priorities – 46% of CRE leaders say influencing and leadership will be critical skills in the future.

Technology is also emerging with greater impacts for CRE, as more decision-makers expect to report to business transformation or technology by 2030. CRE leaders believe that 70% of their activities will be at least partially supported through the use of AI by 2030, and a quarter of the CRE function could be initially completed through automation – freeing up time for more strategic work. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of decision makers see technology and AI adoption as critical for enhancing the value that CRE delivers in the future. A ‘future fit’ CRE team should focus on high value-add tasks internally, while automation and AI take on routine and repetitive tasks and outsourcing partners are brought in for specialist tasks and individual projects.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 110,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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Make sure to set up your anti-goals - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Paul Atherton is the CEO and Co-Founder of Highspire, a premier learning experience for construction company owners, complemented by a powerful venture capital division. With a wealth of experience as a seasoned business coach and professional engineer, Paul has been guiding businesses toward success since 2017. His expertise is deeply rooted in the construction industry, where he has made significant contributions across North America and China, working with clients in key sectors such as onshore/offshore oil and gas, mining, and manufacturing.

Beyond his leadership at Highspire, Paul is a long-time advisor in the construction sector, known for his strategic insight and ability to drive growth and innovation. His commitment to excellence, coupled with his industry-spanning experience, has established him as a trusted figure in helping companies navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals.

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The best advice for immigrants or newcomers is to follow the local rules and the laws - Niagara and Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Hanson Zhang is one of the owners of Three Bridges Group, a real estate development company. As a Chinese immigrant who moved to Canada 14 years ago, Hanson is captivated by nature's beauty and the Canadian people's warmth. However, the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls left a lasting impression on his family during their North American tour in 2008 before they immigrated As Three Bridges one of their projects is to build a stunning mega mixed-use complex in front of Niagara Falls that matches the natural wonder's beauty. They have purchased the property already and aim to create a space that will serve our beloved tourists in the best possible way.

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Bringing the entrepreneurial spirit into a career as a realtor - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Renata Reid, a seasoned Sales Associate and Senior Vice President of Sales with 20+ years in Calgary's real estate scene. is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Professional and Global Real Estate Advisor. She seamlessly blends marketing prowess with senior sales savvy.

A Calgary resident for 21+ years, Renata brings an intimate grasp of the local market. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with a straightforward and sophisticated humor, sets her apart. Renata excels in tailored marketing and exceptional negotiation, making her the go-to for condos, residences, or luxury properties.

Her approach combines thoughtful advice, honest opinions, and unwavering integrity. A top-performing senior agent, Renata fosters trust with her approachable personality.

Committed to the community, she supports local organizations like The Calgary Emergency Women’s Shelter, Canadian Christian Outreach, Rotary Club, Calgary Food Bank, and Mustard Seed.

Renata's passion for unique open houses with live music and special guests adds flair to her real estate expertise. Strategic pricing and a touch of wit make her the ideal choice for those selling their homes.

Active in running, kayaking, and cross-country skiing, Renata mirrors her enthusiasm for the communities she serves. Choosing Renata means a seasoned professional with a dash of wit for an enjoyable real estate journey.

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The Canadian Marketing Maverick Revolutionizing Tech and Fintech with Bold Strategies and Real-World Success - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Victoria Taylor, hailing from Vancouver, Canada, is the marketing consultant you want on your entrepreneurial journey. With nine years of experience and a sharp focus on the tech, SaaS, and fintech sectors, she’s not just talking the talk—she’s walking the walk. As the founder of Xisme, Victoria is revolutionizing how businesses create and interact with content. Her professional journey has taught her that success is about more than just hitting targets; it’s about embracing challenges and growing with them. Whether leading workshops or executing game-changing strategies, Victoria brings her unique blend of expertise, wit, and no-nonsense advice to every project. Tune in as she shares the real lessons she’s learned from her path to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

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CFIB calls for bold government action to remove remaining internal trade barriers. - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:53:18 -0400

Immigration Surge and Interprovincial Migration Reshape Canada's Top Tier Real Estate Market - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

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When fundraising make sure your deck is solid, the story is solid and you have the right investor - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

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Liran Belenzon is the CEO of BenchSci, a biomedical artificial intelligence company he co-founded in 2016. BenchSci’s mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research, by empowering scientists to design more successful experiments.

BenchSci has grown to over 300 people and raised more than $200 million from top investors, including Google's Gradient Ventures and F-Prime. BenchSci works with 15 of the world's top 20 pharma companies, over 4,300 academic institutions, and more than 40,000 scientists. As CEO, Liran strives to inspire people to be the best version of themselves and to make a positive impact on the world. Liran emigrated to Toronto, Canada, and completed his MBA at The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. While at Rotman, he worked in the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), where he met BenchSci co-founders Tom Leung, David Chen, and Elvis Wianda. As a passionate entrepreneur, Liran envisions a future where Toronto and Canada are global leaders in entrepreneurship.

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How TikTok helped Sunday Glow become a 7 figure business - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Celine Guo, based in Toronto, Canada, is a dynamic entrepreneur and content creator. After graduating from Boston University's Media Ventures program, she bootstrapped her skincare and lifestyle brand, Sunday Glow, in 2020. Within two and a half years, she grew it into a seven-figure business. Celine continues to drive the expansion and success of Sunday Glow with her innovative vision and strategic expertise.

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Canadians are more confident in buying a home, despite the impact of inflation: RBC poll -Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:56:44 -0400

Nick Palucci, Senior Director, Home Equity Finance Acquisition & Distribution, RBC, discusses a recent report indicating home ownership is still a goal for many Canadians despite affordability challenges and inflation.

The video interview can be seen here.

Nick Palucci

PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, April 23, 2024 – Despite affordability challenges and inflation continuing to impact how and when Canadians buy a home, confidence in making the move to purchase a home is rising. According to RBC’s 30th annual Home Ownership Poll, conducted among Canadians under the age of 65, 60% believe owning a house or condo is a good investment (up from 53% in 2023) and 29% are looking to buy in the next two years (up from 22% in 2023). Two-thirds (64%) say they have always dreamed of owning a home.

At the same time, the research found that half (50%) of Canadians say inflation is eroding their ability to save for a home. This challenge is acutely felt among those planning to purchase a home within the next two years. Among these potential buyers, there has been a 37% decrease in the total amount they have saved to put towards buying a home. Among those who have saved some amount, 36% say they aren’t putting aside money every month for a home purchase (up from 8% in 2023). Even with this setback, 41% of overall potential home buyers say it will take them four years or less to save enough for a down payment.

“Canadians have a lot of headwinds to face as they look to purchase a home today, whether they are a first-time buyer or searching for their next home,” says Janet Boyle, senior vice president, Home Equity Finance & Newcomer Strategy, RBC. “While affordability anxiety remains, our research found that many home buyers are exploring different approaches to realize their dream of home ownership.”

Canadians explore various strategies to cover the cost of home ownership
Despite it being harder to save for a home, potential buyers are searching for additional ways to supplement their savings. The majority (57%) say they would need a side hustle or second job and more than a quarter (27%) have had to or would have to live with their parents longer to afford a home. Almost half (45%) also say they would need to overhaul their spending and saving habits to buy a home.

Family also continues to play a big role, with 62% saying financial support from family is necessary to buy a home and 19% saying they have or will need to buy a home with their family/parents. But support from family might not always be available with 39% of respondents saying they want to give family members money for housing or rent, yet can’t afford to do so. The majority (54%) also say they would prefer to have their child/family live with them to help them save money rather than provide financial support.

Mounting costs and inflation putting pressure on next-time home buyers
Two-thirds (66%) of next-time home buyers (i.e. those who currently own a home and are likely to buy again in the next two years) are concerned about covering the costs of home ownership. Additionally, half (51%) of next-time home buyers say they are worried about their ability to buy their next home due to inflation.

The research also found that three-quarters of next-time home buyers (76%) believe the housing market in their community is overpriced. Two-thirds (64%) say they wouldn’t be able to purchase their first home in today’s market and the same proportion (64%) believe they would need to move out of the city they are currently living in if they wanted to buy a larger home.

Newcomers are eager to buy in the near future
Among newcomers who arrived in Canada in the past five years, 73% say they have always dreamed of owning a home and 65% say they are likely to purchase one in the next two years (compared to 29% nationally). The majority also believe there is only a small window of time to take advantage of lower house prices (56%).

“Whether it’s your first or next home, with so many decisions to make it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when thinking about buying a home,” adds Boyle. “Whether in person or online, getting expert advice and having conversations early can help take a lot of the unknowns and stress out of the home buying process. Having a financial expert on your side who has a full picture of your finances can also help you build a home buying plan that aligns with your finances, goals and lifestyle.”

RBC resources to help home buyers at every step:

RBC True House Affordability Tool: See how much home you may be able to afford and learn about different mortgage options.
RBC Home Value Estimator: See what your current home may be worth today.
My Money Matters: Whether you are looking to buy your first home, second home, or even an investment property, you can find answers to all your mortgage financing and refinancing questions and helpful resources through RBC’s new online resource hub.
Houseful, an RBC Company: From finding a home to financing one, Canadians can simplify their home buying experience with everything they need in one place. Get access to customized home searches, local real estate agents, affordability tools, RBC mortgage specialists and financing under one roof.
2024 RBC Home Ownership Poll

RESPONSE

CAN

SK /
MB

NTHB

Newcomers

% Agree – Base: All Respondents

Always dreamed of owning a
home

64 %

54 %

66 %

64 %

65 %

66 %

73 %

Rising inflation is causing me to
save less for buying a home

50 %

51 %

58 %

50 %

51 %

44 %

64 %

68 %

Would need a side hustle or
second job to afford a home

57 %

62 %

58 %

62 %

60 %

47 %

53 %

51 %

75 %

Have/will need to live with my
parents longer to save enough
to buy a home

27 %

32 %

25 %

30 %

31 %

20 %

19 %

30 %

46 %

Would need to overhaul my
spending and saving habits to
buy a home

45 %

52 %

43 %

50 %

45 %

38 %

48 %

51 %

49 %

Financial support from family is
necessary to buy a home
nowadays

62 %

67 %

64 %

58 %

68 %

51 %

56 %

64 %

69 %

Have/will buy a home with my
family/parents (co-ownership)

19 %

23 %

13 %

20 %

22 %

14 %

13 %

33 %

41 %

Prefer to help my family/child
save money by letting them live
with me rather than help them
directly financially

54 %

51 %

53 %

55 %

58 %

51 %

64 %

61 %

We only have a small window of
time to take advantage of lower
house prices

34 %

36 %

32 %

36 %

39 %

26 %

36 %

50 %

56 %

Housing market in my
community is overpriced

77 %

85 %

65 %

76 %

79 %

73 %

82 %

76 %

72 %

% Selected – Base: All Respondents

Buying a house or condo is a
good investment

60 %

67 %

60 %

59 %

62 %

50 %

59 %

79 %

Likely to buy in the next two
years

29 %

31 %

30 %

27 %

21 %

100 %

65 %

In terms of inflation, concerned
about covering the costs of
home ownership

58 %

60 %

61 %

65 %

63 %

43 %

60 %

66 %

76 %

In terms of inflation, concerned
about my ability to buy a home

44 %

52 %

40 %

41 %

47 %

36 %

39 %

51 %

71 %

Would give family members
money for housing or rent, but
can’t afford to do so

39 %

40 %

32 %

39 %

42 %

39 %

30 %

40 %

% “Agree” – Base: Homeowners

While I already own a home, I
don’t believe I would be able to
purchase my first home in
today’s market

69 %

75 %

64 %

63 %

72 %

65 %

76 %

64 %

54 %

If I want to own a home/larger
home, I likely will have to move
out of the city I’m living in now

51 %

67 %

44 %

43 %

56 %

43 %

47 %

64 %

57 %

*NTHB – next-time home buyers (i.e. those who currently own a home and are likely to buy again in the next two years)

About the Survey
An online survey of 2,824 Canadians aged 18 to 64 was completed between January 25 and February 23, 2024, using Leger’s online panel. No margin of error can be associated with a web panel. For comparative purposes, a probability sample of 2,824 respondents would have a margin of error of ±1.8%, 19 times out of 20.

Disclaimer
This news release is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. The information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or any of its affiliates.

About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.

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"Green shoots" sprouting in Canada's fall housing market: RE/MAX - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:16:34 -0400

While average residential sale prices are likely to increase in the majority markets analyzed, there are a couple of outliers where prices are anticipated to be flat or decline, including Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Charlottetown, North Bay and London, it said.

The report said 25 per cent of Canadians expressed that saving for a home purchase is one of their top three priorities when it comes to financial savings, despite high cost of living and affordability challenges.

In a video interview, Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada, talks about the company’s latest report – the Fall Housing Market Outlook. The video can be seen here.

PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, Sept. 3, 2024 /CNW/ — With the long-anticipated decline in interest rates finally starting to materialize, early indicators from RE/MAX brokers and agents across Canada suggest steady housing market activity this fall. Average sale prices across all housing types are expected to increase between one and six per cent in the majority of regions by year’s end, according to RE/MAX’s 2024 Fall Housing Market Outlook.

Ahead of the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement on September 4, two in 10 Canadians (16 per cent) said they will feel more comfortable engaging in the real estate market once they see there is more than a 100-basis-point cut to the BoC’s lending rate between now and the end of the year, according to a Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX as part of the report.

Chris Alexander

“The fall market is usually a good early indicator for activity as we look ahead to early 2025, and we’re headed toward more healthy territory. With interest rates starting to ease, buyers are beginning to come off the sidelines,” says Christopher Alexander, President, RE/MAX Canada. “That’s not to say the fall market will be in full swing according to historic standards. Consumers will drive that trend, so we’ll need to see a bigger move by the Bank of Canada for that to happen.”

Consumer Sentiments Going into the Fall Market

Ahead of further anticipated interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada, it seems that even the mere prospect of lower rates has boosted confidence among first-time homebuyers, with one-quarter of Canadians (25 per cent) actively saving for a home purchase and confident they will be able to buy soon (with the majority being younger Millennials and Gen Zs aged 18-24, at 35 per cent). On the flipside, dropping interest rates now may prove too little, too late for some current homeowners, with 14 per cent saying they need to renew their mortgage soon, and with the current higher interest rate, they may need to sell their home.

When it comes to financial savings, the Leger survey revealed that while a home purchase is listed among the top three priorities for 25 per cent of Canadians, it has taken a back seat to day-to-day expenses such as utilities and food (58 per cent), and travel (45 per cent).

In the search for affordability, one-quarter of Canadians say that they are considering moving to another country (28 per cent) and 25 per cent say they are reconsidering whether to have children or start a family due to housing affordability challenges.

“Despite some consumer confidence starting to return to the market this season, the reality is Canadians are still grappling with some serious housing affordability challenges rooted in lack of supply. Yes, borrowing is becoming less expensive, but this won’t make housing affordable in the long run,” says Alexander. “Markets ebb and flow, and as buyers re-enter the market and absorb inventory, we’ll see more upward pressure on price.

“Ultimately, for the long-term health of Canada’s housing market, we need a national housing strategy developed in collaboration between all levels of government, that’s more strategic and visionary in how we can use existing lands and real estate to boost supply. In the meantime, buyers would be wise to work with an experienced real estate agent to help navigate those cyclical market ups and downs that often accompany this push and pull of supply and demand.”

Regional Market Insights

As part of the 2024 Fall Housing Market Outlook Report, RE/MAX brokers and agents in Canada were asked to share an analysis of their local market between January and July 2023 and 2024 and share their estimated outlook for fall 2024. The majority of regions (76 per cent) anticipate an increase in sale price between one to six per cent, including Greater Vancouver Area, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Winnipeg, MB; Halifax, NS; St. John’s Metro, NL; Truro/Colchester, NS; Fredericton, NB; Timmins, ON; Sudbury, ON; Brampton, ON; Mississauga, ON; Niagara, ON; Ottawa, ON; Durham, ON; Barrie, ON; Muskoka, ON; Peterborough, ON; York Region, ON; Kingston, ON; Windsor, ON, and Thunder Bay, ON. Exceptions to the upward trend include Toronto, ON; Hamilton, ON; Burlington, ON; and Kitchener-Waterloo, ON, where a moderate decline between two and three per cent is expected, and Charlottetown, PEI; North Bay, ON, and London, ON, where prices will likely remain flat.

When it comes to listings, a majority of regions surveyed (82 per cent) saw the number of listings increase between 2.3 and 34.7 per cent between January and July (2023 – 2024). The number of sale transactions also increased between 3.1 and 7.4 per cent in Atlantic Canada, 3.4 to 30.9 per cent in Western Canada, and between 0.6 and 14.8 per cent in Ontario, except for some larger Ontario markets like Toronto, Brampton, Durham Region, Mississauga, Peterborough and York Region, where sales trended downward.

According to RE/MAX brokers’ insights, 33 per cent of housing markets are expected to be seller’s markets, but this may shift as competition increases and market conditions evolve.

To view the regional data table, click here.

Western Canada and Prairies

The Prairies continue to skew towards a seller’s market (Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; Saskatoon, SK) which is consistent with 2023, except for Winnipeg, MB, which is a balanced market. On the other hand, in Western Canada, inclusive of the Greater Vancouver Area, BC, and Kelowna, BC, a mix of balanced and buyer’s markets are anticipated. Heading into the fall, prices are forecasted to increase by two to six per cent in regions like the Greater Vancouver Area, BC, and Kelowna, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Saskatoon, SK; and Winnipeg, MB. Sale transactions are anticipated to increase by five to 15 per cent in the Greater Vancouver Area, BC; Edmonton, AB; and Winnipeg, MB; and a decrease of one per cent in Saskatoon, SK, due to inventory shortages, while Calgary, AB anticipates sales will remain flat. RE/MAX broker feedback in Regina, SK indicates that many factors will dictate how the market pans out for the remainder of the year, including government election cycles, The Bank of Canada interest rate announcements and inventory levels. Historically, Regina, SK sees the markets cool from mid-September through the end of the year.

All markets in Western Canada and The Prairies – apart from the Greater Vancouver Area, BC – continue to experience supply challenges, with increased activity in the market, as consumers benefit from recent interest rate cuts. Lower mortgage rates have bolstered consumer confidence in the market but paired with low supply, RE/MAX brokers and agents in the region are reporting aggressive offers in conjunction with sellers raising asking prices for residential homes.

Ontario

Despite The Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts, low housing supply continues to impact multiple markets across Ontario, keeping prices high. However, some buyers are gaining more confidence as mortgage rates decrease and are slowly re-entering the market heading into fall, keeping prices relatively stable in comparison to the year prior. Housing supply is expected to become a larger issue once further interest rate cuts motivate buyers on the sidelines to re-enter the market and spark more competition.

Although some homebuyer confidence is starting to return, buyers in Toronto remain hesitant as affordability continues to be a challenge, especially for first-time homebuyers.

Across Ontario, 12 regions are expecting average residential prices to remain flat or increase modestly heading into the fall. Increasing markets include Timmins, Sudbury, Brampton, Mississauga, Thunder Bay, and Barrie (each rising five per cent), Peterborough, York Region and Kingston (rising three per cent), Niagara (up two per cent), Durham Region and Ottawa (up one per cent), and London (rising a nominal 0.5 per cent). The outliers to this upward trend are Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, and Burlington, which are expecting a price decrease.

In Ontario, seven markets are expected to experience balanced conditions this fall, while four are anticipated to be seller’s markets, and five are buyer’s markets. Four markets are expecting a mix, with three buyers/balanced conditions, and one sellers/balanced market.

Atlantic Canada

Echoing similarities to other regions across Canada, Atlantic Canada is also reporting low inventory supply and increased competition when it comes to buyer activity. Buyers are competing aggressively on affordable housing and new listings, causing prices to spike. This is likely a result of current supply challenges and an increase in out-of-town buyers from Western and Central Canada.

Unlike in 2023, average residential prices in Atlantic Canada are expected to increase for the remainder of year, by five per cent in Truro and Colchester, NS, one per cent in Halifax, NS, 1.5 per cent in St. John’s Metro, NL, and two per cent in Fredericton, NB, while Charlottetown, PEI is anticipated to remain flat. All markets in Atlantic Canada with the exception of Charlottetown – which is a buyer’s market – are considered to be seller’s markets.

Quebec

Like other regions across the country, Montreal’s housing shortage coupled with interest rates have resulted in a seller’s market, with buyers making multiple offers on properties to remain competitive or opting to wait on the sidelines. Pricing and marketing are crucial for sellers looking to attract hesitant buyers.

Additional survey findings:

Majority of Canadians (77 per cent) believe steps taken by municipal, provincial, and federal governments to improve housing inventory and affordability are not enough to solve our affordability crisis and more needs to be done
60 per cent of Canadians believe building more diverse types of housing are the key to solving Canada’s housing supply challenges
For 16 per cent of Canadians, rising cost-of-living and affordability challenges have not deterred them at all, and they plan to purchase another home beyond their primary residence soon (or have recently)
40 per cent of Canadians feel Canada is one of the best countries in the world to purchase/invest in real estate (notably this number is higher at 52 per cent, for new Canadians that have been in Canada for less than 5 years)
One-third of Canadians (32 per cent) said they are relying on their home as their only financial plan for retirement.
About Leger

Leger is the largest Canadian-owned full-service market research firm. An online survey of 1,530 Canadians aged 18 years or older, was completed between August 9 and 11, 2024, using Leger’s online panel. Leger’s online panel has approximately 400,000 members nationally and has a retention rate of 90 per cent. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

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As the Founder and President of Northern Watch Services Inc. (NWS), Thomas empowers authorized jewellers and luxury brands to enhance their brand presence through various services, including e-commerce, social media support, and marketing consulting. His latest venture, WatchDNA.com, aims to connect jewellers with watch enthusiasts. This platform bridges the gap between watch enthusiasts, jewellers and brands, uniting those who share a passion for timepieces and the unique stories behind them.

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Ensure Sufficient Funds for a Successful Business Launch and Sustained Growth Beyond the First 3 Months - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

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Jennifer Layman has worked as a marketing consultant with businesses and entrepreneurial-minded organizations since 2006 and found they often face some common issues. This led her to publish my first book - Forward Thinking for Your Business - to reach a broader business audience.

As a business owner, she understands the responsibilities of running a business and the time constraints that come with it. If marketing advice is going to be impactful, it needs to be succinct and easy to implement without a tremendous requirement of resources. Her book focuses on maximizing marketing opportunities that can help scale your business.

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Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Raelene Bergen is a renowned leadership consultant, Founder, and CEO of Origin Leadership Consulting. Raelene is a passionate advocate for innovative problem-solving and creative thinking in leadership.

Raelene is the author of the inspirational e-book, Your One Life: A Personal Account. She is a thought leader, motivational keynote speaker, a truly gifted consultant, and a parent of five with a Master’s degree in Leadership. With her wealth of experience in guiding leaders to think outside the box and navigate complex issues, Raelene has developed unique insights and practical strategies that resonate deeply with audiences.

A successful entrepreneur and academic who has raised five kids, Raelene embodies resilience, time management, and the ability to juggle diverse responsibilities. Her personal life enriches her professional work, allowing her to connect with a broad audience on multiple levels.

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Entrepreneur Coming from Nigeria Highlights the Power of Passion and Commitment - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Adeyinka Adedoja is the founder of WeivSync, based in Toronto, Canada. Her passion to create WeivSync is rooted in her passion for travel and the challenges she faced as an immigrant navigating a new country. Although she started with a background in finance and economics, working in roles at the Toronto Stock Exchange and as a business analyst in a SaaS company, it was only when she moved into product management that she truly felt energized. This role aligned perfectly with her love for problem-solving and innovation, setting the stage for the creation of WeivSync.

My personal travel experiences, filled with language barriers, missed connections, and serendipitous moments, inspired WeivSync. I wanted to create something that makes solo travel smoother, safer, and more connected. WeivSync is like having a knowledgeable friend who’s always there to help, offering personalized itineraries, real-time translation, and 24/7 assistance.

Traveling has given me countless stories, like getting lost in a foreign city and finding a hidden gem or a miscommunication turning into an adventure. My favorite quote, "We're on offense. All the time," reminds me to take initiative and create opportunities.

I’m excited to share my journey and the creation of WeivSync on Canada Podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or dreaming of your first big adventure, I hope my stories inspire you to explore the world with more confidence and curiosity.

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A passion for giving back to the community - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Craig Senyk is Board Chair at Mawer Investment Management. His true passion is social investment. He is passionate about supporting initiatives and organizations that lead to better outcomes for children, arts, culture and sport. At Mawer, the team responsible for community giving looks for organizations helping to alleviate poverty in the communities they work and live. The three underlying pillars of the Mawer strategy are: education, with an emphasis on financial literacy and empowerment; healthcare, with an emphasis on mental health; and, basic needs, such as food and shelter. Senyk believes that corporate and social entities are not separate entities. Senyk also has launched the Calgary Jamboree for Charity.

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Solve and Validate Solutions Through Low-Resource Methods Before Building a Product - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Matt Panousis, is the Co-Founder & COO at MARZ which stands for Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies. MARZ is an AI-enabled VFX company on a mission to help Hollywood studios push the boundaries, quality, and volume of TV. and has developed an AI platform called lipdub.ai. A lawyer by training and entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of success co-founding and scaling B2B technology start-ups including ACTO (venture-backed by Salesforce Ventures, Resolve Growth Partners and Panache Ventures) and currently Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (venture-backed by Round13 Capital, Rhino Ventures, Harlo Equity Partners and John Cassaday) with a focus on company strategy, product, operations and growth.

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Helping people on their journey to wellness - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Magdalena Czyz is a certified health coach and public speaker. She specializes in effortless weight loss, overcoming burnout, and showing people how to find freedom from their minds to ease anxiety and depression.

She also runs corporate wellness and leadership workshops where she teaches employees how to manage stress better to boost performance and employee morale.

She is also a dancer. She performs at corporate and private events with different props, from LED wings and fans to silk flags. She is passionate about bringing a sense of freedom to the crowd and encouraging others to express themselves through movement.

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The best thing about being an entreprenuer is the freedom to create and solve problems - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Max Braden, is the Founder and President of CPOS, from Ottawa, Ontario. CPOS is a technology company that powers small businesses with tools to compete effectively with big businesses. CPOS empowers small businesses with technology that removes friction from operating and growing their business. Max is a young and successful entrepreneur who's been running full force with the vision to help small businesses succeed for over 10 years now. His experience and drive are inspiring to the people around him, and we think he would have a positive impact on entrepreneurs anywhere who are facing similar challenges.

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Delivering music right to your door - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Amanda Burgener is the co-founder of Curbside Concerts, a Calgary-based company that delivers live music right to your door, or driveway, or anywhere! With a mandate for equality, safety, and mental health, Curbside Concerts has kept live music in neighbourhoods, and local musicians working throughout the pandemic and beyond.

Now in its 4th year of business, Curbside has seen incredible growth, media attention, and even awards and nominations from YYC Music, Western Canadian Music Awards, Alberta Touring Arts Alliance, Canadian Live Music Association, and Music Cities. Most importantly, they have paid out over $750,000 to performing artists in Canada.

With a background in the Arts (B.Music from the University of Calgary), live events, and local business management, Amanda combines creativity with a desire to uplift her community.

As a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta, she is proud to foster inclusiveness and an Indigenous lens in her industry.

Matt 'Masters' Burgener is a Calgary based country and western musician and a co-founder of Curbside Concerts. A veteran performer, playrite and storyteller, Matt’s 25 year, 7 album career has taken him across Canada and on ten international tours. For 5 years he led the house band at the King Eddy, he’s played numerous times at the Saddledome for the Calgary Flames and he’s a 17 year member of Barney Bentall’s Cariboo Express, helping raise over 5 million dollars for Canadian charities.

Matt has a background in music business, working as a consultant, producer and advisor for different not-for-profits, the City of Calgary arts and culture department, the National Music Center, different music festivals and with CKUA Radio.

Matt has a BA in History from the University of Calgary. He and Amanda and they have 3 young kids. Matt is a first generation Albertan living in Treaty 7 territory.

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Entrepreneurship is the relentless pursuit of opportunity - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Purya Sarmadi is a healthcare professional with an accomplished background in healthcare technology. He is a health informatics and analytics professional that has become an entrepreneur. Purya is Co-Founder & CEO at MedMe Health where they are building the operating system for the pharmacies of the future, shifting today’s dispensaries to tomorrow’s community healthcare hubs. Pharmacies are in the community. 95% of North Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy. Primary care is in a crisis and chronic diseases are increasing. And so that's kind of why they started Medme. And today they are already Canada's leading clinical services platform for pharmacies.

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Building Alberta's first craft distillery - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

From drinks executive to diplomat, adventure travel outfitter to creator of Canada's largest chain of veterinary clinics, David Farran is a pioneer.

David connects a love for agriculture, a deep understanding of craft artisanal spirits and a conviction that Alberta should be the home of 'best in class' distilled products. David's storied career gave him a special skill set to support the founding of Alberta's first craft distillery.

David's awards and accolades include Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, Alberta's 50 Most Influential People and many others.

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A passion for the future of health care - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Dr. Anmol Kapoor is an experienced Cardiologist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Innovator, and founder of many successful healthcare ventures. His interests are in Artificial Intelligence, Genomics, Blockchain technologies.

In medicine, his interests are in primary and secondary prevention of cardiac diseases, vascular medicine, epidemiology, heart failure, genomics, women's health and health initiatives in visible minorities.

He completed medical school in Russia and gained technical knowledge in the management of information systems at the University of Lethbridge. Strong healthcare services professional with a Internal Medicine residency at the University of Alberta and completed Cardiology residency at the University of Manitoba. He mastered Carotid Ultrasounds at the Cleveland Clinic.

He is an author, a public speaker and an International award winner for his work in the field of improving healthcare outcomes in vulnerable minorities and women.

Dr. Anmol Kapoor also founded BioAro, a biotechnology company specializing in genomics, artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. BioAro offers Whole Genome Sequencing, Microbiome testing, and software solutions.

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Time will either promote you or expose you - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Sir Darren Jacklin stands as a paragon of professional achievement and philanthropic dedication, with a career marked by significant accomplishments and a life dedicated to global impact.

Over 25 years, he has personally trained executives and teams from 157 Fortune 500 companies, showcasing his unparalleled expertise in corporate training and personal development.

A seasoned world traveler, Sir Darren has visited over 50 countries across four continents, enriching his global perspective and enhancing his ability to connect with diverse audiences.

As a world-class speaker and corporate trainer, he has shared his knowledge with over 1 million people worldwide, directly impacting countless lives through his engaging and transformative educational sessions.

His prowess and influence have been recognized at some of the highest levels of the financial world, having had the honor of ringing the Closing Bell at Nasdaq three times and the Opening Bell at the CBOE Exchange in Chicago for Vocodia Holdings Corp. (VHAI), further cementing his standing in the global business community.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Sir Darren's commitment to philanthropy is profound.

He is actively engaged in raising $100 million for Global Philanthropy Projects, channeled through his International LY2NK Foundation and Elevate 2 Educate (E2E) initiatives.

His work aims to create sustainable, positive change across the globe, reflecting his dedication to leveraging his success for the greater good.

Sir Darren's business acumen is also evident in his role as the first Independent Board of Directors Member of eXp World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI), a multi-billion dollar international real estate company.

His decade-long service to the company is a testament to his strategic vision and leadership, contributing to the growth and success of over 85,000 licensed real estate agents and brokers in 24 countries.

His advisory roles extend to multiple international boards across various sectors, including real estate, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and travel, where his insights and expertise continue to drive innovation and growth.

As an investor and partner in multiple international companies, Sir Darren's entrepreneurial spirit and financial acumen have not only contributed to his status as a multimillionaire but have also inspired and facilitated numerous ventures across the globe.

An acclaimed international author, his book "UNTIL I BECOME" has empowered and motivated a global audience, sharing his journey and the lessons learned along the way.

His contributions to global philanthropy and entrepreneurship were formally recognized in 2022 when he was knighted by His Royal Highness of The Royal Order of Cappadocia from Spain, a prestigious acknowledgment of his efforts to make a tangible difference worldwide.

Sir Darren's adventurous spirit and commitment to challenging himself are demonstrated by his successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2023 and his planned expedition to Mount Vinson in Antarctica in 2025 to raise funds for his philanthropic foundation.

With over 7,000 written goals, Sir Darren Jacklin's life is a testament to the power of ambition, discipline, and the desire to leave a lasting impact on the world.

His journey reflects a relentless pursuit of excellence, both personally and professionally, and a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

"Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Sir Darren Jacklin, a man who embodies achievement and philanthropy.

Over 25 years, he's trained executives from 157 Fortune 500 companies, traveled to over 50 countries and inspired over a million people through his speaking.

He's even rung the Nasdaq Closing Bell three times! Sir Darren's dedication to global change shines through his International LY2NK Foundation, aiming to raise $100 million for philanthropy.

As the first independent board member of eXp World Holdings, he's a leader in real estate and beyond.

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HOW TO IMPROVE THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:39:30 -0400

In this video interview, Juliette Nicolaÿ, Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the importance of the Temporary Foreign Worker program to the national economy.

Juliette Nicolaÿ

PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say they would be in favour of a multi-employer work permit as an option, to enable employers to share a foreign worker, finds new research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

However, the majority of agribusiness owners don’t support sectoral and/or regional work permits whether it’s under the current (59%) or a new program structure where a third party would recruit and dispatch a pool of foreign workers (50%), as they fear such permits could facilitate employee poaching and hinder retention.

“While government is reviewing its TFW program, it needs to consider the practical needs of agri-businesses and the future of Canada’s food security,” said Juliette Nicolaÿ, CFIB’s policy analyst. “Farmers are already struggling with chronic staffing shortages and when they turn to foreign labour, it’s only as a last resort because they can’t find anyone locally. That’s concerning given Canada’s ageing population and a perceived lack of interest among Canadian workers in a career in agriculture.”

CFIB data found that three in 10 agri-businesses hired foreign workers in 2023. The reliance on foreign workers is even more pronounced in certain regions, such as Quebec (51%), and sub-sectors characterized by labor intensive tasks, such as the fruits, vegetable and horticultural specialties (64%). According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), among employers who hired TFWs, 92% said foreign workers helped them meet demand for their products or services, while 89% said that TFWs helped them stay in business.

Myths surrounding TFWs
There are many misconceptions around the program such as that TFWs aren’t paid sufficient wages or they’re mistreated by their employers. In fact, most (85%) TFWs are paid the same wage as Canadians, and only 3.5% are paid less. The federal government also conducts regular inspections to ensure health and safety of foreign workers, with 94% of employers inspected found to be compliant on 26 different criteria, according to ESDC.

“While there may be isolated bad actors that should not be tolerated, agri-businesses highly value foreign workers, and they take time and effort to bring TFWs to Canada. They cover costs that go beyond wages like housing, transport, and health care. It is also common for farmers to have the same TFWs come back year after year. Some also sponsor foreign workers to become permanent residents,” said Francesca Basta, CFIB’s research analyst.

To improve the TFW program’s efficiency, the federal government should consider:

Reducing red tape associated with hiring TFWs, notably streamlining the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process
Allowing for the sharing or transferring foreign workers as an option (e.g., multi-employer work permit)
Indexing the housing deduction to inflation – it is currently $30, which does not reflect real housing prices
Allowing employers to match the wages offered by another employer with an LMIA in the same area to strengthen retention and curtail poaching. Provisions under the Employer Compliance Regime currently limit this.
Reimbursing the employer for the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the compliance inspection, should the LMIA not be issued
Introducing a mechanism to compensate initial costs covered by the employer whose employee has been poached and streamlining access to new TFWs.
Read the full Harvesting a solution: Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) key to mitigating agricultural labour shortages report here.

About CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners’ chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at cfib.ca.

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HALF OF CANADA’S SMALL FIRMS TO BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY HIKE IN CAPITAL GAINS INCLUSION RATE: CFIB - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:33:29 -0400

Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the impact of the capital gains inclusion rate on small businesses.

Check out this video interview.

PRESS RELEASE
Toronto, June 20, 2024 – Half of Canada’s small business owners will be hit by the new 66.7% inclusion rate hike coming into effect on June 25, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Despite government’s claim that the rate would affect only a tiny share of the wealthiest Canadians, over half (55%) of small business owners say it will affect the eventual sale of their business, 45% say it will affect the investments they hold privately, and 41% say it will affect investments held within their incorporated businesses.

“Even the federal budget admits that 307,000 Canadian corporations had net capital gains in 2022 alone. Like individual Canadians, companies often record capital gains as a one time or occasional event, not every year. The impact of the hike in the inclusion rate needs to be measured over the long term, not just in any one given year,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB president.

While the federal government has proposed a welcome increase in the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption, this will not help business owners who sell the assets, rather than the shares, of their company. In addition, business owners who hold investments within their corporations for the owner’s retirement or for reinvestment in the company will be hit by the 66.7% inclusion rate on any capital gain as corporations are ineligible for the $250,000 annual allowance at the 50% level.

“With details of the changes in the inclusion rate only coming out in last week’s Ways and Means Motion, business owners were only given two weeks to make informed decisions, leaving virtually no time to change gears. And details of the proposed Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive have yet to be published, leaving entrepreneurs largely in the dark on this potentially beneficial change,” Kelly added.

CFIB continues to push the government to:

1. Scrap the planned increase in the general inclusion rate to 66.7%. If government is unwilling to abandon this plan, it should:

Grandfather all existing capital gains using a V-Day (valuation day) as was done in 1971
Allow corporations to benefit from $250,000 each year at 50% inclusion like individuals
Allow for 5-year income averaging to benefit from the $250,000 annual threshold for larger capital gains for irregular events, like selling a property
2. Expand the new Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive to include all entrepreneurs:

Include all sectors, including farmers and fishers selling assets
Include non-founders to encourage people to invest in small firms
Cut the 10-year implementation schedule in half
Read CFIB’s letter for a full list of recommendations on the proposed capital gains changes.

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BDC boosts commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship and invests $250M - Montreal - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:21:43 -0400

In this video interview, Sandra Odendahl, Senior Vice President & Head of Sustainability, Diversity & Social Impact at BDC, discusses the challenges Indigenous and Black-led businesses continue to face in Canada and what BDC is doing to help the situation.

PRESS RELEASE
Montreal, June 19, 2024 – The faces of entrepreneurship are changing. Despite a two-decade decline in the overall entrepreneur population, the number of Indigenous and Black-led businesses is growing, counteracting this trend. To ensure these business creators can thrive, BDC has created a dedicated Inclusive Entrepreneurship team, is launching a $50 million financing and training program, and investing $200 million in Indigenous and Black-led businesses.

“Too many underrepresented entrepreneurs continue to face the same barriers that existed a decade, or even a generation ago,” said Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO, BDC. “Despite a lot of positive strides, we just aren’t moving quickly enough. It’s clear a one-size-fits all approach does not work and, like the entrepreneurs we serve, we must innovate. The initiatives announced today are part of BDC’s efforts to drive greater economic impacts and increase productivity.”

As a development bank, BDC takes on more risk to help entrepreneurs and grow the economy. The bank identifies market gaps, and partners with others to create solutions that address the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and that mainstream lenders can use. Using this same innovative approach, BDC is aiming to propel more businesses with three key initiatives.

The bank’s new Inclusive Entrepreneurship Team leads with an inclusion mindset and puts that intention at the centre of every client experience. They have increased accountability with measurable targets around business development, and entrepreneur training and are already testing regional programs with business centres to better serve entrepreneurs where they are.

Recognizing the barriers are highest, and trust is lowest, among the smallest and earliest-stage businesses, their first act was creating a new $50M program that provides loans, plus training, for businesses that are majority-owned by women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs and have revenues
under $3 million.

Lastly, BDC Capital, BDC’s investment arm, is creating two new $100M platforms to support Indigenous and Black-led businesses. This will complement the $500M Thrive Platform for Women (launched in 2022) which includes Indigenous and Black women entrepreneurs. The team is currently working to hire key roles from the Black and Indigenous communities and collaborating with them to design and set objectives for the platforms. More details will come later this year.

“A critical driver of creating intergenerational wealth for Black communities is equitable support for Black-owned businesses,” said Lise Birikundavyi, Managing Partner, BKR Capital. “With less than 0.5% of venture capital dollars in North America going towards Black entrepreneurs, there is a clear gap to fill. Since we started our fund focused on Black founders, we have seen an incredible amount of quality opportunities, and we believe it is great news to see an organization like BDC join forces to create a more diversified and robust venture capital industry.”

These initiatives expand BDC’s long-standing support for diverse entrepreneurs. Last year, BDC increased its women and Indigenous clients by 11% and 22% respectively. To date, BDC has committed over $8B dollars to underserved business owners directly through programs like the Indigenous
Entrepreneur Loan and Thrive Fund, and indirectly through partners like Futurpreneur, FACE, NACCA, BKR Capital, and Raven Capital. Hundreds of free education resources are also available at bdc.ca. BDC’s mission is to support Canadian entrepreneurs to build strong and resilient businesses and, in doing so, contribute to creating a more prosperous, competitive, and inclusive Canada. Its corporate values – United for Entrepreneurs, Powered by People, and Courageously Impactful – are the building blocks of BDC’s corporate DNA. These values connect what the organization stands for to how it delivers on its mandate and corporate strategy.

Additional Quotes
“Indigenous Peoples are among the fastest growing populations in Canada and represent the highest growing segment of entrepreneurs,” said Althea Wishloff (Gitxsan Nation, Fireweed Clan), General Partner, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners. “At Raven, we have learned that taking a platform approach, supporting, and mentoring founders, while providing equity and equity-like capital in a culturally sensitive way is of utmost importance. We look forward to the growth of the ecosystem, new businesses being born and new co-investors emerging.”

“Women make up half our population and workforce, yet less than 20% are majority owners in Canadian businesses,” said Marwa Abdou, Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “Our most recent report found progress is moving at a glacial pace in entrepreneurship and representation and unless radical changes are made, gender parity is more than a century away. It’s great to see organizations like BDC continuing to invest new and innovative approaches like the Thrive Platform which is the world’s largest venture fund in the world for women.”

About BDC
As Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the country’s most innovative firms. We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. BDC was the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013 and it is the B Corp movement’s national partner in Canada. For more information on BDC’s products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media.

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MORE THAN A QUARTER OF RENTERS IN CANADA PLAN TO PURCHASE A HOME WITHIN THE NEXT TWO YEARS: ROYAL LEPAGE - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:35:18 -0400

Phil Soper, president and chief executive officer, Royal LePage, discusses why renters still want to buy a home despite the costs.

Video interview can be seen here.

Phil Soper

PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, June 20, 2024 /CNW/ – One third of Canadians live in rental accommodations, and that figure has been gradually increasing in recent years, as affordability challenges in the resale market persist. According to a recent Royal LePage survey, conducted by Hill & Knowlton, 27 per cent of Canadians who currently rent their home say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years. Among those aged 18 to 34, that figure jumps to 40 per cent. Meanwhile, 69 per cent of renters say they do not plan to buy a home in the near future. Among them, more than half (54%) do not feel their income will be sufficient to afford a property in the area where they wish to live (61% among respondents aged 18 to 34).

“The rental sector is not immune to the significant affordability challenges stemming from Canada’s acute housing shortage. High mortgage rates have made it difficult for many to purchase a home, forcing some to move into, or remain longer than planned, in the rental market,” said Phil Soper, president and chief executive officer, Royal LePage. “Despite a short-lived decline in prices and demand for rental units during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the available supply of rental properties in most major markets remains ultra low.”

Of renters who say they plan to buy within the next two years, half (50%) say they will have a down payment of less than 20 per cent. Twenty-six per cent say they will put 20 per cent down, while 15 per cent say they will have a down payment of more than 20 per cent. In Canada, mortgage insurance is required for homes purchased with less than 20 per cent down.

When asked how they will come up with their down payment, 53 per cent of respondents said they will use savings accumulated over the years, while 46 per cent said they will take advantage of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), and 29 said they will draw on their RRSPs using the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP). Twenty-five per cent said they will use a financial gift from family or an inheritance. Respondents were able to select more than one answer.

Forty-four per cent of renters planning to purchase in the next two years believe they will be able to afford a home in their current city of residence, while 37 per cent do not. Among those who don’t believe they can buy in their current location, 40 per cent say they will have to travel more than 50 kilometres to buy within their budget, while 21 per cent believe they will have to search for a property within a 31-50 kilometre radius and 18 per cent say they would need to look within a 16-30 kilometre radius. Only 9 per cent of respondents are confident they could buy within 15 kilometres of their current location.

According to the Royal LePage 2024 Most Affordable Canadian Cities Report, 50 per cent of people living in the greater regions of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, say they would consider relocating to a more affordable city, if they were able to find a job or work remotely. Among renters in these regions, 60 per cent say they’d be willing to relocate, while 45 per cent of current homeowners say they would consider it.

“We know that Canadians widely consider home ownership a worthwhile long-term investment and a quintessential part of the Canadian dream. So much so, that many are willing to relocate in order to make their home ownership dreams a reality. This is especially true for young Canadians and those who have remote work flexibility. I believe we will continue to see migration from southern Ontario and high-priced regions in B.C. to more affordable markets across the country in the future,” said Soper.

Nearly a third of renters hoped to buy prior to signing their lease

Before signing or renewing their current lease, 29 per cent of Canadian renters say they considered purchasing a property. Among them, 41 per cent say the lack of a sufficient down payment led to their decision to rent instead.

“While a third of Canadian adults are currently renting, and there are families who are perfectly content doing so, the desire for home ownership remains strong among a large portion of this segment of the population. Our latest research reveals that a material number of renters wish to transition to home ownership. Understandably, the greatest barrier to entry is the ability to drum up the initial capital for a down payment,” continued Soper.

When asked about the motivating factors behind their decision to continue renting rather than buy, approximately one third of respondents said they were waiting for interest rates (33%) and property prices (30%) to decrease. Twenty-two per cent said they are continuing to rent while saving for a down payment, and 20 per cent said they did not qualify for a mortgage. Respondents were able to select more than one answer.

“Earlier this month, the Bank of Canada announced its first rate cut in more than four years. Falling borrowing costs will lower the threshold to qualify for a mortgage, helping renters become owners. However, this creates a double-edged sword. Increased competition as they enter the market will put additional pressure on property values. While some will wait for home prices to become more reasonable, Canada’s housing shortage will leave them waiting indefinitely,” added Soper.

Rising rents and low vacancy rates

Nearly four in ten Canadian renters (36%) spend up to 30 per cent of their net income on monthly rental costs. Meanwhile, roughly the same amount of renters (37%) spend between 31 and 50 per cent of their income on rent, and 16 per cent spend more than 50 per cent. In Canada’s most expensive housing markets, Vancouver and Toronto, the proportion of renters who spend more than half of their income on rental costs increases to 27 per cent and 19 per cent, respectively. That figure dips to 10 per cent in Montreal.

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent nationally for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 8.0 per cent higher than a year prior. Vacancy rates sat at 1.5 per cent and 0.9 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments.

“From coast to coast, Canadians are struggling with housing affordability in the wake of one of the most aggressive interest rate hike campaigns in history. Across many regions, rental demand vastly exceeds supply, making affordable housing a challenge. The housing industry and government must collaborate on innovative solutions to increase inventory, including rentals, and support those most impacted by these escalating market conditions,” concluded Soper.

The 2024 federal budget, released on April 16th, announced several measures intended to more effectively protect tenants and strengthen their path to buying real estate. In addition to a renewed commitment to incentivize purpose-built rental buildings, a highlight was the creation of the Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights, which proposed a national standardized lease agreement and the disclosure of a property’s rental price history. In addition, and perhaps most intriguing, this bill also proposed a recommendation for financial institutions to allow tenants to report their rental payment history to credit bureaus in order to better their credit scores, thereby strengthening their future mortgage applications.

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

ATLANTIC CANADA

In Atlantic Canada, 28 per cent of renters say they considered buying a property rather than renting before signing or renewing their lease. Looking ahead, 22 per cent say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years, while 59 per cent will not.

“The rental market is shifting. Construction of purpose-built rental properties has drastically increased as the city’s population continues to grow. Government programs and development incentives have encouraged the creation of new rental supply in Halifax. Newer buildings tend to attract newcomers who are not able to qualify for a mortgage right away, but want a high-quality place to live as they get established,” said Scott Moulton, sales representative, Royal LePage Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “We saw a wave of residents from Ontario and other parts of the country come to the East Coast during the height of the pandemic. And, as was the case in the resale market, rental prices were also pushed up as demand swelled. This mass migration has since died down.”

Moulton added that institutional landlords are the predominant supplier of rental stock in the Halifax region, particularly downtown. Rising interest rates have not had a profound impact on property management companies who have been able to cope with elevated costs compared to smaller-scale or individual landlords.

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent in Halifax for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 11.0 per cent higher than a year prior. The vacancy rate in purpose-built rental buildings remained extremely low at one per cent.

Among renters living in Atlantic Canada, 29 per cent spend up to 30 per cent of their net income on monthly rent costs, while 38 per cent spend between 31 and 50 per cent of their income, and 24 per cent spend more than 50 per cent.

“There is a desire to build rental supply in Halifax, but permitting and application approvals are both time consuming and expensive,” said Moulton. “More rental inventory is required to ease the region’s housing supply shortage, but it will take many years for such buildings to be completed.”

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

QUEBEC

July 1st is known as moving day in Quebec, the province with the highest percentage of renters per capita in Canada.5 Leading up to this date, 28 per cent of Quebec renters say they considered buying a property rather than renting before signing or renewing their lease. Among them, 42 per cent say they are waiting for property prices to go down, 41 per cent are holding off for interest rates to decrease, and 37 per cent say the lack of a sufficient down payment led to their decision to rent instead. Respondents were able to select more than one answer.

Looking ahead, 22 per cent say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years, while more than half (58%) will not. Of those planning to purchase, 40 per cent believe they will be able to afford to buy a property in their current city of residence. Of those not planning to purchase a property in the next two years, 51 per cent say it is because they do not believe their income will allow them to afford the property they desire.

“The results of this survey highlight the challenges faced by Quebec renters in the current context of a housing supply shortage,” said Geneviève Langevin, residential and commercial real estate broker, Royal LePage Altitude in Montreal. “However, the desire to become a homeowner persists for many, despite the financial obstacles, which is encouraging since this trend will continue to put pressure on public policy-makers to create housing that meets demand and population growth.”

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent in Montreal for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 7.9 per cent higher than a year prior.6 Vacancy rates sat at 1.5 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments.

While 2023 saw record low housing starts in Quebec, CMHC expects the province to see a more vigorous increase than elsewhere in Canada in 2024.7 However, new residential developments will remain too few to meet growing demand.

“The gradual easing of interest rates, which began with the first cut in the Bank of Canada’s key lending rate on June 5th, should stimulate construction in the rental market. However, this expected increase in housing starts will not have an immediate impact on the province’s housing supply,” said Langevin. “I’m pleased to see that the various levels of government have begun to think together about alternatives for rapidly increasing housing supply. Unfortunately, the results of these concerted efforts will take time to materialize.”

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

ONTARIO

In Ontario, 30 per cent of renters say they considered buying a property rather than renting before signing or renewing their lease. Among them, 47 per cent say the lack of a sufficient down payment led to their decision to rent instead. Twenty-eight per cent say they are waiting for property prices to go down, while 26 per cent are holding off for interest rates to decrease. Respondents were able to select more than one answer.

Looking ahead, 31 per cent say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years, while nearly half (49%) will not. Of those planning to purchase, 43 per cent believe they will be able to afford to buy a property in their current city of residence. Of those not planning to purchase a property in the next two years, 61 per cent say it is because they do not believe their income will allow them to afford the property they desire.

“For many, renting is an inevitable step on the path to home ownership, as saving to buy a home in one of Canada’s most expensive cities can take many years,” said Gillian Ritchie, broker, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. in Toronto. “In recent years, we have noticed a much-needed increase in purpose-built rental supply in the city. Currently, Toronto’s rental market is flush with one- and two-bedroom condos for lease, but does not have an adequate inventory of decent larger units or freehold rental accommodations. This has made it increasingly difficult for families to find suitable rental housing, whether they are waiting for the right time to buy a home or are looking for a temporary residence amid relocation or renovations.”

Ritchie added that young professionals and students make up a large part of Toronto’s renter demographic. Walkability is a top priority for renters attending post-secondary institutions, while others desire access to amenities, entertainment and their place of work.

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent in Toronto for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 8.7 per cent higher than a year prior.8 Vacancy rates sat at 1.5 per cent and 0.7 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments.

By comparison, the average rent in Ottawa for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 4.0 per cent higher than a year prior. Vacancy rates sat at 2.1 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments, according to CMHC.

Among renters living in Ontario, 35 per cent spend up to 30 per cent of their net income on monthly rent costs, while 36 per cent spend between 31 and 50 per cent of their income, and 18 per cent spend more than 50 per cent.

“Many investors bought rental units at the onset of the pandemic amid the record-low interest rate environment, and took advantage of low borrowing costs by purchasing multiple properties. As mortgage carrying costs have materially increased over the last two years, we have noticed some investors offloading their units, potentially reducing available rental stock,” noted Ritchie. “Meanwhile, new developments are bringing more inventory to the rental market and putting downward pressure on prices in some communities. With rates now on the decline, we anticipate that many current renters will step into the resale market as the threshold to qualify for a mortgage begins to ease. However, further rate cuts are needed for this trend to fully materialize.”

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

MANITOBA & SASKATCHEWAN

In Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 44 per cent of renters say they considered buying a property rather than renting before signing or renewing their lease. Looking ahead, 36 per cent say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years, while 34 per cent will not.

“The pandemic was a pivotal turning point for the rental market. Before COVID-19, one-bedroom rentals were in high demand. Now, as working from home has become more common, renters’ need for more space has grown. However, the desire to be close to downtown and have access to conveniences both within their neighbourhood and their rental buildings remains strong,” said Laura Foubert, sales representative, Royal LePage Dynamic Real Estate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Winnipeg rental prices have increased over this past year as landlords and property managers aim to make up for price freezes implemented during the pandemic. Meanwhile, incentives like move-in bonuses, parking spots and top-tier amenities, are being offered on new developments to attract quality, long-term tenants.”

Foubert added that many current renters are downsizers who have sold their homes and chosen to rent to avoid the upkeep of home ownership – many have no intention of buying another property.

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent in Winnipeg for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 4.4 per cent higher than a year prior.9 Vacancy rates sat at 1.8 per cent for both purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments.

By comparison, the average rent in Regina for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 7.9 per cent higher than a year prior. Vacancy rates sat at 1.4 per cent and 1.8 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments, according to CMHC.

Among renters living in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, 50 per cent spend up to 30 per cent of their net income on monthly rent costs, while 36 per cent spend between 31 and 50 per cent of their income, and nine per cent spend more than 50 per cent.

“Some individuals are renting until they buy their first home, while others are renting purely because they enjoy the simplicity and convenience of the lifestyle,” said Foubert. “Demand for rentals is expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future.”

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

ALBERTA

In Alberta, nearly a third of renters (29%) say they considered buying a property rather than renting before signing or renewing their lease. Looking ahead, 27 per cent say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years, while 45 per cent will not.

“The rental segment has been in transition these past few years. We came out of a balanced market that had healthy vacancy levels and robust demand, and headed into a crunch starting in the spring of 2022. We are now in a scenario where multiple offers on rental properties are being seen more frequently, a new phenomenon in Calgary,” said Andrew Hanney, sales representative and property manager, Royal LePage Mission Real Estate in Calgary. “Demand for rentals in Alberta has been coming from all directions, including residents relocating from Ontario and British Columbia in search of a lower cost of living. One-bedroom apartments have some of the highest vacancy rates, as many renters are choosing to live in larger units with roommates in order to lower their monthly living expenses. This has created difficulties for families looking for multi-bedroom rental options.”

Hanney added that purpose-built rentals were common in the 1980s and 1990s, but faded from popularity as developers focused their attention on building condominiums for ownership. Now, developers are creating purpose-built rentals once again, in response to increased market demand and a series of new government incentives.

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent in Calgary for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 14.3 per cent higher than a year prior.10 Vacancy rates sat at 1.4 per cent and 1.0 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments.

By comparison, the average rent in Edmonton for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 6.4 per cent higher than a year prior. Vacancy rates sat at 2.4 per cent and 2.5 per cent, respectively, for purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments, according to CMHC.

Among renters living in Alberta, 39 per cent spend up to 30 per cent of their net income on monthly rent costs, while 34 per cent spend between 31 and 50 per cent of their income, and 17 per cent spend more than 50 per cent.

“Many young Albertans look at housing differently – for those who do not want the responsibility of home ownership, renting is an intentional choice, one that suits their needs and lifestyle,” noted Hanney. “However, there remains an important cohort of Albertans for whom renting makes the most financial sense, while they save up to buy a home. As interest rates continue to fall, we will see more tenants move out of rentals and into home ownership.”

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

BRITISH COLUMBIA

In British Columbia, 26 per cent of renters say they considered buying a property rather than renting before signing or renewing their lease. Looking ahead, 27 per cent say they plan to purchase a property in the next two years, while 52 per cent will not.

“With a boost in rental supply in Vancouver, competition in this segment is improving, although affordability remains a challenge for tenants facing some of the highest rental prices in the country. Still, demand to live in one of Canada’s most popular cities remains consistent,” said Nina Knudsen, property manager,11 Royal LePage Sussex in North Vancouver. “Empty nesters and working professionals make up a significant portion of our renter demographic, as do tenants who are landlords themselves. It is not uncommon for renters to buy an investment property in a less expensive market and lease it out while they continue to save towards the purchase of a primary residence.”

Knudsen added that tightening provincial legislation on rentals has caused some would-be landlords to step out of the market, a potential challenge for the creation of rental supply.

According to the latest Rental Market Report by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the average rent in Vancouver for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 8.6 per cent higher than a year prior.12 Vacancy rates sat at 0.9 per cent for both purpose-built rental buildings and condominium apartments.

By comparison, the average rent in Victoria for a two-bedroom unit in October 2023 was 7.9 per cent higher than a year prior. The vacancy rate in purpose-built rental buildings sat at 1.6 per cent, according to CMHC.

Among renters living in British Columbia, 23 per cent spend up to 30 per cent of their net income on monthly rent costs, while 42 per cent spend between 31 and 50 per cent of their income. Twenty-five per cent of renters spend more than 50 per cent of their net income on rent, well above the national average of 16 per cent.

“As interest rates have increased over the past two years, higher monthly carrying costs have put considerable strain on entrepreneurial landlords, prompting some to offload their units onto the resale market,” said Knudsen. “With rates now beginning to trend downward, some investors may be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. However, the most recent rate cut by the Bank of Canada will not be enough to encourage those landlords from selling their properties if further cuts are not made in the near future.”

Royal LePage 2024 Canadian Renters Report – Data Chart:
rlp.ca/2024-Canadian-Renters-Report-Chart

Royal LePage resources for aspiring homeowners:

To help aspiring homeowners, Royal LePage has published a number of online resources available at the following links:

From renter to homeowner: Your complete guide to home ownership in a competitive real estate market
8 new housing policies announced in the 2024 federal budget
Real estate terminology 101
Expert Q&A: What you need to know about buying a property pre-construction
6 tips for a seamless moving day
Saving for your first home? Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
What is the Home Buyers’ Plan?
Get matched with Your Perfect Neighbourhood!
About the Survey

Hill & Knowlton used the Leger Opinion online panel to survey 1,506 Canadians, aged 18+, who rent their primary residence. The survey was completed between June 7th and June 10th, 2024. Representative sampling was done across all provinces (Atlantic provinces were aggregated). Weighting was applied to ensure representation between and within provinces, according to 2021 household renter census figures. No margin of error can be associated with a non-probability sample (i.e., a web panel in this case). For comparative purposes, though, a probability sample of 1,506 respondents would have a margin of error of ±3%, 19 times out of 20.

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Why Downtown Matters

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:24:06 -0400

Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade, discusses a recent report in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Institute to revolutionize downtown Ottawa.

The video interview can be seen here.

PRESS RELEASE
Ottawa – May 22nd, 2024, – Today, the Ottawa Board of Trade, in collaboration with the Canadian Urban Institute is thrilled to announce a landmark initiative that promises to revolutionize downtown Ottawa and the region.

The Downtown Ottawa Action Agenda aims to reimagine and rejuvenate Downtown Ottawa, making it more diverse, resilient, and vibrant for generations and challenges to come.

Under the plan, Downtown Ottawa will see the addition of 40,000 new residents and the creation of 50,000 jobs by 2034, transforming the cityscape into a bustling hub of activity and innovation. The plan proposes creating a joint $500 million fund to kick-start a series of catalytic projects, including significant enhancements to the public realms of Sparks Street and ByWard Market, and the establishment of a new Business Incubation District and an Arts/Culture Corridor.

“This is more than a plan; it’s a renaissance for Ottawa’s downtown,” said Sueling Ching, President & CEO, Ottawa Board of Trade. “By fostering a live-work-play environment, we are not only boosting the local economy but also creating a culturally rich, inclusive, and accessible downtown for all to enjoy. And a Capital City all Canadians can be proud of.”

The action plan was developed by the Canadian Urban Institute in partnership with the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa, BOMA Ottawa and the National Capital Commission. “Our collaborative approach ensures that the transformation of Downtown Ottawa not only meets the economic and cultural needs of today but paves the way for future generations,” said Brendan McGuinty, Board Chair, Ottawa Board of Trade.

As Downtown Ottawa transforms, it will serve as a model of urban renewal, showcasing the power of strategic investment and community collaboration in building a thriving, dynamic city center. The Ottawa Board of Trade invites residents, businesses, and all stakeholders to join in this exciting journey to reshape our capital’s core.

Top Five Immediate Actions:

Prioritize Housing: Streamlining processes to increase downtown residency through higher density and use of public land.
Invest in the Future: Establishing financial mechanisms for ongoing downtown investment.
Address Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health: Implementing focused programs with multi-level government funding.
Improve Regional Mobility: Enhancing transit options to make downtown more accessible.
Position Downtown Nationally and Internationally: Marketing efforts to boost economic activity and enhance downtown’s image.
“Downtown Ottawa’s revitalization is a blueprint for how cities can harness urban space to meet the challenges of the 21st century, “said Mary Rowe, President & CEO, Canadian Urban Institute. “By focusing on inclusivity, resilience, and vibrant public spaces, Ottawa is setting a standard for urban innovation.”

“We’re taking a Team Ottawa approach to our downtown. By coming together as a community, we’re not just revitalizing our core, but also setting the stage for a dynamic and resilient future for all Ottawa residents,” said Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.

Background:

The Ottawa Board of Trade is the voice of business and a key economic partner in the National Capital Region. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving world class business community. One that drives affordable, inclusive, and sustainable city building. We are champions of Ottawa as the best place to live, work, play, learn, visit, and invest. For information, visit www.ottawabot.ca.

The Canadian Urban Institute is a national platform where policy makers, urban professionals, civic and business leaders, community activists and academics can learn, share, and collaborate with one another from coast to coast to coast. Through research, engagement, and storytelling, CUI’s mission is to support vibrant, equitable, livable, and resilient cities in Canada. For information, visit https://canurb.org/

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Helping create strong brands - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Todd Sloane is the Principal/Creative Director of Tag Advertising, a full-service advertising agency that has been consistently producing creative work for over 32 years. Todd comes from the visual side of the world and has the strength to develop extraordinary concepts and focused creative strategies. Not only have Todd’s talents earned him the respect of clients and competitors alike, but his bold creativity and sound business sense won him the title of Western Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year.

Todd has worked with a wide variety of regional and national accounts, such as ATA, TacoTime Canada, Imax Theaters International, Toyota Canada, General Motors Canada, Canadian Tire Reit, and the United Way.

He has his fingers on the pulse of the marketplace, which allows him to keep up with changes such as shorter product life cycles, environmental concerns, greater interest in consumer protection, the growth of services and not-for-profit marketing, and increased impact of technology across all sectors. Such insight has allowed Todd to build Tag into an agency that boasts a solid portfolio of award-winning creative that constantly exceeds clients’ objectives.

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Prioritize customer success - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Amar Singh, the CEO and co-founder of Elevated Signals in Vancouver, began his entrepreneurial path at the LaunchPad tech accelerator where he met co-founders Benn and Hardeep. Their shared passion for cleantech and agtech led them to establish Elevated Signals, aiming to modernize manufacturing software for emerging sustainable industries. Amar brings a decade of experience managing multi-million dollar projects, including notable research facilities like the Biotron Experimental Climate Change Research Centre and the extraterrestrial Autonomous Robotic Greenhouse. His work is driven by a commitment to enhancing global health and societal well-being, focusing on food security and environmental sustainability.

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Creating Happy Campers - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Dave Wald is a native Calgarian having only lived for a few years in Vancouver when he was a kid. His love of adventuring and camping began during his family’s many trips in their 80’s station wagon and beat-up old tent trailer. Today, Dave has over 20 years of experience working in the outdoor recreation industry as a marketing professional. A memorable trip to Iceland in 2013 was the inspiration for Karma Campervans, the rental company he started in 2018 with his business partners. What started as five vans has grown to over 100 campervans built, locations across Canada, custom van projects, and a fantastic team passionate about creating amazing experiences for Karma Campervans Guests. Dave’s a family man who loves adventuring with his wife, two kids, and the family dog.

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Your business can get a $2,400 grant - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Ilya Goldman, has been in the internet marketing industry since 1996. He started his own web design and online marketing company in 2001 with a goal of bringing more businesses into the world wide web. He has worked on over a thousand web projects. His clients include huge organizations such as UBC Press, McGill Press, as well as very small companies with self-employed individuals. He is also certified by both Google and Microsoft. He has a wealth of knowledge on web design and online marketing through nearly 2 decades in this field. Whenever he works with clients he wants them to be aware of anything that would be helpful to them such as specific business grants for up to $15,000 and $2400 for digital presence.

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Find a Mentor and Ask for Help! - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Nadya Marwah is an Indian-Canadian photographer, film production professional, and founder of the Photo Poet Society, a mindful wedding photography company. She began her career journey in Mumbai, India, before relocating to Toronto, She left her hometown of Meerut, India at the age of 19 to pursue an education in Communication Design at MIT Institute of Design and later completed a post-graduate program in Film Production at the Vancouver Film School.

The profound experience of deep meditation shifted her perspective on life. She is now a mindful visual creator, specializing in both photography and film. Alongside wedding and occasion photography, I have collaborated with musicians and film professionals, including three-time Juno-nominated musician Alysha Brilla and Canadian actor, director, and musician Steven McCarthy. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to work with businesses and not-for-profit organizations such as Compass Digital Ventures at SXSW in Austin, North Shore Restorative Justice Society (North Vancouver), Arvorei Communications Group (Vancouver), and Hawkeye Pictures (Toronto).

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The Unintended Consequences Of A Mandated $20/Hour Living Wage: Cfib Report

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:59:29 -0400

In this video interview, Beatrix Abdul Azeez, Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses a new report outlining the consequences of a government mandated $20 per hour living wage.

Beatrix Abdul Azeez

PRESS RELEASE
TORONTO, May 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Mandating a $20 per hour living wage in each province would cost the Canadian economy $44.9 billion in extra wages and put almost 600,000 small businesses at risk of becoming unprofitable, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

The report, entitled “Affordability, minimum wages, and living wages: Striking a balance for small businesses,” analyzes the impact of a $20/hour living wage, a proposal under consideration by several organizations. The report finds that governments need a new approach to address affordability challenges as traditional minimum wage and living wage policies fall short in addressing the root causes of the rising cost of living while simultaneously increasing costs on small businesses.

“Minimum wage and living wage policies often miss the mark when it comes to truly supporting the most vulnerable workers. Governments are setting these wages with no anchor in economic reality, relying on subjective and unpredictable criteria,” said Beatrix Abdul Azeez, CFIB policy analyst. “Governments should shift away from relying on these blunt tools and instead adopt a new approach to ensure workers can cope with the rising cost of living, while also guaranteeing that small businesses aren’t unfairly burdened.”

The cost of adopting a $20/hour living wage in each Canadian province

Province

Cost (millions)

Small businesses at risk
of unprofitability

Newfoundland and Labrador

$943

10,653

Prince Edward Island

$332

3,100

Nova Scotia

$1,933

14,048

New Brunswick

$1,543

12,519

Québec

$10,255

141,927

Ontario

$16,741

200,387

Manitoba

$2,748

23,485

Saskatchewan

$1,823

18,432

Alberta

$4,309

73,181

British Columbia

$4,325

75,495

Canada

$44,900

572,499

The unintended consequences of minimum wage increases

Recent minimum wage hikes forced 60% of small businesses to raise wages for other workers and 59% of them to raise prices, contributing to current inflationary pressures. In addition, 31% of small businesses had to cut back on hiring young and unskilled workers, with 25% of them reducing overall employment. These findings underscore the need for a more nuanced approach to wage policies that consider the diverse impacts on both workers and businesses alike.

“Canada’s cost of living crisis requires a more effective framework: making sure rent, food, and gas prices are affordable and stable while extending support to workers and small businesses through tax reductions,” added Jairo Yunis, CFIB’s director for BC and western economic policy. “This would go a long way in addressing Canada’s affordability shock.”

CFIB recommends that governments:

Alleviate the impact of rising minimum wages on small businesses by reducing other taxes and payroll costs (such as small business tax rate, CPP, EI, health/education payroll taxes, etc.)
Establish a minimum wage setting process that is predictable, transparent, reflective of market conditions, and mindful of economic impacts.
Link minimum wage adjustments to private sector wage growth or a predetermined percentage of the median wage.
Address the root causes of the affordability crisis by enacting policies to increase the supply of housing, reduce energy taxes, and remove interprovincial and international trade barriers.
Provide targeted fiscal support for vulnerable workers through reduced personal income tax rates, increased basic personal amounts, and expanded tax credits.
Read the full report here.

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners’ chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings.

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Classroom Champions: Empowering Children To Thrive Academically, Socially And Emotionally - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:44:11 -0400

n this video interview, Steve Mesler, Co-Founder of Classroom Champions, and Seth Rosenzweig, the organization’s new CEO, discuss what the organization does and the recent change in leadership.

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Calgary, AB – Classroom Champions, a leading global charity empowering students socially, emotionally and academically through the mentorship and mindset of World Class Athlete Mentors, today announced a significant leadership transition. After over a year of planning, Steve Mesler, co-founder and Olympic gold medalist, will be stepping down from his role as CEO after 15 years and will take on a new position as Chair of the Board of Directors. Concurrently, Seth Rosenzweig, a seasoned nonprofit leader and former CEO of Team IMPACT, will assume the CEO role at Classroom Champions and guide the organization into the future.

Mesler, a renowned U.S. Olympic bobsledder who broke the country’s 62-year draught when he won a gold medal in the four-man event at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, co-founded Classroom Champions in 2009 with his sister Dr. Leigh Parise. Under his leadership, Classroom Champions has transformed the lives of hundreds of communities by connecting thousands of children with over 350 Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA, and professional Athlete Mentors who inspire and motivate them to achieve their goals in the classroom and beyond. Mesler has been instrumental in the organization’s development and growth, expanding its reach to serve millions of students across North America and around the globe through powerful partnerships such as NBC Olympics, the NHL, Airbnb, Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart charity, the Bualo Bills, Team Canada, Google, GoNoodle, and many more.

Through his work building Classroom Champions over the past 15 years, Mesler has been recognized as a finalist for the International Champion for Peace, one of Sports Illustrated’s “Athletes Who Care,” and was recently awarded the Government of Canada’s second highest civilian award, the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada, for Classroom Champions’ contributions to educational opportunities for Canadian children. As Chair, Mesler will remain deeply involved and work with Rosenzweig to propel Classroom Champions into thousands more schools to reach millions more children.

Reflecting on his transition, Mesler said, “Seeing Classroom Champions evolve into what it is today is both exciting and humbling. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved for so many children and look forward to continuing to support the organization’s mission in my new role as Chair of the Board of Directors. From the moment I met Seth, I recognized that his personal character, combined with his incredible experience building organizations leveraging athletes to help kids, meant that he could be the ideal leader to usher Classroom Champions into its next phase of growth and impact. I feel fortunate and excited he’ll be putting on the Classroom Champions jersey.”

Seth Rosenzweig brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and a passion for youth empowerment to his new role as CEO of Classroom Champions. As the former CEO of Team IMPACT, Rosenzweig spearheaded the organization’s eorts to connect children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams, fostering impactful relationships that provided crucial emotional support and inspiration. In his eight years stewarding Team IMPACT, Rosenzweig led the organization to unprecedented growth. Among Rosenzweig’s core objectives in the role is to expand Classroom Champions’ footprint across North America.

Rosenzweig said, “I am honoured to join Classroom Champions as CEO and to work alongside such a dedicated team making a tangible dierence for students. I am deeply inspired by the organization’s mission to empower students through mentorship, and I am excited to begin advancing our impact and reach. I look forward to collaborating with our athlete mentors, educators, and partners to create positive change in the lives of even more deserving students.”

As Classroom Champions embarks on this new chapter, the charity remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering students to become resilient, compassionate, and confident community leaders.

About Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions is a non-profit that has empowered over 5 million children to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through the mentorship and mindsets of world-class athletes. Working with over 300 Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA student-athletes and professional athletes who volunteer as mentors, Classroom Champions has provided program and curriculum grants to underserved, rural, and Indigenous communities across the continent. Students participating in Classroom Champions see significant improvements in the classroom, teachers see improved engagement, and athlete mentors learn new skills to prepare for life after sport. Learn more at: www.classroomchampions.org.

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World Record Attempt For Being Immersed In An Ice Bath - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:34:57 -0400

Extreme athlete and motivational coach Andre Belibi Eloumou is going to tackle his toughest challenge yet, for a worthy cause that is very close to his heart.

On May 24, the opening day of the 2024 Servus Calgary Marathon runners’ expo, Belibi will attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the longest time for a man to be packed in ice. He is undertaking this mission to raise awareness and support for the millions of other people around the world, including his daughter Kira, with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The world record is four hours and two minutes.

Andre is in the final stages of more than one-year of training and preparation for the world record attempt. Last Saturday (May 11), he undertook a test run being packed in ice for two hours outside The Fitness Guy Pete Estabrooks’ gym in Calgary’s historic Inglewood neighbourhood.

Andre’s project is being generously supported by Run Calgary, Arctic Glacier Premium Ice, Spolumbo’s Fine Foods and Deli, The Home Depot, Ian Boyd – Central Calgary REAL Broker, Primextate Ltd., and a long list of other donors and supporters.

Full Video can be seen here.

Donations and sponsorships to the Ice Bath World Record for Autism project can be made on Audre’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/21509e26
Tax-deductible donations to Autism Canada can be made through Andre’s Calgary Marathon charity fundraising page: https://raceroster.com/…/pledge/participant/24936493
For more information about Andre Belibi Coaching programs and services, visit: www.andrebelibicoaching.com

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91% of Canadians are taking steps to Improve Financial Wellne - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:53:32 -0400

In this video interview, Ryan Gubic, a Certified Financial Planner and Founder of MRG Wealth Management in Calgary, discusses the increasing financial stress Canadians are experiencing these days.

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TORONTO, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ – From high grocery and gas prices to elevated inflation and housing costs, Canadians are grappling with money-related stressors that negatively impact their financial well-being. However, the 2024 Financial Stress Index, a national survey of 2,000+ Canadians conducted by Leger on behalf of FP Canada, shows that Canadians are prioritizing their financial health and feeling more hopeful about their financial futures than they did a year ago.

FP Canada's 2024 Financial Stress Index finds money remains the leading source of stress for Canadians. (CNW Group/FP Canada)

FP Canada’s 2024 Financial Stress Index finds money remains the leading source of stress for Canadians. (CNW Group/FP Canada)
The survey reveals that while Canadians continue to grapple with financial worries, most are embracing strategies to reduce financial stress in the face of persistent economic pressures.

While financial stress is on the rise, so is optimism, and the data speaks volumes: Canadians are recognizing the power of proactive financial management. The most striking revelation? Year-over-year findings continue to show that Canadians who work with a financial professional are less prone to money-related stress, more hopeful about their financial futures, and better positioned to navigate financial uncertainty with confidence.

Financial Stress on the Rise as External Pressures Persist
According to the 2024 Financial Stress Index, money remains the top source of stress for Canadians, with 44 per cent citing it as their primary concern. This number represents a steady increase from 2023 (40%), 2022 (38%) and 2021 (38%). External factors are a key piece of the puzzle, as Canadians cite elevated grocery prices (69%), inflation (60%) and housing-related costs (52%) as leading causes of financial stress. Amid widespread discussions about the impact of these pressing challenges, the data reaffirms the hurdles posed by the current economic environment.

Financial stress continues to affect the mental health of Canadians. Nearly half (49%) have lost sleep over financial worries, and more than half (54%) report negative effects such as anxiety and depression (38%), disruptions in workplace productivity (16%) and strained personal relationships (16%). However, Canadians who work with a financial professional are less likely to lose sleep due to financial stress (42%) than those who do not (52%).

“There’s no denying that persistent affordability concerns can cause significant financial strain, so it’s no surprise that Canadians are continuing to feel the impact of these difficult conditions,” says Meghan MacPherson, a QAFP® professional at Impact Financial Group Inc. “While thoughtful planning and proactive measures can help reduce financial stress caused by economic factors beyond our control, the Financial Stress Index shows that working with a financial professional can help Canadians create a sense of confidence and control in the face of uncertainty.”

Impact of Financial Stress More Severe for Young Adults, Interest in Financial Planning Grows
Younger generations are experiencing the highest levels of financial stress, with half (50%) of Canadians under the age of 35 citing money as a top stressor, compared to 42 per cent of those over 35. The survey also shows that financial stress weighs more heavily on the minds of younger Canadians, with nearly three-quarters (72%) stating that financial stress has had at least one negative impact on their lives, compared to less than half (48%) of Canadians over the age of 35. This cohort is also more likely (50%) to say they’ve experienced anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges due to financial stress than those over the age of 35 (34%).

Although financial stress disproportionately affects the mental well-being of Canadians aged 18 to 34, 39 per cent recognize the value of creating a financial plan to mitigate stress compared to 22 per cent of those over 35. This trend may reflect a burgeoning curiosity about the advantages of financial planning among younger Canadians.

Stress Less: The Power of Professional Financial Planning Support
Data from the latest Financial Stress Index highlights Canadians’ eagerness to take control of their finances. However, navigating the intricacies of personal finances alone can pose challenges.

Findings reveal that Canadians who don’t work with a financial professional are 33 per cent more likely to be stressed about money than those who do, and 23 per cent more likely to have lost sleep about financial worries. In contrast, those who work with a financial professional are more optimistic about their financial futures (56%) than those who don’t (48%). Working with a knowledgeable financial professional, such as a CFP® professional or a QAFP professional, is an important step toward financial well-being.

“A trusted CFP professional or QAFP professional can be a strategic ally, offering personalized solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and aspirations,” says Nabila Mirza, a QAFP professional at Aviso. “Through comprehensive financial planning, our goal is to empower Canadians to make informed choices, optimize their resources, and build financial resilience for a more financially secure future.”

The value of working with a financial professional extends beyond the numbers on paper. By providing expert guidance, financial planners help alleviate the burden of financial worry, even in the face of uncertainty.

Growing Optimism as Canadians Prioritize Financial Well-Being
Despite the challenging economic climate, a renewed focus on financial self-care is emerging among Canadians. The 2024 Financial Stress Index shows that Canadians are taking charge of their financial well-being, with 91 per cent having taken at least one action to reduce financial stress in the last year. Tracking expenses is the most popular strategy, adopted by 45 per cent of respondents, while debt repayment (38%) and increased saving (33%) also rank high on the priorities list.

The research points to a notable mindset shift with financial well-being at the forefront, as indicated by a growing trend of Canadians prioritizing fiscally responsible decisions when it comes to their expenses. Ranking higher on the upcoming expense list than vacations (19%), nearly one quarter (24%) of Canadians plan on paying off outstanding credit card debt within the next 12 months. That’s compared to 21 per cent in 2023 and 19 per cent in 2022.

“Canadians are adopting a fiscal-responsibility mindset, which is at the heart of financial empowerment and long-term financial stability. It’s a powerful, positive reminder of the value of resilience in the face of adversity,” said Ravi Chhabra, a CFP professional. “While it’s undoubtedly disheartening, we can’t ignore the reality of the current economy and the limitations it places on the financial choices of Canadians. Prioritizing debt repayment while also budgeting for the things that bring us joy will do more than help us lessen immediate financial burdens. It will also lay the groundwork for a future where we can prioritize life’s pleasures without compromising our financial health.”

As Canadians embrace the concept of financial well-being, half (50%) are expressing increased optimism about their financial futures compared to 2023 (47%), despite experiencing higher stress levels. At the forefront of this shift, 55 per cent of Canadians under the age of 35 feel hopeful about their financial futures, signaling a resilient mindset towards financial challenges.

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, the importance of seeking financial support from a professional can’t be overstated. As individuals face the complexities of financial decision-making amidst ever-changing economic conditions, the expertise of a Certified Financial Planner professional or Qualified Associate Financial Planner professional can help Canadians of all ages and stages of life take strides toward greater financial well-being.

Canadians can find a financial planner at Find Your Planner.

About the Financial Stress Index
The Financial Stress Index is conducted each year for FP Canada by Leger, the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company. The 2024 Financial Stress Index was completed between February 28 and March 11, 2024, using Leger’s online panel, receiving 2,040 Canadian respondents nationwide. For comparative purposes, though, a probability sample of 2,040 respondents have a margin of error of ±2.2%, 19 times out of 20.

About FP Canada
Established in 1995, FP Canada is a national not-for-profit education, certification and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada.

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Breaking Down Barriers - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 28 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Darby Lee Young, Founder and Principal Accessibility Strategist, Level Playing Field and a designated Rick Hansen Foundation (RHFAC) Professional.

Darby’s ultimate goal has been to combine her lived experience with her professional life as an Accessibility Consultant. As a person born with mild cerebral palsy, Darby has been able to utilize this unique experience to her advantage, and her previous political appointments and competitive career as a para-alpine skier have provided her with an impactful perspective when approaching projects.

Darby’s previous political appointments and achievements include serving on the City of Calgary’s Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) from 2011-2015, serving as the co-chair for two years. Darby also represented the City of Calgary at the International Summit on Accessibility in 2014. From June 2017 to June 2020, Darby was a member of the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Over the last five years, Darby has been honoured with numerous awards and achievements. In 2018 Darby was selected as one of Canada’s top 40 under 40. In February 2020, John Fluevog Shoes released the "Darby" Shoes. They are now available in multiple colours. In 2021 Darby was named one of the Top 25 Women of Influence 2021. Darby continues to break down barriers for persons with disabilities not only professionally but also personally in hopes that one day it truly makes a difference.

LPF has allowed Darby to offer her expertise to a wider range of clients. By incorporating universal design features in new builds and conducting accessibility reviews on proposed and existing facilities, Darby’s work continues to make a significant difference for many people living with disabilities and puts her team at the forefront of accessibility consulting. Through this work LPF has successfully contributed to the removal of barriers at the municipal, provincial and national levels, ultimately establishing inclusive environments.

In her spare time, Darby can be found at most sporting events, especially Hockey, Tennis and Chuckwagon Racing! She enjoys travelling and exploring new places for accessibility. Darby will always be seen on the sidelines cheering on her friends and family in all their adventures.

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Success is not final...and failure is not fatal - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Tamara believes "Success is not final...and failure is not fatal". It’s the courage to continue that count. She is the owner of Mirror Image Vacation Rental Services. Born and raised in Kelowna BC in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. And In Kelowna it’s all about tourism. Whether it be world-class wineries, champagne powder at Big White ski resort, or sparkling lakes, she always knew tourism, and hospitality was something she was not only passionate about but was an area she could see herself getting into business. After 15+ years of scraping by as a waitress and bartender and never getting ahead, she applied for a part-time job with Kelowna Resort Accommodations (which is a large-scale property management company in Kelowna). And then started her own business from there.

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Entrepreneurship is about building equity and controlling what you can to build that equity - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

With two decades in capital markets, Kola Malcom brings deep financial experience to his chosen entrepreneurial career. Kola is an evidence-based mortgage planner with a relaxed. pragmatic approach focused on customizing mortgages.

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Invest in yourself! Tracking, planning and marketing are the keys to success

Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Bryan Macaulay is a visual storyteller. Since his father opened Village Studio in 1977, Bryan has been providing timeless photography to Grimsby and the Niagara area. His experiences over the last 30 years in the business have been life-changing. His entrepreneurial resolve, drive, and creativity have allowed him to pivot the business which has kept it healthy.

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Owner Organization: Self Reconnection Therapeutics - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Naomi Kunert, Founder of the Self Reconnection Method, is an accomplished and renowned transpersonal therapist and spiritual guide with over 25 years of experience in successfully empowering her clients to overcome physical, mental, emotional and spiritual trauma.

The Self-Reconnection Method, is an integrative healing system, that activates a person’s inner healing mechanism, allowing for reconnection on all levels of self, enabling people to recover from chronic states of stress, disease & disconnection.

Her approach unites practical and proven methods in the field of neuroscience with principles of quantum physics, blending with it the natural laws of healing practiced and preserved by Earth’s oldest ancestral cultures; a complementing synthesis of the ancient and modern integrative ways of healing.

Naomi has a practice on Vancouver Island, Canada and facilitates workshops internationally and presents at clinicians’ seminars. She offers on-line or in-person one-to-one sessions and Self Reconnection Method workshops and classes.

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Can People be Happy int Times like These? - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:35:51 -0400

In this video interview, happiness expert Dr. Gillian Mandich discusses the state of happiness in today’s world.

She is a scientist on a mission to help people live their happiest life. Mandich is a published researcher; two-time TEDx speaker; the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; and you can often find her in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, and The Morning Show.

I use the latest evidence-based health information and science to help people live happy, healthy lives.

My PhD is from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion.

I am a top-rated keynote speaker and I appear regularly as the resident Happiness Expert on The Social and Breakfast Television. I’ve also appeared on ABC7 New York, Global TV, CP24, CityLine, City News Toronto, Your Morning, CTV Toronto, Rogers TV, and CTV London.

My academic work has been published in The Canadian Journal of Diabetes, The Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, The Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, The Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, and Health Science Inquiry.

I’ve presented at academic conferences such as The World Diabetes Congress; International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity; The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th National Obesity Summits; The Canadian Public Health Association; Canadian Diabetes Association; International Congress of Dietetics; and The Public Health in Action Symposium.

My work has been published in The Huffington Post, Chatelaine, Oxygen Magazine, Clean Eating Magazine, MindBodyGreen, Inside Fitness, Sweat Equity, and STRONG Fitness Magazine.

I work with brands including Reebok, CLIF Bar, and Clean Eating.

I’ve been featured on QVC, HSN, Today’s Shopping Choice, Virgin Radio, The Gazette, The Ottawa Business Journal, Alive Magazine, and The London Free Press.

I’ve spoken at events including The CanFitPro World Fitness Expo, The Green Living Show, Women In Wellness, The Total Mom Show, The Allied Beauty Association Revel In Beauty Show, The Archangel Show, Girl Power in Play Symposium, Women Who Influence, Health Hustlers, Pint of Science, and the Strong Women Summit.

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The Time is Now: Fundraising to keep CKUA Radio Alive - Alberta - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:19:17 -0400

In this video interview, Marc Carnes, CEO of Alberta-based radio station CKUA, discusses the financial situation of the station and efforts to raise money to keep it alive.

On April 17, Carnes addressed the CKUA community with an update about CKUA’s future.

He talks about his recent message, how much money needs to be raised, fundraising efforts, the history of the station, the importance of the station to the music and arts and cultural community, its reach, and the importance of music in society.

Here was his full message:

I’m CKUA CEO Marc Carnes, and I’m addressing you today because CKUA needs your help.

There’s no other way to say it: We must raise $3 million by September 30. Without it, CKUA’s cash reserves will be depleted, and we will be forced to shut down after 96 years of serving Albertan—and honourary Albertans—like you.

This news may shock you, but if you’ve read any headlines lately, it’s no secret that the music, arts, and culture sectors have never fully recovered from the pandemic. It’s also no secret that the commercial broadcasting sector continues to struggle.

Many of our independent, donor-supported public radio peers in the United States are in the same boat. This is not happening because of a lack of success. CKUA audiences have been growing and diversifying steadily over the past five years.

Our fundraising revenues have been steady at a time when many charities and cultural organizations are struggling. Our advertising sales have been steady at a time when traditional media advertising has plummeted in recent years.

In an economy where charitable dollars are tight and advertising-based traditional media is struggling, we are bucking the trend. This speaks to the value people place on our service and what it means to them. What’s more, we do all of this without the government footing the bill for us.

But CKUA is not immune to the challenges faced by so many. Like many households and businesses, inflationary pressures have been increasingly difficult over the last 18 months. Borrowing rates have doubled. Utility costs have skyrocketed. Capital maintenance of our vast and complex technical systems has become more expensive than ever. This, coupled with ever-changing and new federal regulations, has been a lot for CKUA to absorb in a short time.

As the owner of the Alberta Hotel, our broadcast centre, CKUA has also felt the effects of record-high, post-pandemic commercial real estate vacancies in downtown Edmonton. 18 months ago, every square foot of our building was spoken for. Last summer, the building was half empty, and revenues had almost completely disappeared after our main tenant became insolvent.

Just 18 months ago, our budgets were balanced. Today, a perfect storm is threatening our future, a mere three and a half years before our centennial. Because of these factors, the sound of Alberta is at risk of going silent. When we saw CKUA’s new reality unfolding, we took immediate action. We cut and deferred as many expenses as possible while maintaining the operations our listeners generously support with charitable donations. We worked with real estate professionals and developed scenarios for how to fill Alberta Hotel with paying tenants, given the current market. We sought to collaborate with the provincial and federal governments for financial help. And we developed a plan to diversify our fundraising revenues through major gift and legacy giving leading up to our centennial in 2027.

All of these measures take time. But time is not on our side. As a non-profit, CKUA has always been a lean, mean machine for the size of our 24/7 province-wide operation. That is even more true today. We’re doing more with less, and that’s thanks to our incredible team, whose dedication and persistence in the face of these challenges inspire me every day. What’s more, they are doing amazing, creative work that is being recognized and sought out by more people. They have every reason to be proud. As I am of them.

We’ve also found some success in filling our building and are negotiating with several new tenants. But the high interest rate on our loan is still dogging us, and the revenue from these potential new tenants won’t come online for several months. Disappointingly, after a year of conversations, the provincial and federal governments have yet to step up. We continue our conversations with the provincial government, driving home our role in telling a piece of Alberta’s story around the globe. Since our humble beginnings in 1927 as Canada’s first public broadcaster, we have been there for Albertans.

Today, we give a province-wide platform to our artists and our storytellers, filling the growing hole left by national media and the loss of local independents. As of yesterday, the federal and provincial government budgets have come and gone, and we have received no indication that financial help is coming. Despite hundreds of millions of dollars in new money for our national public broadcaster and relief for privately owned media companies in their time of need, Alberta’s broadcasting and cultural gem has been left out.

And, CKUA isn’t just a broadcasting investment—it’s a heritage investment. Our historical record collection is one of the finest in North America—priceless, in fact. As Canada’s first public broadcaster, we are the blueprint for all public and community broadcasters across Canada. For hundreds of thousands of artists and listeners in communities across the country and around the world, CKUA is a big part of what it means to be Albertan. We’ll keep talking with both governments because we know CKUA is an important part of Alberta’s cultural past, present, and future. But we cannot wait any longer for them. The time is now for the community to jump into action.

We are the sound of Alberta. For over 96 years, we have faithfully met the needs of our community to be informed, inspired, and connected with people who share the same passions and values. We are a station of firsts—the first station in Canada to broadcast a football game, the first to stream its programming online, and the first to showcase incredible artists like k.d. lang, Jann Arden, and Corb Lund to the world. But our success isn’t just in the past. Last year, our audience grew by 13%, and more than 10% over the last 5 years. This has outpaced the commercial radio sector in Alberta and even the donorsupported public radio sector in the United States where our business model most closely aligns.

However, the truth remains: We provide a service anyone can access and enjoy anywhere. Since public airwaves are free, we can’t automatically pass on our cost increases to our customers as most businesses can. Nor can we wait any longer for the government to come through. We must crowdsource. The only thing we can rely on is the generosity and power of the CKUA listening community. We must do what we did valiantly in 1997 when the Government of Alberta decommissioned us. We must show up in record numbers and show the world what the CKUA community means to so many—THAT collective voice IS the sound of Alberta.

I can’t be more perfectly clear: Advertising revenues do not fund CKUA. The government has yet to come to the table. This is about you. Only YOU can save CKUA. I’ve spent a lot of time talking about our storied past and our current state. Today’s address isn’t about what was, or what is. Today is about what can be. We have an incredible community of listeners and champions who believe wholeheartedly in what we do and what it means to so many. I know we can get there, together.

Our monthly audience reach has grown to over 470,000 Albertans alone. Of those, an estimated 100,000 are regular listeners. Of those, a little more than 10,000 donate to support CKUA to the tune of nearly $4 million a year. The math is right in front of us. It is within your power and that of your fellow listeners to make all the difference.

So the question is: What does CKUA mean to you? How much does 365 days of CKUA, a unique and invaluable part of your life, mean to you? Is it a family outing to an annual festival? A concert at your local arena? Is it the same amount as a subscription service based halfway around the world and in no way connected to your community? Or is CKUA, and the community it creates, something more meaningful and substantial than an algorithm?

I’m asking you directly: If you listen and do not donate to CKUA, The Time Is Now to get in the game because only you can protect CKUA. You can’t count on someone else to do it for you. The time is now to step up. It’s time to step up and protect the sound of Alberta. We have a plan. We must raise $3 million by September 30 to weather the perfect storm. In the coming weeks and months, we will also appeal to individual donors and continue calling on the government to do its part. The first step is right now.

Every year in April, we launch our spring on-air fundraising campaign. This year, it starts Friday, April 19. Over those 10 days, our goal is to raise the first $775,000 towards our $3 million goal. We absolutely have to surpass that goal—we have to crush it. The more we raise in those first 10 days, the better the momentum and the better the story to tell as we ask donors, community members, and the government to invest in our future. And then, over the coming five years, we will launch a centennial fundraising campaign that will help build an endowment and contribute to sustainable funding for CKUA’s second century.

But CKUA’s future starts today. The Time Is Now. You can start by going to CKUA.com and becoming a recurring annual or monthly donor, right now. Thank you. And thank you for your support of CKUA—one of Canada’s true cultural treasures.

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Moderate Gains and New Consumer Dynamics Shape Canada's L7uxury Market

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:50:47 -0400

In this video interview, Don Kottick, President and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, discusses a new report released by the company on the luxury real estate market in Canada.

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Kottick talks about sales activity, prices, inventory and what to expect from the market.

PRESS RELEASE
2024 First Quarter Highlights

Canada’s luxury real estate market eased into 2024 with modest sales gains and an increase in consumer engagement and pre-transactional activity as listings supply returned, often at prices adjusted to current market conditions.
Single family home demand continued to lead the revitalization of luxury sales, reflecting a shift in high-end consumer preferences given the rising carrying costs and changing financial dynamics for luxury condominiums.
Consumer sentiment and market dynamics evolved in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the first quarter of 2024, as seller and buyer expectations came into better alignment, setting the stage for improved sales activity. Luxury residential sales over $4 million rose 18% year-over-year across the GTA, in a market that remained balanced overall.
Despite a discernible improvement in consumer engagement, first-quarter luxury sales over $4 million were down 17% year-over-year in Vancouver, as prospective home buyers and sellers strategically deferred transactional activity to spring.
Montreal’s luxury market experienced a stronger than anticipated start to 2024, as residential sales over $1 million increased 53% year-over-year in the first quarter, while sales over $4 million were on par with activity in the first quarter of 2023.
Calgary’s luxury market continued to eclipse national trends as positive net interprovincial migration and buoyant consumer sentiment spurred a 63% annual spike in first quarter sales over $1 million, with two transactions over $4 million compared to a quiet first quarter in this market segment in 2023.
TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s luxury real estate market eased into spring with modest sales gains across key metropolitan cities, as the dynamic between prospective home sellers and buyers improved, and pricing expectations continued to come into alignment. Despite strengthening consumer confidence and an increase in early-stage market engagement in the initial months of 2024, the expectation of additional property listings supply and potential interest rate declines prompted some buyers and sellers to defer transactions into the spring market. As a result, the country’s major metropolitan areas are expected to see a moderate improvement in sales activity across the luxury and conventional markets in the months ahead.

According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s Top-Tier Real Estate: Spring 2024 State of Luxury Report, consumer dynamics in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) evolved in the first quarter of 2024, setting the stage for measured sales gains and a balanced market this spring. As the price expectations of home sellers and prospective buyers came into better alignment, both pre-transactional and sales activity increased across the region’s luxury market. As a result, residential real estate sales over $4 million (condominiums, attached and single family homes) between January 1 – March 31 climbed 18% year-over-year from the first quarter of 2023. In these preliminary months of the year, there were no property sales over $10 million recorded on Multiple Listings Service (MLS), in contrast to the single property sold in the same period of 2024. Overall GTA residential sales over $1 million rose 11% year-over-year.

Vancouver’s luxury residential real estate market experienced a notable increase in pre-transactional activity in the first quarter of 2024, as consumer and real estate industry confidence continued to strengthen within a market that remained in balance. However, a significant cohort of prospective purchasers continued to await a wider selection of property listings inventory in the spring market to follow. As a result, residential sales over $4 million were down 17% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2024, with none of these recorded over $10 million on MLS compared to four transactions in the first quarter of 2023. Overall, $1 million-plus residential sales were largely on par with previous year’s levels, with a marginal 1% year-over-year shortfall.

Luxury sales activity in Montreal reflected a stronger-than-anticipated start to 2024, as residential sales over $1 million between January 1– March 31 increased 53% year-over-year within a market that maintained balanced conditions overall. Residential real estate sales over $4 million were on par with first-quarter 2023 levels at eight units sold.

Record in-migration, a bold economy and soaring end-consumer and investor confidence in housing continued to strengthen Calgary’s luxury real estate market performance in the first quarter of 2024. Between January 1– March 31, residential sales over $1 million surged 63% year-over-year, positioning the city as one of Canada’s most dynamic and top-performing luxury markets. $4 million-plus sales were also up year-over-year in the first quarter to two properties sold, in contrast to the quiet market experienced in the first quarter of 2023.

“Over the past two years, as conventional and luxury real estate market conditions softened under the influence of climbing interest rates and changes to taxes and regulations relating to home ownership, persistent tension defined the interactions between home sellers holding onto lofty pricing expectations from previous peaks, and buyers seeking properties priced for the current market. This stand-off slowed transactional momentum in several of Canada’s major metropolitan luxury real estate markets in 2023, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto, where hyper-inflation of luxury housing prices was the previous norm,” says Don Kottick, President and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. “Luxury market dynamics at the start of 2024 reflect a progressive shift in consumer psychology: sellers are now engaging in the market with more realistic pricing strategies, and in some cases, greater motivation to sell. This is setting the stage for productive negotiations with buyers and investors. We expect to see higher transactional volumes and improved market fluidity throughout the spring market.”

According to Kottick, Alberta’s luxury real estate market has continued to defy national trends and outperform other major metropolitan areas as its major cities, Calgary and Edmonton, continue to attract new residents motivated by favourable costs of living, comparatively affordable top-tier home prices and a dynamic business climate.

Vancouver
On the heels of a year that saw luxury residential real estate sales over $4 million (condominiums, attached and single family homes) rise a modest 8% year-over-year in 2023, the City of Vancouver’s luxury market reflected a marked increase in pre-transactional activity in the initial months of 2024. Bustling open houses, an uptick in property enquiries, heightened buyer engagement in the home search process and an increase in property listings signalled cautious consumer and industry optimism for the spring market ahead. Despite solidifying confidence, the traditional seasonality of the real estate market, which typically experiences a pullback in property listings supply from December to March, limited the conversion of this heightened interest into tangible transactions in the first quarter of the year, even as it established the foundation for improving sales activity in the months to come.

As Greater Vancouver REALTORS® reported that residential sales across the Metro Vancouver region were up a notable 15.9% year-over-year in March 2024, while new listings across the region were up 22.5%, the City of Vancouver’s luxury market remained poised at balanced market conditions overall. In the first quarter of 2024, residential sales over $4 million (condominiums, attached and single family homes) pulled back by 17% year-over-year from the first quarter of 2023 to 54 properties sold. There were no ultra-luxury $10 million sales on Multiple Listing Services (MLS) during this time, compared to four units sold in this ultra-luxury price range in the first quarter of 2023. 877 residential properties sold over $1 million between January 1– March 31, a nominal 1% year-over-year shortfall. Property sales between $1 million– $2 million continued to comprise the majority of the city’s $1 million-plus residential real estate market, accounting for 64% of these top-tier sales.

Following a year that saw luxury consumer preference swing in favour of detached housing, driving single family home sales over $4 million and $10 million to rise 14% and 36% year-over-year in 2023, demand for single family dwellings continued to dominate the city’s luxury real estate market, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada market experts. With this underlying demand, a relative shortfall in luxury single family home supply between $1 million– $4 million in the first quarter of 2024 tipped this segment of the market to the cusp of sellers’ market conditions, while deterring transactions as prospective buyers anticipated new property listings and expanded options in the months ahead. 48 single family homes sold over $4 million from January 1– March 31, down 21% from the same period of 2023. There were no single family home sales reported over $10 million on MLS, compared to three sold in the first quarter of 2023. Overall, sales of single family homes over $1 million were down 16% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, with 325 homes sold. According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, multiple offers for premier single family homes located in the city’s most prestigious Vancouver Westside neighbourhoods also returned, albeit selectively, and at muted levels in comparison to historical market highs.

Although Vancouver’s market for luxury condominiums over $4 million remained subdued considering elevated interest rates and changing luxury housing preferences, the first quarter of 2024 ushered in a notable uptick in property listing enquiries, buyer engagement and transactions. Five condominiums sold over $4 million between January 1– March 31, up from four units sold in the first quarter of 2022; however, there were no transactions recorded over $10 million on MLS in the first quarter of 2023, compared to one ultra-luxury condominium sales in the same period of 2023. Overall, condominium sales over $1 million in the first quarter of the year saw a modest annual 11% increase to 278 units sold.

The City of Vancouver’s longstanding deficit of attached home inventory continued to severely limit the housing mobility of its residents and deter potential sales transactions. In the first quarter of 2024, one attached home sold over $4 million, compared to a quiet market in the first quarter of 2023. Overall, attached home sales over $1 million climbed 13% year-over-year to 274 properties sold between January 1– March 31.

According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada experts, consumer confidence is strengthening across Vancouver’s luxury market, however, conditions are expected to remain balanced and competition for properties will remain tempered relative to the city’s history of frenzied bidding wars and historic highs. As a result, for discerning buyers, the spring market will remain an advantageous window for a property purchase in advance of a widely anticipated interest rate decline and corresponding market resurgence before the end of the year.

Calgary

Following robust sales gains in 2023, the City of Calgary continues to outperform in 2024 as one of the leading metropolitan luxury real estate growth markets in Canada. The city is riding a wave of economic growth, with three consecutive years of increasing GDP. This momentum is expected to continue in 2024, with the Calgary Economic Development forecasting a 2% increase in GDP and a fourth year of economic expansion for the city in its 2024 Economic Outlook. The gains in Calgary and Alberta’s economy have not only cultivated an optimistic sentiment towards housing investment across the province’s key metropolitan areas, but have also attracted an influx of new residents at record-setting numbers who are invigorating tangible demand for conventional and luxury housing. In fact, as of January 1, 2024, Alberta had seen a 4.4% annual increase in population (202,324 people) according to the Government of Alberta, with net migration eclipsing other provinces’ gains. This establishes the foundation for robust housing demand in the year ahead.

In the first quarter of 2024, the City of Calgary’s residential real estate market experienced a surge of activity, with the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) reporting that the sales-to-new listings ratio rose to 84% in March and that inventory levels remained at near-record lows. Against this backdrop, the brisk and consistent absorption of available top-tier inventory by buyers and investors reinforced seller’s market conditions in the city’s luxury segment. According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada experts, the quarter was marked by a healthy balance between supply and demand, and a rise in luxury property sales.

Despite facing a shortage of high-end inventory, overall luxury residential real estate sales over $1 million (condominiums, attached, and single family homes) in Calgary saw an increase of 63% to 441 properties sold from January 1–March 31, 2024, with property sales between $1 million–$2 million comprising 92% of overall $1 million-plus sales. Notably, two luxury properties priced over $4 million were sold in this period, compared to an inactive first quarter of 2023. As was the case in the first quarter of 2023, there were no transactions over $10 million on MLS recorded in the first quarter of the year.

In the initial months of 2024, Calgary’s single family home market maintained its position as the city’s most sought-after housing type, accounting for 83% of $1 million-plus residential real estate transactions from January 1—March 31. However, this share was down from 89% in the first quarter of 2023 as higher-density housing sales gained a greater percentage of the top-tier market. Single family home sales over $1 million rose by 52% year-over-year to 366 properties sold during this period. Sales of single family homes above $4 million increased to two properties sold, in contrast with the lack of activity in this segment in the first quarter of 2023.

The luxury attached home market in Calgary showed sustained growth in the initial months of 2024, as the relative affordability of this property type in comparison to single family homes attracted a wide range of buyers, including those moving up from condominiums and those seeking to downsize. Exhibiting the greatest year-over-year gains of the city’s housing types, luxury attached home sales of over $1 million surged a remarkable 200% to 60 properties sold between January 1—March 31. Consistent with 2023, no transactions were reported in the $4 million-plus luxury segment during this time.

Calgary’s top-tier condominium market has experienced a steady rise in demand, largely due to their comparative affordability, particularly for individuals migrating from provinces with a higher cost of housing. This trend not only underscores a shift in the city’s lifestyle and urban demographic, but also reflects the increased financial leverage these new residents bring to the market. Consequently, luxury condominium sales over $1 million increased 67% year-over-year with 15 transactions recorded in the first quarter of 2024. Consistent with the previous year, there were no condominium sales in the market above $4 million.

Looking ahead, the city’s strong economy, burgeoning job market, as well as its livability, accessible cost of living and favourable conventional and luxury housing prices, will continue to attract strong interprovincial migration in 2024. These new residents and investors will require housing and foster positive conditions for real estate investment and upward housing mobility. According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, all fundamentals point towards a spring of robust performance and healthy activity in Calgary’s luxury real estate market.

Greater Toronto Area
Market dynamics and consumer psychology within the Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) luxury real estate market improved in the first quarter of 2024, signalling escalating sales activity in the months ahead. Since the inception of the Bank of Canada’s aggressive monetary policy tightening campaign in March 2022, tension has persisted between prospective home sellers and buyers, with the former harbouring pricing expectations anchored in recollections of past market highs, and the latter seeking properties at realistic, current valuations. This has resulted in impasses for individual sales transactions, and muted activity across the luxury market overall. According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada experts, this dynamic improved in the first quarter of 2024 as sellers returned to the market with more realistic pricing targets and greater motivation to sell. This change is fostering the potential for productive negotiations, increased transactional activity and greater market fluidity in the spring months ahead. New momentum was foreshadowed at the end of the first quarter, as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board reported an 11.2% annual increase in quarterly home sales across the GTA, as new listings rose 18.3%.

First-quarter luxury residential sales in the Greater Toronto Area (Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto and York) reflected renewed consumer activity and balanced market conditions overall. Between January 1– March 31, 2024, luxury residential sales over $4 million (condominiums, attached and single family homes) were up 18% year-over-year to 99 properties sold across the GTA, as ultra-luxury $10 million-plus property sales on Multiple Listings Service (MLS) remained quiet in comparison to the single property sale in the same period of 2023. Overall, residential sales over $1 million experienced a 11% annual increase to 7,345 properties sold in the GTA during this time. Property sales between $1 million– $2 million comprised 86% of the region’s $1 million-plus residential market, up from 85% in the first quarter of 2023.

Within the City of Toronto, first-quarter luxury sales over $4 million rose a notable 33% year-over-year to 57 properties sold, with no transactions over $10 million yet recorded on MLS. $1 million-plus residential real estate sales in the city rose 8% year-over-year to 2,264 properties sold between January 1– March 31.

According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, luxury pricing trends continued to stabilize in the first quarter as inventory returned to the market at listing prices better reflective of current conditions, while qualified home buyers approached their property search and negotiations with purpose, pragmatism and reasonable time horizons. In instances where premier properties attracted multiple offers, bids remained within realistic limits of current market values.

Demand for single family homes continued to command the region’s luxury residential housing market in the first quarter of 2024. GTA sales over $4 million from January 1–March 31 were up 18% year-over-year to 90 homes sold, with none of these selling above $10 million on MLS, compared to one home sold in this ultra-luxury price range in the first quarter of 2023. Overall, single family home sales over $1 million increased 9% year-over-year to 5,350 properties sold in the first quarter of 2024. In the City of Toronto, luxury single family home sales over $4 million rose 29% year-over-year to 49 properties sold, with no transactions above $10 million on MLS, on par with the first quarter of the previous year. Overall, 1,385 single family homes sold above $1 million in the first quarter of 2024, a year-over-year increase of 8%.

The GTA luxury attached home market saw renewed activity in the first quarter of the year as 1,472 properties sold over $1 million, a healthy 21% annual increase. Although there were no attached home transactions over $10 million, two attached homes sold over $4 million in the City of Toronto, as was the case in the first quarter of 2023. Overall, $1 million-plus attached home sales in the City of Toronto rose 13% year-over-year to 506 homes sold in the first quarter of 2024.

Although sales activity in the GTA luxury condominium market was subdued in the first quarter of 2024, there were indications of consumer re-engagement as an increasing number of buyers and investors emerged to explore a market that continues to skew in their favour. From January 1– March 31, seven condominiums sold over $4 million across the region compared to six units sold in this price range in the first quarter of 2023. All transactions took place in the City of Toronto, double the number of condominiums sold over $4 million in the city in the first quarter of 2023. As in the first quarter of 2023, there were no condominiums sales over $10 million on MLS across the GTA in the first quarter of 2024. Overall, 523 $1 million-plus condominium units sold in the GTA in the first three months of 2024, up 11% from the first quarter of 2023. 373 of these units sold within the City of Toronto, up 6% year-over-year. The region’s luxury condominium market continues to offer advantageous conditions for buyers and investors to acquire properties under less competitive circumstances than in years past, and from a favourable position for successful negotiation.

As the spring real estate cycle gains traction, experts at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada are forecasting a season of steady activity in a luxury market positioned for balanced conditions overall. Expanded luxury housing inventory offered at current market valuations is expected to encourage a significant cohort of active and qualified buyers to transact. Furthermore, as Canada’s primary destination for immigration with 29.5% of recent immigrants to the country settling in the region according to Statistics Canada, population gains will continue to buoy both conventional and luxury housing demand and sales. However, while luxury sales are expected to gain momentum, the upcoming spring promises a more relaxed environment than in years past, allowing buyers to navigate their options with strategic deliberation and with greater potential for success in securing a desired home.

Montreal
The City of Montreal’s luxury housing market experienced a stronger-than-anticipated start to 2024, as the market showed signs of awakening after a subdued 2023. Although residential sales over $1 million and $4 million had experienced annual declines of 14% and 22% respectively in 2023 as economic uncertainty and high borrowing costs clouded market sentiment and prompted potential buyers to postpone home purchases, Sotheby’s International Realty Québec experts reported a surprising and unseasonably early uptick in spring market activity in the first quarter of 2024. According to market experts, there is a renewed demand for opportunities in the market, and luxury buyers are displaying a greater readiness to transact on properties favorably priced for current market conditions.

Although the overall housing market in the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area remained in a balanced market position with a sales-to-new-listing ratio of 48.6% in the first two months of 2024, a slight decrease from the first two months of 2023 (49.3%) according to the latest data from the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), market conditions in some of the City of Montreal’s most prestigious neighborhoods are tilting in favour of sellers as pent-up consumer demand absorbs available top-tier housing supply. Overall, in the first quarter of 2024, residential real estate sales over $1 million (condominiums, attached and single family homes) in the City of Montreal increased 53% year-over-year, with 378 properties sold. 84% of the city’s $1 million-plus property transactions were in the $1 million– $2 million range. Luxury sales over $4 million remained unchanged with eight homes sold in the first quarter of 2024, the same number of transactions as in the first quarter of 2023. No ultra-luxury property sales were reported over $10 million on Multiple Listing Services (MLS) between January 1 — March 31, 2024, as was the case in the same period of 2023.

Compared to the first quarter of 2023, single family home sales over $1 million surged 74% with 162 total home sales in the first quarter of 2024. Of these homes sold, six did so in the luxury $4 million-plus segment, unchanged from the same period last year. According to experts at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, demand for single family homes in the entry-level price point for top-tier properties, between $1 million – $2 million has remained robust. In the first quarter of 2024, this segment represented 75% of total single family sales over $1 million, as was the case in the first quarter of 2023.

As activity in the top-tier single family home segment heats up, demand has spilled over into the high-end attached home market, where potential buyers are eager to secure a property from limited supply before competition intensifies in the spring. Overall, attached home sales over $1 million increased 39% year-over-year to 118 properties sold. Luxury attached home sales over $4 million remained consistent with the first quarter of 2023, posting no transactions.

In the wake of Montreal’s quiet luxury condominium market in 2023, which saw a 21% annual decline in $1 million-plus sales and a concurrent 33% decline in $4 million-plus sales, the first quarter of 2024 ushered in renewed sales activity. Overall, top-tier condominium sales over $1 million increased 42% year-over-year to 98 properties sold, while luxury condominium sales in the market over $4 million remained unchanged year-over-year, with two sales reported in the first quarter of 2024. Consistent with the same period last year, no sales were reported in the ultra-luxury $10 million-plus segment between January 1 – March 31.

According to experts at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, the renewal of activity in Montreal’s top-tier housing market in the first quarter of 2024 foreshadows an active spring ahead. Despite a steady inflow of property listings inventory, the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area is forecasted to grow by 2.5%, attracting skilled workers and families with a need for housing. Furthermore, the consumer price index reading in February shows topline inflation at 2.8% year-over-year, down from 2.9% year-over-year in January and well within the Bank of Canada’s preferred range of 1–3%, improving consumer sentiment given the anticipation of rate cuts from Canada’s central bank later this year. With the region’s economic prospects stable, sales activity across Montreal’s conventional and luxury real estate market is expected to see steady gains in the months ahead.

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Refusing to Settle for Second Best with Donavan Bailey

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:15:36 -0400

In this video interview, Donovan Bailey, Olympic gold medal sprinter, discusses his career, his thoughts about success and his message to young athletes.

Bailey is in Calgary speaking Tuesday April 30 at the annual Champion Chats fundraiser for Classroom Champions. He’s also guest speaker Thursday May 30 at the Calgary Italian Sportsmen’s Dinner.

HERE’S THE PUBLICIST MATERIAL FOR HIS BOOK

A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning world’s fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.

From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica, to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in Atlanta in 1996, Donovan Bailey got a long way on natural talent. But he also learned that in the bureaucratic world of Canadian sports, an athlete who didn’t come up in the system needed to take charge of his fate if he was going to become the world’s best. As he ascended from outsider to dominant athlete, others didn’t always understand the rigour at work behind Bailey’s confident demeanor. He’d learned from watching Muhammad Ali that a champion needed to act like a champion. But media grew fixated on the sprinter’s immodesty, the likes of which they never saw from Canadian athletes, especially track athletes in the wake of the Ben Johnson doping scandal at Seoul in 1988. Bailey was having none of it, and when he called out Canada’s subtle racism and contradicted the prevailing idea most Canadians had of their country, he left in his wake a media uproar and cracked wide open the nation’s moral complacency.
In addition to his unforgettable 100-metre and 4×100 relay gold-medal sprints in Atlanta, Bailey’s track career was a litany of records and rare accomplishments, including his audacious 1997 race in Toronto’s SkyDome against American 200-metre Olympic champion Michael Johnson to determine who was really the world’s fastest man. There was no disputing the result.
Bailey had been coached in success before he was seriously coached in athletics. Following the lead of his father, a machinist-turned-real estate investor, Bailey became a millionaire by the age of 21, an experience he continues to draw on as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Frank about his dominance on the track and unapologetic for expecting as much of those around him as he expects of himself, Undisputed is an athlete’s story that refuses to settle for second best.

Donovan Bailey

PRESS RELEASE
Calgary, AB – The annual Champion Chats fundraiser luncheon held April 30, 2024 at Hyatt Regency Calgary is now sold out. At over 55 tables of guests, this year’s Champion Chats will be the biggest ever and brings together over 450 of Calgary business leaders, Olympians and Paralympians, and community leaders to support the work of Classroom Champions, a non-profit dedicated to providing specialized programming for high-needs schools across Western Canada – and across North America – by partnering students and classrooms with athlete mentors.

“This year’s event is the biggest one yet with dozens of CEOs joining us for this incredible afternoon meant to educate and inspire us while providing needed funds for programs close to home,” said Steve Mesler, President and CEO of Classroom Champions. “It’s clear that there is a lot of excitement about hearing from our stellar line-up of athletes who will speak about their own experiences achieving personal excellence.”

The 2024 event panel includes:

Donovan Bailey: Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional athletes of all time, Bailey won a gold medal for Canada in the men’s 100m at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games and set a world record with a time of 9.84 seconds. He works to uplift organizations that aspire to achieve greatness. In October 2023, he released his memoir, “Undisputed”.

Luke Willson: As a Canadian former professional football player, Luke played tight end in the
National Football League (NFL) and is one of the few Canadian athletes ever to win a Super Bowl. He spent his first five NFL seasons with the Seattle Seahawks where he was a fan favourite, winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the team. He retired from the NFL in 2021 and is an NFL analyst on TSN.

Waneek Horn-Miller: As one of Canada’s few Indigenous Olympians, Waneek has used her unique experiences in life and sport combined with a passion for her culture to influence Indigenous and non-Indigenous leadership in sport and wellness. A Mohawk from the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory near Montreal, Waneek was behind the lines during the Oka crisis in 1990 when a Canadian soldier’s bayonet stabbed her. It was a near-death experience that marked a turning point in her life. Waneek is one of North America’s most inspiring female Indigenous speakers.

Long-time panel moderator for Champion Chats, Tara Slone is back to host the panel and will lead the conversation about what it takes to achieve excellence, both personally and as a community — a theme that is sure to resonate with the entrepreneurs and leaders in the room.

Donovan Bailey adds, “I’m thrilled to be a part of this year’s fundraiser and am honoured to work with Classroom Champions to raise awareness about the critical need to provide kids with skills to meet their challenges. I look forward to inspiring Calgarians and supporting Classroom Champions’ great work.”

Champion Chats will also celebrate the 25 Calgary-based energy companies known as the “Energizing Communities Collective” who are focused on their commitment to creating a long-term positive impact within their operating areas across B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Gold members of the Collective include Athabasca Oil Corporation (new), ARC Resources, Crescent Point, Headwater Exploration, PETRONAS (new), Spartan Delta, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, Tamarack Valley Energy, and Tourmaline Oil Corp.

“It’s amazing to see how our locally based charity is growing at such a rapid pace and to see how our impact extends to classrooms across North America and around the globe. The local business community is making that happen, says Mesler.” He adds that Champion Chats is an opportunity to celebrate the non-profit’s extraordinary momentum.

Funds raised at Champion Chats will directly benefit children by providing them with athlete mentors, as well as supporting teachers with the Classroom Champions curriculum.

More about Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions is a nonprofit charity that has impacted over a million students to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically through the mentorship and mindsets of world-class athletes. Working with 300+ Olympic, Paralympic, university student-athletes and professional athletes who volunteer as mentors and over 5,000 teachers, Classroom Champions programs and curriculum has worked with predominantly underserved, rural, and Indigenous communities across the continent. Students participating in Classroom Champions see significant improvements in the classroom, teachers see improved engagement, and athlete mentors learn new skills to prepare for life after sport. Learn more at: www.classroomchampions.org.

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How to smell out a good deal when buying a business - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Today, our guest is Trevor Van Heemert. After briefly attempting employment in his early 20s, Trevor resigned with no plan and bought a $150 bike trailer for scooping up merch from street-side free piles for consignment. That fateful purchase led to the offer to take over a struggling bicycle-based compost pickup operation in Victoria called Pedal to Petal. He brought it from decrepitude into a brief golden age, before the City brought its own taxpayer-funded compost trucks in to crush all the green waste operators out of business. Undiscouraged, Trevor launched his bucket website FiveGallonIdeas.com to showcase dozens of repurpose projects for the countless buckets in his now useless business inventory. Having established a pattern of redeeming struggling enterprises, Trevor was presented with an opportunity to buy an arcade manufacturer in Vancouver. After a grueling negotiation process, he and his business partner took possession of the 13-year-old salvage operation in April 2024.

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Exploring the Transition: From Corporate to Entrepreneurial Drive - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Kim Tabac is a dynamic business executive with over 25 years of experience designing and executing people & culture strategies for leading organizations across various industries. Best known for building high-performing teams, designing game-changing employee engagement strategies, developing differentiated and irresistible employee experiences, delivering highly valued health & wellness programs, and driving the adoption of innovation and technology to disrupt traditional HR practices.

This interview helps us understand the migration from corporate to entrepreneurial drive... it's quite refreshing. In Kim's words, "I think there is something that that is unique about somebody who is an entrepreneur. And those are people who aren't just gonna settle for what's available. They either have an idea or they have a solution. And they wanna make an impact. They wanna make a change. And they know that they can make that change. They can leave that change. It takes a whole bunch of confidence, obviously a lot of support, and a lot of resilience."

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How We Gather Matters: The New Formula for Purpose-Driven Events to Create More Impact and Less Waste - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Leor Rotchild is an author, speaker, and consultant with 20 years of sustainable business experience.

Leor is the Senior Director at Upswing Solutions, a B Corp-certified boutique consulting firm where he supports government and private sector clients to decarbonize their supply chains, address human rights risks, and deeply integrate purpose and sustainability into their core strategies.

Leor's background includes leading a national association called Canadian Business for Social Responsibility and co-founder of a sustainable events company called Do It Green.

In his new book, entitled How We Gather Matters, Leor makes the case for better utilizing major events as a powerful platform for societal change and lays out a blueprint for a more purposeful, inclusive and sustainable approach to bringing people together.

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Using Art to Change the World with Craig Perlmutter of Arcadia Earth - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

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Luxury Home Buying Shifting into High Gear - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:19:48 -0400

In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada, discusses the real estate company’s latest luxury home market report.

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TORONTO, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ — With the end of quantitative tightening in sight, luxury home-buying activity in most markets across the country are slowly shifting into high gear as buyers reap the benefits of softer housing values, according to a report released today by RE/MAX Canada.

RE/MAX Canada’s 2024 Spotlight on Luxury Report examined luxury home-buying activity in 10 markets across the country in the first two months of the year and found that, despite a disconnect between buyers looking for deals and sellers’ price expectations, almost all regions reported a strong start to the year. Ninety per cent of markets experienced an increase in high-end sales, with more than two-thirds recording double-digit growth. Saskatoon led the country in terms of percentage increases, with a 57-per-cent uptick in luxury home sales, followed by Montreal at almost 56 per cent and Calgary at 52 per cent. Edmonton posted a 32-per-cent increase in luxury sales year-over-year, while Winnipeg, Halifax, Toronto and London reported increases of 19.4 per cent, 16.7 per cent, 14.4 per cent, and 9.4 per cent respectively. Only Ottawa saw a decline compared to year-ago levels, with sales down nearly eight per cent.

“While figures remain off peak levels reported during Covid, the upswing in luxury sales signal a return to overall health in the country’s major centres,” according to RE/MAX Canada President Christopher Alexander. “The ripple effect is already underway, with stronger home-buying activity at lower price points pushing sales into the upper end. In some cities where inventory levels are particularly challenging at the lower end, multiple offers have returned with a vengeance. While that isn’t the case at the top end, pent-up demand does exist, and activity is gaining momentum.”

Lower overall values, strong equity gains and downward trending interest rates are supporting demand for luxury product including freehold and condominium properties in markets across the country. While a disconnect is somewhat hampering activity in larger markets, with sellers holding out for Covid-era values and buyers seeking bargains, those serious about making moves are finding common ground. An ample supply of product exists in most markets, although some neighbourhoods are experiencing exceptionally low inventory levels at sought-after price points. An influx of fresh, new properties in the spring will renew buyer interest and activity, but chronic supply issues will likely persist at the entry level to luxury.

“Equity continues to play a significant role in the marketplace, driving demand at the top end of the market,” explains Alexander. “Although overall gains have been elusive in recent years, a good percentage of buyers who purchased in 2018 and 2019 are well positioned to make their next moves. For example, in the Greater Toronto market, buyers who purchased homes at an average price in 2018 saw equity rise by almost 43 per cent by the end of 2023 ($787,842/$1,126,591). These buyers are coming to the table with a larger downstroke and reduced risk from a lending perspective.”

Luxury home-buying activity is also undergoing change as a younger demographic moves into the upper end of the market. Demand is strongest for newer, well-appointed homes in traditional hot pockets. Turnkey properties are most coveted, although there are some buyers that are willing to renovate. The desire for more space and less congestion is once again an emerging trend, as acreage properties boasting large homes in suburban-rural or rural areas experience an upswing in popularity in London, Ottawa, Edmonton and Saskatoon. Building activity is also making a comeback, with new construction and infill on the rise in half of all markets examined.

Some luxury buyers looking to expand their purchasing power are moving over into markets such as London (drawing buyers from the Greater Toronto Area), Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon (drawing buyers from Ontario and British Columbia). However, activity among foreign buyers has fallen dramatically since the introduction of the Foreign Buyer Ban by the Federal Government in January 2023, which it extended through to early 2027. The impact has been palpable in the uber-luxe segment of major markets, such as Metro Vancouver and Toronto, as well as the condominium market in the City of Montreal.

“While the idea of a Foreign Buyer Ban sounds good in principle, it makes less sense in practice,” says Alexander. “The ban was originally intended to make a greater number of properties available to Canadians and reduce upward pressure on housing values. The Bank of Canada’s 10 rate hikes were all that was needed to achieve that objective, all the while supply remains at historical lows.”

Condominiums have been a popular option this year, despite single-detached homes comprising the lion’s share of luxury sales. Condo activity was strongest in Metro Vancouver, where sales climbed close to 70 per cent in the first two months of the year (27 versus 16). Solid condominium activity at the high-end price points was also reported in London, fuelled by empty nesters and retirees, and in Ottawa and Montreal. Halifax, which has limited condo product in the top end, has already recorded four sales to date. Some baby boomers in Saskatoon are also opting to downsize from larger homes in high demand areas to newer luxury condominiums in the core.

“Buyer enthusiasm is evident as the spring market ramps up,” says Alexander. “Yet, despite the uptick, we’re still seeing some factors constraining sales at luxury price points. Most significant is the tax implications at the uber-luxe levels, which have been weighing down the segment, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area.”

On the sale of a $4 million home in Vancouver, for example, buyers will pay $90,000 in land transfer taxes. On the sale of a property of similar value in the City of Toronto, land transfer taxes will set buyers back close to $183,000. While sale under $7.5 million remain surprisingly resilient, only one sale has occurred over that threshold (and it was not located in the City of Toronto). The adjustment to higher taxation levels has been slow, but it is being offset somewhat by pent-up demand, with some deciding they can only hold off for so long. Others, meanwhile, are reluctant to list their properties, impacting supply, or are choosing to renovate rather than take a substantial tax hit.

“Assuming a continuation of current economic fundamentals, momentum is set to climb at luxury price points from coast to coast,” says Alexander. “With recent inflation numbers coming in lower than expectations at 2.8 per cent, the possibility of further improvement in interest rates only strengthens growing optimism. Yet, there is an air of caution as the challenges of recent years remain fresh in the minds of buyers and sellers. Confidence is building, with the light at the end of the tunnel clearly visible. Demand is coming from a mix of high-income professionals/executives, retirees, empty-nesters, Gen X and millennials, newly landed immigrants, as well as large and multigenerational families – a good sign, as the diversity of buyers at the top end of the market today bodes well for its overall health in the future.”

HIGHLIGHTS

Condominium sales are up almost 70 per cent in Greater Vancouver.
Multiple offers occurring in Calgary; some homes selling sight unseen. Some multiple offers are occurring in Saskatoon, although at the lower price points. This may filter upward in coming months.
Alberta markets remain strong – Calgary and Edmonton have been bolstered by affordability, providing buyers with more bang for the buck.
Double-digit sales growth was seen in two-thirds of markets (70 per cent or seven out of ten markets examined), including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon. London is close behind with a 9.4-per-cent increase in top-end sales.
The uber-luxe market has heated up significantly in Toronto, with a 77-per-cent jump in sales over $5 million (32 vs. 18), split evenly between the 416 and 905. On the west coast, demand for uber-luxe properties has fallen year-over-year, largely attributed to the Foreign Buyer Ban.
Inventory in Toronto is tight in many hot-pocket areas, but values are being held in check for the most part, for now.
MARKET-BY-MARKET OVERVIEW

METRO VANCOUVER

Although softer housing values and greater selection have bolstered sales of detached homes over $3 million in the luxury segment of the Metro Vancouver market in the first two months of the year, strata condominium sales have taken the lead in terms of percentage increases, with sales volumes up 68 per cent year-over-year.

Twenty-seven strata condo sales averaging $4 million were recorded between January 1 and February 29 of this year. In contrast, there were 16 sales during the same period in 2023, with an average price of $4.5 million. Just over half of 2024’s strata sales (14) occurred in Vancouver’s Westside, compared to 11 sales in 2023. Luxury condo buyers at the top end of the market have adjusted expectations, allowing them to sidestep higher interest rates by choosing smaller apartments rather than larger units in the city’s most coveted strata buildings.

While 2024 appears to be the year of the condominium, year-to-date sales of luxury detached properties in Metro Vancouver have climbed as well, rising almost three per cent in the first of two months of the year. One hundred and fifty-five detached homes changed hands over the $3 million price point so far this year, compared to 151 properties sold during the same period in 2023. Nearly half of those sales (74) occurred in the Westside, where the lion’s share of high-end activity occurs in communities, including Point Grey, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, Kerrisdale and S.W. Marine Dr.

Demand for detached housing at uber-luxe levels has fallen this year in large part due to today’s high interest rate environment coupled with the Foreign Buyers Ban (implemented by the Canadian government in 2023 and extended until early in 2027). For every quarter point uptick in interest rates, a $50,000 increase in income is required. Those factors, combined with local municipal taxes, including a vacant home tax at two per cent of the total value of the property, and a hefty land transfer tax, have proven insurmountable. Just nine detached homes were sold over $6 million in the first two months of this year in Metro Vancouver, compared to 20 during the same period in 2023.

Evidence of the shift in the detached uber-luxe market appeared in the second half of 2023 but has accelerated in the first few months of 2024. Fewer buyers and an increase in the number of high-end detached properties listed for sale in Metro Vancouver has resulted in some downward pressure on values, as evidenced from the sales stats. However, many sellers are holding firm, rather than entertaining lowball offers.

Local buyers are the driving force in Vancouver’s housing market, but momentum has yet to reach the upper price points for detached housing. Long-anticipated cuts to interest rates are expected to breathe new life into the city’s luxury segment as the ripple effect moves through the overall market in the latter half of the year. Demand for both condominiums and detached homes at the top end is expected to improve, especially with rate cuts on the horizon, moving through 2024.

CALGARY

Calgary’s juggernaut real estate market continues to advance, with home-buying activity at the top end of the market climbing 52 per cent in the first two months of 2024. Seventy-six single family homes changed hands over $1.5 million between January 1 and February 29, up from 50 properties during the same period in 2023. Nearly 60 per cent of sales took place in February.

Considerable equity gains have allowed local homeowners to step up to larger homes organically in recent years, while luxury buyers from provinces such as British Columbia and Ontario are realizing their dollar stretches much further in the city. The vast majority of purchasers are active in the lower end of the luxury market, stimulating sales between $1.5 million and $2 million. Multiple offers are occurring, and some properties have sold sight unseen in recent weeks. Two-thirds of sales are taking place in Calgary’s inner city – including Mt. Royal, Elbow Park, Britannia and Belair – and in neighbourhoods on the periphery of the core such as the Westside, which offer a balance of accessibility and amenities. Communities on the city’s outskirts make up the remainder of sales, where the combination of the luxury lifestyle and acreage play a substantial role.

Ninety-five per cent of luxury sales are now taking place between $1.5 million and $3 million, with uber-luxe sales over the $4 million price point representing a smaller share of the market. Strong activity at the lower end is likely connected to the mortgage sliding scale and general affordability, with higher interest rates having a greater impact on momentum at the top end. Just over 190 properties are currently listed for sale over $1.5 million, which represents approximately 15 per cent of total inventory. There is a 4.9-month supply of luxury product, which is likely to increase slightly with the spring market just around the corner.

The city is on track for a record year of real estate activity in the high end, with any Bank of Canada cut to interest rates expected to encourage greater activity in the luxury segment. With an estimated 3,500 inter-provincial migrants arriving monthly, the pressure on the middle of the market, priced from $800,000 to $1.2 million, will promote spillover into higher price points, further enabling current homeowners to trade up with relative ease to more expensive homes.

EDMONTON

Edmonton’s luxury market continues to fire on all cylinders as both local buyers and those migrating from Ontario and British Columbia spark home-buying activity over the $1 million price point. Sales of high-end homes are up 32 per cent year over year, with 33 single-family and condominium properties sold between January and February of 2024, up from 25 sales during the same period one year earlier.

Detached homes in the $1 million to $1.5 million range remain the sweet spot in the market, with the vast majority of sales occurring between these price points. Demand has been greatest in infill core areas of South University, near the University of Alberta and the opposite side of the North Saskatchewan River, including neighbourhoods such as Crestwood, Laurier, and Glenora. The suburban outskirts have also experienced a surge in demand, given new construction in areas like Windemere and acreage properties offering homes with considerable square footage. Condominium sales, on the other hand, are fewer and farther between, with just two sales occurring this year, compared to three one year ago.

Large families, multi-generational families, professional athletes, and high-income professionals are behind the push for luxury product in Edmonton. Equity gains have played a role as prices have edged upwards in recent years. Downsizing, lateral moves, and life events have also prompted movement in the market.

The upward momentum in the high end is driven by in-migration and relative affordability, where buyers’ dollars stretch further. An adequate supply of homes is currently available for sale in Edmonton, with many new builds under construction. The landscape is also changing in many established neighbourhoods as tired, older homes are renovated, or if need be, demolished and replaced by custom builds as investors and builders move to meet the demands of today’s buyer.

Continued strength and growth are forecast for Edmonton’s luxury sector, where the high end represents approximately one per cent of total sales. There are 20 properties pending at present, which foreshadows the strength of the overall market heading into the spring. With lower interest rates on the horizon, there’s little doubt that Edmonton’s housing market will continue to thrive throughout the remainder of the year.

SASKATOON

Saskatoon’s luxury market is off to a strong start heading into the traditionally busy spring market. Sales of high-end homes over $700,000 are up 57 per cent in the first two months of the year, with 22 homes changing hands between January 1 to February 29, up from 14 during the same period in 2023.

A healthy economy and an influx of new Canadians and out-of-province buyers have buoyed home-buying activity in Saskatoon. Net international immigration to the province was just short of 30,000 in the first three quarters of 2023, according to Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic estimates, provinces and territories: Interactive Dashboard. The strong demand for housing, coupled with a shortage of available properties, is placing strong upward pressure on pricing. Multiple offers are already occurring at lower price points – $350,000 to $500,000 – and threatening to spill over into higher-price ranges.

Seventy-nine properties are currently listed for sale over $700,000, with 14 conditional offers pending. New home builders are trying to make up for time lost during the pandemic, when soaring construction and labour costs stymied homebuilding activity. Prices for new construction now start at $600,000 in Saskatoon, with pressure building on existing housing stock. The greatest demand exists at luxury’s lower price points, between $700,000 and $800,000 at present, although that could rise in coming months as more sales push through higher price points.

Affordability has been drawing buyers from other provinces and there has been a significant increase in young professionals working in oil and gas, mining, and technology. Many are buying properties with small acreage on the outskirts of town where prices are affordable.

Equity gains have also played a role, helping local buyers to move up to the next level, particularly those in their late 20s and early 30, who tend to stay in the same neighbourhoods where they grew up. Many are choosing to renovate the older character homes on large lot sizes. Infill is on the rise in many established communities as empty nesters make lateral moves, trading larger lot sizes for newer homes with all the bells and whistles. Baby boomers are selling homes in desirable enclaves such as Caswell Hill, River Heights, Mayfair, Buena Vista, Mt. Royal, North Park, and the original homes along the South Saskatchewan River, and moving to some of the newer condominiums in the centre of the city or across the river in Nutana. The trend toward multi-generational living has also contributed to the uptick in luxury sales, with immigration helping to prop up this segment.

With Saskatchewan’s commodity-based economy expected to rebound, demand for homes in Saskatoon’s luxury segment is forecast to accelerate in 2024. GDP growth in the province is expected to be the second highest in the country in 2024 at 1.3 per cent, following on the heels of Alberta, according to the 2023-24 Mid-Year Report by the Government of Saskatchewan.

WINNIPEG

Affluent purchasers were strong out of the gate in Winnipeg’s luxury housing market, with sales up 19 per cent in the first two months of the year. Forty-three homes sold for over $750,000 between January and February of 2024, the most expensive of which topped $4 million, up from 36 sales during the same period last year.

While interest rates have proven challenging for many buyers, the downward trend in mortgage rates has provided some additional incentive for sidelined buyers to take advantage of lower housing values in advance of a Bank of Canada rate drop. Pent-up demand will likely play a significant role in the city housing market once rates fall, placing additional pressure on Winnipeg’s already tight inventory levels. Just 130 properties are currently listed for sale over $750,000.

Most high-end sales are occurring at entry-level price points, typically between $750,000 and $1 million. Most buyers are young professionals, but there are a growing number of multi-generational purchasers who are looking for larger homes that can accommodate several families. In the city’s older luxury enclaves, buyers are looking for dated properties with good bones that are ripe for renovation, allowing them to customize their homes and build value immediately.

Demand for infill product is on the upswing, with teardowns now occurring with greater frequency in Tuxedo and North River Heights, where older character homes situated on sprawling lot sizes are commonplace. While many buyers choose to work within the existing structure, custom home builders typically target homes that have been neglected and require a full gut. In some communities, builders are working with the city to sub-divide larger lots in line with the city’s commitment to increase density.

Depending on their price point, buyers are typically drawn to established communities in Tuxedo, North River Heights, and Victoria Crescent in Norberry, or newer communities in the south including South Pointe, Bridgwater and Sage Creek. These new developments, part of a 15-year development plan between local homebuilders and the Province of Manitoba, are now nearing completion. The average price for a new home in these sought-after communities is close to $1 million.

With affordability driving sales at the lower end of Winnipeg’s housing market, spillover is expected into higher price points in the months ahead. Many buyers are reluctant to place their homes up for sale too early, fearing that they will not be able to find their next home. Those on the fence are waiting patiently for the right listing to come along, and once it does, they will pounce.

LONDON

London’s housing market is off to a strong start overall with sales up almost 30 per cent in the first two months of the year. Multiple offers are occurring unabated between $400,000–$700,000, yet softer demand exists for luxury properties in the city. Fifty-eight properties have sold to date over $999,999, up 9.4 per cent from year-ago levels for the same period. Most luxury home sales occurred between $1 million and $1.3 million, with just 10 sales reported over the $1.3 million threshold, signifying some hesitancy at the high end. The exception to the rule is the rare uber-luxe property that offers acreage (two to 10 acres), a larger home, and a triple-car garage. Impeding activity at the luxury price point is a disconnect between buyers and sellers, with many sellers still listing properties at loftier 2021 values while buyers are looking for deals.

An ample supply of luxury homes is available for sale heading into the busy spring market, where sales of all homes, including freehold and condominium properties, are expected to see increased pressure as the ripple effect takes hold. London continues to experience an influx of buyers from other areas of the province, with the largest segment coming from the Greater Toronto Area. Drawn to the value proposition of the city’s residential real estate and its growing base, these affluent buyers are competing with local buyers at the mid-to-top end of the market. Most of the activity in the higher end is occurring in the Southwest (18 sales), where selection is greatest, and the Northwest (20 sales). The remaining sales are occurring on the outskirts of the city.

Retirees and upgrading millennials are responsible for the lion’s share of activity in the luxury segment, which represented 4.5 per cent of total sales (58/1,036) between January 1 and February 29. Most of the buyers in the city’s luxury market are seeking newer homes that are bolder architecturally, with most offering a modern twist, including an open concept, high ceilings, and all the usual bells and whistles. Older character homes in the city’s most prominent areas close to the university are also experiencing solid demand, but higher price points are proving challenging. Empty-nesters and retirees are opting for condominiums in close proximity to the city core. Many are willing to renovate older condominiums offering good square footage to their specifications.

Home-buying activity in London’s luxury segment is expected to heat up in coming months, with lending rates already reflecting the easing expected to impact overall interest rates in the months ahead. Momentum is anticipated to build as buyer’s move to realize homeownership before housing values climb beyond their reach.

GREATER TORONTO AREA

The Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) luxury market has sprung back to life in the first two months of the year, with home sales over the $5 million price point leading the way. Thirty-two freehold and condominium properties changed hands between January 1 and February 29th, up 77 per cent from the 18 sales reported during the same period in 2023. Of the 32 properties sold over $5 million to date, 17 sales occurred in the 416, while 15 were located in the 905. While the new municipal land transfer tax on the luxury segment in the City of Toronto has had some effect on housing sales at the $3-million-plus price point, sales over $7.5 million have borne the brunt, with only one sale occurring over $7.5 million to date, compared to three during the first two months of 2023.

Overall luxury sales priced over $3 million are trending higher than year-ago levels, with 167 freehold and condominium properties sold between January and February, up more than 14 per cent from the 146 sales that were recorded during the same period last year. Demand is particularly strong between $3 million and $4 million for detached product, but activity in this range is largely hampered by fewer listings available for sale. Just 115 properties were available for sale between $3 million and $4 million in the central core heading into the traditionally busy spring market. Some communities were down to single-digit inventory levels, including Leaside (3); Cedarvale, Humewood, Forest Hill South, and Yonge-Eglinton (5); Banbury-Don Mills (7); the Beaches (4); and Stonegate-Queensway (5).

Realtors with interested buyers have been in constant contact with other realtors regarding upcoming listings in coveted hot pockets and heated price points. Inventory levels remain tight throughout the Greater Toronto Area, with few new listings coming to market at the top end. At least one-third of properties currently listed for sale over $10 million are carryovers from 2023. The disconnect between buyers and sellers remains an issue at luxury price points, where many sellers still expect their homes to fetch similar value to that of the Covid years. Buyers, particularly at uber-luxe levels, are submitting offers at 80 per cent on the dollar but quickly realize that high-end sellers are holding their ground in anticipation of a stronger luxury market down the road. Some areas are more impacted than others, with the Bridle Path in a world of its own, given that listings are especially scarce in the neighbourhood.

Some downsizing is also occurring in the market, with empty nesters and retirees making more lateral moves into luxury condominium apartments, townhomes, and new builds on smaller-sized lots in desirable neighbourhoods. Eleven condominiums have sold for more than $3 million in the first two months of the year, compared to 10 between January and February of 2023. Despite strong demand, new builds on small lots are few and far between.

Interest rates remain the greatest roadblock to homeownership at present, with many waiting on the sidelines for rate cuts. It’s anticipated that once rates start to fall, Toronto’s housing market will be exceptionally robust, with pent-up demand the driving force behind heated home-buying activity.

OTTAWA

While luxury home-buying activity in Ottawa was strong out of the gate, sales softened somewhat in February with affordability taking a backseat to inventory. Just 48 freehold properties priced over $1.2 million changed hands in the first two months of 2024, down over seven per cent when compared to the 52 sales that took place between January and February of 2023.

Fewer homes are listed for sale at the top end of the market this year, which has hampered sales activity to some extent. Less than 400 properties are currently available over $1.2 million, 30 per cent of which are priced over $2 million.

Equity has played a role in luxury sales this year, as existing homeowners seek to leverage gains against softer housing values. When combined with lending rates that are trending lower, buyers are finding that affordability has improved and what was once beyond their grasp is now attainable.

Buying patterns have also changed in the high end this year, given increased demand for detached properties that offer greater privacy and larger lot sizes. As a result, there have been more sales occurring in suburban-rural neighbourhoods, including Stittsville, Kanata, Riverside South, Greely, and Manotick. Demand for more traditional areas, such as McKellar Heights and Westboro, have experienced an uptick. Fewer sales have occurred in Ottawa’s coveted Golden Triangle.

Luxury condominiums have experienced a slight increase in sales over year-ago levels. Twelve properties were sold over the $800,000 price point in January and February of 2024, up from 10 during the same period in 2023. Condominiums continue to be a popular choice amongst young professionals and downsizing empty nesters and retirees who want to be in the city’s core. An ample supply of condominium apartments is available, with 39 properties currently listed for sale.

Heated home-buying activity at lower price points, characterized by strong demand and multiple offers, is expected to spill over into Ottawa’s luxury market in the second quarter of the year. While a bounce-back is anticipated in the top end, fuelled by lower lending rates and lower housing values, concerns in the civil service sector over the possibility of a federal election could serve to dampen buyer enthusiasm in the short term.

CITY OF MONTREAL

Strong activity early in the year has set the stage for a robust spring housing market in the City of Montreal’s luxury sector. Year-to-date (January 1 – February 29) sales priced over $2.5 million have increased 55 per cent, with 14 freehold and condominium properties changing hands so far this year, compared to nine during the same period in 2023.

As lending rates trend lower and consumer confidence levels climb, more buyers and sellers are expected to enter the top end of the market. While inventory is currently ample at higher price points, much of the existing supply has been carried over from 2023. That scenario is expected to change in coming weeks as sellers move to take advantage of the vibrant spring market. While some luxury buyers are still sitting on the fence, hoping values will fall, increased activity is expected to place upward pressure on pricing in the months ahead.

Pricing is key in today’s market, with local buyers more selective than in years past. Well-appointed homes are generating the greatest interest, especially when located in the city’s premier communities that have withstood the test of time – Westmount, Outremont and Hampstead. Younger buyers, looking for more funky architecture, tend to be drawn to areas like Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and Villeray, where modern renovations and custom builds are cropping up. New infill properties with the latest finishes, located in established older neighbourhoods have also drawn the attention of some high-end buyers.

While luxury condominiums sales are up over last year, the market has been somewhat affected by the Foreign Buyer Ban. Would-be buyers from France, the Middle East, and Asia have been shut out of the market in recent years, and the extension of the Federal government’s Foreign Buyer Ban to early 2027 has not helped. Evidence of the slowdown is most noticeable at the $800,000 to $1.3 million price point this year.

With the end of quantitative tightening by the Bank of Canada in sight, a much-improved housing market is expected to emerge in the City of Montreal. Sales are forecast to be especially brisk at the lower end of the luxury market, priced under the $1.4 million price point, where multiple offers are expected to be commonplace.

HALIFAX

Despite an overall flattening in residential real estate activity at luxury price points, sales of properties priced over $1.2 million in Halifax reported a 16 per cent increase in the first two months of the year. Fourteen sales occurred between January 1 and February 29, with 10 single-family homes and four condominium/townhomes changing hands, compared to 12 sales during the same period in 2023.

Local executives and newly-landed immigrants have been behind the push for high-end housing in Halifax this year. Some softening in values have contributed to the uptick in activity, with the average price of a luxury property sold in 2024 hovering at $1.56 million compared to $1.73 million one year ago. Halifax’s Peninsula area continues to draw the greatest number of buyers, with 50 per cent of sales occurring in the community to date. The area offers up a limited supply of stately character homes, some offering waterfront with riparian rights, in a picturesque setting within five minutes of the city core. While listings are scarce on the Peninsula, there are several properties in the area that offer potential for renovation where the money invested will usually provide a decent return upon sale. The remainder of sales activity is occurring in sought-after suburban neighbourhoods and on the outskirts of town where waterfront properties offering lake frontage are a popular choice. Newer, contemporary construction is cropping up in established older communities such as Bedford West, where modern homes are quickly snapped up.

An influx of listings early in the year has contributed to greater selection at the top end of the market for buyers but have held price appreciation in check for sellers. This is primarily due to strong upward momentum at lower price points which has pushed more properties into higher price points. As a result, many would-be trade-up buyers have been sidelined, especially at the $800,000 to $1.2 million price point. There are currently 78 properties listed for sale over the $1.2 million price point.

The economic impact of 10 rate hikes by the Bank of Canada in a relatively short period of time has affected a large percentage of local buyers, but falling lending rates are slowly drawing some back into the market at lower price points. On the cusp of the traditional spring market, the forecast is promising. Although the flurry of activity experienced during the Covid era is unlikely to repeat itself, the Halifax housing market is expected to ramp up in coming months.

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Persevering through tough times - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Mark Freeland is the Founder and Distiller of Two Rivers Distillery. He graduated from the class of '99 from the University of Saskatchewan with a double major in History and Archaeology. Freeland spent 18 years in upper management/ executive positions in the fast-paced Calgary residential construction industry. He also has experienced 38 years as a part-time professional musician with the pinnacle of achievement being as a member of the Canadian recording act Zuckerbaby.

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Emerging Tech Trends 2024 - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:38:42 -0400

In today’s evolving technological landscape, businesses must adapt swiftly to harness new opportunities and remain relevant. In a special report, Mastercard explores tech trends poised to reshape commerce over the next three to five years.

Darrell MacMullin

Advances in three areas — artificial intelligence, computational power and data technology — are converging to propel these trends forward. As they spur innovation, technology will become more intuitive, interactive, immersive and embedded in our daily lives — with significant implications for finance, retail and other sectors.

In this video interview, Darrell MacMullin, Senior Vice President, Product and Platform, for Mastercard, discusses the key findings from the report.

The full report can be found here.

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The Savvy Socialite empowering small businesses to flourish on social media - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Carolynne Scoffield, known as the "Savvy Socialite," has made her mark in Calgary's marketing sphere, defying the setbacks of a serious facial injury sustained due to a Rottweiler attack to become the Marketing Director at Arlington Street Investments. A decade-long career path through social media has culminated in a widely followed blog, amassing over 180,000 hits at its zenith. Now, she applies her seasoned skills in SEO, analytics, and strategic marketing campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Equally esteemed in academia, Carolynne boasts a Business Administration Diploma with a focus on Digital Marketing from Bow Valley College. Her academic prowess is underscored by a second-place victory in the Dean's Alberta Business Case Competition and the Jason Lang Scholarship award. Concurrently, she's the entrepreneur behind Savvy Socialite, where she empowers small businesses to flourish on social media through community-focused organic growth techniques.

Above her professional triumphs, Carolynne treasures motherhood as her crowning achievement. Her daughter represents the pinnacle of joy and inspiration, serving as a pillar of strength and motivation in Carolynne's life, driving her to be an unstoppable force in her industry.

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Craft a Clear North Star: Align Your Business Around Mission and Vision for Entrepreneurial Success! - Toronto - Canada's

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Mick Lautt is an established entrepreneur, currently serving as the co-founder and CEO of SciMar Ltd. As CEO, Mick leads a family-driven business and a team of scientists, business development professionals, and investment relations specialists in developing and unveiling a new scientific approach for the prevention, detection, and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Under Mick’s leadership, SciMar has attracted over 100 investors and developed SciMar NuPa Test, a proprietary diagnostic test meal now in clinical trials.

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The Joke is on Canadian Taxpayers on April 1st - Alberta - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:24:16 -0400

In this video interview, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, discusses the carbon tax increase that is coming on April 1.

He discusses the impact of the tax on consumers and businesses as well as talking about an alcohol tax hike and at the same time politicians giving themselves raises.

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Employees under 40 in Canada the most isolated and lonely:Telus Health - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:00:54 -0400

In this video interview, Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health, discusses the latest Mental Health Index and its key findings.

Allen talks about how many young workers feel isolated and lonely, the impact that is having on them and on businesses, how many workers are high at risk of mental health, and the importance of an employee feeling valued.

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TORONTO, March 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, TELUS Health released its TELUS Mental Health Index (“the Index”) with reports that examine the mental health of employed people in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. The Canadian report reveals that young Canadian workers under 40 are increasingly feeling isolated and lonely compared to their older colleagues. Further, nearly half (45 per cent) of workers say they do not have relationships with people they trust at work with younger workers more likely to lack trusted relationships. The lack of trusted relationships is a factor in loneliness, which can lead to lower mental health scores and poorer physical health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared loneliness to be a pressing global threat, with the effects of isolation and loneliness now being recognized and compared to well-known health risks such as smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity. In fact, the US surgeon general is saying that its mortality effects are equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

“The Index findings reflect a concerning reality, in particular for our younger workers. It also impacts businesses as loneliness and social isolation negatively impact both health and workplace productivity,” said Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health. “Rapid societal changes, alongside diminishing social support, are taking their toll. Additionally, there are challenges like inflation, housing affordability and job loss risks that are clear stressors, especially at the start of a person’s career when there is typically less financial stability. Organizations can help by focusing on building a culture of trust, which counters isolation, and highlighting their health, personal and financial programs, which offer crucial support.”

Efforts to combat the negative impacts of isolation and loneliness on employee health and productivity not only improve wellbeing but also have financial benefits for employers.

The TELUS Mental Health Index also found:

Thirty-three per cent of workers in Canada have a high mental health risk, 45 per cent have a moderate mental health risk, and 22 per cent have a low mental health risk.
One in ten workers in Canada (10 per cent) do not feel valued and respected by their colleagues; this group has the lowest and worst mental health score (49.1), 20 points lower than workers feeling valued and respected (69.1).
Women are 50 per cent more likely than men to report that harassment, bullying, unhealthy conflict and other harmful behaviours are not quickly and fairly resolved in their workplace.
More than one in seven (15 per cent) rate their company’s culture around mental health as negative.
Twenty-one per cent of workers in Canada do not know if their employer provides mental health benefits or their employer does not provide mental health benefits.
In January 2024, the mental health scores of workers in various regions were:

Canada: 63.5
United States: 70.7
United Kingdom: 64.7
Europe: 62.0
Australia: 63.1
New Zealand: 59.6
Singapore: 62.6
The TELUS Mental Health Index is based on a response scoring system that then turns individual responses into point values. Higher point values are associated with better mental health and less mental health risk. Scores between 0 to 49 correspond with distress levels, scores between 50 to 79 correspond with strain levels and scores between 80 to 100 correspond with optimal levels of mental health.

“Creating a supportive and inclusive work environment is not only a responsibility, but also an invaluable opportunity for employers to proactively shape the wellbeing of their teams,” said Dr. Matthew Chow, Chief Mental Health Officer, TELUS Health. “With the physical and mental impacts of isolation now being discussed more broadly, it would be wise for employers to acknowledge it as a health risk and prioritize meaningful social connections to support employee wellbeing. In addition to implementing employee assistance programs and other initiatives to address the mental strain, fostering a healthy and connected workplace environment enables individuals to thrive. This, in turn, leads to improved retention, productivity, engagement and overall better health outcomes.”

The January TELUS Mental Health Index also includes important findings related to key psycho-social risks in the workplace. Read the full Canadian TELUS Mental Health Index here.

About the TELUS Mental Health Index
The data for the TELUS Health Mental Health Index was collected through an online survey in English and French from January 13, 2024 to January 22, 2024 with 3,000 respondents. All respondents reside in Canada and were employed within the last six months. The data has been statistically weighted to ensure the regional and gender composition of the sample reflects this population.

About TELUS Health
TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader providing comprehensive primary and preventive care services and solutions to improve physical, mental and financial wellbeing for employees and families worldwide. With our advanced technology and dedicated team members, including more than 100,000 compassionate health professionals, we are covering more than 70 million lives in 160 countries. We are on a mission to become the most trusted wellbeing company in the world by building the healthiest communities and workplaces on the planet through simplifying access to care and improving the flow of information between care providers, insurers, employers and individuals. For more information please visit: www.telushealth.com.

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Les bénéfices de la méditation, entreprendre différemment! - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Marie-Ève Lécine, c.o. organisationnel, MBA dédie sa carrière à améliorer la santé psychologique des organisations. Avec plus de 18 ans d’expérience en recherche universitaire et en enseignement sur le stress au travail, une maîtrise en management, une autre en counseling et une troisième en méditation (en cours), elle possède une excellente vision des besoins des organisations et de leurs acteurs.

Elle a créé en 2014 : Let It Be Méditation, une école de formation et de coaching d’affaires entourant la pleine conscience et leadership conscient.

Marie-Ève est l’autrice du livre : Entreprendre en conscience et co-autrice de trois guides sur la santé mentale au travail, centré sur la conciliation travail-vie personnelle.

Depuis sa création, Let It Be Méditation a formé plus de 1 000 personnes en méditation à travers des formations et des conférences au Canada et en France et plus de 350 professeurs à travers le monde, qui dispensent leurs enseignements dans toute sorte de milieux. Let It Be Méditation est aussi une certification en méditation.

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Unlikely Allies Forge Powerful Success with Unique Skills and Harmony! - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Tim Weber is CEO and Co-Founder of Diverso Energy, which helps developers of multi-family and commercial office buildings achieve sustainability and energy reduction targets without the capital cost. Diverso Energy offers a unique geothermal utility model converting the upfront costs to long-term operational expense. Tim has over 25 years in the HVAC industry with 15 of those focused exclusively on geothermal. With a broad knowledge of HVAC design and applications, Tim is always looking for unique opportunities to remove barriers and gain acceptance for mass market adoption. Let’s find out more.

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A lifelong passion for music - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Carmen Morin (http://carmenmorin.com/)is an award-winning concert pianist, teacher, and entrepreneur. Her orchestral debut at the age of 10 sparked several guest solo performances with orchestras throughout Canada, including a performance tour for the Canadian Embassy.

Following her faculty position at her city’s University Conservatory, she launched her commercial music school in 2013. Under her leadership, Morin Music has grown to a multiple 7-figure small business with a team of over 45 staff and faculty.

Programs at Morin Music currently provide education to over 1000 students locally in Calgary, and to thousands more around the world through distance education online.

As a performer, she was awarded first prize in an international piano competition in Coimbra, Portugal (2018), and her success as an educator has earned her international recognition as the first teacher in Western Canada to be inducted into the Steinway and Sons International Teacher Hall of Fame in New York (2019).

She was selected as one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 (2021) and currently serves on the board of directors of Honens, one of the world’s most prestigious international piano competitions.

In her business consulting, she focuses on performance-based education and curriculum design, helping founders and industry leaders to codify their expertise and turn it into a profitable and unparalleled educational program.

Carmen has recently re-engaged with her academic pursuits and is on the cusp of completing her degree in Psychology. With a keen interest in Performance Psychology, Carmen plans to delve into this specialized field post-graduation in order to explore and enhance cognitive and emotional aspects of performance in various high-pressure domains such as business, sports, and the performing arts.

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There is a place for everyone - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Benjamin Achache comes from the south of France. Growing up, it came naturally to respect his environment and everything in it. His career path led him to Canada where he was lucky to meet his partner, Arantza while looking for ways to improve our wellbeing. They discovered Marine Phytoplankton and this resulted in MARPHYL®️ Marine Phytoplankton, a line of products dedicated to Phytoplankton.

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Canadian Small Business Flourish Amid Economic Headwinds -Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:08:25 -0400

In this interview, Young Lee, Canada Market Lead for GoDaddy, discusses a new report indicating many small businesses, the micro ones, in Canada are flourishing despite economic headwinds.

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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ — GoDaddy’s annual international research initiative, Venture Forward, has released its inaugural report revealing the state of Canada’s small business landscape. Drawing from data collected from over 770,000 Canadian small businesses, the landmark report offers detailed insights into the opportunities and challenges facing this vital sector of the economy.

The findings, published today, indicate a thriving small business (0-9 employees) ecosystem in Canada, as the proliferation of online tools and services means the required startup capital and educational background required to start a business has never been easier to achieve. GoDaddy’s data shows that 58% of online small businesses having been launched with less than $5,000 CAD in initial capital, while only 38% of business owners report completing a college degree showing education level of entrepreneurs doesn’t impact their success or satisfaction levels.

Unlocking the economic potential of small businesses

The study also highlights the significant returns on investment for small businesses. More than half of small businesses generate over $2,500 in monthly revenue. Furthermore, one in four Canadian entrepreneurs now manage more than one business, underscoring the significance of small businesses to the national economy.

Navigating economic headwinds

But the broader economic landscape is not without challenges – only 27% of small business owners expressed confidence in the national economy over the next six months. Rising costs in energy (36%), business administration (35%), raw materials (34%), and transport costs (31%) have all been reported to impact their respective bottom lines over the past year.

These challenges have contributed to increased stress levels among small business owners. A startling 44% report experiencing high to maximum levels of stress, anxiety, or burnout, with financial concerns (50%) being the most significant factor, followed by work-life balance (40%) and customer issues (21%) also contributing their levels of stress.

Optimism and growth: The future of Canadian small businesses

In spite of this, Canadian small business owners remain optimistic about the future. An overwhelming 70% express optimism about their business prospects, with almost all (94%), having confidence in their ability to run their businesses.

Moreover, more than a third (35%) plan to hire additional employees in the next 12 months, indicating their commitment to growth and expansion. This underscores the importance of nurturing Canada’s small business community, as the prosperity of these businesses contributes to the overall prosperity of their communities.

Young Lee, Canada Market Lead commented: “GoDaddy’s Venture Forward data is unique in its ability to capture and analyze small businesses and demonstrates their enormous economic contribution to Canadian life. Despite continued economic headwinds, our data shows that small businesses in Canada are resilient and flourishing. Whilst there is much to be optimistic about, business owners continue to face challenges, most notably in the form of rising costs.

“GoDaddy is determined to support and empower Canadian entrepreneurs by offering affordable and easy to use tools to help small businesses get online and grow.”

About Venture Forward

Venture Forward is a multi-year research initiative, which analyses data from over 770,000 Canadian small businesses – conducted by GoDaddy to quantify the impact of small businesses on the Canadian economy and their local communities. The analysis is complemented by a survey of 4,883 Canadian small business owners conducted in November 2023.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and accept payments online and in-person. GoDaddy’s easy-to-use tools help small business owners manage everything in one place and its expert guides are available to provide assistance 24/7. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

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TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2024 /CNW/ — Millions of Canadian entrepreneurs are potentially missing out on saving time and money by not harnessing AI for their businesses, according to a new survey by GoDaddy.

The research, conducted among more than 500 Canadian small business owners, found that just one in five has used generative AI for business-related tasks, despite most expecting AI to help reduce costs and hours worked. The average Canadian small business owner estimates that generative AI tools could save them $2,600 and around 260 hours per year, while one in four believe the technology can reduce their workload by 500 hours or more annually.

GoDaddy’s data shows that a lack of confidence in applying generative AI to business tasks is the main barrier to more widespread use among entrepreneurs.

Almost 3 out of 5 (62%) believe that generative AI could help them run and grow their business
Half (50%) admit they don’t know how to start using generative AI, citing a lack of easy-to-use solutions for small business owners
Three in five (61%) survey respondents have used AI for personal tasks, demonstrating enthusiasm for the technology

The Right Solution for Any Canadian Small Businesses

To help new and existing small businesses easily take advantage of generative AI, GoDaddy just launched GoDaddy Airo™ in Canada and the U.S. an AI-powered solution designed to help them save time and attract new customers.

If someone has an inkling of an idea, GoDaddy Airo™ can recommend catchy domain name options with just a description of their business. Seconds after registering a domain, GoDaddy Airo™ instantly starts generating content for the business, including:

Unique, eye-catching logo designs that can be easily customized to fit the business.
A fully built website with imagery and content designed to help the business engage and attract customers.
A professional email account that strengthens the credibility and prestige of the business.
By simply uploading a product photo, an auto-generated custom product description is created for an online store.
If a new or existing business wants to grow, it can quickly get plans and recommendations through GoDaddy Airo™ features in seconds, including:

Comprehensive email marketing campaigns with suggested content and imagery.
Social media calendar with recommendations of when to ideally post.
Compelling social media and search engine ads to bring traffic to the business’s website.
“Canadian small business owners understand the potentially transformative power of generative AI, yet half of them lack the confidence or knowledge to apply it to their ventures,” said Young Lee, head of GoDaddy Canada. “That’s about to change.”

Ways to Learn More

See everything GoDaddy is doing when it comes to generative AI by visiting: https://www.godaddy.com/en-ca/offers/airo

Small businesses interested in more information can learn from and interact live with Laka Sriram, GoDaddy VP of AI and the leader of design and development of GoDaddy Airo™, during an upcoming Livestream Q&A.

About the Survey

An online survey was conducted between January 15 and 22, 2024, using an online business panel. Small Business (100 employees and under) owners, Side Hustle entrepreneurs, and Solopreneurs (one individual) were among the 504 total respondents in Canada who participated in the survey.

About GoDaddy

GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and accept payments online and in-person. GoDaddy’s easy-to-use tools help microbusiness owners manage everything in one place and its expert guides are available to provide assistance 24/7. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

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Democratizing Digital Marketing Education - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:11:50 -0400

In this video interview, Sarah Stockdale, Founder/CEO of Growclass, discusses the importance of digital marketing education.

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Growclass, an award-winning course and community specializing in Growth Marketing, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its mission to democratize digital marketing education. In collaboration with Upskill Canada, Growclass has received $1.7 million in funding to train 500 students by March 2025 from underrepresented communities across Canada.

The funding is part of the Digital Marketing Skills Canada (DMSC) program, powered by Upskill Canada and championed by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA). Supported by funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) Upskilling for Industry Initiative, more than 15,000 Canadian workers will benefit from this innovative approach to skills training. Aiming to bridge the digital skills gap, this initiative will provide high-quality training to individuals in underserved communities, creating new opportunities for career growth.

“At Growclass, we believe that all marketers deserve an incredible career and to get paid what they are worth. This partnership with Upskill aligns with our mission to create the best digital marketing education and network that is accessible to all,” states Sarah Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Growclass. “By focusing on underrepresented communities, we want to support and arm individuals with the skills needed to change their career trajectory and thrive in a growth marketing role.”

LinkedIn’s 2024 Canadian Jobs On The Rise 2024 report listed “Growth Manager” as the number one fastest growing job in Canada. Within that role, the current gender breakdown is 23 per cent female and 73 per cent male. Despite growth marketing being a lucrative, quickly growing job, there are not enough accessible ways for women and underrepresented communities to upskill to be considered for these roles.

The collaboration between Growclass and Upskill Canada underscores a commitment to diversity and inclusion by targeting underrepresented communities in digital marketing education. The initiative will not only provide essential digital marketing skills but also pave the way for participants to embark on high-growth career opportunities, contributing to a more diverse and skilled workforce.

The DMSC program will run for seven weeks, with a goal to upskill 1200 individuals by March 2025.

About Growclass:

Growclass is an award-winning course and community specializing in Growth Marketing, equipping marketers with the technical skills needed for high-growth career opportunities. Founded by Sarah Stockdale, Growclass is dedicated to making digital marketing education accessible and inclusive. To learn more about Growclass and its programs, visit www.growclass.co.

About Upskill Canada:

Upskill Canada is a national talent platform that helps fast-growing companies access the talent they need to compete and succeed globally while creating new career pathways for workers to rapidly transition into high-demand roles. Upskill Canada will target all regions of the country and support Canadian-based employers, with a particular focus on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will focus on strengthening key growth sectors, including digital technology, cybersecurity, agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, clean technology and biomanufacturing.

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Older Canadian Home Owners Concerned About Retirement:Survey - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 02:18:35 -0400

In this video interview, Ben McCabe, personal finance expert and CEO/Founder of Bloom Finance, discusses the results of a new survey indicating 67 per cent of Canadian homeowners over the age of 55 are concerned that their savings may not suffice to sustain their quality of life through retirement due to the increasing cost of living across Canada.

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Bloom Finance Company Ltd. (“Bloom”) is excited to introduce an innovative payment card designed for Canadian homeowners aged 55 and above, enabling them to access their home equity in micro-sized, responsible increments each month. By enabling micro equity access on an as-needed basis, this first-of-its-kind card provides a sustainable solution to homeowners navigating financial challenges in retirement.

The Bloom Home Equity Prepaid Mastercard addresses the pressing need for innovation within the financial landscape for Canadians 55+, particularly in meeting the unique requirements of Canadian retirees who own their homes. A recent report conducted by Bloom among members of the Angus Reid Forum revealed that 67 per cent of Canadian homeowners over the age of 55 are concerned that their savings may not suffice to sustain their quality of life through retirement due to the increasing cost of living across Canada.

With three-quarters of Canadian retirees owning their homes, Bloom aims to empower this demographic to enhance their quality of life and withstand financial adversities triggered by inflation and the escalating cost of living.

Additional findings from the survey include:

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian homeowners over the age of 55 are considering taking on part-time work during retirement to combat inflation and the rising cost of living.
Only 29 per cent of Canadian homeowners above 55 years of age are considering downsizing or alternative living situations to access their home equity earlier than expected.
6-out-of-10 (59%) Canadian homeowners aged 55 and above agreed that accessing micro-amounts of their home’s equity would significantly help maintain their desired living standard.
The Bloom Home Equity Prepaid Mastercard functions like any other payment card at the point of sale, in-store or online. However, with no required monthly payments, it acts as an addition to clients’ spending power. Leveraging Bloom’s unique home equity release structure, the card comes with no monthly bill, and amounts spent by clients do not need to be repaid until they pass away or choose to sell their home in the future. Bloom works with clients to establish sustainable monthly spending limits, promoting responsible home equity access over the long term.

“The launch of our Bloom Home Equity Prepaid Mastercard underscores our commitment to providing innovative financial solutions for Canadian retirees,” said Ben McCabe, Founder & CEO of Bloom. “In today’s economic climate, older homeowners are facing unprecedented challenges. Our mission is to provide them with a responsible and sustainable means of accessing the wealth they’ve accumulated, to live more comfortably in their latter decades of life.”

“Our clients have been clear that the ability to unlock their home equity when, where and in the quantities they need, is important to them,” explains Hasan Nizami, Head of Product at Bloom. “We’re proud to have developed a product that enables just that, assisting a demographic that historically lacked financial services innovation in Canada and globally.”

Bloom is pleased to have partnered with embedded payments firm Berkeley Payment Solutions Inc. on this innovative fintech-backed solution for Canadian homeowners. CEO of Berkeley, Lawrence Tepperman added, “Bloom is doing something really special in Canada and we are honoured to be a part of it.”

The launch of the Bloom Home Equity Prepaid Mastercard marks a significant milestone in Bloom’s mission to revolutionize the market for financial solutions for older Canadians. Available initially in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, the Bloom Home Equity Prepaid Mastercard will redefine how retirees manage their finances in the face of economic uncertainty.

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Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur - Winnipeg - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Mike Fata co-founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998. From 1998 to 2016, he ran all aspects of the company as Chairman of the Board and CEO. In February 2019 Mike helped guide the strategic sale of Manitoba Harvest to Tilray for $419 million dollars.

Mike has dedicated over 25 years studying and practicing natural health, starting in 1995 when he made the life changing decision to lose over 100lbs, and go from 300lbs to his current 180Lbs. He has gained an excellent knowledge of human anatomy, diet, nutrition and natural health lifestyle. Mike is a best-selling author, a keynote speaker, and has been featured on various media countless times regarding natural health, nutrition, hemp foods, organic agriculture, sustainable business, entrepreneurship and mentorship.

Mike has won numerous awards;

Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2004)
Socially Responsible Business Award (2006)
The Lorax Award (2006)
Top 40 under 40 (2008)
Company of the Year (2010)
CHFA Organic Achievement Award (2010)
Spirit of Winnipeg Award (2014)
Nutrition Business Journal Education Award (2014)
CME Emerging Business Award (2014)
EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2014)
MFPA Presidents Award (2016)
OTA Organic Rising Star Award (2016)
Top 100 Health Influencers (2017)
John Holtmann Leadership Award (2021)

In February of 2022, as Chairman of the Board Mike completed his third nine figure exit deal with the acquisition of Sol Cuisine by Plant Plus Foods for $125mm cash.

Mike is currently Chief Executive Officer of Fata & Associates, Chairman of the Board of Nuts For Cheese, Global Growth Advisor for Mid-Day Squares, Lifetime Member (Past Chairman) of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), Lifetime Member (Past Chairman) of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and investor/advisor to a portfolio of companies.

Mike is a homeschooling father, certified holistic health coach and avid backyard organic farmer. In his free time he enjoys coaching and mentoring natural products industry entrepreneurs. In 2021 Mike launched www.fatafleishman.org a free mass mentorship toolbox for CPG entrepreneurs.

Mike hosts the Founder to Mentor podcast (a top 5% global podcast), connecting you with world class founders to inspire your personal and professional growth. https://www.mikefata.ca/podcast.

Mike’s best-selling book Grow: 12 Unconventional Lessons for Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur released in March 2023.

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Never listen to the naysayers - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Aura Ziv is a fun loving fitness instructor nutritionist, health coach and founder of Eat Good Feel Good Fitness. She focuses on making her clients feel good and creating health food products that are good for you and taste amazing at the same time.

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Turning a passion for cooking into fine dining - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Celebrated for her butchery skills and simple approach to food you will recognize Connie DeSousa from her appearances on Top Chef Canada, Top Chef All Stars and most recently a judge for Food Networks Fire Masters. She is one of Canada’s most celebrated female chefs with both an empathetic, yet fierce, approach to her work, life and fitness. Connie is driven to succeed. Once she sets her sights on a goal, she accomplishes it. An avid runner, Connie recently completed the NYC marathon and achieved her personal best as she sprinted across the finish line. Connie’s ambition stemmed from her humble roots, growing up in Erin Woods community in SE Calgary with her Irish mother and Portuguese father who worked hard to achieve success.

Cooking was infused into a young Connie as was her love for sausage making and large family get-togethers where food was what brought them around the table. Graduating from the top of her culinary class, she met her mentor, John Jackson, and instantly she knew they had a partnership for life. Connie has challenged herself to compete in many culinary competitions around the world, including the prestigious Chaîne De Rotîsseurs in South Africa, placing 4th in the world, and participated in the World Culinary Olympics in Germany.

Working internationally, staging at well-known restaurants around the world, mastering nose-to-tail butchery, cultivating relationships with farmers and artisan producers, and challenging the social norms of women in the professional kitchen Connie has dedicated countless hours to her craft. Now, a mother, co-owner of several successful restaurants and businesses, mentor to young chefs and women in the industry, as well as a fitness advocate, and community ambassador, Connie’s success relies on finding absolute balance. In every challenge Connie approaches she desires to fit more minutes in every day, but still manages to defy time and space.

An accomplished chef and co-owner of several award-winning restaurants and businesses, John Jackson has been a leader and a mentor to so many young chefs and entrepreneurs dedicating his time to changing lives and nourishing those around him. Growing up in Saskatchewan, he started cooking at the young age of 15, out of necessity, where he realized that, in a kitchen, social status did not matter and the way to get ahead was to focus, and work hard. He set out on a steady, ambitious career path, travelling and working in some of the world’s most well-known restaurants, attaining success with his many awards, nominations and notable achievements. John studied sausage-making in Italy’s Marche and later landed at the St. Regis in New York. At 29 years of age John was given the opportunity to open the prestigious Mobil 5-star St. Regis Hotel in San Fransisco, California. After the successful opening of the St. Regis, John continued to open multiple restaurants under the Starwood name including the Lagoon by Jean George in Bora Bora.

In 2009, it became clear that it was time to return to home to Calgary. Along with his wife, Carrie, and co-chef, co-owner Connie Desousa, they opened CHARCUT Roast House where they pride themselves in bringing an evolved, but simple approach to dining in the truest Canadian farm-to-table fashion. The restaurant was quickly named Canada’s Best Restaurant and continues to top the list. After CHARCUT, came the opening of charbar in 2015, an Argentine-inspired restaurant with Italian and Spanish influences where the parilla wood-fired grill warms in the heart of the restaurant. Located in the Historical building along the Bow River in the re-established East Village of Calgary, the Simmons quickly became the focal point for cyclists, runners and families exploring the Riverwalk community, and was named Calgary’s best new restaurant for 2015. The most resent adventure is just hatched CHIX Eggshop a "Fast-Fine Diner" which is a quirky, nostalgic, counter service–only breakfast and lunch spot with skillfully crafted and quickly served dishes alongside super hip craft beverages and cocktails.

John’s passion for food and business is strong, but his love for cycling is what drives him in the search for balance, with over 14,000km each year (never had a driver’s licence) John finds a way to ride everyday even in the -40c temperatures throughout the winter months. John is active not only cycling races and commuting but also riding for a cause. He formed a team of riders "The Canadians" that participate each year in the No Kid Hungry "Chefs Cycle" a 480km ride over three days crushing childhood hunger. His magnetic energy is contagious, sharing encouraging and passionate stories to fuel those around him shifting our culinary landscape into a positive and empowering one of balance.

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Economy compelling Young Canadians to explore alternative ways to purchase a home REMAX - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:46:40 -0500

In this video interview, Samantha Villiard, Regional Vice President, RE/MAX Canada, discusses a new report indicating young Canadians are seeking alternative ways to buy homes in the country due to higher interest rates, the price of housing and the high cost of living.

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TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /CNW/ — Economic factors, including the high cost of living, high interest rates and the price of housing, are prompting one-third of Canadians to explore alternative ways of entering the housing market (32 per cent), according to a Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada. When asked to consider the future, almost half of Canadians say they would keep non-traditional methods of buying a home in the mix (48 per cent).

A new RE/MAX report titled Alternative Home Ownership Models: Trends in the Canadian Housing Market examined 22 cities across Canada and assessed trends in non-traditional home-ownership models, including co-ownership with friends and family, rent-to-own scenarios, and purchasing homes with additional units or suites for income potential, as opposed to more traditional avenues.

“Canadians from coast to coast are grappling with affordability challenges, but at the same time, their desire to achieve home ownership remains strong. This is prompting many to seriously consider alternative ways to get their foot in the door, where it might not be feasible under the traditional ownership model of a single person or couple purchasing with between five and 20 per cent down,” says Christopher Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada.

According to Leger research commissioned by RE/MAX in late 2023, the majority of Canadians believe home ownership is the best investment they can make (73 per cent). This sentiment has remained consistent with a 2022 survey, indicating that despite economic turbulence, Canadians still see value in home ownership.

“With high interest rates plateauing, and potentially lowering in the latter half of 2024, now may be a good time to consider getting into the market, especially for those who have been taking a ‘wait-and-see’ approach,” says Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets Inc. “Despite some interest rate reprieve in 2024, Canada is still dealing with an affordability crisis due to a lack of inventory and increasing demand, which will persist until the country addresses the problem adequately. Considering this, creative solutions like co-ownership may be an option for many Canadian home-buyers looking to achieve the dream of home ownership.”

Non-traditional home ownership models are also emblematic of a new, modernized chapter in what it means to be a “homeowner,” an identifier more often associated with an individual or a couple. “But creativity in the home-buying process is a workaround, not a solution to Canada’s affordability crisis. Like modern, innovative home-buyers, our governments must be more strategic and visionary in how we can use existing lands and real estate to drive our housing supply to allow for a greater diversity of housing for all Canadians,” says Alexander. “Despite ongoing affordability and supply crises, Canadians still dream of home ownership, and as they wait for governments to come together to create a cohesive, national housing strategy, they’ve become innovative and resourceful in achieving this dream.”

According to a Leger survey commissioned on behalf of RE/MAX Canada, 48 per cent of Canadians would consider purchasing a home using an alternative model. Among Canadians, 22 per cent would purchase under a rent-to-own scenario; 21 per cent would consider co-ownership with a family member that isn’t a spouse or partner; and 17 per cent would consider purchasing a home intending to be the primary tenant and renting out a part of the home to someone else.

There’s also a cohort of Canadians that is open to the idea of non-traditional home ownership but is not sure what the process would entail (49 per cent). Of those who are open to this idea, the majority (59 per cent) believe working with a Realtor who could advise on how to navigate the non-traditional purchasing journey would be beneficial.

Additional Insights

According to the Leger survey, 13 per cent of current homeowners purchased a home in a non-traditional way. Demographically, young (aged 18-34) homeowners (25 per cent), and BIPoC Canadians (27 per cent) are significantly more likely to have purchased their home using an alternative method. Likewise, young (aged 18-34) Canadians (70 per cent), BIPoC Canadians (72 per cent), and Canadians with children under 18 (71 per cent) who would consider non-traditional home-ownership but are not sure what the process would entail, are more likely to agree that working with a licensed Realtor who specializes in non-traditional home ownership situations would be beneficial in their home-buying journey.

Regional Market Insights

RE/MAX Canada brokers and agents across the country provided insights into non-traditional home-buying trends in their local market. According to the network, 71 per cent of regions surveyed noted a slight uptick in non-traditional home-ownership situations.

Western Canada

RE/MAX brokers and agents in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg, have reported income/secondary suites, joint tenants, and tenants in common as the most common non-traditional home-ownership models1, however, secondary suites are the most popular choice among home-buyers in 2024. Kelowna is an outlier and listed reverse mortgages as its second most common alternative ownership model. Secondary suites are used to generate income by renting to a tenant, or for intergenerational housing. More affordable cities in Western Canada, such as Saskatoon, Regina, and Nanaimo are not observing the same trends.

In Edmonton and Winnipeg, increased immigration has sparked an uptick in home-buyers seeking properties with secondary suites and intergenerational accommodations. By comparison, in more expensive markets such as Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria, brokers and agents are reporting a growing popularity of income suites for income potential or to mitigate mortgage costs. In Vancouver, many buyers who purchase a home with a secondary suite are doing so for additional income to help with mortgage costs. Victoria is also experiencing an increase in co-ownership with friends or family within the last two years due to high prices.

This trend is anticipated to continue in Western Canada markets, with areas experiencing the biggest influx of newcomers from out of province and internationally seeing the biggest shift toward non-traditional ownership models. For instance, Winnipeg is anticipating an increase of between 10 to 12 per cent of first-time home-buyers entering non-traditional home ownership setups, whereas Victoria is anticipating an increase of only two to five per cent.

Ontario

Ongoing affordability and supply issues, coupled with increased migration, have caused non-traditional home-ownership models to increase over the last year in markets such as London, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Sudbury, Hamilton–Burlington and Oakville. According to RE/MAX brokers, the top three non-traditional home-ownership models are tenants in common, secondary suites and joint tenants.

In London, Brampton and Mississauga, home-buyers are increasingly searching for properties with secondary suites to accommodate intergenerational households. In London, parents commonly purchase homes with their children to operate as an intergenerational family unit and assist with childcare and household expenses. By contrast, in Mississauga and Brampton, which are experiencing an expanding immigrant population, secondary suites are intended to accommodate extended family members or to generate rental income to support the costs of growing extended families.

According to the RE/MAX broker in Hamilton–Burlington–Oakville, sales data in the region that looks at ownership composition has many agreements with multiple names on purchases, meaning there are likely a variety of instances of joint ownership. Multigenerational buyers have also increased in the region, anecdotally, by approximately 300 per cent over the last five years. This is especially prevalent among families, with co-ownership or shared equity among parents and/or even grandparents. Likewise, these regions are seeing an uptick in reverse mortgages, especially among older residents to either get the property they want or use the funds in another investment.

In Ontario cities such as Brampton, Mississauga and London, municipal governments have recognized the benefits of secondary income suites and have implemented supportive policies to encourage their development through streamlined approval processes and relaxed zoning restrictions.

Brokers reported the number of Canadians entering non-traditional home-buyer situations in markets like London, ON and Toronto, ON, is anticipated to increase between eight to 10 per cent, and in Mississauga and Brampton, it could be as high as 35 per cent with a five per cent year-over-year increase moving forward.

Like Western Canada, while multi-generational living is on the radar in more affordable Ontario cities, such as Ottawa, the number of buyers is minimal. Independent living is still affordable in Ottawa, and the region is attracting more young families than its more costly counterparts.

Montreal

In Montreal, a lack of inventory paired with affordability issues, has caused an uptick in buyers looking towards non-traditional methods of home ownership. This trend is expected to continue. When home-buyers in Montreal do opt for non-traditional purchasing models, the most common forms are co-ownership/co-equity, tenants in common, and income/secondary suites. Secondary suites specifically, are becoming more popular, but according to the RE/MAX broker in Montreal, present legislation must be amended to make these suites more accessible to the general population. Due to ongoing affordability challenges in the area, it’s anticipated that Montreal could see a 10 to 15 per cent increase in home-buyers exploring creative solutions to engage with the housing market this year.

Atlantic Canada

In Atlantic Canada, some brokers reported an increase in joint tenants, co-ownership/co-equity and a rise in popularity of homes with in-law suites for additional income potential. In Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS, a lack of inventory is ongoing, resulting in buyers becoming more creative in how they purchase homes and the type of home they short-list. Similar to Ontario regions that are encouraging the development of secondary suites, in November 2023, the City of Moncton proposed a $10,000 grant for adding a basement apartment, garden suite, or second housing unit on a residential lot, which could further encourage residents to purchase homes with additional suites. Similarly, Halifax has seen greater flexibility from the municipal government to develop secondary suites.

In Charlottetown, P.E.I, there has also been an uptick in buyers in the region entering non-traditional forms of home-ownership, with income/secondary suites, followed by co-ownership/co-equity and rent-to-own being some of the most common forms in the region.

Affordability is another factor driving trends in alternative home ownership methods in Halifax. According to the RE/MAX broker in Halifax, families and friends purchasing homes together and living together has been a trend to mitigate costs for a while and it’s expected to continue – and even increase in 2024 due to current inflation and interest rate climates.

Brokers in Moncton, NB, and Halifax NS are anticipating seeing approximately five to 15 per cent of buyers enter non-traditional home ownership situations in 2024. While the RE/MAX broker in Charlottetown, P.E.I., is anticipating five to 10 per cent.

Due to the relative affordability of St. John’s, NF, compared to other Canadian regions, non-traditional home ownership is currently not a trend.

Advice to Buyers:

Research, research, research: Research Realtors, lenders, lawyers and mortgage brokers with experience in non-traditional home-ownership agreements. Get informed on the benefits and drawbacks of non-traditional home-ownership models before you start your buying journey.

Understand the tax implications: Non-traditional home-ownership models often include different tax impacts and benefits. Consult a tax professional and weigh the taxes you may or may not be subjected to prior to entering any non-traditional models of home ownership.

Learn about the different forms of home ownership and choose the one that’s right for you and your situation: For anyone looking at rent-to-own, structure the agreement and the monthly payments such that the lender will accept it to fund a mortgage utilizing that as your down payment in the future. This is the most common way that rental buyers lose their money, sometimes negligently by the seller or landlord, and sometimes intentionally setting them up to fail to keep their cash.

It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution: While demand for secondary suites has seen an increase in many Canadian regions, and does offer potential income benefits, RE/MAX brokers caution buyers that these suites do come with barriers to entry, specifically timing. It may take owners a while to break-even on the income potential of secondary suites.
About the report:
This report includes data and insights provided by RE/MAX brokerages. RE/MAX brokers and agents are surveyed on market activity, local developments and trends.

About Leger
Leger is the largest Canadian-owned full-service market research firm. An online survey of 1,522 Canadians was completed between January 19 and January 22, 2024, using Leger’s online panel. Leger’s online panel has approximately 400,000 members nationally and has a retention rate of 90 per cent. A probability sample of the same size (1,522) would yield a margin of error of +/- 2.5 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

About the RE/MAX Network
As one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories. RE/MAX Canada refers to RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998), LLC and RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada, Inc., and RE/MAX Promotions, Inc., each of which are affiliates of RE/MAX, LLC. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides.

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The crucial element of entrepreneurial success – an unyielding passion for one's chosen venture - Kitchener - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Moufeed Kaddoura has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. In 2012, they worked as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Waterloo, managing a project and gaining valuable skills in time management, planning, and project management. In 2013, they served as a Laboratory Analyst at SGS. In 2014, they were the CEO and Founder of Kenota Health, where they raised $16M and assembled a skilled management team. In the same year, they also worked as a Velocity Science Coach at the University of Waterloo, mentoring science startups and aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, they were a Residence Life Don, responsible for creating a safe and supportive environment for students. Overall, Moufeed Kaddoura has demonstrated their leadership, entrepreneurial, and scientific skills throughout their work experience.

In the course of the interview, the conversation delved into the entrepreneurial insights of Moufeed Kaddoura. The emphasis was on a crucial element of entrepreneurial success – an unyielding passion for one's chosen venture. Throughout the discussion, Moufeed underscored the importance of finding a passion that consumes one's thoughts and actions, highlighting the pivotal role that genuine love for the chosen path plays in sustaining long-term commitment.

Moufeed Kaddoura has a diverse education history. In 2016, they attended Y Combinator and pursued Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, completing the S16 program. Before that, they studied at the University of Waterloo from 2010 to 2015, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Unfortunately, their field of study during their undergraduate years is not specified. Additionally, in November 2012, Moufeed Kaddoura obtained a certification in CPR Level A + AED. Further details about the institution providing this certification are not available.

Moufeed articulately expressed a deep connection between personal passion and its broader societal impact, contending that the true brilliance of scientific achievements lies in their tangible benefits to people. As Moufeed's entrepreneurial journey unfolded, they shared insights into their pivotal role in establishing a health company, emphasizing the mission to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical application in healthcare settings.

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Conquering fears to achieve online success - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Calgary entrepreneur Tammy Phan is the Founder and owner of luxury consignment platform Luxe Du Jour. Since 2016, Luxe Du Jour has cultivated a vibrant community of over 40,000 ‘bag addicts’ engaging in the buying, selling, renting and restoration of luxury bags and accessories. Luxe Du Jour has two corporate offices in Calgary, Alberta and Irving, California, along with additional subsidiary international locations in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Luxe Du Jour started in 2016 with the intent to bring sustainability to the luxury market. Luxe Du Jour promotes a shop, rent, revive approach to circular fashion, extending the life of luxury items while striving to offer the lowest consignment rates in North America. Luxe Du Jour has expanded its services through Luxe Bag Spa, Luxe Bag Rental and the new app, providing a one-stop shop for clients.

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Découvrez les produits santé, vegan et bio de Smile Organic Co ainsi que le parcours de la présidente de cette entreprise - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Smile Organic Co. est le fruit d’une idée originale de la naturopathe Delphine Boillot, avocate corporative et mère de trois enfants qui a créé cette entreprise il y a 6 ans lorsqu’elle ne trouvait pas d’alternative saine et nutritive au lait pour ses enfants. Si « la nécessité est mère de l’invention », alors Delphine est une mère dont la mission consiste à mettre sur le marché une gamme variée de produits alimentaires, de suppléments et de collations à base de plantes pour les enfants. Chemin faisant, deux femmes sensibles aux questions de santé ont rejoint Boillot, en l’occurrence, la dentiste et chirurgienne Sophie Godbout, mère d’un fils et d’une fille et Katia Pacioretty, mère de cinq enfants (ensemble, elles ont 10 enfants!).

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Mom and Pop House Flippers have left the Real Estate Market - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:37:44 -0500

In this video interview, Andrew Carros, Chief Operating Officer of Engel & Völkers, Vancouver, discusses how rising costs are driving mom-and-pop house flippers out of the real estate market.

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Benefits of Cold Water Therapy - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:49:26 -0500

In this video interview, Grady Semmens, a communications specialist in Calgary, discusses his passion for cold water therapy and a world record attempt upcoming in Calgary for a man spending time in ice.

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Alberta small businesses feeling the impacts of rising property taxes: CFIB Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:31:27 -0500

In this video interview, Bradlee Whidden, Western Policy analyst, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the latest Alberta’s 2024 Property Tax Report and its impact on small businesses in the province.

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Calgary, February 13, 2024 – According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Alberta’s 2024 Property Tax Report, municipal property taxes have continually increased for businesses over the last five years. The report shows that without municipal action property tax fairness is expected to get worse for businesses owners, who already bear the burden of property taxes.

In the report, CFIB defines the property tax rate ratio as the difference between the tax rate paid by businesses and residents. The tax fairness ratio is defined as the difference between the share of property taxes paid by businesses and their share of property assessment.

“Small businesses across the province have seen property taxes steadily increase over the past few years, representing the most direct cost from municipal governments and must be paid regardless of revenue,” said Andrew Sennyah, Alberta senior policy analyst. “Municipal governments continue to raise property taxes to make up for increased spending. Compared to residents the impact of increasing property taxes affects business owners more, which is why we are calling on municipalities to commit to property tax fairness.”

Over half (53%) of Alberta small business owners identified property taxes as the most harmful tax or cost for their business, more than any other province in Canada. Additionally, almost three quarters (74%) say their municipal government is not paying attention to small business issues. CFIB is calling on all municipal governments to reduce spending and commit to property tax fairness.

Key findings from the report include:

Property taxes are expected to grow at a faster rate than municipal spending in most of Alberta’s largest municipalities.
Businesses pay a property tax rate ratio three times higher than residents in Alberta’s four largest cities.
Leduc had the best property tax fairness ratio at 1.18 while Calgary had the worst tax fairness ratio at 2.68.
In Calgary the tax rate ratio is expected to increase to 5.07 by 2027, triggering provincial intervention by violating the Municipal Government Act.
In Calgary and Edmonton, a 2% tax shift over four years (8% total) would save the average business property $28,415 compared to a cost increase of $1,031 for the average residence.
“Alberta small businesses continue to shoulder a significant portion of municipal property taxes while using less municipal services,” concluded Sennyah. “Alberta small businesses are facing the same economic hardships felt across the province and real leadership is needed from municipal governments to ensure the survival and growth of our local economies.”

Read the full report here.

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When is an intrapreneur an entrepreneur? - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

With a 10x growth from 40-400 franchises in the past decade Cathy Thorpe CEO of NurseNextDoor is a classic example of a founder bringing in a driven entrepreneur to build a business. Cathy Thorpe brings over two decades of leadership experience in the retail industry to Nurse Next Door. Cathy joined the company in 2014 with the mission of growing the business across North America. Cathy has achieved her goal by pushing boundaries to deliver measurable results and by disrupting the home care space. Cathy has been recognized for delivering strong results in the business community across North America. Nurse Next Door was awarded Canada's most admired corporate culture by Waterstone in 2018 and was ranked #50 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list for 2018.

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A vision of helping women feel great about themselves - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Nancy Nasr is the Founder of Think Stunning, a boutique located in Southcentre Mall that offers Women, Baby, and home accessories made and designed by women. In 2017 with a vision of helping women feel great about themselves with fun and stylish accessories, Think Stunning became a brick-and-mortar store. Each accessory is carefully curated and crafted, and it tells a story written by the incredible women she has had the privilege to collaborate with, each bringing a unique touch to its collections. Think Stunning has overcome many challenges, and has moved with resilience to adapt to different markets. In essence, Nasr is creating a movement by giving women a platform to shine and offering exceptional products.

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Foreign Homebuyer Ban Extended -

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:26:15 -0500

In this video interview, Karen Yolevski, COO of Royal LePage, talks about the impact the extension of the foreign homebuyer ban will have on the real estate market in Canada.

The federal government has announced a two-year extension on the ban of foreign nationals buying homes in Canada, as housing affordability concerns continue to trouble Canadians across the country.

In 2022, the federal government passed the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, which bans foreign investors from buying non-recreational residential property in Canada. The Act was previously set to expire on January 1st, 2025, and has been extended to January 1st, 2027.

Given that housing affordability has not greatly improved since the Act’s implementation, Royal LePage believes that an extension to the foreign buyer ban will not make a material difference on bettering access to housing for Canadians.

“We do not foresee an extension to the foreign buyer ban resulting in a drastic improvement to housing affordability. Non-Canadian property ownership makes up a small percentage of the overall housing market, therefore a ban on such ownership is not likely to improve access to housing in a material way,” said Karen Yolevski, COO, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. “Given the imbalance between available inventory and buyer demand, the best way to solve Canada’s housing crisis is to significantly increase supply.”

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Increased taxes impacting housing affordability in Canada - RE/MAX Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:39:43 -0500

In this video interview, Chris Alexander, President of RE/MAX Canada, discusses the real estate company’s latest 2024 Tax Report and the impact of taxes and other rising costs on housing affordability in the country.

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TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ — While land transfer taxes and new property assessments in key markets appear to have little effect on the surface, eroding affordability levels are slowly shifting migration patterns and changing the landscape in major Canadian centres, according to a new report released today by RE/MAX Canada.

RE/MAX Canada’s 2024 Tax Report examined key markets in six Canadian provinces, including Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, and found governments at all levels are collecting billions from Canadian homebuyers through levies and development fees on new construction, as well as land transfer and property taxes on residential properties. Tax rate increases, in tandem with record-high housing values and mortgage rates, have sparked a post-pandemic exodus from the country’s most expensive markets, contributing to a significant uptick in interprovincial migration numbers in Alberta and Atlantic Canada in 2023. While some homebuyers were content to move outside of core markets within their province, close to 60,000 Canadians found their answer to the current housing crisis in Alberta and, to a lesser extent, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

According to Statistics Canada’s Quarterly Demographic Estimates, Provinces and Territories Interactive Map, interprovincial migration doubled over already-strong year-ago levels in the first three quarters of 2023 in Alberta, with the province welcoming 45,194 people, compared to 22,278 during the same period in 2022. Alberta gained the most interprovincial migrants in the third quarter of 2023, with the highest influx coming from Ontario (6,262), followed by BC (5,269), Saskatchewan (1,579) and Manitoba (1,316). Nova Scotia also saw more than 5,000 new residents in the first three quarters of 2023, following an influx of close to 10,000 interprovincial migrants during the same period in 2022. New Brunswick’s net interprovincial total was almost 4,500 in the first three quarters of 2023, while Prince Edward Island posted a net interprovincial increase of just over 1,000. All other provinces noted negative net interprovincial numbers, with more people leaving than arriving.

Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), Quebec Professional

Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB). Local boards provided by RE/MAX brokers. *Benchmark Price for all properties in December

**Non-residents pay five per cent deed transfer tax in Nova Scotia ***First-time Home Buyer exemption/rebate applied to Vancouver and Toronto/GTA

“Given today’s housing market realities, it comes as no surprise that buyers are willing to travel across the country to achieve home ownership,” says RE/MAX Canada President Christopher Alexander. “In addition to affordable housing values and extensive job opportunities, Alberta is well known for its position on taxation, with no provincial sales tax and zero land transfer tax on residential real estate. Cash-rich buyers from provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia are aware that the sale of their property in Toronto or Vancouver will stretch that much further in Alberta or Atlantic Canada’s major centres. And for first-time buyers, it’s an opportunity to get into the market at an affordable price point and gain equity, as opposed to paying down someone else’s mortgage by renting.”

According to the Fraser Institute’s 24 Facts for 2024 Report, the average Canadian family pays 45.3 per cent of its income to taxes – more than the 35.6 per cent spent on necessities of life. Regressive tax policies are also to blame for the changing migration patterns. Land transfer taxes were introduced across Canada in the 1970s as a method of generating revenue for municipalities, regardless of income. The highest land transfer taxes are found in Toronto, where buyers pay a municipal land transfer tax as well as a provincial tax. On January 1, 2024, Toronto upped the ante, introducing a luxury tax on home sales over $3 million. While the existing municipal land transfer tax (MLTT) essentially remains the same under $3 million, homebuyers that cross the threshold will find a sliding scale of taxes that range from 3.5 per cent on sales over $3 million to 7.5 per cent on sales over $20 million. On an average-priced home in the city, buyers can expect to pay close to $40,000 in taxes.

“When you think about what a $40,000 tax bill payable upon closing could do if it was applied to a down payment, it’s clearly time to incentivize the first domino,” says Alexander. “The first order of business should be revisiting the first-time buyer rebate/exemption in Toronto and Vancouver, because at $400,000 and $500,000–$525,000 respectively, they’re woefully inadequate given the average or benchmark price of properties in those cities.”

A survey conducted by Leger on behalf of RE/MAX in mid-2023 found that more than one in four Canadians (28 per cent) agreed the land transfer tax has impacted their decision to participate in the housing market. The home-buying decisions of young Canadians were particularly impacted, with 40 per cent of Gen Z and 35 per cent of Millennials agreeing that the land transfer tax has played a role in their pursuit of home ownership, compared to 26 per cent of Gen X and 21 per cent of Baby Boomers.* As a result, there is a growing wave of younger people who are choosing to leave major centres and provinces to attain home ownership. Not surprisingly, some of the fastest-growing municipalities are inside or close to urban areas, according to Statistics Canada 2021 Census. For example, East Gwillimbury in the Greater Toronto Area experienced the greatest increase in population between 2016 and 2021 with a 44.4-per-cent uptick; Langford, outside of Victoria, BC, and Southern Gulf Islands just outside Vancouver, were up 31.8 and 28.9 per cent respectively; Niverville, on the outskirts of Winnipeg was up 29 per cent; Carignan just outside Montreal was up 24.1 per cent; while Wolfville, Nova Scotia was up 20.5 per cent.

New and proposed property tax reassessments are also creating confusion in markets across the country, including Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, with some properties assessed above recent sale prices. The Province of Ontario has yet again postponed its reassessment. With the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) still operating at levels assessed in 2016, new assessments in the province for the years 2023 and 2024 will likely be significantly higher when distributed.

The burden is even higher on new home construction within Canada’s most expensive markets. In Toronto, for example, taxes, levies and development fees on new condominiums – the first step to home ownership for many Canadians – is estimated to account for approximately 25 to 30 per cent of the overall purchase price. On a unit priced at $717,000, the average price for a condominium in Toronto at year-end, that accounts for roughly $180,000 to $215,000 paid by the purchaser. New low-rise housing is no exception. Based on a study by Altus Group, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) found that government fees, taxes and charges added $222,000 to the cost of an average, new single-family home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in 2019 – three times higher than in major U.S. markets such as San Francisco, Miami, Boston, New York City, Chicago, and Houston.

“The goal should be to make home ownership more accessible, not less,” says Alexander. “Taxation is contributing to the demise of the Canadian dream, with home ownership across the country falling from peak levels reported in 2011, and it will continue to decline unless there is some intervention. A greater supply of affordable housing in major centres will have a sizeable impact on keeping the dream alive. However, if we don’t heed the call, we risk continued out-migration of our youth.”

Rising tax levels and quality of life have become a growing concern in cities throughout North America as well. Driven by domestic out-migration, more than 600,000 people left New York State for Florida, Texas, and other low-tax states in 2020 and 2023, according to US Census Data. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) data show the state lost an estimated $45 billion in taxable income between 2020 and 2023. Florida, on the other hand, welcomed more than 700,000 people during the same period, as the state’s favourable tax structure proved irresistible to buyers.

“Clearly, public policy is contributing to a myriad of issues – with affordability front and centre – and there’s no relief in sight,” says Alexander. “Shelter is a basic human need, yet accessibility is becoming increasingly problematic as government reliance on the housing sector as a means of funding creates a greater divide. Affordability and opportunity are key to healthy and sustainable real estate market activity and a vibrant economy. As such, the potential economic impact of ongoing out-migration on the future of individual provinces should raise alarm bells.”

Market by Market Overview**

Greater Vancouver

The tax burden weighs most heavily on buyers in markets such as the Greater Vancouver Area where housing values are amongst the highest in the country. Yet first time, move up, and downsizing buyers remain determined to move forward, regardless of tax implications. In fact, home-buying activity in the Greater Vancouver Area is off to a strong start in 2024, as buyers who’ve sat on the sidelines throughout 2023 re-enter the market en masse. The imbalance between supply and demand has prompted a flurry of multiple offers on properties at affordable price points.

While land transfer taxes are the cost of doing business in Vancouver and purchasers have come to begrudgingly accept that reality, property taxes are amongst the lowest in the country. High interest rates were the greatest impediment to home-buying activity in Vancouver throughout 2023, with the threat of ever-rising mortgage rates creating havoc in the market. With the expectation of an end to quantitative tightening, homebuyers are hoping to get into the market before values climb once again. Evidence of the trending has been apparent over the past two months, as fixed rates have now come down about one half of a per cent. Inflation appears to be heading in the right direction, although slower than originally anticipated.

The first-time buyer’s rebate has proven inadequate in a market that had an average benchmark price of $1,168,700. Few first-time buyers qualify at the current $525,000 threshold. Properties up to $499,999 are eligible for a full tax exemption while properties priced from $500,000 to $524,999 are eligible for partial repayment. There are currently 43 properties listed for sale under $525,000 in the City of Vancouver. The full land transfer tax is obligatory on property priced at more than $525,000. Surprisingly, the first-time buyer’s exemption on new construction is considerably higher, with exemption available on homes priced up to $750,000. While buyers are faced with the additional cost of a government sales tax (GST) on their new home, there’s really no reason the threshold of $750,000 shouldn’t be applied equitably.

Unfortunately, the higher cost of living in the province is driving movement out of the province, with many young families and retirees heading for neighbouring Alberta where BC dollars go a lot further. Data compiled for the first nine months of 2023 by the Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic Estimates: Provinces and Territories Interactive Map showed a decline in net interprovincial migration numbers, with British Columbia registering close to 6,000 people leaving BC. Years ago, the trend had been to move to the Okanagan to take advantage of lower prices, but in recent years, strong migration levels have accelerated housing values in cities such as Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton. Net international migration numbers for the same period show more than 150,000 immigrants, net emigration and net non-permanent residents entering the province in the first three-quarters of 2023.

Methodology for Residential Property Transfer Tax

First $200,000 – taxed at 1 per cent
$200,000 – $2,000,000 – taxed at 2 per cent
$2 million to $3 million – taxed at 3 per cent
Over $3 million – taxed at 5 per cent

Calgary

Home-buying activity continues at a frenzied pace in the Calgary area as affordable housing values and lower tax rates incentivize an increasing number of out-of-province buyers to move to Alberta. In the first three quarters of 2023, the province welcomed just over 45,000 interprovincial residents, according to the Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic Estimates: Provinces and Territories Interactive Dashboard. During the same period, net international migration rose by almost 100,000 people, including new immigrants, net emigration, and net non-permanent residents.

Buyers from Ontario and BC remain most active in the province, with the vast majority settling in the City of Calgary where the average price at year end 2023 hovered at $539,313, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board. Home ownership in the city can be attained for as low as $350,000, with the condominium apartment category seeing the highest year-over-year increase in sales in 2023. Younger buyers as well as retirees and investors are behind the push for housing. Tight market conditions persist throughout the city, however, with local buyers vying for prime properties with cash-rich purchasers from Ontario and British Columbia.

As a result, many seasoned local buyers have moved to the sidelines in the latter half of 2023, choosing not to participate in the frothy market. Entry-level buyers, representing approximately 20 to 30 per cent of the market, are driving activity between $350,000 to $650,000. Those first-time buyers that have scrimped and saved for a down payment are largely targeting two-bedroom, one bath condominium apartment properties priced between $350,000 to $400,000. First-time buyers are fortunate enough to have some help from the bank of mom and dad are typically seeking single detached starter homes in the $500,000 to $650,000 price range.

Land transfer taxes are non-existent in Alberta, although most buyers pay a registration fee around $300. There are no provincial sales taxes. The combination of lower taxes, affordable housing, and greater job opportunities are expected to continue to draw purchasers from out-of-province, many of whom have been priced out by rapidly rising housing values and taxes in their own provinces.

Zero Residential Property Transfer Tax – All properties, all price points

Winnipeg

A significant uptick in housing sales and values in the last six weeks of 2023 has set the stage for home-buying activity in Winnipeg in 2024. Listings that had lingered on the market were quickly snapped up, some in multiple-offer situations, between mid-November and mid-December. The same momentum has been noted in the first two weeks of January as the potential for an end to the Bank of Canada’s stance on quantitative tightening grows increasingly likely after four rate pauses in a row.

There has been a considerable increase in the number of renters getting into the market, in large part due to rental rates that look more like mortgage payments at present. First time buyers, many of whom are new to the country, would rather own their homes than paying off someone else’s mortgage. As such, the land transfer and property taxes are just part of the process, despite property rate taxes that are amongst the highest in the country. The vast majority of first-time purchasers are coming to the table with at least two percent of the property’s value set aside for land transfer taxes and closing costs.

For move up buyers, they’ve generally factored the land transfer tax into the equation. However, at higher price points, from $750,000 to $1 million, buyers may put their decision to move on pause, opting to renovate instead. Seniors, particularly those who have lost partners and live alone, may choose to age in place rather than undertaking the additional costs, not to mention the stress of a move.

The greatest activity remains at lower price points, where inventory levels are particularly low. Winnipeg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the country with an average price in 2023 hovering at just over $400,000 (approximately $5,700 in land transfer tax). Most first-time buyers are looking at properties priced between $350,000 and $450,000. Trade-up buyers are typically active between $500,000 and $750,000.

Like other parts of the country, overall housing stock in the city remains low. Yet, net international migration, comprised of immigrants, net emigration, and net non-permanent residents, added an estimated 36,000 to Manitoba’s population in the first three quarters of 2023, according to Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic Estimates: Provinces and Territories Interactive Dashboard. Population growth is expected to contribute to housing market activity in Winnipeg in the year ahead, bolstered by an anticipated fall in interest rates in the second or third quarters.

Methodology for Residential Land Transfer Tax

0 – $30,000 – No Tax
$30,001 to $90,000 – 0.5 per cent
$90,001 to $150,000 – 1 per cent
$150,001 to $200,000 – 1.5 per cent
$200,000 and above – 2 per cent

Greater Toronto Area

After a flurry of home-buying activity at luxury price points in the final quarter of 2023 in Toronto Proper due to upcoming changes to the city’s 2024 land transfer taxes, the housing market has slowed in the Greater Toronto Area. Sales are currently trending on par or slightly ahead of year-ago levels, with economic concerns and high interest rates leaving many buyers sitting on the sidelines. While the Bank of Canada (BOC) held firm on rates in January for the fourth consecutive time since its July 2023 rate hike, inflation remains high, placing the BOC in a challenging position. That said, there are signs that quantitative tightening is drawing to a close and some economists predict rates will start coming down by mid-year. With the promise of lower rates on the horizon, the spring market is expected to be active, with trade-up buyers leading the charge, cashing in on equity gains realized over the past decade. Unlike years prior, this spring market will be characterized by a greater selection of homes available for sale and less competition in the marketplace.

Sales in the spring will ideally position seasoned buyers with a three-month closing to potentially dovetail with interest rate cuts. First-time buyers, however, will continue to struggle to achieve home ownership, given a continuation of tight inventory levels at entry-level price points from $500,000 to $1,000,000. That, combined with the government stress test that adds an additional two percentage points to existing rates is hurting those who’ve been able to accumulate a down payment and transfer taxes but are unable to qualify at today’s rates plus two per cent. The unfortunate fact is that many potential homebuyers are already paying rates similar to a mortgage on their rental units while inflation continues to eat away at their savings.

The 416 area-code remains popular with younger buyers who want to be close to shops, restaurants and transportation. The additional municipal land transfer tax fails to deter this segment of the market. However, for those starting a family, the 905 area-code generally offers greater affordability and one less transfer tax. Hybrid workplaces have also made moving north, east, and west of the city an easier transition, requiring only one or two days a week travelling on the GTA’s busy highways.

For existing homeowners located in the city core, the expense of a move with its associated municipal and provincial land transfer taxes and closing costs have prompted some to consider renovation. By upgrading their home, making cosmetic changes to kitchen, bathrooms and flooring, homeowners are adding value to their properties down the road. While renovation can have its own challenges, it is an option that many are taking given the high cost of moving.

Ongoing conversations regarding a 10 to 16 per cent increase in property taxes are another issue that stems from a city that is burdened by rising costs and a stagnating downtown core. Fundamentally regressive taxing punishes the city’s most vulnerable homeowners – its seniors – many who are on fixed incomes. Taxes are based on the value of the property but have nothing to do with income.

While the only certainties in life are death and taxes, there needs to be better solution to the current structure. Taxation is not actually deterring most buyers from getting into the market, but it is somewhat hampering, especially at entry-level price points. The current structure allows for a full rebate of municipal and provincial land transfer taxes of up to $400,000 for first-time buyers. There are currently close to 250 “properties” listed for sale under the $400,000 price point, the vast majority of which are parking spaces, lockers and vacant land.

Although buyers are still active in the Toronto market, there are those that are moving to areas outside of the GTA where housing values are lower. And, in the first three quarter of 2023, there were more people leaving the province than arriving, with net interprovincial migration numbers down by just over 32,500, according to Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic Estimates: Provinces and Territories Interactive Dashboard. While interprovincial migration has been offset by close to half a million immigrants, net emigration, and net non-permanent residents, it’s clear the cost of living in Ontario – with its high housing values and tax base – is resulting in migration to other areas of the country.

Methodology for Municipal Land Transfer Tax on Residential Properties

Up to $55,000: 0.5 per cent
Up to $250,000: 1 per cent
Up to $400,000: 1.5 per cent
Up to $2 million: 2 per cent
$2 million Up to $2.999 million: 2.5 per cent
$3 million to $3.999 million: 3.5 per cent
$4 million to $4.999 million: 4.5 per cent
$5 million to $9.999 million: 5.5 per cent
$10 million to $19.999 million: 6.5 per cent
$20 million plus: 7.5 per cent

Methodology for Provincial Land Transfer Tax on Residential Properties

Up to $55,000: 0.5 per cent
Up to $250,000: 1 per cent
Up to $400,000: 1.5 per cent
Up to $2 million: 2 per cent
More than $2 million: 2.5 per cent

Montreal

While higher interest rates and the threat of a possible recession seriously hampered home-buying activity in Montreal over the past year, housing taxes –in the form of a welcome tax and property tax—proved to be a negligible part of the equation in 2023.

The sentiment is largely due to Montreal’s affordable housing market, where average price at year-end 2023 ($574,845) remains well below other large Canadian markets such as Toronto and Vancouver. Buyers can expect to pay a welcome tax of close to $8,000, payable upon closing, based on the 2023 year-end average. First-time buyers, defined as those who have never owned a home, are not eligible for a rebate but can receive the Quebec Home Buyers Tax Credit on their tax return.

Set by the city, property tax rates currently run at approximately 0.63000 per cent in Montreal, adding another $3,183 to the annual cost of home ownership, based the average price. A recent update to property assessments have made headlines in Quebec as the province moves to bring assessments in line with today’s housing values. The new assessments have, however, caused confusion in the market, particularly given that some homes have been assessed above recent sale prices.

After a dismal 2023, renewed momentum is expected to characterize home-buying activity in Montreal in 2024. Properties appear to be moving at a faster pace than year-ago levels while showings and open houses are growing busier. First-time buyers are cautiously optimistic, entering the market at price points ranging between $450,000 and $750,000. While condominiums are the first step to home ownership at lower price points in the city, first-time buyers willing to move farther afield may find small, detached homes priced around $750,000. The trade-up market has been impacted by an abundance of offers conditional on the sale of the buyers’ home within 30 days in recent months. Many of these offers are falling through as buyers fail to sell their homes and new buyers lie waiting in the wings. As a result, existing homeowners are choosing to sit tight, hesitant to sell first for fear that they won’t find another suitable home. Yet, they are also hesitant to buy first and go through the motions, only for the deal to die after 30-days. As a result, some buyers will choose to renovate their property, instead of embarking on a move.

The promise of lower interest rates down the road is bringing some comfort to buyers and sellers. Once rates start to decline, which could potentially happen as early as April, home buying activity is expected to gain traction. The market at present, however, remains tenuous, with any unexpected development having the potential to disrupt the whole market.

Methodology for residential land transfer tax in Montreal

0.5 per cent on the first $58,000
1.0 percent between $58,900 and $294,600
1.5 per cent between $294,600 to $552,300
2.0 per cent between $552,300 to $1,104,700
2.5 per cent between $1,104,700 to $2,136,500
3.5 per cent between $2,136,500 to $3,113,000
4.0 per cent on homes priced over $4,113,000

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

With housing market uncertainty seeping into January 2024, homebuyers in Halifax are banking of the prospect of lower interest rates down the road to revitalize home-buying activity. Demand remains relatively healthy in hot pocket areas, where well-priced properties are selling in short order, but in areas where greater selection exists, turnover is slow. Given the current high interest rate environment, many buyers are choosing to stay in place until the first interest rate cut is announced. Once that occurs, it’s expected that buyers will enter the market in full force, hoping to get in before prices increase.

Immigration and in-migration have factored into the housing equation, with both ramping up significantly since 2020. According to Statistics Canada, Nova Scotia’s population rose five per cent between 2016 to 2021, settling in at just under 970,000, with the provincial government committed to doubling the population to two million by 2060. In 2023, more than 5,300 interprovincial migrants and over 20,000 immigrants moved to Nova Scotia in the first three quarters of the year – the vast majority settling in Halifax – according to Statistics Canada Quarterly Demographic Estimates, Provinces and Territories Interactive Dashboard. The increase came as a surprise, driving upward momentum in housing values, as buyers from other provinces and countries arrive flush with cash, outspending the average Halifax buyer in large part due to stronger buying power.

Inventory levels have improved significantly over one year ago, but less than 1,000 homes are currently listed for sale. First-time buyers in the Halifax housing market are finding it particularly stressful as of late to compete for homes in the sweet spot – priced from $350,000 to $500,000. Some are moving between one and two hours outside of Halifax to take advantage lower house prices. With remote work increasingly accepted, the necessity to be located in Halifax has waned. Halifax urbanization and development in recent years is also a factor, with traffic, construction, and increased congestion prompting buyers to look at areas outside the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Taxation has played a greater role in the market this year, as new reassessments mailed out in January reflected strong growth in housing values over the Covid years. Residential assessments are up about 20 per cent over last year, one of the largest increases in the history of the province. Numbers vary by community or municipality, with Halifax up 21.1 per cent. In addition, the new reassessments will not be capped after the sale of a home, which could see property taxes increase further for the next buyer.

Deed transfer tax at 1.5 per cent on the purchase of a home in Halifax is an on-going hardship for first—time buyers, although there has been a first-time buyer plan in place that allows first-time buyers to repay the debt over a longer period. This is woefully inadequate at a time when it’s important to incentivize the first domino. However, unlike other major areas of the country, housing values are still relatively affordable here. First-time buyers are laser focused on home ownership as rental rates rise. Many spend years saving 10 to 20 per cent down payments, only to be told they owe another 1.5 per cent upon closing, in addition to all other closing costs. The combination of reassessment and the deed transfer tax have also prompted some buyers to stay in place, especially at higher price points. Many are choosing to renovate rather than move. For non-residents, Nova Scotia charges a five per cent Provincial Deed Transfer Tax.

Prices were up over 2022 at year-end 2023, sitting at $552,700 (up from $536,700 one year prior). Supply issues, like other parts of the country, exist and while development fees and approvals are slow and far between, there are more condominiums and freehold properties being added the city’s housing stock. However, its estimated that the Halifax market is still 30,000 to 35,000 units short of what the city needs, given the governments vision for growth. Under the present conditions, there’s no question that prices will continue to rise in the year ahead, with sales rising in tandem with falling interest rates.

Methodology for Deed Transfer Tax in Nova Scotia

Deed Transfer Tax in the Halifax Regional Municipality for residents is 1.5 per cent on purchase price.
Deed Transfer Tax in Nova Scotia for out of province/country buyers is 5 per cent on purchase price.

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More than 4 in 10 professionals looking for new jobs in 2024: Robert Half - Edmonton - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:59:01 -0500

In this video interview, Cal Jungwirth, Director of Permanent Placement Services with Robert Half, discusses some new research indicating more than four in 10 professionals today are looking for a new job. He talks about the reasons for that and what companies need to do to attract and retain people.

PRESS RELEASE

Despite an uncertain economy leading to less turnover in the labour market recently, the demand for skilled talent remains high, which is good news for the Canadian professionals looking for new opportunities. According to new Robert Half research, 42 per cent of workers have already started looking or plan to look for a new job in the first half of 2024, up slightly from 41 per cent in July 2023, but down from 50 per cent in December 2022.

Professionals Most Likely to Make a Move

February 2024 July 2023 Gen Z 67% 64% Marketing and Creative 67% 51% Millennial's 57% 49% HR 72% 42%

Workers’ Main Motivators

With inflation and cost of living top of many people’s minds, it’s no surprise that salary is the largest motivating factor. When asked what would lead them to look for a new position, workers cited:

A higher salary (47%)
More advancement opportunities (32%)
Better perks and benefits (31%)
A job with more flexibility (31%)
What’s Making People Stay?

Though slightly more professionals are seeking new roles compared to 6 months ago, the number is down from where it was a year ago. Some of the reasons behind this are:

Their current job offers a level of flexibility that they aren’t willing to lose (38%)
They feel fulfilled in their current role (36%)
They feel well compensated for their work (30%)
Demand is High for Skilled Workers

Our research shows that over half (54 per cent) of hiring managers are actively seeking talent for new roles, mostly to support company growth, and organizations are primed to move ahead with strategic initiatives. However, competition for professionals with in-demand skills remains high. Most managers (64 per cent) say it takes longer to hire now than a year ago, and they risk losing skilled people to competitors if they don’t speed things up.

For more information about The Demand for Skilled Talent, visit our report here.

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The online survey was developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm from October 27-November 17, 2023. It includes responses from more than 765 workers 18 and older in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, administrative and customer support, human resources, and other areas at companies with 20 or more employees in Canada.

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Ottawa sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates owed to small business since 2019: CFIB - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:31:12 -0500

In this video interview, Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the money the federal government has not returned to small businesses from the carbon tax.

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Toronto, February 8, 2024 – The federal government has been sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax revenue collected since 2019 despite repeated promises to return it to small businesses in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

The federal government pledged to return 10% of carbon tax revenue back to small businesses, farmers and Indigenous people but has returned almost zero since the tax began. On top of that, the carbon tax is increasing to $80 per tonne on April 1.

“This is particularly troubling as the tax was expanded to all four Atlantic provinces in July of last year. There is no mechanism in place to return a dime to small businesses paying the federal carbon tax in eight provinces,” said CFIB president Dan Kelly. “No wonder some Indigenous organizations are taking the federal government to court.”

Making matters worse, CFIB estimates small businesses actually pay 40% of the costs of the carbon tax, yet they are only supposed to receive up to 10% of the revenue once Ottawa gets around to figuring out a way to return the dollars as promised.

“While the federal government charges carbon taxes to all small businesses, they plan to rebate only a select few in emissions-intensive and trade-exposed sectors, whatever that means,” Kelly added.

Finally, CFIB is very concerned that the federal government may have already decided to lower the allocation for small businesses in order to pay for the changes made last fall to double the rural consumer rebate.

“The Deputy Prime Minister’s office confirmed the changes will be funded through an ‘excess allocation in future years,’ which we interpret as the 10% that is supposed to be returned to small business,” Kelly said. “Canada’s carbon tax system is a mess and is deeply unfair to Canada’s small businesses who are the second largest payer of the levy after consumers. It’s not surprising that a strong majority of small firms are now opposed to the federal carbon tax regime.”

While Canada considers the future of the carbon tax system, CFIB is urging the federal government to:

Immediately return the $2.5 billion owed to all small businesses in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Immediately develop a simple rebate formula to return 10% of ongoing carbon tax revenue to small businesses across all eight provinces on a quarterly basis, with a plan to raise it to 40%.
Reject the Senate amendments and expedite the passing of Bill C-234 to exempt natural gas and propane used for on-farm activities, as originally drafted.
Freeze the carbon tax at its current level.
Exempt all heating fuels, including natural gas.

“With the new year bringing new costs, we’re calling on Ottawa to take some concrete action and do more to help small businesses facing financial hardships. The government can show small firms that it’s listening to them by freezing the carbon tax while fixing the broken carbon backstop system,” said Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at CFIB.

CFIB has launched a petition to ensure the voice of Canada’s small businesses is heard in Ottawa. Small businesses can sign CFIB’s petition calling for carbon tax fairness.

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Former Speech Therapist Revolutionizes Children's Book Publishing with AI: Meet the CEO Changing the Game! - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Karen Richard is a recovering pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, kid-lit lover with a nerdy heart, and the CEO and co-founder of Made Live. Based out of Vernon, BC, Made Live is an AI-assisted end-to-end children's book publishing platform dedicated to simplifying the publishing process for aspiring authors. Transitioning from a career in speech-language pathology, where books were pivotal tools for developing language skills, Karen ventured into writing and self-publishing her own work. Confronted with the complexities, inefficiencies, and gatekeeping prevalent in the industry, she was inspired to forge a new path and the creation of Made Live.

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An obsession with being the best lawn care company in Canada - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

James Szojka started Yard Dawgs Lawn Care in 2014 as a tuition pay-off plan. Being allergic to grass, it was supposed to be a couple of years and summer only job.

But after graduating from university, he decided to give the business a full year of his attention to see what would happen as he did love the industry and building a team. He went all in on the company's niche: making lawns green, weed free and healthy. Fast forward to 2024, the company is operating with 17 trucks, and it is planning to take care of over 6,000 clients this upcoming season. He's become obsessed with being the best lawn care company in the city, and now has the goal of being Canada’s largest lawn care company. During the winter months and now throughout the year he also runs "The Dirt Life" channel on YouTube, which focuses on coaching others to in starting their own lawn care companies.

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The art of storytelling is key for communications and media industries - Edmonton - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Gary Lamphier, Principal of Lamphier Communications, was a business journalist for 34 years at various major international, national and regional newspapers. He covered virtually all major industries and key companies in Canada. He's been a corporate communications consultant for more than 10 years. He explains the importance of storytelling in both these industries and discusses the Alberta economy.

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Business Link launches pilot mentor program for small business owners in Alberta - Alberta - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:55:41 -0500

In this video interview, Paul Cataford, Executive Director, Business Link, discusses the new pilot Mentor Program which aims to support grassroots small businesses.

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CALGARY (January 15, 2024) – Business Link, a provincial support organization for entrepreneurs, has officially launched its pilot Mentor Program. This free mentorship initiative is designed to support grassroots small businesses, including retailers, mom-and-pop shops, consultants, and sole proprietors in Alberta. It’s especially well-suited for Indigenous and newcomer entrepreneurs in Alberta, providing a welcoming space for diverse business ideas and cultures. The program connects aspiring business owners with experienced entrepreneurs, facilitating a dynamic and non-judgmental exchange of expertise and insights.

Uniquely, this program operates like “speed dating for entrepreneurs,” offering flexible mentor-mentee matching. This process ensures that each mentee is paired with a mentor whose expertise and experience align closely with the mentee’s business needs and goals. There is also the option to switch mentors if desired, ensuring the most beneficial and comfortable partnership for both parties.

The program kicks off with an initial 30-minute intake meeting, allowing mentors and mentees to establish their objectives and discuss potential challenges. This is followed by a focused 90-minute session, aimed at developing strategies to tackle these challenges and set the path for future success. From there mentees and mentors have three distinct paths to choose from: formalizing their relationship through regular meetings, opting for a more flexible approach with informal interactions, or continuing to access Business Link’s resources and events if immediate challenges are resolved.

“Starting a business can be overwhelming. Our Mentor Program ensures that budding entrepreneurs don’t have to navigate this path alone,” says executive director, Paul Cataford. “Our goal is to create a supportive environment where new business owners can develop and grow with the guidance of those who have experience and valuable advice.”

To be eligible for this pilot program, businesses must be Alberta-based and in operation for less than a year or in the initial stages of developing a business plan. Business Link is also calling on experienced entrepreneurs to join as mentors. This role offers a chance for established business owners to share their knowledge, guide new entrepreneurs, and to help strengthen Alberta’s small business community.

In addition to the mentorship sessions, Business Link provides an array of resource materials and educational content to enhance the experience for both mentors and mentees. The program also lays a foundation for ongoing professional relationships, encouraging participants to maintain their connections beyond the program’s duration.

As a pilot initiative, the Business Link Mentor Program is dedicated to testing and refining effective support strategies for new entrepreneurs. This approach ensures that the program is responsive to the evolving needs of Alberta’s small business community.

For more information on the Mentor Program or to register, please visit https://businesslink.ca/programs/mentor-program/.

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Business Link, a non-profit organization established in 1996, is dedicated to nurturing the growth and success of Alberta’s small businesses. As a cornerstone in the entrepreneurial community, Business Link offers comprehensive support services to early-stage and small business entrepreneurs including personalized coaching, market research, educational programs, online resources, networking opportunities, and targeted referrals. Notably, Business Link’s commitment extends to tailored assistance for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs. In recent years, the organization has broadened services to encompass digital support programs, catering to the evolving needs of modern businesses.

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Turning your passion into your path with Andrea McKay - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

As the Founder of b, halfmoon —— Andrea McKay’s mission is simple: to inspire and support people everywhere in living their truths and supporting their wellness journeys.

Andrea’s passion for yoga began in Sydney, Australia, while she was completing a Master's Degree in International Business. She knew she would someday make yoga her career, but she wasn’t sure what that would look like. Fast-forward 13 years and Morris found herself employed at The Stewart Group, her family’s fifth-generation manufacturing and technology company. She was working with an innovative type of rubber and quickly realized that the material’s distinctive qualities—durability, sustainability, and a grippy surface— could make the perfect yoga mat.

After endlessly prototyping and fine-tuning The B MAT, B Yoga was born in 2014. Sparked by The B MAT’s success, B Yoga continued to grow beyond just mats, creating elevated, performance-driven essentials for all kinds of movement and meditation.

In spring 2018, Andrea and B Yoga acquired Halfmoon Yoga Products, another female-founded, Canadian yoga and meditation brand. Where B Yoga speaks to the contemporary wellness enthusiast, Halfmoon is rooted in tradition, making each brand a perfect complement to the other.

In fall of 2023, B Yoga and Halfmoon came together as one, under the refreshed b, halfmoon brand. This beautiful union marks a new chapter in the brand and company’s story, which she is thrilled to share with their global community.

Andrea currently resides in her hometown of Toronto, ON, with her husband, Fraser, and two daughters, Madison and Everly. As she helps B Yoga and Halfmoon grow internationally, she knows she’s fulfilling her vision of inspiring all people to live their truth.

"I live my yoga in moments with movement, nature, loved ones, and creative ideation and expression. These moments come and go—they’re rarely scheduled, but always fulfilling." —Andrea Morris, Founder & CEO of Mindful Collective Co.

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A trailblazer as a financial professional - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Filomena May, a native Calgarian, Senior Wealth Advisor and Chartered Investment Manager, international speaker, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Filo Financial Solutions of Raymond James Ltd. Filomena operates across Canada, helping clients turn investments into successful portfolios. Her secret? Filomena is not only passionate about building wealth, but also educates on how to strategically protect it. Using a customized approach with attention to detail, she creates a unique financial roadmap for her clients based on their values and goals, while providing ease of mind and balance along the way.

Filomena began her career in 2002 at age 24 and beat the odds in an industry where only 5% of women were advisors at the time. Filomena is a trailblazer and sought out financial professional in her industry. She’s a contributing author of two amazon best sellers, podcast speaker, has appeared on BNN, CTV and "The Wealthy Life" show, and is in The KNOW Calgary volume three and Best of The KNOW Global. She is also President of her Italian Cultural Society "Calgary Calabrese Cultural Society" and enjoys the community work that she does in the city.

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The hug that changed the world with Denise Bebenek - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Denise Bebenek is the Founder, President and driving force behind Meagan Bebenek Foundation: Creating a Circle of Hope.

A Toronto resident and graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Honours in Psychology and the University of Toronto Faculty of Education, Denise, a former schoolteacher, is a tireless advocate for families who are touched by brain tumours, and for the empowerment of all children to help one another. Meagan Bebenek Foundation promotes ground-breaking research, providing much-needed funds to Toronto’s Brain Tumour Research Centre (BTRC), fostering a culture of discovery and care that is improving the care, quality of life, and survival rates for young brain tumour patients.

The spirit of Meagan Bebenek Foundation is a combination of Denise’s personal experiences and mission, as well as her professional background.

In late 2000, Denise’s youngest child, Meagan, was diagnosed with an inoperable and malignant brain tumour. She died six months later, in June 2001, two weeks past her fifth birthday. As Denise left the hospital, she envisioned a hug encompassing the building, which inspired her to organize a five-kilometre walk and "hug" event.

Asking friends and family to help, Denise started planning for the first Meagan’s Walk event which took place on Mother’s Day 2002. The annual event, now known as Meagan’s HUG, culminates with participants joining hands and forming a human hug, a "circle of hope" around the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, sending a clear and simple message to all within – you are not alone.

Denise turned the tragic loss of her youngest daughter into a journey of hope and inspiration. With a deep-rooted belief that when we come together as a community we can make a collective difference, Denise has successfully harnessed that power for over two decades with a team of over 60 volunteers who work year-round to further the organization’s mission.

Today, Meagan Bebenek Foundation has grown into a thriving organization with multiple events, corporate sponsors, a robust school program, ‘Kids Helping Kids’ and an annual Crane Ceremony in which students present hand-made origami cranes to MBF Heroes. The foundation has raised more than $6 million dollars in support of paediatric brain tumour research, which includes funding for seed grants, purchasing cutting-edge equipment, funding for the Toronto Brain Tumour Network tissue bank and a Neuro-oncology fellowship program. This Fellowship is available to eligible candidates around the world and offers them the opportunity to further their clinical and research training in sub-specialties of paediatric oncology.

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What it takes to be an entrepreneur today with Vince Guzzo - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:33:51 -0500

In this video interview, well-known Canadian entrepreneur Vince Guzzo, who is also a dragon on the popular CBC television show Dragons’ Den, discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur today and what it takes to survive.

Guzzo talks about the Canada Emergency Business Account loan repayment deadline, some of the other challenges entrepreneurs are facing today, the importance of passion in being an entrepreneur.

Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list

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The trend in 'loud budgeting' - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:15:46 -0500

In this video interview, Emily Gardner, Vice President, Consumer Products, Spring Financial, discusses the trend in 'loud budgeting."

Less than half of Canadians currently keep up a budget, but TikTok’s latest personal finance trend, “loud budgeting,” could change that. The trend is reshaping the narrative around money conversations by encouraging people to be more vocal about their finances and prioritize smart financial decision-making.

Gardner believes the “loud budgeting” trend is a step in the right direction for social media finance tips.

According to RBC data, 40% of Canadian Gen Z report learning about money tips from at least one social media platform. As a result, viral trends can have a huge impact on young people's finances.

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Major oil & gas industry innovation securing a North American supply of lithium - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Alex Wylie has a proven track record of building high-growth businesses and is now President and CEO of Volt Lithium Corp. Alex is leading a game-changing technological shift in the oil and gas industry aiming to be North America’s first commercial producer of lithium from oilfield brine.

The vision is to secure a supply of lithium for Canada and other markets including the USA and global destinations currently involved in oil and gas extraction. Leveraging existing infrastructure, building a permanent testing facility, and collaborative partners in R&D and implementation Volt Lithium is undertaking what others thought was impossible.

On today’s podcast we’ll hear about:

How to find solutions ‘right under your nose’ that might not yet seem obvious
Oil & gas industry partnerships on lithium production
Strategic advantages to scale in Canada and Alberta
Why lithium is important for a better future

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Restaurant Canada demands extention to CEBA loan - Newscast, Calgary-Canada's Podcast

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:04:51 -0500

In this interview, Mark von Schellwitz, VP Western, Restaurants Canada, discusses how many restaurants in Canada are on the brink of closing because they can’t meet the repayment deadline of January 18 for the Canada Emergency Bank Account loan.

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With just days remaining until the Federal Government enforces the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayment, Restaurants Canada is urgently calling for a last-minute extension to prevent the devastating consequences facing the food service industry.

Despite the best efforts made by Restaurants Canada, the Federal Government has declined to extend the CEBA loan repayment deadline of January 18th, 2024. This decision leaves our members, representing thousands of restaurants across the country, with limited options to avoid bankruptcy and recover from the ongoing financial challenges that arose during the pandemic.

A startling survey of the industry reveals that 1 in 5 restaurants with a CEBA loan are now on the brink of closing one or more of their locations.

The food service sector has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic lockdowns, enduring the longest lockdown period in North America, which has led to a significant accumulation of debt. Additionally, the foodservice industry operates on traditionally low profit margins, rendering it further vulnerable to external pressures.

Recovery in the food service industry has been painfully slow because of several factors beyond the control of restauranteurs, including record-high inflation, the rising cost of food, and labour shortages. We are not asking for a hand-out; we are asking for more time.

Currently, a staggering 53% of restaurants are operating at a loss or barely breaking even compared to 10% pre-pandemic, underscoring the obvious connection to this unique and devastating period in our industry and the urgent need for further support and assistance.

Kelly Higginson, President, and CEO of Restaurants Canada stated, “People understand that restaurants are part of our social fabric, they are gathering spots to celebrate life’s milestones and achievements and the place where friends come to reconnect.” Higginson continued, “Your favourite mom and pop restaurant and local gathering place is at risk. If what the industry is telling us comes to fruition, Canadian communities will lose something very special, simply because of an arbitrary deadline.”

Restaurants Canada strongly urges the Federal Government to reconsider their decision and provide an extension to the CEBA loan repayment deadline. Immediate action is essential to prevent further closures and ensure the long-term survival of this critical sector, which contributes significantly to the nation’s economy.

In the face of these challenges, Restaurants Canada stands firmly with our members and encourages them to visit our website at restaurantscanada.org for guidance on how to navigate this difficult period and learn about available resources.

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National Home Prices Close Out 2023 -Newscast Calgary-Canada's Podcast

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:59:43 -0500

In this video interview, Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the current housing market in Canada and what to expect in 2024.

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The Struggle for Success, a look at the barriers faced by newcomers - Newscast Calgary-Canada's Podcast

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:09:52 -0500

In this interview, Alicia Planincic, Economist & Manager of Policy, Business Council of Alberta, discusses a new report that shows the success of immigrants is vital to Canada's prosperity but their potential is too often unrealized due to common barriers.
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New report shows the success of immigrants is vital to Canada’s prosperity, yet their potential is too often unrealized due to common barriers
CALGARY, ALBERTA; Economic immigration can do many amazing things for the Canadian economy, but only if we do it right. That means planning our systems to bring in people with the right skills our economy needs and providing newcomers with the supports they need to succeed. Today, the Business Council of Alberta released its latest research paper;The Struggle for Success which identifies five common barriers that many newcomers to Canada face after arriving; developed through consultation with newcomer serving agencies, businesses, and newcomers themselves. The paper also provides preliminary policy considerations to begin addressing these issues.

The paper highlights two fundamental barriers to newcomers’ success:

Official language proficiency—this is one of the biggest barriers for newcomers. Language learning services are not always accessible or able to keep up with growing demand.
Connection to available settlement services—while Canada has a comprehensive network of services, many do not know about them. Less than 40% of newcomers access settlement services within their first year of receiving their Permanent Residency. While not all require them, others do.

And three that more specifically interfere with their success in the labour market:

Access to a personal and professional support system—newcomers often have limited support systems in Canada, which makes navigating a new city and country such as finding a job, a place to live, or even a school for their children more difficult.
Discrimination in the labour market—newcomers often face negative bias when entering the job market. These might include having foreign experience; “second-language accents”; or even “foreign-sounding names.”
Recognition of foreign education, experience, and credentials—newcomers in regulated professions can often find that they require additional education or training to be able to practice their profession in Canada, and often the door can be nearly shut altogether.

“Supporting newcomers learning an official language should be job number one—nothing supercharges social and economic integration like language skills, and conversely our research showed that a lack of those skills can often be the most significant roadblock to newcomer success,” says Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. “Right now, we are not matching language training funding to the number of immigrants, and that is not optimal for the country or newcomers themselves.”

Preliminary policy considerations to address these barriers include:

Adequately funding language training to the scale of newcomers: As Canada is set to welcome more newcomers than ever before over the next few years, the capacity of language programs will need to respond to this expected increase in demand.
Improving connections to and awareness of the available services: As few as 8% of newcomers may learn about available services at a government office upon landing. The Calgary Gateway program offers a positive model for potential improvement.
Better, faster, and more predictable credential recognition: Learning from the success of policies like the Alberta Labour Mobility Act, as well as encouraging regulatory bodies to identify specific training gaps, and standardized competency testing.

This is the fifth paper in the Council’s series on Canadian immigration. The next paper, which explores the potential unintended consequences of rapid population growth, will be released later this month. The Council has also stuck an expert task force to develop actionable policy recommendations to address the opportunities and barriers identified throughout this work.

The full paper is attached to this release and can be found at BusinessCouncilAB.com.

About the Business Council of Alberta. The Business Council of Alberta is a non-partisan, for-purpose organization dedicated to building a better Alberta within a more dynamic Canada. Composed of the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of the province’s largest enterprises, Council members are proud to represent the majority of Alberta’s private sector investment, job creation, exports, and research and development. The Council is committed to working with leaders and stakeholders across Alberta and Canada in proposing bold and innovative public policy solutions and initiatives that will make life better for Albertans.

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Infinitely more important is your determination and your persistence - Ontario, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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Inspiring people to take action in designing their own lives - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Gail Taylor is a Canadian songwriter, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for the power of music to inspire change. Her catalog of 13 published songs draws from her life experiences and imparts invaluable messages, taking centre stage in her speaking engagements.

For the past 35 years, Gail has stood on stage and spoken about finance and socially responsible investing. Her journey began in the business world, where she honed her skills and expertise.

Gail attained her CIMA designation (Certified Investment Manager Analyst) from Wharton University, acquired her MBA at Queen's University, and underwent executive training at Harvard Business School, all while building a successful Investment Advisory practice.

In the late 70's, she embarked on a parallel journey, one dedicated to personal betterment and the art of setting and achieving goals. She is currently penning her second book – Curve Balls – personal stories and tools to inspire folks to take action in designing their own lives.

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Small Business Opposition to the Federal Carbon Tax Grows Significantly - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:47:30 -0500

In this interview, Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the growing opposition to the federal carbon tax and how it is impacting small business across the country.

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Toronto, November 8, 2023 – A strong majority of businesses (85%) now oppose the federal carbon tax (the fuel charge) and want it to be scrapped, according to new data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The recent announcement by the federal government that it will exempt only one type of heating fuel—heating oil—from the carbon tax is just the latest example of how unfair the tax has been to small businesses. Opposition to the carbon tax among small firms is up from an earlier reading of 52% taken only one year ago.

“Small businesses have been raising their concerns with the carbon tax for years. They pay about 40% of the costs of the carbon tax, but the federal government has promised to return only 10% to small businesses,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB President. “Making matters worse, it appears most small firms will be ineligible for the Federal Fuel Charge Proceeds Return Program, if the federal government ever gets around to creating the program that was promised to deliver $2.5 billion collected since 2019 to small businesses and Indigenous groups.”

“Now the government is choosing to help some Canadians with their heating costs by exempting them from the carbon tax, while leaving the majority out. CFIB is concerned that the recently announced enhancement to the rural top-up to Climate Action Incentive payments will be funded by reducing the small sliver of carbon tax revenue that is current earmarked to be returned to small business. The entire federal carbon tax structure is beginning to look like a shell game,” Kelly added.

“With rising costs on everything from supplies to fuel to taxes and the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayment deadline fast approaching, small businesses are in a precarious financial position. The government could alleviate some of the pressure by releasing the carbon tax revenues it has already collected from businesses and committing to several important changes,” Kelly added.

CFIB is asking the federal government to overhaul the carbon tax system by:

Expanding the carbon tax exemption to all forms of heating fuels, including natural gas and other sources used by small business.
Halting future carbon tax increases, including the hike planned on April 1, 2024.
Immediately returning all promised funds to all small businesses that paid into the tax.
Ensuring businesses are eligible for rebates or refunds equivalent to the full share of the fuel charge costs they incur (CFIB estimates 40%).

Supporting the passing of Bill C-234 at third reading in the Senate rapidly without any amendments.
“Small businesses have been waiting for a meaningful effort from government to return the carbon tax revenues it promised them since the tax was introduced. They have seen consumers and big businesses benefit from rebates and grants, while they were left in the cold,” Kelly concluded. “If the government can’t fix the carbon backstop system now, it’s time to scrap it and look for other ways to address climate change.”

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Small Business increasingly Depend on Credit Cards - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:12:13 -0500

In this interview, Simon Worsfold, Head of Data Communications, for Intuit QuickBooks, discusses a new report that indicates small business credit card spending is up 18 per cent. He talks about the reasons for the huge increase, the challenges faced by small businesses today, the impact on hiring, the rise of solopreneurs, the importance of access to capital and the impact small business has on the overall Canadian economy.

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, has released the 2023 Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report. Developed in collaboration with leading global economist Professor Ufuk Akcigit and his co-authors, the report reveals how macroeconomic pressures like inflation and higher interest rates are affecting small businesses’ ability to create jobs and get the funding they need to grow.

THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS

The report finds that in 2023, while overall employment levels have trended upward in Canada, the US, and UK, small business employment has been less resilient. Using anonymized data from more than 3.4 million Intuit QuickBooks customers and surveys of more than 5,000 small businesses in Canada, the US and the UK, the report looks at how small businesses are responding to these challenges, and examines the relationships between small business growth, access to capital, and use of digital technology. Key findings include:

With elevated inflation and high-interest rates, small businesses have increasingly depended on their credit cards, with the current spending being 20% higher, on average, than they were before the pandemic. At the same time, their monthly credit card payments, which include interest charges, are up by 26% on average.
These pressures are affecting jobs: small business employment rates declined in seven of the first eight months of 2023 in Canada, and in the first five months of 2023 in the US. Similarly, in the UK, small business job vacancy growth rates declined in all of the first eight months of 2023.
The rise of the solopreneur (non-employer businesses) shows entrepreneurship is stronger than ever; however, in Canada and the US, fewer new businesses are creating jobs, a concerning trend because in the US, more than a third of all jobs are with small businesses while in Canada and the UK it’s more than two in five.
Access to funding is essential for small business growth, but roughly half of small businesses in Canada, the US and the UK are self-funded by the owner. New businesses and businesses owned by women or members of underrepresented racial groups often face greater funding challenges.
Despite inflation declining over the past year, small businesses in Canada, the US and the UK say rising costs are still the number one challenge they face.
FRESH INSIGHTS ON CANADIAN SMALL BUSINESSES

Small business employment and hiring: In January 2023, Canadian small businesses with 1-19 employees employed 5.2 million people, rebounding to a similar level in August 2023 after several months of declines, before declining again in September (source: Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index).

Small businesses contribute to the economy: In Canada, 99% of all Canadian businesses are small businesses; 47% of all Canadian workers are employed by small businesses.

Rise of the solopreneur (non-employer businesses): In 2015, self-employment made up just under 68% of all Canadian businesses. By 2022, this had risen to more than 69%. This rise is significant because it is part of a longer-term trend, similar to the US, where fewer new businesses are creating jobs. The report connects this to the rise of gig work and digital technology.

Small business finances: Monthly small business credit card expenditure is currently 18% higher, on average, than before the pandemic, equivalent to $2,700 CAD per business while monthly repayments against credit card account balances are up by 22% on average, again equivalent to $2,700 CAD per business.
Small business access to funding: While 51% of Canadian small business owners surveyed have used their own savings to fund their business, only 27% report ever getting funding from a commercial lender. New small businesses (0-5 years old) are more than twice as likely to say “getting funding” is their number one challenge compared to older small businesses (21+ years).
Adoption of digital tools and technology: Higher use of digital tools and technology (such as software, apps, social media, and e-commerce) correlates with higher growth among small businesses surveyed. Among Canadian small businesses using digital tools to manage 8 or more different areas of their business, 63% report revenue growth and 22% report workforce growth but, among those only managing up to 2 areas with digital tools, this drops to 31% and 5%, respectively.
Leading global economist and Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Ufuk Akcigit said: “We know that small businesses play a significant role in empowering the Canadian economy, in fact, they provide almost half (47%) of jobs in the Canadian economy. In spite of their importance, their size and the challenges accessing capital makes them particularly vulnerable to economic shifts because of inflation and rising interest rates. Despite these challenges, there are reasons for optimism. Using insights from our research, we have developed recommendations that small businesses can take to help ensure their resilience and growth, including staying on top of their cash flow, making smart banking decisions and leveraging the power of digital technology. All of these actions can help small businesses in the face of economic challenges, and the future health of our economy depends on their success today.”

Sasan Goodarzi, CEO of Intuit said: “Becoming an entrepreneur is a bold decision. Given the significant impact new and growing small businesses have on job creation, innovation, and the economy, policymakers and industry leaders should be equally bold in creating an environment where small businesses can grow and thrive. We remain focused on working across the industry to create new and innovative ways to serve our customers and help solve their most pressing challenges.”

Based on the research and insights from the report, Intuit has developed a set of recommendations for policymakers, accountants advising their small business clients, and entrepreneurs starting and running small businesses. These concrete, actionable recommendations can help policymakers foster an environment conducive to small business growth and resilience; accountants provide guidance to their clients in responding to the challenges and trends identified in the report; and small business owners set their businesses up for success.

For more insights, check out the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report here. To stay up to date on the latest monthly Index releases, visit the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index interactive hub.

ABOUT THE REPORT

RIGOROUS METHODOLOGY

The report’s findings are based on a new analysis by Ufuk Akcigit, Raman Singh Chhina, Seyit M. Cilasun, Javier Miranda, Eren Ocakverdi, and Nicolas Serrano-Velarde of four data sources, in partnership with Intuit QuickBooks data analysts:

Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index: recent employment and hiring trends among small businesses in the US, Canada, and the UK. Methodology details available here.

Intuit QuickBooks customer data: anonymised, aggregated and reweighted/adjusted to reflect the wider population of small businesses in the US, Canada, and UK, not Intuit’s business, to provide new insight into small business access to credit, credit card expenditure, and payments against credit card balances during the recent inflationary period. Sample: 3.4 million small businesses; 2,795,000 in US; 305,000 in Canada; 313,000 in UK.
Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Insights: regular online surveys of small businesses with up to 100 employees, commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks in the US, Canada, and UK every three to four months. Total sample size for April 2023 wave of surveys: 5,175 (comprising 2,805 small businesses in the US; 1,210 small businesses in Canada; and 1,160 small businesses in the UK).

Official statistics and other external sources, including publicly available data from: the U.S. Census Bureau; Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, Bank Holding Company (US); National Federation of Independent Businesses (US); Statistics Canada; Office for National Statistics (UK), Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (UK);
New insights from the analysis of this data comprise four major topic areas in the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report:

Long-term small business employment trends and the critical role small businesses play in the US, Canadian, and UK economies, including: job creation, the rise in self-employment, and the COVID-19 pandemic’s contribution to new business growth. Source: official statistics.

Recent trends in small business employment since the COVID-19 pandemic, in four phases: initial downturn due to the spread of the virus; recovery period as small businesses adapted and new businesses were created; second downturn coinciding with higher inflation and interest rates; and, lately, early signs of a second rebound, particularly in the US. Source: Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index.

Small business access to funding: why small businesses need funding, where they get it, how they use it, and which businesses face the greatest challenges obtaining it — with a close examination of the impact of inflation on small business finances, using anonymised data from QuickBooks customers in the US, Canada, and UK. Source: Intuit QuickBooks customer data and Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Insights survey (see sample details above).
The state of small business in the US, Canada, and UK today: combining a new analysis of official statistics with survey data from more than 5,000 small businesses, including 2,325 QuickBooks customers. Source: Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Insights survey (see sample details above).

The full methodology is provided in the appendix of the Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index Annual Report.

ABOUT PROFESSOR UFUK AKCIGIT

Ufuk Akcigit is the Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. He is an elected Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, Center for Economic Policy Research, and the Center for Economic Studies, and a Distinguished Research Fellow at Koc University. He has received a BA in economics at Koc University, 2003, and Ph.D. in economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009.

As a macroeconomist, Akcigit’s research centers on economic growth, technological creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, productivity, and firm dynamics. His research has been repeatedly published in the top economics journals, cited by numerous policy reports, and the popular media. The contributions of Akcigit’s research has been recognised by the National Science Foundation with the CAREER Grant (NSF’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty), Kaufmann Foundation’s Junior Faculty Grant, and Kiel Institute Excellence Award, among many other institutions. In 2019, Akcigit was named the winner of the Max Plank-Humboldt Research Award (endowed with 1.5 million euros and aimed at scientists with outstanding future potential). In 2021, Akcigit was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship and was named a Fellow of the Econometric Society. In 2022, he received the Sakip Sabanci International Research Award and Kiel Institute’s Global Economy Prize.

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Intuit is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With 100 million customers worldwide using TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible. Please visit us at Intuit.ca and find us on social for the latest information about Intuit and our products and services.

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How can Entrepreneurs Survive in these Tough Timnes - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:32:34 -0500

Well-known Canadian entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson, who is also a Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den TV show, discusses how entrepreneurs can survive and thrive in these difficult economic times.

In this video interview, Dickinson talks about common mistakes entrepreneurs make, how you can grow a business even in this environment, if the economy is discouraging people from becoming entrepreneurs, why would people start a company today and the role of social media for an entrepreneur.

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Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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Lenders Signaling Optimism in Real Estate - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:59:09 -0500

In this interview, Carmin Di Fiore, Executive Vice President of CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance team, discusses the real estate company’s latest Canadian Real Estate Lenders’ Report.

Di Fiore talks about how lenders are feeling about the market right now, what cities in Canada are seeing investment, what assets are attractive today, how the office market is still struggling and what to expect with the economy in 2024.

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Toronto, ON – November 27, 2023 – Lenders are signaling optimism in real estate as interest rate hikes appear to plateau. The amount of debt capital available to facilitate Canadian real estate transactions is expected to grow modestly in 2024. According to CBRE’s new Canadian Real Estate Lenders’ Report, lenders plan to add 16% of net new capital into the real estate market in the coming year, and 79% of lenders say they plan to expand their outstanding real estate loan books in 2024.

Despite this focused growth in lending for real estate, for the first time in four years a small group of lenders have reported intentions to modestly trim their amount of capital available next year. Lenders unanimously see elevated interest rates as the top challenge facing the Canadian lending market in 2024. The impact of interest rates on property cash flows and pricing has created uncertainty around property valuations, which ranks as the second greatest challenge expected by lenders next year.

Recession fears have faded and are currently not a top concern for lenders in 2024. Expectations appear to have shifted towards a “soft landing” for the economy, with only potentially moderate or minor impacts on underwriting. In fact, 12% of lenders do not plan to factor any recession into their property underwriting for 2024. It should also be noted that less than one-third of lenders expressed concern with real estate market fundamentals.

CBRE’s Canadian Real Estate Lenders’ Report surveys domestic and foreign lenders to gauge commercial real estate lending sentiment and offers borrowers insights on what to expect as they look to access real estate financing.

Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa are the markets generating the strongest lender appetite. In terms of asset classes, Purpose-Built Rental (Conventional), Purpose-Built Rental (CMHC-Insured), and Industrial were cited as the most favourable property types for lenders and with the most available financing.

“The challenging conditions in real estate are no longer news and the lending community is starting to look ahead to what comes next,” notes Carmin Di Fiore, Executive Vice President of CBRE’s Debt and Structured Finance team. “The continual escalation in cost of capital, valuation uncertainty and tightening credit have impinged on the industry’s performance and reduced real estate transactions. That said, the general tone in the market has improved slightly looking ahead to 2024.”

Here are six additional takeaways from CBRE’s new Lenders’ survey:

Office Sector Poses the Greatest Challenge
Lender sentiment on office assets continues to deteriorate, as 67% intend to cut their exposures next year and none have plans to increase their budgets for office in 2024.

Class B office in the suburbs and downtown core caused the greatest concern, with 94% of lenders expressing concern for each property type. Class A office assets also recorded the largest declines in lender sentiment year-over-year, in both the suburban and downtown segments.

Through an open-ended survey question, more than half of the lenders cited work-from-home in some form as the greatest challenge facing the office lending market today. Uncertainty surrounding office valuations is another challenge given leasing demand and a lack of sale comparisons.

Property Types with Most Lender Concern

Office – Suburban, Class B
Office – Core, Class B
Retail – Regional Malls in Secondary Markets
Purpose-Built Rental in Greatest Demand
Purpose-built rental and industrial real estate remain the most desired asset classes among lenders, who have expressed strong intentions to increase budgets and expand exposures to both sectors in 2024.

Amid incentives offered by the federal government and some provincial governments for purpose-built rental development, lenders hope for increased multifamily development in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax.

Overall, lenders remain bullish on the industrial sector, with only a small minority expecting a market correction. But debt availability for industrial development is likely to be more nuanced next year as 55% of lenders reported low or no appetite to finance speculative industrial construction in 2024.

Among the alternative real estate sectors, self-storage and seniors housing recorded the greatest interest, with over a third of respondents that lend to those sectors looking to increase their 2024 budgets.

The hotels asset class recorded the biggest improvement in lender sentiment, marking the third consecutive year of improvement for the sector, with only 18% of lenders expressing concern.

Property Types Most Favoured by Lenders

Purpose-Built Rental (Conventional)
Purpose-Built Rental (CMHC-Insured)
Industrial
Toronto and Vancouver Are Tops
The top real estate markets for lender appetite remain Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Ottawa. Lender appetite for Hamilton and Waterloo Region increased, and Calgary also saw a notable improvement year-over-year in terms of the combined number of lenders with strong and moderate appetites for that market.

While Saskatoon and Winnipeg have the lowest level of lender appetite, the majority of lenders still operate and offer liquidity in those markets in some capacity.

Top Cities for Lending

Toronto
Vancouver
Montreal
Inflation Expected to Stay Sticky
More than half of lenders (51%) expect inflation to return to its current target of 2.0% by H1 2025, ahead of the Bank of Canada’s current projection for H2 2025. Lenders do not share a consensus on where the policy interest rate is expected to be by year-end 2024; 39% expect interest rate cuts of up to 75 bps from the current 5.00%.

A small group of lenders project even steeper cuts, bringing the rate to 3.75% or lower by year-end 2024.

In terms of bond yields, 57% of lenders expect the Canada 10-year bond yield to largely hold at around 4.00% over the next 12-months.

Condo Financing Tightens
The slowdown in the housing market is having implications on the residential condominium sector and 78% of lenders active in the space have tightened lending conditions on development financing.

The most common adjustment by lenders continues to be requiring greater levels of up-front equity for condo construction projects. The next most common changes include 39% of active lenders requiring greater deposit requirements with shorter payment schedules and 22% requesting the sizes of projects be scaled back.

Financed Emissions a Growing Consideration
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its impacts on real estate lending in Canada continues to evolve, with 68% of lenders saying they expect a property’s carbon footprint to materially impact its ability to secure a mortgage with competitive terms within the next 1 to 5 years; a further 11% of lenders report it is already happening and having an impact today.

Half the lenders surveyed currently expect ESG to either significantly or moderately influence both debt availability and mortgage pricing; 23% of lenders have indicated they declined to bid on a real estate loan in 2023 due to the underlying asset’s ESG profile.

Given the expectation for ESG’s greater influence over the availability of debt and mortgage pricing in the near future, 69% of lenders have already started incorporating, or plan to incorporate, ESG in their decision-making.

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It’s the end of an era for News - The Industry can either adapt or die. - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:52:27 -0500

In this interview, Peter Menzies, Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, former newspaper executive and past vice chair of the CRTC, discusses the state of the media in Canada.

Menzies talks about how the industry is at a point where it needs to adapt or die, how it got to this point, who is to blame, the federal government online legislation, the CBC, and the growth of alternative news publications.

Below is a column Menzies wrote for The Hub.

By Peter Menzies, November 22, 2023

Twenty years ago, it should have been obvious to all that the jig was up for newspapers and journalism was going to need a new ride.

Print had a good run—almost 600 years—but the invention by Tim Berners-Lee of the World Wide Web meant the era of massive presses and the power they bestowed on their owners was coming to an end. The only question, once Craigslist and Kijiji began boring holes in classified advertising, the economic foundation of newspapers, was whether there would even be time to save the furniture.

Since the turn of the century, there have only been two alternatives for legacy news organizations: adapt or die. While there has been some evidence of success in terms of the former, public policy support has ignored new ideas in favour of propping up the ones everyone knows won’t make it. The results have ranged from inconsequential to catastrophic.

In Canada, as author and academic Marc Edge has detailed in his most recent book, The Postmedia Effect, the possibilities for newspapers to adapt have been severely limited by the nation’s largest and dominant chain’s business and ownership structures. Thousands of jobs have been cut to ensure high-interest debt payments can be made to its U.S. hedge fund owners.

Easy to blame management, one supposes, but hedge funds gotta hedge and the primary fault for the mess that is Canada’s news industry belongs squarely at the door of the nation’s public policymakers. Sadly, outdated foreign ownership regulations restricted the supply of qualified buyers for media organizations, which depressed the cost of acquiring newspapers to a level that facilitated their acquisition en masse by Southam, then Hollinger, then Canwest, then Postmedia. With every step, competition was suppressed through increasingly consolidated ownership only to find the nation’s largest newspaper chain owned by Americans.

You can’t make that up.

Piling on, the Competition Bureau in 2015 inexplicably approved Postmedia’s acquisition of Quebecor (Sun) Media’s newspapers based on the “lack of close rivalry” between newspapers such as the Calgary Herald and the Calgary Sun and “the incentive for the merged entity to retain readership and maintain editorial quality in order to continue to attract advertisers.”

All said with a straight face.

Anyone who had actually worked in the business—I put in shifts at both the Calgary Sun and the Calgary Herald in their halcyon days—would know that this is sheer nonsense justified only by the extreme narrowness of the analysis the Bureau undertook. Today, the only distinguishable difference in content between the Herald and the Sun is that Don Braid writes a column for the Herald, and Rick Bell writes one for the Sun—a pretense of competition that appears to have allowed both to extend their careers well beyond those of thousands of their colleagues.

“No solutions can be found until the issue of the CBC is dealt with.”

Thirty years ago, Bell and Braid shared more than 250 newsroom colleagues covering events in a city of fewer than 800,000 people. Today, reflective of their business’s demise, a couple of dozen survivors cling to the Herald/Sun lifeboat in a city approaching 1.5 million. Their presses and even their buildings have been sold to feed the hedge fund.

Implementation of policies designed to sustain business models that produce results such as these in the hope of “saving journalism” is self-evidently unwise.

We live at a time when innovation and entrepreneurship—virtues that are fuelled by competition and suppressed by consolidation—are desperately needed.

While those are clearly lacking in the newspaper industry (laudable exceptions apply at the Globe and Mail, Le Devoir, and a plethora of digital startups) it’s just as unlikely journalism can find salvation in the arms of Canada’s heavily regulated broadcasting industry. For it, with exceptions acknowledged, the provision of news has always been primarily a regulatory obligation and not a core business proposition.

Broadcasters are in the business of entertaining people with music, drama, chat, and related programming and have long acknowledged there is little or no money in them for news. All too often, it’s just regulatory rent.

For those who may believe, though, the ponderous regulatory processes in place at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) make the entrepreneurship and innovation needed to adapt in an era of massive technological change almost impossible.

But all that is now as may be. Rear view mirrors may help protect from encroaching harms but they are not at all useful in terms of actually going places. And journalism clearly needs a new car and new drivers if it is to thrive as a public good.

Any doubt that societies require trustworthy and shared sources of information to maintain a peaceful social compact should have been erased by the events of the past few weeks.

It is clear from the protests and virulent antisemitism that erupted in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel that large numbers of Canadians are forming their opinions based not on differing interpretations of the facts but on very incompatible understandings of current reality.

In these circumstances, and in this instance at least, the common ground necessary to establish a healthy public square of ideas simply doesn’t exist. Without such a venue, societies collapse into warring tribes.

But before we can even begin to explore the complexity of THAT problem, there needs to be a sustainable path forward for fair, balanced, and accurate news gathering and delivery.

The federal government’s best efforts to make that happen have been disastrous. The Online News Act has done more harm than good, with news providers losing access to audiences through Facebook and Instagram while an even more disastrous Google news boycott hovers menacingly over the industry. The five-year-old journalism labour tax credit hasn’t stopped newsrooms from continuing to shrink. And while the Local Journalism Initiative has created temporary employment opportunities in news “deserts”, it didn’t stop the Alaska Highway News, as just one example, from folding last month.

Worse, there is increasing evidence to suggest that the more the public becomes aware of direct government funding to journalism organizations, the less likely it is to trust those organizations and label reporters as toadies with labels such as “#JustinJournos.” Should the government change, they would no doubt be #Pierre’sPravda.

None of this ends well.

What Canada desperately needs instead is a multi-pronged, coordinated national strategy based on current economic and market realities that will allow journalism to flourish again. A few months ago, Konrad von Finckenstein and I tried to get the ideas rolling with our policy paper for the Macdonald Laurier Institute, “And Now, The News”.

Its two flashiest recommendations called for the establishment of a truly independent journalism sustainability fund supported by contributions from web giants such as Meta, Google, and others and, vitally, the de-commercialization of the CBC.

The CBC, already government-funded, would not be eligible to draw from this fund, which we proposed should be supported by reasonable levies on tech companies and would only be available to companies whose primary business is the production of news.

I have some sympathy for those who would argue that such a fund would best be used to support entrepreneurship as opposed to simply propping up what commentator Jen Gerson has labelled “zombie” newspapers that refuse to either adapt or die.

But our proposal would nevertheless eschew such distinctions and make the fund accessible to all industry-verified news organizations solely on a per capita/journalist basis. News providers would still be free to make deals with social media to build readership and make other commercial deals with digital platforms as both parties see fit.

But that, on its own, doesn’t solve the problem.

In fact, no solutions can be found until the issue of the CBC is dealt with.

It is one thing to have a public broadcaster. But today’s CBC is not that. It has evolved into a publicly funded commercial broadcaster and online content provider. Even its radio content, while broadcast free of advertising over the air, is repurposed to build online audiences and revenue in direct competition with news startups and legacy media attempting to transition into vibrant digital platforms.

No industry can survive, let alone prosper, when the government subsidizes one commercial entity—in this case with $1.2 billion annually—to the detriment of all others.

There certainly can be an important role for a national, truly public news provider. But CBC must be de-commercialized everywhere it operates, its mandate sharply re-focused, and its content made available at no charge through a Creative Commons license to other domestic news organizations.

The removal of the CBC’s ability to sell advertising would immediately free up $400 million in revenue for which news organizations could compete. As an added benefit, Canada would get a re-focused public broadcaster, and free access to its news content would allow all journalism providers to benefit from, instead of being punished by, government funding of the CBC.

Our other proposals include making subscriptions to news organizations 100 percent tax deductible—a move that would subsidize the consumption of credible news with a market-based incentive for those providing it.

We also proposed that:

All expenditures by Eligible News Businesses that involve investment in digital transformation technology are eligible to be claimed in their first year as capital cost allowances.
Phasing out of the current labour tax credit over a period of five years, declining in value by 20 percent annually in order to wean news organizations from it gradually while they adapt to a more permanent policy framework.
Phasing out of the Local Journalism Initiative over a period of five years, declining in value by $4 million per year and with adjustments that would make it available only to news organizations serving market areas of less than 100,000 people and limited to easily defined core coverage beats such as public safety, courts, school boards, and municipal councils.
Phasing out of the Canada Periodical Fund, which is no longer relevant in the digital age, over the course of three years.
Ensure that the CRTC is engaged in the development of national news policies so that it considers the entire scope of the news industry when contemplating conditions of license for broadcasters.
To those, I would add maximizing the value of tax credits for contributions to news organizations structured as not-for-profit businesses.

Neither I nor my policy paper co-author, who these days is occupied as interim federal ethics commissioner, pretended to have all the solutions.

As we wrote when our paper was published, building a national news industry policy is a tricky business.

What we believed was that the pattern of ad hoc subsidies, willful ignorance of the impact of a commercial CBC, fear of failure, and the ill-conceived Online News Act were nothing but trouble and that a thoughtful, multi-pronged national news industry policy was called for.

It still is.

When it’s done—when all the ideas are out there and the best of them are implemented—news organizations will still only survive through the quality of their work.

Not all companies will, or should, survive and, frankly, some need to get on with their dying and get out of the way of those building a future for journalism.

Fretting over and attempting to preserve the past and its icons is emotionally tempting. But it will not give news organizations the fighting chance they need to transition from unstable business models to those capable of sustaining quality journalism in the years ahead.

We are at the end of the end of an era. It’s time to embrace a new genesis.

Peter Menzies is a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a former newspaper executive, and past vice chair of the CRTC.

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Climate Change Concerns are Disrupting Canadians Consumption Habits - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:12:03 -0500

In this interview, Elliot Morris, Grocery and Consumer Packaged Goods Leader with EY Canada, discusses a new survey on how climate change concerns are disrupting Canadian consumption habits.

Morris talks about the habits of different demographics and trends in the retail industry.

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(Toronto, November 14, 2023) The EY Future Consumer Index Survey reveals deepening concerns around inflation (96%) and climate change (84%) are pushing Canadians to change how they live and what they buy.

“Over the last few years, there has been a gap between intention and action for both companies and consumers in their efforts to address sustainability, but the real effects of environmental change on people’s lives is narrowing that gap and sparking a new wave of change,” says Monica Chadha, EY Canada Retail Leader. “As we head into the holiday season and beyond, we’ll see more shoppers take control and do their research to optimize for both economic and environmental benefits.”

Consumers are taking action by buying less

For the more than half of consumers who indicate they’re planning to buy less, 38% say this due to an effort to help the environment. Fashion accessories (60%) topped the list of product categories consumers plan to spend less on followed by toys and gadgets (52%) and clothing, footwear, beauty and cosmetics (48%).

“Extreme weather events, rising energy costs and continued changes to harvests and crops have meaningfully impacted prices and affordability — some consumers have already made switches out of necessity and more are likely to follow,” explains Elliot Morris, EY Canada Grocery and Consumer Packaged Goods Leader. “Consumer products companies can’t ignore the large percentages of Canadians who are changing their lifestyles and consumption habits in response to climate change and affordability concerns.”

Consumers are adapting to climate change-related needs

Nearly one-third of Canadians have had to change the food they eat because climate change has pushed up prices or limited the availability of products. This is pushing consumers to think differently, with 32% starting to consider buying products that can mitigate the effects of climate change.

Seeking ways to stretch their budgets, 41% of respondents plan to cook and entertain more often at home. This also means sacrificing takeout food, with 48% now planning to order less — a 15% jump from just over a year ago.

Generations act and spend differently on sustainability

Two-thirds (64%) of Canadians attribute their efforts to drive change to a personal concern for the fragility of the planet (up 8% from October 2022), there’s a clear generational divide when it comes to behaviours like using less plastic, recycling more or conserving water. Globally, 65% of baby boomers bring reusable bags to the store compared with just 43% of Gen Z, and 63% of baby boomers recycle or reuse packaging after use, compared with 48% of millennials.

On the flipside, younger generations in Canada are speaking with their wallets and double-checking company claims. One-quarter of Gen Z indicated that they are willing to pay for more sustainable goods and services compared with 6% of baby boomers. And 32% of Gen Z will check an organization’s sustainability policies online compared with 7% of baby boomers.

“People are more informed now about what sustainability means and have better access to information to assess whether a brand is living up to its promises,” adds Morris. “Companies need to get ahead and respond now by creating new products or reformulating existing ones to make them healthier and more sustainable, so they can protect their profitability and the brand experience.”

Learn more about the EY Future Consumer Index here.

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Brace for Impact, More Federal Tax Hikes in 2024 - Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:05:18 -0500

In this interview, Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, discusses some of the tax hikes that will hit Canadian consumers in 2024.

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Brace for impact: more federal tax hikes in 2024

OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released its annual New Year’s Tax Changes report today to highlight major tax changes in 2024.

“Tax hikes will give Canadians a hangover in the new year,” said Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the CTF. “Canadians need help with the rising cost of living, but the feds will be reaching deeper into our pockets with major tax hikes in 2024.”

Payroll taxes: The federal government is raising the mandatory Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance contributions in 2024. These payroll tax increases will cost a worker up to $347 next year.

For workers making $73,200 or more, federal payroll taxes (CPP and EI tax) will cost them $5,104 in 2024. Their employer will also be forced to pay $5,524.

Carbon tax: The federal carbon tax is increasing to more than 17 cents per litre of gas and 15 cents per cubic metre of natural gas on Apr. 1, 2024. The carbon tax will cost the average household between $377 and $911 in 2024-25, even after the rebates, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

Alcohol escalator tax: Alcohol taxes will increase by 4.7 per cent on Apr. 1, 2024. Taxes already account for about half of the price of beer, 65 per cent of the price of wine and more than three quarters of the price of spirits. This tax hike will cost Canadians almost $100 million next year.

“Canadians pay too much tax because the government wastes too much money,” Terrazzano said. “Canadians need relief now, and that means Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must drop his plans to raises taxes in 2024.”

You can find the CTF’s New Year’s Tax Changes report here.

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Canadians to Adapt o New Reality As Housing Market Returns to Near Normal - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:57:59 -0500

In this interview, Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the real estate company’s latest housing report.

Soper talks about where home prices are headed in 2024, what to expect in sales, the impact of increased mortgage rates, the challenge of supply in Canada and affordability.

PRESS RELEASE

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – After years of unprecedented irregularity, Canadians may see the real estate market return closer to normal in 2024. According to the Royal LePage Market Survey Forecast, the aggregate1 price of a home in Canada is set to increase 5.5 per cent year over year to $843,684 in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the median price of a single-family detached property and condominium projected to increase 6.0 per cent and 5.0 to $879,164 and $616,140, respectively.2

“Looking ahead, we see 2024 as an important tipping point for the national economy as the majority of Canadians acknowledge that the ultra-low interest rate era is dead and gone,” said Phil Soper, President and CEO, Royal LePage. “We believe that the ‘great adjustment’ to tolerable, mid-single-digit borrowing costs will have a firm grip on our collective consciousness after only modest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.”

Home prices are expected to rise next year in all major markets across the country, with Calgary forecast to see the greatest gains. Throughout the second half of 2023, while prices have been declining in other cities, the Calgary real estate market has bucked the trend continuing on an upward price trajectory.

Royal LePage’s forecast is based on the prediction that the Bank of Canada has concluded its interest rate hike campaign and that the key lending rate will hold steady at five per cent through the first half of 2024. The central bank is expected to start making modest cuts in late summer or fall of next year. Meanwhile, several major financial institutions have already begun offering discounts on fixed-rate mortgages.

“For the last year, many Canadians have been fixated on the idea of interest rates needing to come down significantly before they can afford to enter or re-enter the housing market. Acceptance that a mortgage rate of four to five per cent is the new normal should untether pent-up demand as first-time buyers, flush with savings collected during the extended down market in housing, regain the confidence to go home shopping. And, with the return of first-timer demand, we expect families who have put off upgrading their homes to begin to list their properties in much greater numbers,” continued Soper.

How we got here
Over the last eighteen months, sales activity in most of Canada’s major real estate markets has been on the decline, while inventory levels have gradually increased. While transactions are down as much as 20 or 30 per cent in some regions, home prices have only declined modestly during this time, due to a simultaneous drop in demand as buyer hopefuls continue to hold out for lower interest rates. Still, prices remain above 2022 levels.

“Canada’s real estate market has been on a roller coaster ride for the last four years. A global pandemic briefly brought market activity to a grinding halt in early 2020, followed by a rapid, widespread spike in demand and price appreciation as Canadians sought safety and greater living space in their homes among a world of uncertainty. By the spring of 2022, home prices had reached unprecedented highs, but when interest rates started rising quickly and steeply to combat inflation, the extended market correction began,” said Soper. “Markets take time to adjust. We see a move toward typical home sale transaction levels in 2024, and as the year progresses, appreciating house prices.”

Quarterly forecast
Nationally, home prices are forecast to see modest quarterly gains in the first two quarters of 2024, with more considerable increases expected in the second half of the year, following the anticipated start of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada. The aggregate price of a home in Canada is forecast to be 3.3 per cent higher in Q1 of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023, reflecting a 0.5 per cent increase over the fourth quarter of 2023. In the second quarter of next year, the national aggregate home price is forecast to be 0.2 per cent higher year over year and 0.9 per cent above the previous quarter. In the third quarter, home prices are expected to be 3.3 per cent higher year over year and 2.3 per cent higher on a quarterly basis. And, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the national aggregate price of a home is expected to land 5.5 per cent above the same quarter in 2023, an increase of 1.7 per cent quarter over quarter. Based on this forecast, by the end of next year, home prices will have essentially climbed back to their pandemic peak, reached in the first quarter of 2022.

Supply shortage and affordability challenges
Canada continues to struggle with a chronic housing supply shortage. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the country needs about 3.5 million additional housing units by 2030 to restore affordability, with the greatest need concentrated in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia.3 At the current pace of housing construction and considering the rate of new household formation and immigration projections, inventory will remain out of step with projected demand for years to come.

“For many years, condominiums have offered an affordable opportunity for entry onto the real estate ladder, in addition to their ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle that is typically attractive to young people. Of late, however, this segment of the market has also become out of financial reach for many in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, where new construction cannot keep pace with growing demand. And, the elevated cost of construction materials and labour are adding additional pressure on builders,” said Soper. “What’s more, with ultra-low vacancy rates, the rental market is not the escape route many would-be buyers hope it could be, with monthly lease rates on the rise from coast to coast.”

Competing public policy objectives
In the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement released last month, billions of dollars were committed and reaffirmed towards increased levels of new housing construction. This includes favourable loan agreements and tax benefits for developers of purpose-built rental buildings and public housing projects, as well as financial assistance for municipalities to crack down on short-term rentals in an effort to push more supply onto the resale market in urban centres.4

“It is encouraging to see policy makers tackling Canada’s housing affordability issues and supply shortfall, yet there remains a large accessibility gap for first-time buyers and middle-income earners. Those that have salaries or wages that have not kept up with the cost of living find it difficult to achieve the dream of home ownership. Thankfully, many have received financial help from family or friends, yet this is not something Canadians should have to rely upon,” said Soper. “With competing policy objectives – record-high immigration to combat labour shortages, for example – I see little hope that housing construction will meet that need this decade. The demand/supply imbalance will put further upward pressure on home prices.

“While uncomfortably expensive housing in our major markets is inevitable, it is imperative that governments adopt quick and extraordinary measures to mitigate affordability challenges and address the housing supply crisis,” concluded Soper.

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

MARKET SUMMARIES
Greater Toronto Area
In the Greater Toronto Area, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 6.0 per cent year over year to $1,198,012. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 7.0 per cent to $1,481,950, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 5.0 per cent to $754,845.

“There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Canada’s economy and the real estate market these days, and that is especially true in the major centres like Toronto. What is certain is that Canadians need housing, they value home ownership and most are willing to prioritize buying a home over just about anything else,” said Karen Yolevski, chief operating officer, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. “We know there are still buyers on the sidelines waiting for interest rates to come down. What is unclear is how many can afford to jump back into the market at the first sign of a reduction, and how many truly cannot afford to transact in this environment.”

Yolevski added that a lot of future activity will be dependent not only on reduced interest rates, but the timing of mortgage renewals. Many would-be move-up buyers who have enjoyed ultra-low rates for the past few years will be willing to make a move as their current loan terms expire. No longer bound to their current property because of the interest rate, more of these owners will put their properties on the market and begin their search for a new home.

“The GTA is Canada’s most densely-populated region and continues to be the top destination for newcomers. Despite a temporary drop in sales, there remains a huge gap in the number of homes available and those needed to satisfy demand from middle-income earners. This continues to put significant pressure on the already-tight rental market.”

Yolevski also noted that investor-owned properties, namely condominiums, could add supply to the market over the next year or two, as mortgages come up for renewal and owners choose to sell rather than renew at a higher rate.

“If tenanted properties are not producing positive cash-flow, investors may choose to sell rather than renew their mortgages in this higher-cost borrowing environment. This, in addition to new legislation that incentivizes the development of purpose-built rental properties, could add some much-needed inventory to the entry-level market,” said Yolevski. “It will not be enough, however, to put downward pressure on prices.”

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Greater Montreal Area
In the Greater Montreal Area, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 5.0 per cent year over year to $610,260. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 4.5 per cent to $684,998, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 6.0 per cent to $471,912.

“The real estate crystal ball prediction will be made up of many factors in 2024, but the thing to remember is that the reduction in inflation closer to the target rate will not have been enough to curb the increase in real estate prices for very long, due to a chronic lack of supply,” said Dominic St-Pierre, vice-president and general manager, Royal LePage, Quebec region. “Housing is an essential need, and the still-critical shortage of units required to meet demand and population growth is destined to persist, as long as investments by all levels of government fail to materialize in the urban landscape. However, even if interest rates are expected to start dipping next year, consumers will have to adapt to a new reality, as the days of ultra-low rates are over. In the short term, this should keep property price increases in check while households adjust their purchasing behaviours.”

In its fall economic update, the Quebec government pledged $1.8 billion over five years to improve access to housing in the province.5 This investment will include actions to accelerate the construction of affordable housing, as well as assistance to municipalities in the form of increased flexibility in urban planning bylaws, measures to facilitate the construction of secondary suites, and support for the training of the construction workforce.

“We welcome any initiative aimed at reducing the gap between supply and demand, and applaud the creativity of the various levels of government in multiplying solutions,” said St-Pierre. “However, the challenge is massive, since Quebec requires the addition of more than 1.2 million units by the end of the decade in order to regain some semblance of affordability.”

What’s more, Montreal is the Canadian city where housing starts fell the most in the first six months of 2023, a 26-year record, and the prognosis for 2024 is not optimal.6 Rising borrowing costs have taken a heavy toll on builders’ and developers’ portfolios over the past year. For this reason, it is expected that when interest rates start to decline, the pent-up demand will unleash on the condominium segment in the Greater Montreal Area, which will see an appreciation rate slightly higher than that of single-family homes.

“In addition to condominiums, the market for single-family homes priced at $1 million and higher should also see an upturn as expectations of lower interest rates materialize,” said Marc Lefrançois, chartered real estate broker, Royal LePage Tendance in Montreal. “For this category of buyers, moving from one property to another is often not an immediate necessity. Many have therefore preferred to wait in order to take advantage of more favourable financing conditions, but could return to the market quickly when the central bank announces the start of a downward cycle in interest rates.”

Economic conditions in the province were heavily weighed down at the end of the year by the outbreak of strikes in the public sector, as well as numerous layoffs across a myriad of industries, which could influence consumer confidence regarding large purchases such as a property in 2024, despite a widely expected drop in interest rates.

“Savings accumulated by households during the pandemic have begun to run out, keeping pace with inflation and interest rate hikes over the past 21 months,” noted St-Pierre. “Quebec households have a high level of debt, and despite signs of relief in borrowing costs on the horizon, their purchasing power will remain limited. The downward adjustment of the Bank of Canada’s overnight rate, even by a quarter per cent, could send a strong message to consumers about future economic conditions. The pace at which interest rates rebalance will also play a big part in the equation,” he continued.

St-Pierre added, “The start of 2024 could see the Greater Montreal Area’s real estate market get off to a slow start, following a similar trend to the last quarter of 2023. But, we expect the recovery to get underway quickly once interest rates start to fall. Next year is likely to be more active than 2023 in terms of property sales,” he concluded.

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Greater Vancouver
In Greater Vancouver, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 3.0 per cent year over year to $1,281,732. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 2.5 per cent to $1,778,785, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 4.0 per cent to $795,808.

“Activity has slowed in recent months allowing some inventory to build, as buyers hold out for a deal or for interest rates to drop, and sellers continue to expect 2021 values for their homes. While this has resulted in a market slowdown, Greater Vancouver could see a brisk spring if interest rates remain steady or dip even a little,” said Randy Ryalls, managing broker, Royal LePage Sterling Realty. “There is still plenty of demand waiting in the wings, and a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel could easily heat up the market again. Some buyers will rush to transact before the competition gets too tight. Others will wait for multiple rate cuts.”

Ryalls noted that while many sidelined buyers are likely to jump back into the market next year if lending rates come down, competition will not be as aggressive as it was two years ago when borrowing costs sat at record lows.

“Purchasing power has been deflated. With the rising cost of living and interest rates five or six times higher than they were a few years ago, buyers have less capacity to outbid their competitors. This will keep a lid on price appreciation, even as activity picks up,” said Ryalls. “Some banks have already begun to offer discounts on fixed-rate mortgages, incentivizing some buyers back to the table. Eventually, everyone will have to adjust to the new realities of the market.”

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Ottawa
In Ottawa, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 4.5 per cent year over year to $771,942. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 4.0 per cent to $884,000, while the median price of condominium is forecast to increase 5.0 per cent to $407,190.

“The Ottawa market is heavily influenced by interest rates. Even if we see only a modest decrease in rates by the Bank of Canada mid-way through 2024, this move could spark a flurry of buying activity leading into our late summer and early fall market,” said Jason Ralph, broker of record, Royal LePage Team Realty. “These days, only those homeowners who must move for personal reasons are listing their homes. In many cases, those with the luxury of time are staying on the sidelines, waiting for interest rates to come down. This is creating pent-up buyer demand, especially in the always desirable single-family detached segment.”

Ralph noted that many first-time homebuyers have been renting as they wait for lower interest rates and improved purchasing power. This is creating a competitive rental market, especially as newcomers relocate to Ottawa for opportunities in the city’s thriving public service job market, adding to the already high levels of renter demand.

“Though we have returned to a more normalized market post-pandemic, we are not quite in balanced territory yet as demand continues to outweigh supply. As a result, we are expecting a brisk spring market next year,” said Ralph. “Should we see a drop in interest rates, market activity will intensify, resulting in an incline in home prices in the later months of the year and into 2025.”

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Calgary
In Calgary, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 8.0 per cent year over year to $711,612, the highest of all forecast regions. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 6.0 per cent to $803,692, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 9.5 per cent to $286,562.

“Although activity has slowed in Calgary, home prices have not dipped like they have in other cities across Canada, due to a sustained shortage of supply,” said Corinne Lyall, broker and owner, Royal LePage Benchmark. “If rates start to come down in the second half of 2024 – as they are predicted to do – it will motivate buyers to jump into the market as their borrowing power improves. Many homeowners will see their mortgages come up for renewal next year, and will be forced to take a higher interest rate. This may push some more inventory onto the market, as overleveraged borrowers downsize in an effort to get some relief from higher monthly payments.”

Lyall noted that Calgary has seen a slowdown in the number of interprovincial buyers relocating to the city compared to the past few years. However, investors from other provinces continue to look for real estate opportunities in the Prairies, driving demand in the multi-family segment.

“We expect that home prices will rise over the next year, and will outperform other major cities as Calgary’s relative affordability continues to attract buyers to the city. A shortage of supply remains a challenge, which will keep prices on an upward trajectory for the foreseeable future as buyers compete for the few homes available,” said Lyall. “Heading into the new year, I predict that we will see a slow start to the market in January and February, a similar pattern to what we saw in early 2023. Once March arrives, buyers and sellers will move off of the sidelines as a brisk spring market begins and consumer confidence strengthens.”

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Edmonton
In Edmonton, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 4.0 per cent year over year to $443,248. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 7.0 per cent to $493,805, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 2.0 per cent to $192,678.

“Next year, we expect similar activity to this year, but home values will likely increase as price appreciation falls in line with historical trends. Edmonton continues to experience a shortage of homes relative to demand, which will keep home prices trending upward in 2024. This will only be intensified by the number of residents moving into the city, searching for affordability and work opportunities,” said Tom Shearer, broker and owner, Royal LePage Noralta Real Estate. “We continue to see a gap between buyer expectations and the reality of how far their dollar will stretch. Until they feel that they’re getting their money’s worth, some buyers will continue to wait on the sidelines, building further pent-up demand.”

Shearer noted that Edmonton home prices are largely tied to the oil and gas sector, which continues to be a major driver of employment opportunities. Edmonton has seen a surge in newcomers over the past few years, in addition to Canadians moving to Alberta from other provinces – namely Ontario and British Columbia.

“The city’s fast-growing population has put upward pressure on home prices,” said Shearer. “In recent years, the province has seen a notable surge in activity and home prices in the city of Calgary, and we believe similar trends are on the horizon for Edmonton.”

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Halifax
In Halifax, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 3.0 per cent year over year to $521,592. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 5.0 per cent to $602,490, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 1.5 per cent to $431,375.

“Looking ahead to the 2024 housing market in Halifax, we are feeling quite positive. It is likely that interest rates will be reduced mid-year, which will cause some hesitant or sidelined buyers to jump back into the market,” said Matt Honsberger, broker and owner, Royal LePage Atlantic. “Those in the rental market – who are currently paying higher-than-normal prices due to tight competition in this segment – will be especially motivated to transition into home ownership. Many move-up buyers, who have patiently been biding their time until borrowing rates improve or their mortgages come up for renewal, are also expected to re-enter the market in the new year.”

Honsberger noted that investors from Ontario and Alberta are an active buyer group in Nova Scotia. This demand is not exclusive to the investor-friendly condominium segment, but is also present in the single-family and new construction markets as well, despite the non-resident tax applicable to all transactions by out-of-province buyers.

“Though we will experience the typical seasonal slowdown in the first weeks of the new year, I expect January will still be up in terms of prices and activity compared to the same time this year. Sales are likely to begin increasing in February and March, as more inventory comes online. And, if we see one or two rate cuts in the fall, a boost of activity will follow,” said Honsberger.

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Winnipeg
In Winnipeg, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 3.0 per cent year over year to $396,447. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 4.0 per cent to $440,232, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 2.0 per cent to $263,568.

“Every year, the Winnipeg real estate market follows a similar pattern – slow through the winter months with a rise in activity in the spring, followed by a quieter summer and then a slow decline for the remainder of the year. We expect 2024 will look much like a typical year, resulting in modest price increases as consumer confidence strengthens,” said Michael Froese, broker and manager, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate. “Single-family detached homes will likely see the majority of next year’s price growth, especially in the highly-sought-after $300,000 to $400,000 price range.”

Froese added that he is not overly concerned that the expected wave of upcoming mortgage renewals will force many homeowners to have to list their homes due to higher monthly costs.

“As has always been the case, Canadians value home ownership. When faced with financial strain, most people will cut back on discretionary spending and make other concessions before resorting to selling their homes,” he added. “While it may not be as strong of a seller’s market as it was two years ago, prices are anticipated to remain buoyant as buyer demand is expected to continue outweighing available home supply, even in the slower months.”

Royal LePage 2024 Market Survey Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024forecast
Royal LePage 2024 Quarterly Forecast Table: rlp.ca/table_2024quarterlyforecast

Regina
In Regina, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2024 is forecast to increase 3.0 per cent year over year to $381,306. During the same period, the median price of a single-family detached property is expected to rise 4.0 per cent to $417,456, while the median price of a condominium is forecast to increase 2.5 per cent to $228,063.

“Like many cities across Canada, higher interest rates have prompted buyers to hit pause as their borrowing capacity has diminished. As a result, demand is building on the sidelines as consumers wait anxiously for borrowing costs to come down,” said Shaheen Zareh, sales representative, Royal LePage Regina Realty. “Although it is highly unlikely we will see rates as low as one or two per cent again – at least not anytime soon – I do believe some of that sidelined demand will re-enter the market once rates are cut, even if only by a small amount.”

Zareh added that rental prices have climbed in Regina as higher mortgage rates have kept would-be buyers in leased properties for longer. This has constrained rental supply and pushed prices up, making the cost of monthly rent comparable to a mortgage payment in some cases.

“Overall, supply remains constrained. I expect prices will see a modest increase in 2024, not only in the detached segment but in the condo market as well. There has been a lot of activity in the condominium segment as of late, despite the property type not being particularly popular in the region, historically. We have seen an uptick in condo sales thanks to first-time buyers who are seeking a more affordable option that will allow them to get a foot on the property ladder sooner.” said Zareh. “Many young buyers would much prefer a new condo for $200,000 over a detached fixer-upper that costs $100,000 more.”

Zareh noted that many short-term pandemic-era mortgages are expected to come up for renewal next year, which could have an impact on supply as homeowners weigh the decision to renew or sell their homes and downsize into a more financially manageable property.

About the Royal LePage Market Survey Forecast
The Royal LePage Market Survey Forecast provides year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter price expectations nationally and for Canada’s nine most prominent real estate markets. Housing values are based on the Royal LePage National House Price Composite, produced quarterly through the use of company data in addition to data and analytics from its sister company, RPS Real Property Solutions, the trusted source for residential real estate intelligence and analytics in Canada. Additionally, commentary on housing market trends and data on price and forecast values are provided by Royal LePage residential real estate experts, based on their opinions and market knowledge.

About Royal LePage
Serving Canadians since 1913, Royal LePage is the country’s leading provider of services to real estate brokerages, with a network of approximately 20,000 real estate professionals in over 670 locations nationwide. Royal LePage is the only Canadian real estate company to have its own charitable foundation, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, which has been dedicated to supporting women’s shelters and domestic violence prevention programs for 25 years. Royal LePage is a Bridgemarq Real Estate Services Inc. company, a TSX-listed corporation trading under the symbolTSX:BRE. For more information, please visit www.royallepage.ca.

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Canadian Organizations Face Barriersto Digital Adoption and Transformation - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:53:34 -0500

In this interview, Jaimie Boyd, National Digital Government Leader for Deloitte Canada, discusses a new report highlighting the demand for digital skills today in the workplace.

Boyd talks about the difficulties in finding talent, why it’s important for companies to adopt new technologies, the challenges and the investment in cyber security.

PRESS RELEASE

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – As some organizations begin to reap the benefits of the digital revolution, the disparities that threaten progress have become more apparent for others. A new report by Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre, Digital equity: Empowering all organizations to succeed in the digital era, finds that not all Canadian organizations are equipped to seize the opportunities created by digital technologies.

The third and final digital equity report from Deloitte’s Future of Canada Centre reveals that small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Indigenous-owned and -led organizations, public sector organizations, and not-for-profit organizations, face disproportionate barriers to digital equity. Existing and emerging digital technologies carry huge potential to benefit Canadian organizations and spur economic growth, but a lack of in-house specialized technology experience to shape digital strategies or guide digital investment decisions, digital skills shortages in the labour market, and a constantly evolving regulatory and cyberthreat environment, interfere with these organizations’ ability catch up, keep up or thrive in a digital era.

“Our people are the lifeblood of a resilient economy, and we must first identify, then work to eliminate barriers and ensure they have the skills needed for the future,” says Anthony Viel, CEO, Deloitte Canada. “Thriving organizations create the foundation for thriving people, communities, and societies. The current convergence of cutting-edge technologies underpins a future of possibilities, promising enhanced efficiency, growth, and innovation for all Canadians, and organizations of all sizes across the country. If we act now, Canada’s future can be bright, with outcomes for government, business, and people.”

Deloitte’s new report, which is based on original research including a survey of 804 Canadian senior business leaders, examines the ongoing challenges organizations face across three pillars—access, participation, and ecosystem. The report makes practical and actionable recommendations for leaders of organizations and policymakers on how to work together to ensure a more equitable future.

Some of the survey findings include:
Two-thirds (67%) of survey respondents describe the cost of software licences and subscriptions as somewhat or very challenging, with one in four (25%) describing it as a great challenge.
56 per cent say choosing between competing software vendors or cloud service providers is somewhat or very challenging.
A majority (58%) of survey respondents say uncertainty about which technologies would be most beneficial to the organization is somewhat or very challenging.
67 per cent of organizations with over 10 employees say hiring digitally skilled workers is somewhat or very challenging, which rises to 70 per cent for medium (100-499 employees) and large organizations (500 employees or more).
59 per cent of organizations permit employees to use personal mobile devices for work, while almost a third (32%) permit employees to use personal computers or laptops for work – increasing attack surface for cybercriminals. Meanwhile, 20 per cent of Canadian business leaders surveyed say their organization has not invested in any cybersecurity software or applications.
“Organizations open to investing in new ways of working, upskilling, and training employees, will be a part of the movement toward an inclusive digital future” says Jaimie Boyd, National Digital Government Leader at Deloitte Canada. “We hope organizational leaders and policymakers can use our recommendations to address the barriers Canadian organizations are facing and pave the way to a more inclusive digital future for individuals and organizations alike—because we’re not there yet.”

Some of the recommendations from the report include:
Connect every organization with the right digital tools
By creating a digital investment strategy clearly linking digital investments to business objectives, employers can participate in the digital economy as they see fit.
Attending conferences, trade shows, summits, and seminars will help employers address knowledge gaps around digital solutions and keep them on the pulse of what digital tools are available in the marketplace.
Participating in peer networks and industry groups, are ways for leaders to learn from one another and share best practices.
Ensure organizations have the skills to thrive in the digital economy
Organizations, especially smaller ones and non-profits, that are facing challenges finding and retaining digital talent need to think strategically about their talent value proposition and how it can speak better to digital and tech talent – including by being purpose/mission-forward.
Employers can leverage massive open online courses (MOOCs) for on-demand learning paired with informal learning experiences (e.g., lunch-and-learns, mentorships, work-shadowing arrangements) to round out a low-cost upskilling program.
Participating in industry advisory groups and working with partners to create industry training hubs are ways organizations can catch up, keep up, or thrive in the digital era.
Build a secure and inclusive digital ecosystem
Government policy decisions that mandate tech-enablement (such as e-invoicing and open banking), can be real force multipliers for digital adoption, and specifically accelerate small business tech adoption.
By designating data protection and privacy champions and educating the workforce on data protection and related vendor management practices, employers can ensure the organization is staying abreast of the latest in the regulatory environment.
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Big Challenges for Small Businesses - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:51:28 -0500

In this interview, Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the big challenges small businesses continue to face in Canada.

Pohlmann talks about the looming repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account as well as the increases in employers’ payrolls with hikes for Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance.

NEWS RELEASE

No cost relief in sight for Canadians and small businesses as government hikes CPP and EI yet again

Toronto, January 4, 2024 – As of Jan. 1, Canadians will be seeing a drop in their take-home income, while employers will face another increase to their payroll budgets due to Employment Insurance (EI) hikes and adding a second earnings limit to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) thereby hiking CPP, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

These latest hikes increased payroll taxes for employers by up to $366 per employee, and up to $348 for workers. This year, total employer contributions for CPP and EI alone could amount to $5,524 per employee.

“That’s a significant increase in the cost of labour for employers and puts them in an even tougher position, especially when many employees will be looking for a salary increase at the beginning of the year. Business owners may be forced to rethink their wage and hiring plans for 2024. And that is over and above other cost pressures small businesses are dealing with right now, such as the looming Canada Emergency Business Account repayment deadline,” said Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at CFIB.

Heading into 2024, most small businesses (77%) want governments to focus on addressing rising prices and the cost of doing business, while another 74% want governments to reduce the overall tax burden, according to a recent CFIB survey. If governments reduced the overall tax burden, over half (57%) of small businesses said they would increase employee compensation such as wages and benefits.

CFIB is calling on Ottawa to work with the provinces to offset the CPP hikes, implement a 50:50 split in EI premiums between employers and employees, or introduce a refundable credit, similar to the 2015-16 Small Business Job Credit, to offset the rate increases for small businesses.

With the carbon tax set to increase to $80 per tonne on April 1, the federal government should overhaul the entire carbon tax system by halting future carbon tax increases, immediately returning all promised funds to small businesses that paid into the tax and expanding the carbon tax exemption to all forms of heating fuels, including natural gas and other sources used by small business.

“Ottawa is sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax revenue that it promised to return to small businesses, at the same time it’s providing large subsidies to multinational corporations, while small businesses and Canadians are struggling with the increased costs of living. Is this where government priorities lie?” Pohlmann said. “Ottawa must wake up and realize the impacts its recent decisions on CEBA and rate hikes will have on small businesses’ ability to continue to operate, much less compete.”

Methodology:

Final results for the Your Voice – December 2023 survey, conducted from December 7-19, 2023, number of respondents = 2,966. For comparison purposes, a probability sample with the same number of respondents would have a margin of error of at most +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20.

Final results for the Your Voice – November 2023 survey. The online survey was conducted November 2-20, 2023, number of respondents = 3,265. For comparison purposes, a probability samples with the same number of respondents would have a margin of error of +/-1.7%, 19 times out of 20.

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39% of Holiday Shoppers Looking to save the Year: JLL REPORT - Newscast, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:25:33 -0500

In this interview, Tim Sanderson, Executive Vice President, Retail, for JLL Canada, discusses the real estate firm’s latest holiday shopping survey.

Sanderson talks about how 39% of Canadians are looking for ways to save money this year, what retailers will benefit from that, and the preference of in-store shopping.

PRESS RELEASE

TORONTO, November 22, 2023— JLL released today the Canada Holiday Shopping Survey Report 2023, highlighting the preferences and behaviours of holiday shoppers across Canada.

The report indicates that 39% of Canadian holiday shoppers prioritize saving money, while the remaining 61% expand their holiday budget to make the season more fulfilling for their loved ones. Despite inflation concerns, shoppers’ average holiday budgets increased by 16% from last year, with Canadians planning to spend an average of $1,049.00 on holiday related experiences, gifts, and merchandise combined in 2023.

Clothing, shoes, and gift cards are the top choices for holiday gifts, with shoppers planning to visit a total of five stores and purchase seven different gifts on average. Moreover, the report reveals that shopping centers, restaurants, food courts, and movie theaters are the most sought-after destinations for holiday experiences.

Shopping centres dominate as the preferred method of shopping, with 95% of holiday shoppers planning to visit them, an average of three times. Dining out at restaurants is also highly popular, with 93% of shoppers planning to eat out two or more times during the holiday season.

As more shoppers plan to eat and/or drink in shopping centres, average dwell time continues to increase, reaching an average of 65 minutes this year. In 2021, average dwell time was 50 minutes. With fewer shoppers concerned about health and safety, short trips have become less popular. Half of shoppers plan to stay at a shopping centre between 30 and 90 minutes.

The report indicates a preference for physical stores over online shopping, with big box and discount stores remaining highly popular among shoppers. However, deal-hunters tend to favor e-commerce platforms, with Amazon topping the list of preferred retailers in Canada.

In terms of social media use for shopping decisions, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are the most popular platforms among Canadian shoppers.

“A significant change in 2023 is the prioritization of emotional connection with loved ones through gifts and experiences,” said Tim Sanderson, Executive Vice President, Retail, JLL Canada. “Despite economic uncertainty, many will spend 30% of their budget on experience such as dining, recreation and travel.”

Methodology

The report surveyed 1,000 online respondents throughout Canada across gender, age, ethnicity, education, income, marital status, number of children, employment status, career, and province. The survey was conducted in English on October 24-25, 2023.

To access the full Canada Holiday Shopping Survey Report 2023 and learn more about the findings, please visit jll.ca.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 105,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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Effecting industry-shifting growth and success in the retail space - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Emily Hosie has a track record of effecting industry-shifting growth and success in the retail space through her tenure at fashion powerhouses, TJ Maxx, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth, and Holt Renfrew. A dynamic millennial mom, Emily recognized a huge void in the baby gear retail market that was ripe for innovation, within a legacy industry in need of an update. Her solution for the industry was Rebelstork – a certified B Corp and purpose-driven company dedicated to creating a marketplace that connects brands and retailers to parents across North America. Her innovative AI-powered ecosystem enables frictionless movement of overstock, open box (store returns), and quality used baby gear between buyers and sellers. In four short years, Emily has brought her vision of a re-commerce and circular economy to life across two countries. To date, Rebelstork has saved over 180,000 pieces of baby gear from ending up in landfills and instead into the homes of parents across North America at a fraction of the original retail price.

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From oilpatch layoff to successful entrepreneurial journey - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

In 2017, Sean Alexander and his family built a home in the new community of Harmony, a lake community just west of Calgary. For a side business, outside of his oil & gas career, Sean began importing Standup Paddleboards (SUPs) to sell to his neighbours out of his garage in late 2019, branding them KAILANI. Shortly after that, he realized not everyone wanted to paddleboard, so he expanded his product range and began manufacturing and importing brightly coloured coolers and started initially selling them to his Friday night shinny hockey team. In early 2020, he found himself laid off from his job in the oil and gas sector, and that’s when he decided to go all in on his idea of starting an outdoor lifestyle company.

Eight months later, following a 7-day road trip through the interior of BC, he had secured $130,000 in purchase orders for his colourful collection of coolers, landing him a $1M investment with an Alberta-based private equity group. On November 2, Sean appeared in episode 7 of Season 18 on Dragons’ Den and secured a $1,000,000 deal with Wes Hall, $500,000 for 15% of his company and an additional $500,000 as an Operating Line of Credit. You can view the segment at https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/kailani.

Today, he is selling coast-to-coast in over 200 retailers, 120 Pro Shops, 50 Promotional Marketing Companies and successfully selling in his Amazon Canada Storefront. He is an Official Partner with PGA Alberta and as of Nov 28th, 2023, and just signed a 3 year Agreement as a National Partner with the CPRA, Canadian Professional Rodeo Association, which is the sanctioning body for Pro Rodeo Events in Canada with 1100+ Athlete Members.

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Advice from the co-founder of a leading global influencer talent management agency - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Emily Ward is the co-founder of Canada’s leading global influencer talent management agency Shine Talent Group. Emily transformed her PR agency (which she had for 10+ years) into a full influencer talent management agency. In this session we discuss, knowing when to make a change, knowing when it's time to bring on a business partner, and how to find the right person.

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Stay Happy and Positive - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

As a highly accomplished senior executive with 30 years of international experience across multiple industries, Rhea Dubois-Phillips has a track record of building and leading strong teams, advising C-Suite, and managing integrated campaigns to promote and protect reputation, revenue and business objectives. She is a respected leader, motivator, and strategist with the ability to empower employees and transform businesses.

Rhea draws on her extensive experience living and working abroad, including 15 years working across Asia in key markets such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Jakarta, Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo, where she provided senior counsel to major blue chip companies including ING, Lehman Brothers, LG, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Phillips, the Russian Space Agency, Samsung, and Starbucks.

In her most recent professional chapter, Rhea Dubois-Phillips dedicated two decades to Edelman, the world’s largest private PR agency. Her journey unfolded across six of Edelman’s offices in Asia, culminating in her role as the accomplished General Manager of the Vancouver office. Here, she skillfully navigated a thriving business spanning diverse sectors and specialties. Rhea’s leadership was instrumental in curating a dynamic portfolio of clients, including Colliers, QuadReal, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, Coast Capital Savings, eComm 911, Prospera, Westminster Savings, BC Ferries, Canfor, LNG Canada, City of Surrey, and more. Her legacy is her prowess to cultivate profitability, nurture client relationships, and build cohesive teams that transcend geographical boundaries. Rhea’s extensive experience positions her as a seasoned expert in the dynamic realm of public relations, solidifying her reputation as a collaborative industry leader.

Rhea holds a Master’s of English from the University of London, a Diploma from the University of Paris, Sorbonne, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia. In 2022, Rhea was named one of Business in Vancouver’s most influential leaders in marketing, public and media relations.

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From engineer to some Monki business - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Aditya Dutta, Co-Owner of Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro in Calgary, is a seasoned entrepreneur who has led and helped startups in the hospitality, fashion and real estate industries. An engineering graduate of McGill University, Aditya loves innovation and is now following his childhood passion of revolutionizing the hospitality industry in Calgary, Alberta. A Management Consultant by trade, he worked for more than three years in the Business Strategy and Transformation teams encompassing many industries.

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Optimizing accounting efficiencies for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business with Sage - Canada Wide, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:45:00 -0500

As country leader for Sage in Canada, Mark Hickman helps to empower Canadian businesses by simplifying workflows to break down barriers and achieve growth. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels, where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in Canada. As a leader, Mark looks to empower colleagues, partners, and customers to seek out solutions through creativity and innovation.

As VP of Research and Public Policy for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Matthew Foss helps position Indigenous business at the focal point for strengthening Indigenous communities and promoting prosperous relationships. Foss has ample years of experience in consulting management and mentorship with entrepreneurs. The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business provides key resources and learning opportunities for Indigenous businesses across the country.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sage_Canada
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-software/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccab_national
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccab-national

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How a maker defined success his own way with Cate and Levi Founder Josh Title - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Cate & Levi was founded in 2008 after the CEO & Founder's first son Levi was born. Although Josh Title graduated from law school and practiced corporate law, "making" has always been his true calling. His mom is an avid crafter and father a committed and successful small business owner. You may say that Josh is the perfect marriage of both!

As Josh and his wife awaited the birth of their first child, he noticed that there was a lack of one of a kind, responsibly made, and beautifully designed products for children. He decided to create a unique collection of products that would be intricately crafted and environmentally responsible. Josh started by designing a handful of stuffed animals made from upcycled sweaters. These quickly became their signature pieces distributed and collected around the world.

The Cate & Levi Collection is handmade at Josh's studio in Toronto, Canada. Together with his talented production team, he oversee every aspect of this collection. All the materials are sourced as close to home as possible. This process cuts down on shipping and reduces the carbon footprint. Cate and Levi produces three distinct product lines: One Of A Kind Reclaimed Wool Finished Products, DIY Wool Crafting Kits, and Softy Polar Fleece Finished Products.

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You are who you surround yourself with - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Cordell Jacks is CEO, co-founder, and General Partner at Regenerative Capital Group (RCG).

Prior to launching in 2022 with his business partner Mike Miller, Cordell was an executive at several cleantech companies focused on global circular economy initiatives. He was also Founder & Global Director of an international NGO initiative focused on market-development programs. He’s spent the majority of his career creating innovative social finance mechanisms for environmental and social impact.

Cordell is the recipient of several international accomplishment awards, including the Dubai International Award for Best Practices, INDEX: Design to Improve Life Award, and The Lipman Family Prize. He’s based on Vancouver Island.

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Dans la jungle du réseautage avec Réjean Gauthier - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Réjean Gauthier est le guide qui accompagne les entrepreneurs et les gestionnaires d'entreprises dans ses entrevues. Son émission est axée sur l'échange de savoir, la collaboration et l'épanouissement personnel & professionnel. Réjean a le bonheur d’échanger avec des gestionnaires et entrepreneurs de tous les domaines. Plus de 560 entrevues depuis 2017, qui se sont déroulées telle une discussion entre amis, sans prétention et dans une atmosphère détendue. https://www.danslajungledesaffaires.ca/fr

Durant son cheminement professionnel, Réjean a fondé 14 entreprises et ce dernier compte maintenant un réseau de plus de 16 000 acteurs du monde des affaires.

Il est l'auteur des Best Sellers Dans la jungle du réseautage tome 1 en version originale et Dans la jungle du réseautage tome 2 qui s'adresse aux étudiants post-secondaires. Réjean est propriétaire la maison d'éditions KARR 4.0. https://karr40.com

C'est en 2013 qu’il créé le concept de formations et conférences « Dans la jungle du réseautage » afin de partager ses expériences de réseautage d'affaires. Ce que les participants lui disent le plus souvent après une conférence ou une formation, c'est que son message est pratique, présenté de façon simple et surtout d'une manière très ludique. Il dit répète souvent que l'important c'est d'avoir du plaisir.

Il est diplômé deux fois du programme international « Dale Carnegie Training » et il est aussi consultant certifié auprès de Nova Global.

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Mickey Mouse can never have a bad day - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Brad Warren is the CEO and Founder of Our Invisible Empire, a company dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses. His passion revolves around helping entrepreneurs surmount challenges, with a strong belief that solutions can be found for almost any business problem. Brad's leadership principles emphasize self-awareness, working diligently, remaining adaptable, and executing consistently!

In Brad's own words, Our Invisible Empire is on a mission to "keep as many small businesses alive as possible, so that all of our kids aren't working for Amazon in 20 years from now!" Brad and his team embarked on this journey starting out in a pandemic and a recession, with a clear objective of simplifying the path for struggling business owners and emerging entrepreneurs.

Brad's own personal journey highlights his dedication to entrepreneurship and business support. He began his career with an opportunity to transition from hands-on work to a management role at a young age, working closely with his mentor, the founder of a retail service business, for nearly a decade. This experience exposed him to various aspects of business, from sales and operational management to financial data tracking, forecasting, marketing, and scaling. As the company expanded across different cities and provinces, Brad's role grew, eventually leading to his position as a shareholder and General Manager, with scaling and expansion becoming his passion.

Brad's path took a significant turn when he partnered with his wife, who is a CPA accountant and Founder of White Raven Accounting. Recognizing the combined breadth of their expertise in small business needs, they established Our Invisible Empire. Their motivation is evident — to create opportunities and support small businesses in Alberta's competitive market.

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Taking the lessons from the farm to run a successful business - Saskatchewan - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Nathasha Vandenhurk is CEO and co-founder of Three Farmers Foods Inc., a privately held corporation based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which is a trusted brand known for providing foods with natural goodness. Functioning as an integrated organization, Three Farmers delivers nourishing food in a sustainable manner, adhering to the principles of Canadian farming. Their products are minimally processed to showcase their inherent nutritional value and taste, ensuring that consumers can enjoy delicious food that is genuinely wholesome. Dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and encouraging better food choices, Three Farmers Foods is a forward-thinking food manufacturer with a strong focus on utilizing locally sourced ingredients to enhance food security within Canada. Driven by a vision of a more nutritious future, the company remains committed to crafting minimally processed snacks that empower consumers to prioritize their well-being.

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The Prince of the Blues - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Gary Martin is a dynamic and uplifting musician who brings authenticity, excitement, deep expression, and emotion to his performances. Focusing on a personal connection to his audience, engaging and interacting with them, Gary leaves them invigorated, inspired, and motivated creating a memorable experience they will always remember and share. A passionate and spiritual performer Gary is there to soothe your soul and have you coming back for more.

Gary is an authentic Chicago blues musician, martial arts master, and inspirational speaker. He has used his gifts of music and martial arts in speaking with over 2 million students across North America. Gary Martin inspires and motivates youth in making positive changes in their lives.

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Mix in some research. Bake in your craft - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

The Tattons are the co-founders of BReD, a B Corp-certified vegan sourdough bakery located in the premier ski and mountain bike resort of Whistler, BC, Canada. The bakery specializes in sourdough and vegan baked goods. Their new debut cookbook, also called BReD, is an homage to the Tattons' bakery and mission to inform and provide their community with cruelty-free food.

ED TATTON (he/him) is a professional chef who has been to culinary college and worked in high-end kitchens in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, but now specializes in making organic naturally leavened sourdough. As co-owner of BReD–Organic Sourdough with his wife Natasha, Ed leads a small bakery team, making and baking bread, pizza dough, and other small baked goods. These days, Ed’s food is compassionately vegan, a movement he is passionately excited to be part of and help grow for the benefit of people, animals, and the planet.

NATASHA TATTON (she/her) is an English teacher turned bakery manager, animal rights advocate and co-founder of BReD–Organic Sourdough, a B Corp-certified 100% plant-based café/bakery in Whistler, BC. Natasha has taught English all over the world but now leads a small front-of-house team of cashiers and baristas. She has ventured into various food and beverage roles, nurturing her desire to establish a vegan eatery to provide more compassionate food choices for people.

The bakery specializes in sourdough loaves and sourdough cinnamon buns complete with house-made vegan cream cheeze frosting, and has many other sweet and savory vegan treats which are made using locally sourced, seasonal and organic ingredients. Everything is made in-house and baked fresh daily and served alongside their specialty beverage programme.

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Empower Women with Holistic Health - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Aeryon Ashlie is a holistic nutritionist, author, keynote speaker, and founder of Aeryon Wellness Support Supplements. Her female-focused brand is a result of 25+ years of personal experience with eating disorders, hormonal imbalance, weight management, stress, and sleep issues. With a mission to "Empower Women with Holistic Health," Aeryon Wellness is a place where women are supported throughout their journey to sustainable health and wellness.

In 2021, Aeryon Wellness was featured on CBC’s Dragons Den, walking away with three offers and a deal with Arlene Dickenson. It was her innovative use of QR codes on each label and her passion for her calling that landed her the opportunity. In 2022, the newest product from Aeryon Wellness "Up and Away," North America's first 100% boric acid vaginal suppository kit, won The Canadian Health Food Association’s Innovative Product of the Year.

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Be kind to you - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

As someone who loves the outdoors, problem-solving, and helping others, Guita Yazdani started Campertunity, which is like Airbnb but for camping.

Born and raised in North Vancouver, where Campertunity is based, Guita loves biking, dragon boating, and hiking...but mostly on rainy days when our rainforests are at the peak of freshness!

She endeavours to make the outdoors easily accessible to everyone because everyone has the right to be in nature. With anxiety and depression on the rise, it's her mission and passion to offer a healthy vacation option to millions who need it, which is camping.

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When you start a business make sure you’re passionate and that’ll take some time - Winnipeg - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Michael Okoye is the co-founder and CEO of ADAM (All-life Digital Asset Manager). Michael began his remarkable journey with a life-altering near-death experience at the age of 15, which instilled a determination to look beyond the present and envision a future shaped by innovation.

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The challenges of moving from a service-based to product-based business - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Victoria Marshman is a passionate and driven entrepreneur, marketer, community leader and dance educator. Born and raised in Scarborough, Ontario, she has operated and scaled two 6-figure companies since 2015, and has helped raise over $250k for local Canadian charities through charitable events. Recently, Victoria has Co-Founded Mave & Chez: a luxury ergonomic slipper brand designed for women, by women. The brand successfully launched on Kickstarter in October 2022, with over 425 pre-orders and was selected as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter. The brand has already scaled to 6-figures in just a few short months in the market. Catch Mave & Chez on the next season of Dragon's Den this fall.

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Always have the courage just to step forward and make it happen - Ontario, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Helen Kontozopoulos is the Co-Founder and Chief Tech Evangelist of ODAIA Intelligence, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) company that develops technology platforms focused on enhancing sales and marketing effectiveness. With 20 years of experience in the technology space, Helen has established herself as a prominent thought leader in the North American health technology industry and startup ecosystem. Helen's primary mission is to address the disparities in AI/ML adoption within the pharmaceutical sector. Helen is also an adjunct professor and accomplished speaker. Helen co-founded the University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science Innovation Lab. She has taught entrepreneurship, research commercialization and startup creation. Helen still teaches part-time in the areas of product development, design, and entrepreneurship at the University of Toronto. lives with technology.

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Creative storytelling to enhance brands - Calgary, Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Creative storytelling and cultivating relationships to enhance brands - Calgary, Canada’s Podcast

Melanie Nicholson is an award-winning communications strategist with nearly 20 years' experience in strategic communications, public relations and broadcast journalism. She has excelled in roles within post-secondary education, tourism and the ski industries, with a primary focus on creative storytelling and cultivating relationships to enhance a brand. She's the owner of MLC & Co., a boutique communications agency in Calgary, Alberta. Melanie has received several awards for her communications work, including a Gold Award of Excellence from the Canadian Public Relations Society, a Gold Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators, and recognition from PR Daily's Nonprofit PR Awards.

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Business leader, executive presence coach and master storyteller - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Building on over two decades as a corporate leader and CEO, Callie B. Elwayns founded YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Turning a passion for fitness into a business - Calgary, Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Sandra Bueckert-Davison is an industry-recognized, award-winning personal training pioneer in the city of Calgary. In the eighties, unlike now, personal trainers were a luxury for celebrities and movie stars.

In 1989, 23-year-old Sandra Bueckert wondered: what if she used her knowledge as an award-winning athlete to show regular, everyday folks how to get better results in the gym—One-On-One?

Sandra was no stranger to hard work, and she saw a need. "When I was working out, people would constantly ask me for advice," she says. "Eventually I realized that maybe I could turn my passion for fitness into a business."

One of her first clients was a chef who had gained 40 pounds. After helping him to trim down, his wife asked her to help her get her body back post-pregnancy. The referrals kept coming. It didn’t hurt that Sandra was funny, finds people fascinating and had a natural way of connecting with them.

She also has personal familiarity with her clients’ experience. She had had two sons and weighed well over 200 pounds during her pregnancies. Losing the weight allowed her to empathize with her clients. She knows what it’s like to run a business, have children and struggle to find time to exercise and eat well. She dropped 70 pounds in 2005 and returned to the competitive arena after a 15-year layoff! Competing also helped her handle her mother’s death from breast cancer. She won her class, earned her pro-card and CTV awarded her the Athlete of the Week. Sandra is widely known for her appearances on CTV and for the acclaimed X-weighted television series.

"I won’t sacrifice someone’s health for results," she says. Celebrating 34 years as Calgary’s original personal trainer, 57-year-old Sandra and her talented trainers love working with clients who want to fight aging every step of the way.

Accolades:

Besides being a fitness expert for CTV, Sandra has been interviewed by QR77 Radio, CBC Radio, Breakfast Television, The Globe and Mail, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce magazine, CityScope magazine, Avenue magazine, IMPACT magazine, and the Calgary Sun. One On One Personal Fitness was featured in a twelve-week series by the Calgary Herald. Sandra has also appeared twice on the front page of the Calgary Herald Real Life section. Most people recognize Sandra from the X-weighted television series on the Slice network. She was also featured in the LA Times. In July of 2023 Sandra was the guest on Hit Play Not Pause: Feisty Menopause podcast.

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Comment développer son plein potentiel - Quebec, Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Thierry Joubert, investisseur immobilier détenant 32 millions d’actifs et 245 logements en partenariat, est reconnu pour son expertise en création de valeur dans la détention d'actifs immobiliers à long terme. Travailler c’est bien, mais collecter c’est mieux. L'entrepreneuriat est avant tout un véhicule qui lui permet de poursuivre son plus grand projet : un système d’éducation adapté à la réalité d’aujourd’hui. Comment inspirer des ACTIONSSS pour la prochaine génération? 1800 industrialisation, 2023 informations, pourtant notre système d’éducation n’a pas évolué. Il met actuellement tout en place pour créer une nouvelle école où on apprend à se tromper et s’entraider pour se relever. Il rêve d’une société qui développe des citoyens heureux d’apporter une valeur à la communauté.

#Affaires #éducation #immobilier

Let passion lead you - Vancouver, Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Just two years after settling in Vancouver from the east coast of Australia, Danielle Riddle identified a lack of customer service in the corporate travel industry leading her to create a customer first, corporate travel company based in Western Canada, Inspired Travel Group. She is passionate about simplifying work travel by providing personalized customer support. Beyond her company, Danielle lives out her dream of travelling to top destinations and accommodations, ultimately allowing her to help others travel seamlessly.

#DanielleRiddle - CEO Inspired Travel Group

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Pick a big industry where you can grow a big business that’s got a lot of runway - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

"Pick a big industry where you can grow a big business that's got a lot of runway. Early on in my career I got that advice, and that helped me think about what was the business. The one is it needed to be big."

Clive Kinross is CEO of Propel Holdings. A seasoned entrepreneur with a history of building successful and innovative technology businesses. Clive founded Propel in 2011 with a mission to provide access to credit for underserved consumers overlooked by traditional banks. Clive is an accountant by trade, but an entrepreneur at heart. Over the last decade, Propel has helped over a million customers access credit and in doing so has achieved profitable, sustainable growth.

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Why adopting ”Weology” should be your #1 innovation strategy - Vancouver, Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

In today’s podcast, we talk about ‘Weology: How everybody wins when we comes before me’, based on themes in The Globe and Mail’s bestseller book authored by Peter Aceto.

Peter Aceto is a globally recognized and respected business leader, author and speaker, currently focused on reversing the epidemic of quiet quitting through caring, compassionate leadership. As a founder and investor in multiple technology companies, Peter devotes much of his time to the technology, innovation and startup ecosystem by serving as a mentor and advisor to Canadian startups.

Peter just completed a 2 year "turning around" of the operations of one of Canada’s largest mortgage brokerages, The Mortgage Alliance Company of Canada – rebuilding its management and sales teams, implementing operational processes, making significant technology enhancements and leading the company to its best financial performance.

Previously, Peter was a founding member of Tangerine (formerly ING DIRECT)’s senior leadership team helping transform ING Direct from a monoline savings bank to Canada’s most preferred "everyday" bank, ultimately leading to the 2012 $3.1 billion acquisition of ING DIRECT by Scotiabank. Peter also had a short tenure leading a Canadian medical cannabis company, is a Board member of the Sinai Health System Foundation, was a member of the Council of Governors of iCanada dedicated to helping Canada become a world leading "intelligent nation."

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Surrounding myself with good people - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

"Surrounding myself with good people, creative people, optimistic people has been the key. They're telling me things all the time that motivate me and keep me going."

Shane Murphy is CEO of Ownr, a venture of RBCx that makes it easier and more affordable for businesses to incorporate, register and confidently handle ongoing legal compliance, for Canada's Podcast as I think he’d be a great fit. With almost a decade of experience as a lawyer, Shane initially co-founded Founded Technologies in 2017 as an innovative, all-in-one technology platform that provided businesses with the ability to automate sophisticated legal tasks such as incorporations, equity management, and legal agreements. Founded was acquired by Ownr in 2020, with Shane moving into the role of COO. He has since moved into the role of CEO. To date, Ownr has helped over 100,000 Canadians launch a small business.

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Persevere through trials and tribulations to reach success - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Karly Gramlich is the Founder and CEO at Upper District; a Canadian-based sustainable luxury fashion and accessories brand. She describes herself as unapologetically unconventional. Despite growing up as a farmer's daughter and miles away from the luxury scene, her ambitious personality took hold and Upper District was born. She sought to outfit those who have worked relentlessly to achieve their goals, despite an unconventional background. Those who have worked tirelessly through trials and tribulations, only to persevere and reach success.

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Financial Independence While you’re young enough to enjoy it.

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:48:49 -0400

Findependence Day is a financial primer that uses classic fiction structure to impart core financial concepts to young people just embarking on the working world and raising a family. Findependence is a contraction of Financial Independence, so Findependence Day is the moment sometime in the future when your income from all sources exceeds the income you could get from a single employer.

As an entrepreneur Jon runs FindependenceHub.com, is author of Findependence Day and co-author of Victory Lap Retirement. Personal finance columnist for National Post 1993 - 2012, Editor-in-Chief MoneySense Magazine 2012 - 2014. Currently Investing Editor at Large for MoneySense, Jon also writes its monthly Retired Money column.

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The power of community - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Lloyed Lobo, an entrepreneur, podcast host and community builder, experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, witnessing the strength of community in evacuating the population to safety. As the co-founder of Vancouver based fintech platform Boast.Al, he leveraged the Community-Led Growth model to bootstrap the company to eight-figure revenue and secure over $100m in capital, while also co-founding Traction, a community empowering over 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital.

Lloyed is also the author of ‘From Grassroots To Greatness: 13 Rules to Build Iconic Brands with Community Led Growth’ (foreword by Jason Lemkin), which covers tactical advice from community-led businesses both big and small, such as Apple, Harley Davidson, Nike, Crossfit, HubSpot, and many more to help readers attract passionate and devoted fans of their own. The book topped Amazon’s new release charts in various categories, including Startups and Business Technology, within mere hours of its pre-sale launch.

Lloyed has been covered in Fox Business, Techcrunch, SF Business Journals, Forbes, and several other publications. He has also been a speaker at more than 100 conferences and podcasts including SaaStr, Entrepreneurs on Fire, Marketing School, Mixergy, TearSheet, MarTech Podcast, and Success Story.

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The freedom and impact of being an entrepreneur - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Robert Saunders is the Founder & CEO of Doormat, a tech company that wants to make real estate transactions dead simple. Buying and selling properties in Canada shouldn't be so complicated. Doormat is on a mission to simplify the process by pairing modern technology with top-tier service.

A creative and self-motivated engineer and entrepreneur, Robert has always been driven to build products that excel in other people’s lives and has a deep passion for technology.

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Understand who you are first - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

With 30 years of experience in the industry, Deneen Allen understands the unique challenges of Indigenous, rural and remote tourism development in Canada. She's deeply committed to making stories of place and culture come alive for guests and their hosts. Lodges, camps, glamping, parks, hotels, food concepts, Indigenous cultural spaces and places - these are just some of the businesses that Deneen has contributed her experience to.

Her extensive industry knowledge in tourism and hospitality design, product development, operations, marketing and finance has been parlayed into her two business ventures: Pure North Canada, a leading tourism and hospitality consultancy, and Firecircle, an innovative digital business accelerator and mentorship platform that has helped dozens of individual tourism entrepreneurs in their business start-up and growth.

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On a mission to connect, inspire and empower one billion women - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Monica Kretschmer is the Founder and CEO of the Universal Womens Network™️️ Inc, Women of Inspiration™️️ and SupportHER™️️ . Her mission is to connect, inspire and empower one billion women. Monica is a visionary, global influencer and disruptor with passion and an unwavering commitment to drive change for women to be seen, heard and valued. Her personal story of resilience of the "The Seven Year Journey" in the court system with 4800 hours litigation, 22 days led her to her bigger purpose to create the Universal Womens Network and the Women of Inspiration™️️ Awards to recognize the achievements of women who lead, inspire and motivate. The Women of Inspiration™️️ Awards have grown from single award honoring one woman to celebrating over 1,000 women from diverse industries, ages and stages of life reaching 5 continents. Monica believes every woman has a story. Your story does not define you; it empowers you.

Since 2015, Monica has built a recognizable brand across North America. The Universal Womens Network™️️ is a media company committed to the advancement of women and inspiring change for equality by unlocking the ripple effect to advance women, to strategically partner with companies committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, to welcome men to the conversation as allies and SupportHERs.

She is the creator of SupportHER™️️ (elevating male allies as champions for women in their networks, workplaces, and communities), the host of the Women of Inspiration™️️ Podcast, publisher of the UWomen Magazine™️️ and Women of Inspiration Driving Change Book Forbes Contributor and 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equity.

During the pandemic, Monica published the first edition of the Women of Inspiration – Women Driving Change book featuring 100 inspiring women from diverse industries which coincide with the launch of graphics trucks with the faces of contributors across North America. The second edition of Women of Inspiration™️️ Changemakers will be released in the spring of 2024. Monica is a native Calgarian, proud mom to her son and future SupportHER, dog momma and believes in living life to the fullest.

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Build trust and relationships to grow your business - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Kerri Isham is a knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate educator, coach, and facilitator dedicated to excellence and committed to the empowerment of people of all ages. Her primary goal is to make exploring sexual health fun and meaningful and alleviate the shame and embarrassment sometimes associated with this topic.

Kerri runs Power Up Education, based out of Nanaimo, specializing in sexual health education for preschool to Grade 12. Her three main areas of focus are sexual abuse prevention, supporting children, youth, and adults with support needs, and the impact of pornography viewing on children and youth. Kerri completed the Sexual Health Educator’s Certification program in June 2011 with Options for Sexual Health in Vancouver.

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La Femme Derrière Le Prêt-à-Boire Bubble Tea! - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

C'est en 2015, suite à ma diplomation de l’Université Laval à Québec, que je débuta ma carrière professionnelle en tant que responsable ressources humaines pour un groupe de résidences pour aînés pour lequel je travaillais depuis 3 ans. Ayant démontré un fort engagement et une persévérance à gravir les échelons, en moins d’une année, je devins responsable régionale du recrutement pour l’Est du Québec. Lors de cette expérience, j’acquiers plusieurs aptitudes dont la gestion de groupe, et ce, dans le cadre de journées de formation pour intégration en milieu de travail. Ayant comme objectif ultime de carrière de devenir directrice de résidence pour aînée, j’obtiens en 2018 une offre pour devenir directrice d’une résidence de 140 résidents.

Au même moment, mon conjoint débuta son aventure entrepreneuriale au sein de COOKIE BLUFF dont j’eu la chance de participer indirectement par mon soutien au niveau administratif.

C’est au début 2020, suite à un changement d’emploi, et constatant les besoins grandissant de mon conjoint, que nous décidons d’unir nos forces et que je fis le saut en tant qu’adjointe à temps complet au sein de Cookie Bluff.

Depuis 2021, nous avons lancés plusieurs sous-produits ainsi que fondé une toute nouvelle entreprise Bobba spécialisé dans la vente de bubble tea prêt-à-boire ainsi que la vente de bulles fusion de première qualité. À peine 2 ans suivant le début des ventes, nous sommes présentement distribués dans plus de 2000 points de vente au Canada ainsi que dans 3 pays dont la France et la côte est des états-unis.

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The Road From Incarceration to Entrepreneurship is lined with Popcorn - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Emily O’Brien is the founder of Comeback Snacks popcorn company. It all started when she went to prison. Before, Emily was an entrepreneur and social media professional, having created her own firm at a young age and enjoyed great success. Regrettably, addiction caused her to make some poor choices that culminated in a four-year jail term.

As her sentence began, Emily made it her mission to transform herself, get clean, and make a positive difference during her term. "I didn’t know how I’d make a difference at the time," says Emily, "but I knew I would find something I cared about that would benefit from a purpose-driven facelift."
Thus, Comeback Snacks (formerly known as Cons and Kernels)was born.

Upon her release, Emily made a decision to start a popcorn company that used high quality, health-conscious ingredients to create unique flavours inspired by the ones she found in prison. A fun, self-deprecating brand that would also help remove the stigma around people who had prior convictions and provide newly-released offenders with the chance at a fresh start through training, empowerment, and education.

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Don’t be afraid to fail - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Alex Clark discovered his natural talent for programming at a young age, crafting his first video game code at age 12. By 27, he became Chief Technology Officer at Navio Systems Inc.

Alex later started Bit Stew Systems which helped companies within the industrial internet efficiently manage and analyze data from interconnected devices before being sold to GE in 2016.

In 2020, Alex created Quantum Pigeon, Inc. (QP), a platform allowing creators to monetize content, community, and access. By nurturing a direct relationship built on authenticity, QP empowers creators to own their audience and earn a meaningful income. QP’s ultimate aspiration is to become the premier social media platform for creators and influencers seeking to monetize and authentically engage.

Alex’s strong passion, enthusiasm, expertise, and relentless drive for innovation is what powers his entrepreneurial journey.

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Everyone has a story and it should guide how we live, treat each other and find purpose in our humanness - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Caroline Berglund is the founder and Principal of Talk Talk and The One Stop Special Needs Shop. She is a writer, speaker, storyteller, painter, road map-maker, novice calligrapher, lover of 4am’er’, mother, partner and philosopher.

She is a questioner, fascinated by what makes leaders tick, She’s a challenger, talker of all things communication, philanthropist, curriculum designer, lover of the Greek philosopher, squeezer of the last year of her 40s like a dog with her favourite squeaky toy. She has spent ½ of the last 25 years in the corporate world and the other ½ as a philosopher and entrepreneur.

As a philosopher and entrepreneur she’s distilled her lifelong study into three things; the importance of living an autodidactic life, digging into one’s own existential angst at all cost and finally everyone has a story, everyone. This later one is important. It can and should guide how we live, treat each other and find purpose in our humanness.

When she’s not writing, reading, teaching she set up Talk Talk...twice! This is her second run at Talk Talk and her first at standing up The One Stop Special Needs Shop.

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Les gestes parlent : Le Langage corporel, un atout pour les entrepreneurs - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Linda Valade, Consultante, conférencière et formatrice agréée.

Sa passion ? La communication et les compétences relationnelles Linda Valade est auteur, synergologue, spécialisée en communication non verbale, enseignante en programmation neurolinguistique et spécialiste de la technologie des préférences cérébrales Herrmann depuis 2011, ce qui lui octroie une vision élargie de la communication.

Une professionnelle détenant plus de vingt années d’expérience en accompagnement et développement des affaires institutionnelles. De 1988 à 2013, elle a œuvré dans le secteur de la sécurité financière où elle a su se démarquer et recevoir des mentions d’honneur pour avoir accompagné ses équipes de ventes à atteindre les premiers rangs. En 2013, elle a fondé son école de formations corporatives, l'Institut VERUM inc. Ses services se sont rapidement offerts du Québec jusqu’en France.

Finalement Linda a été reçue par plusieurs médias notamment, la radio, la télévision, plusieurs journaux dont Le journal des Affaires dans le but de démystifier la communication non verbale.

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Securing tomorrow’s food supply today - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In conversation with CFO & co-founder Daniel Cruz and CEO Jay Kallu of Sea to Sky Farms, an agtech company with a massively transformative purpose – ensuring food security for all. Sea to Sky has their own vertical farms technology in BC and AB, Canada; and offers branding and consulting solutions to land owners and farmers with development of infrastructure, product intelligence, sales, distribution and business growth.

In this podcast, we talk about food production evolution and the opportunity to use less water, less land, diversified labour, less energy, no pesticides or fertilizers to grow fresh, nutritious and reliable produce for local markets. And, we share 3 top ideas to exponentially accelerate to 50% food security in Canada.

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Aligning your values with your business - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Dustin Serviss (http://www.servisswealth.com) is a financial advisor who has been working with high-net-worth business owner families since 2005. Winner of numerous awards throughout his career, and years of community focus, has earned him a Court of the Table seat in the Million Dollar Round Table. He and his partners have generated over $400M in wealth for their clients across Canada.

With a background in civil engineering, he uses a combination of science and psychology to help his clients realize their dreams. Dustin enjoys an active lifestyle with his family and participates in outdoor adventures. He’s an advocate for Fridays off and living in the NOW.

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Inspiring imaginations that will change the world - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

At the core of Ken Merkel's work lies a profound mission—to inspire imaginations that will change the world. As Founder of Unlimit and SciFiHive, Ken empowers individuals and organizations to uncover remarkable opportunities they never imagined possible on their own. Now more than ever, we need to rally together to create a better future. Using a pioneering approach – known as the SciFiHive, participants of all ages and places can explore, get excited, imagine, storytell and prototype solutions. If you are clear on the problem you want to solve, you can participate in, sponsor or lead local, regional or global sprint with engaged experts and enthusiasts.

In today’s podcast, Ken Merkel will provide insights on his story, what exponential growth is, the magic of a sprint process - what makes it unique, what results you can expect, use cases, and how you can get engaged to imagine then build your future.

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Defying the odds and building a thriving business - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Chris Schellenberger, CEO of Purr.ca, is an inspirational entrepreneur who defied the odds and built a thriving business. With a background in sales and a keen understanding of the automotive industry, Chris developed Purr to empower sellers and revolutionize the way cars are bought and sold in Canada.

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Get great on the areas of life you’re most passionate about - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Growing up John Krik's dad was a pitchman. You could see him slicing and dicing at the country fairs, PNE or home shows throughout Canada. That business grew from shows to television or products being sold on television and then mass distribution in major retail stores like Walmart. John has followed in his father’s footsteps. He’s developed several products that have gone from concept to millions in sales all based out of his home office in Surrey, BC. This is where he conceives the products, brings them to consumer shows, proves the salability, develops a pitch and from there brings it to mass distribution via direct response television.

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Revolutionizing the way you sell homes - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Jason Hardy is the Co-Founder & CEO of the leading real estate e-commerce software, Ownly. Jason has spent the previous 17 years serving the real estate development sector in both Canada and the United States. An industry thought leader and speaker, Jason previously held the position of President / Managing Partner at Chatterson, a boutique real estate marketing firm headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Jason is an instructor of Real Estate Marketing at the Haskayne School of Business’ Real Estate MBA program at the University of Calgary and holds the role of Executive Director of the Real Estate Development Institute of Canada. Jason also sits on the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) and Proptech Advisory Committee at the Haskayne School of Business and serves as Committee Chair at the Westman Centre for Real Estate Studies.

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Driving small business productivity through data and technology: In conversation with Mark Hickman

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:04:24 -0400

As country leader for Sage in Canada, Mark helps to empower Canadian businesses by simplifying workflows to break down barriers and achieve growth. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels, where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in Canada. As a leader, Mark looks to empower colleagues, partners, and customers to seek out solutions through creativity and innovation.

To learn more about the technology delivering insights to Canadian business owners to make work and money flow, visit https://sage.com/en-ca

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhickman72

Sage: https://www.sage.com/en-ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagesoftware.canada/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sage_Canada

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsage/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-software/

Creating transformative change in 66 days - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Olia Stasiuk is a book author who is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®️), and the Founder of four different businesses including 360 Transformers & Transformers Academy.

Olia found her passion in education and development and her mission in making people happier by elevating their lives and careers. She has dedicated many years of her professional career to exploring the inevitable impact of learning and development within personal and professional life, helping reputable global companies boost their operational efficiency by establishing forward-thinking employee experience and development strategies learned around the globe.

Olia is always exploring possibilities with technologies and innovation and is currently conducting research with her team on the impact of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence practices on the soft skills of adults in the workplace to accelerate their careers.

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Using short-form content videos on social media to drive business - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Diana Saunders is the accomplished owner of Aerora Transcription, a distinguished business that specializes in providing exceptional legal transcription services to court reporters and court reporting agencies. With a deep passion for her craft, Diana has taken it upon herself to shed light on the lesser-known art of legal transcription through engaging short-form content videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Her efforts have garnered a dedicated following of over 40,000 individuals, and she actively collaborates with aspiring individuals who aspire to enter the field and embark on their journeys as legal transcriptionists. Diana's commitment to her profession and her determination to educate and inspire others make her a true trailblazer in the industry.

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Competition Bureau – June 22, 2023, new legal provisions come into force

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:31:42 -0400

The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.

The Competition Bureau works to support and protect Canadians by fostering a competitive and innovative marketplace. They do this using various methods, including advocacy, outreach, consultations, partnerships, and enforcement.

In June 2022, the Government of Canada made changes to the Competition Act, including adding subsection 45(1.1) to the existing criminal conspiracy provisions. This new subsection protects competition in labour markets by prohibiting agreements between employers to fix wages and restrict job mobility. Like agreements between competitors related to price-fixing, market allocation and output restrictions, wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements undermine competition and the efficient allocation of resources. Maintaining and encouraging competition among employers results in higher wages and salaries, as well as better benefits and employment opportunities for employees.

Today we’re meeting with Majid Charania, Director of Compliance. The unit is responsible for promoting compliance with the Competition Act and today we’re going to discuss a new section of the law that prohibits wage fixing and no poaching agreements.

Wage fixing and no poaching guidance:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/competition-bureau-canada/en/how-we-foster- competition/education-and-outreach/enforcement-guidelines-wage-fixing-and- no-poaching-agreements

Competition Bureau complaint form:
https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-eng/GH%C3%89T-7TDNA5

Competition Bureau info centre – request information : https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-eng/GH%C3%89T-7SEN3J

Bureau resources and social media:
https://twitter.com/CompBureau

https://www.facebook.com/competitionbureaucanada

https://linktr.ee/BureauResources

Nouvelle disposition législative relative aux accords de fixation des salaires et de non-débauchage

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:30:58 -0400

Le Bureau de la concurrence est un organisme d'application de la loi indépendant qui protège et favorise la concurrence au profit des consommateurs et des entreprises canadiennes. La concurrence entraîne une baisse des prix et l'innovation tout en alimentant la croissance économique.

Le Bureau de la concurrence s'emploie à soutenir et à protéger les Canadiens en favorisant un marché concurrentiel et innovateur. Pour ce faire, ils utilisent diverses méthodes, notamment le promotion, la sensibilisation, les consultations, les partenariats et l'application de la loi.

En juin 2022, le gouvernement du Canada a apporté des modifications à la Loi sur la concurrence, notamment en ajoutant le paragraphe 45(1.1) aux dispositions existantes sur les complots criminels. Ce nouveau paragraphe protège la concurrence sur les marchés du travail en interdisant les accords entre employeurs pour fixer les salaires et restreindre la mobilité professionnelle. À l'instar des accords entre concurrents concernant la fixation des prix, la répartition des marchés et les restrictions de production, les accords de fixation des salaires et de non-débauchage minent la concurrence et l'allocation efficace des ressources. Le maintien et l'encouragement de la concurrence entre les employeurs se traduisent par des salaires et traitements plus élevés, ainsi que par de meilleurs avantages sociaux et opportunités d'emploi pour les employés.

Aujourd'hui, nous rencontrons Majid Charania, directeur de la conformité. L'unité est chargée de promouvoir le respect de la Loi sur la concurrence et aujourd'hui, nous allons discuter d'une nouvelle disposition législative qui porte sur les accords de fixation des salaires et de non-débauchage.

Lignes directrices sur l’application de la loi concernant les accords de fixation des salaires et de non-débauchage:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/bureau-concurrence-canada/fr/comment-nous-favorisons-concurrence/education-sensibilisation/lignes-directrices-lapplication-loi-concernant-accords-fixation-salaires-non-debauchage

Formulaire de plainte du Bureau de la concurrence: https://www.bureaudelaconcurrence.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-fra/GH%c3%89T-7TDNA5

Centre d’information du Bureau de la concurrence – demande d’information: https://www.bureaudelaconcurrence.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-fra/GH %c3%89T-7SEN3J

Ressources du Bureau et médias sociaux:

https://twitter.com/Burconcurrence

https://www.facebook.com/bureaudelaconcurrencecanada

https://linktr.ee/bureau_ressources

Become an entrepreneur for the right reasons because it’s not an easy ride - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Two Canadian entrepreneurs, Tyler Dyck, Co-Founder & COO, and Brandon Goode Co-Founder & CEO, have partnered with global leaders in the mental health space to solve a growing issue in Canada. Despite the increasing ubiquity of antidepressants, their use cases, treatment durations, and side effects are widely misunderstood. The drugs have undoubtedly helped many Canadians facing anxiety and depression (candidly, including myself), but a sharp rise in long-term use (treatment guidelines say they are only supposed to be used for six-to-nine months!) has led to a growing problem: people don’t know how to get off of them safely—and no one is talking about it.

When Tyler Dyck decided he wanted to discontinue his antidepressants after years of treatment, he was met with a lack of information and resources surrounding withdrawal and ended up yo-yo-ing, much to the detriment of his mental and physical health. He found a major gap in recommendations he was receiving from doctors, psychiatrists, and psychologists, and chatted about this with his former colleague Brandon Goode, whose background in the healthcare space had him investigating similar issues. They quickly realized that there was no existing solution to a major issue more and more of their loved ones were facing.

Together with world-leading scientists and healthcare professionals, they created Outro Health, the first patient-focused, science-based off-ramp for antidepressants, which just launched in Canada. Outro’s user-friendly platform provides science-based, personalized tapering plans to slowly reduce medication dosage. It also provides proactive symptom monitoring, one-on-one chats and video appointments with practitioners trained specifically in safely stopping antidepressants, and a patient-first approach that minimizes the risk of relapse and maximizes the chance of successful tapering.

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Bringing a bold and unorthodox approach to design and business - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Amanda Hamilton is the founder and creative director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design and Palette Archives. An award-winning entrepreneur and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta working across Western Canada, Amanda is celebrated for her tenacious entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant persona. Her bold and unorthodox approach to design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada.

Her debut satirical memoir, Not That Likeable: And Other Stories I told Myself was published in the fall of 2022. Amanda Hamilton unflinchingly chronicles her childhood exploits and coming-of-age story, in all their cringey glory. Riotously funny and spirited, Amanda balances unflinching honesty and side-splitting wit in this offbeat memoir for the proverbial outsider.

Amanda has been featured in numerous national publications including House & Home, Style at Home, Western Living, Montecristo, Avenue and FLARE. She has appeared on various broadcast programs, such as The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV, Global and Breakfast Television and was a collaborator for two episodes of The Property Brothers. A gifted and spirited speaker and storyteller, Amanda has delivered keynote presentations, acted as the Master of Ceremony, moderated panels and has sat on various panels covering a broad range of topics ranging from design to business.

Notable accolades include the 2020 WXN: Top 100 Most Powerful Women of Canada, 2020 Calgary Influential Women in Business Emerging Leader Award, 2019 Women of Inspiration Trailblazer Award, 2018 AWE Entrepreneurship Upsurge Award, 2017 Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 under 40 Award, 2017 Silver Stevie Female Entrepreneur of Canada, 2017 Calgary Herald’s Most Compelling Calgarians, 2013 Western Living Magazine’s One to Watch and 2012 Mount Royal University Alumni Award.

Committed to supporting and elevating the voices of entrepreneurs, Amanda recently launched a number of internal initiatives including Hard Bar Friday, After Hours Podcast and Office Hours: Open Source Learning.

Amanda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Interior Design from Mount Royal University, received her status as a Licensed Interior Designer through the National Council for Design Qualifications and is also a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional. She is a mentor for the Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program and chairs the Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta World of Choices event. In 2016, Amanda launched a Travel Scholarship through her Alma Matter to promote design exploration.

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Comment contribuer à la pérennité de la fromagerie artisanale du Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Quelques années après avoir travaillé dans le secteur de l'aviation, en 1999, Nancy et son mari ont eu l'étincelle pour démarrer un réseau de distribution pour les fromagers artisanaux québécois : Plaisirs Gourmets.

L'entreprise a d'abord démarré avec le fromage Pied-de-Vent des Iles-de-la-Madeleine et rapidement l'intérêt des artisans fromagers et négociants a conduit à la création d'un réseau représentant aujourd'hui une quinzaine de fromageries artisanales, 1 fabricant de fondue et un charcutier.

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Profits and Purpose with Jennifer St. John - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Founder and Head Designer at MARNIE & MICHAEL, Jennifer St. John, has been involved in art and design since her earliest days. In 2020, Jennifer launched her business, along with a mission to start a mental health initiative and began a retail shop during the peak of the pandemic, taking a risk that has paid off. With an online shop and six retail locations, Jennifer creates and hand sews her own line of high end leather bags and accessories and devotes up to 15% of all profits to mental health initiatives. She just completed her first successful mental health annual fundraiser and fashion show, with proceeds donated to RVH hospital Foundation.

Jennifer’s mom was untreated and undiagnosed with mental illness for her first fifty-two years of life. Growing up in this very unstable environment with her sisters, no one talked about mental health and everyone around her was distracted by her mom’s unhealthy coping strategies. The only constant in her life was instability and shame. The name, Marnie & Michael, is in honour of her parents and her mother's journey – now she is determined to be a part of the conversation and space that is changing the stigma!

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Enhancing lives and creating legacies - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Kathy Yuen is an Architectural Technologist and founder of Phase One Design, a residential design firm specializing in designing dream homes for homeowners across Canada since 2006.

Phase One Design has helped over 700 homeowners design their dream homes. They have been recognized for countless awards (26 finalist nominations, 12 awards) and featured in numerous publications across Canada.

Kathy is a recognized business leader, public speaker, and educator for the design and custom home community. She has spearheaded various community initiatives such as educational seminars, and has made regular stage appearances. Kathy has been nominated twice for RBC’s Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.

You can check out her videos on the YouTube Channel ‘Dream Homes with Kathy’.

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Brand Strategist & Business Performance Catalyst - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano are 'no-nonsense' dynamos, born to catapult heart-centred entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, businesses and lives.

Together, Isabelle and Margarita co-founded their first business venture a few years out of their teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada's most awarded branding and creative firms; from prestigious international design awards to national entrepreneurs of the year. They are true pioneers in brand positioning, and to this day still continuously re-establish the way people do business. Throughout their careers, they’ve had the opportunity to work with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding, marketing and business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle and Margarita are more determined than ever to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders all over the world become The First, The Best or The Only.

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The key to a long career in pharmaceutical R&D - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Dr. Allen Davidoff is the founder and CEO of XORTX. Allen has 15 years of drug development experience across a broad range of clinical, regulatory and senior management roles in pharmaceutical R&D. He has led two investigational new drug ("IND") applications or supplemental IND’s, two phase I studies (four of which were multi-country), seven phase II studies, and one new drug application (NDA). Prior to forming XORTX, Allen was the Chief Scientific Officer, VP Product Development and co-founder of Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. (seven years) ( Trillium TRIL:NASDAQ) and Senior Scientist and Head of Pharmacology at Cardiome Pharma Corp.

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Running a public company is a whole business in itself - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Payton Nyquvest is CEO of Numinus Wellness Inc., a leading, integrated mental health care company providing psychedelic-assisted therapies,, Payton has an incredible personal healing story to share about his journey with psychedelics and what led him on this new path of conscious leadership and making psychedelic therapy available and accessible for everyone. Numinus Wellness Inc. is a leading, integrated mental health care company providing psychedelic-assisted therapies, with 13 wellness clinics across North America, four clinical research sites and a bio-analytical research lab. Numinus is one of the top revenue-generating companies in the psychedelics sector, working to address a growing societal need by providing a wide range of proven and innovative therapies to treat and potentially cure mental health conditions. Numinus is the only company in Canada with permission from Health Canada to grow and extract pspsilocybin for research for anxiety, depression and PTSD.

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Elevating mental health through the science of float therapy - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Bryce Weeks is the Founder of clear float spa that began in 2016 with a vision of removing pain, anxiety and stress from people’s lives through the science of float therapy. Since that time, clear float spa has facilitated more than 30,000 float sessions for Calgarians. With a heart for the community, the business also donates thousands of floats to dozens of charities and a variety of essential service providers like healthcare workers, veterans and teachers each year, as well as those impacted by stress-inducing crises or states of emergency such as the pandemic, Fort McMurray wildfires, and the Humboldt Broncos hockey tragedy.

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Developing market intelligence tools for the construction industry - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Chloe Smith is the CEO and Co-founder of Mercator AI, a construction intelligence platform that delivers project insights for general contractors, engineering firms, real estate firms, and building project manufacturers. Prior to launching Mercator, Chloe developed market intelligence tools for business developers in the marketing and advertising space, where she helped reduce time spent on gap analyses.

With a strong background in data strategy, big data, AI, and data monetization, Chloe was able to leverage her expertise to create Mercator. Today, Mercator analyzes millions of construction data activities—from conception to post-construction—to enable early project detection, uncover risk signals and surface competitive and client insights in real-time.

Together with her Co-founder, Hogan Lee, who has a background in building high performing multi-disciplinary teams, Chloe is building a company that is at the forefront of industry intelligence and innovation.

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Explaining why insurance policies, expectations and the reality of what you get, don’t always match up - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Adam Niman has been selling life insurance for more than a decade, and as a result, he is committed to ensuring everyone understands that the insurance policies sold, the buyer's expectations of the policies, and the reality of what the buyer is getting, don't always match up. He is committed to building trust and educating Canadians because he believes that truth and transparency matters. His newest book, "Fortune or Fiction: Why the ‘Be Your Own Banker’ concept is flawed" is available now.

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How to be a badass superstar seller - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Jackie Rainforth (https://rainmakersgroup.ca/) is a highly sought-after international speaker, trainer, author, and consultant specializing in B2B sales, leadership, and business growth. As a trusted partner to business leaders and decision-makers, she possesses extensive knowledge of various industries and best practices, offering customized and cutting-edge training, keynote presentations and workshops to her clients helping them improve their efficiency, revenues and growth. With her award-winning career in top sales performance spanning decades, she has earned the nickname "The Rainmaker"; Recognized as a Global Top 200 Power Voice of Leadership 2023, one of the 10 Most Innovative Business Leaders Making Change 2022, and a Global Thought-Leader and Influencer to Watch 2021. Nominated as RBC Woman Entrepreneur of Canada and RBC Women of Influence Award, she is also a Top 500 LinkedIn All-star Influencer and Navigator Influencer with a Social Selling Index Top 1%. Let her help you MAKE IT RAIN RESULTS IN YOUR BUSINESS!

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Sharing successful entrepreneurial stories - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Faisal Karmali is an author, business expert and media personality, business and market expert for 770CHQR and CTV Morning Live in Calgary, and an entrepreneur. He brings his passion for helping people succeed in their businesses to his interviews and advice straight to you.

The Karmali Exchange with Faisal Karmali is a monthly web show and podcast, featuring successful entrepreneurs sharing their stories about how they achieved their goals, some of the challenges they have had along the way, and their advice that can help other business owners learn and grow their own companies.

He describes his mission this way:

"No entrepreneur does it by themselves. Every day, I speak to entrepreneurs about their businesses, and analyze and report on dozens of companies for thousands of people. I've noticed a pattern: what makes the basic building blocks of a successful business.

"I also know that entrepreneurship is a difficult, and often lonely endeavour. The best way to find solutions for your business is to talk to other entrepreneurs for insight and unique perspectives. But it's hard to find those people to talk to when you are working so hard.

"That's why I've decided to create a community to share advice, ideas and insights from experts, as well as the things I've learned from decades of studying successful businesses. Join us today to get the help you need to take your business to the next level."

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Creating a Culture for Success - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Marcus New is a pioneer in the pre-IPO asset class, with a career that spans over three decades in the private and public financial markets. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InvestX, a firm headquartered in Vancouver, that delivers access and liquidity to the growth equity asset class and empowers the sell-side to invest and trade in institutional quality private equity. Marcus is also the Founder and Chair (and previously CEO) of Stockhouse Publishing – one of North America’s leading online financial communities and a global hub for accredited investors. Prior to launching Stockhouse, Marcus built Stockgroup Media, an online information company whose client base consisted of the top Canadian brokerage firms, global institutional sales desks, and hedge funds.

Marcus is passionate about entrepreneurship and has made it his life’s mission to be at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the financial markets. He has served as the past President of the Vancouver Chapter and Canadian Conference Chair for the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and was a finalist for Ernst & Young’s "Entrepreneur of the Year" Pacific Region. Marcus is an alumni of MIT’s "Birthing of Giants" program and holds a B.A. with a Business Major from Trinity Western University.

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Improving social outcomes and launching products into underserved markets - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Justin Sweeney is a social entrepreneur who uses the tools of business and finance to improve social outcomes and launch products into underserved markets. He leads an eco-friendly cosmetics company (alongside his wife, Judith) that specializes in healing salves and great-smelling daily-care products for eczema and sensitive skin. On the finance side, he has managed the social finance activity of Kaleidoscope Social Impact since 2018 and has grown their pool of capital from a few hundred thousand well into the millions, catalysing 100's of affordable housing units and over a dozen social enterprises in the process. He lives in Kings County, New Brunswick, where he and his wife raise their two children close to nature.

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Emphasizing safety and service in the trucking business

Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Matthew Halstead is president of Sharp Trucking Services, joining the company in 2020 as general manager. He began his career in logistics and transportation in 1994.

He has extensive management and leadership experience in specialized bulk transportation, serving the mining, industrial, and commercial and retail oil and gas sectors. Having led a variety of transportation and transload operations across western Canada and Ontario, Matthew has always taken a safety-first approach to daily operations – ensuring consistent client satisfaction and, most importantly, that the people he leads go home safely every day.

To provide great service, Matthew follows a core strategy that anticipates market needs, solves problems and exploits opportunities.

Matthew has a Bachelor of Arts from St Mary’s University and a supply chain & logistics diploma from Sheridan College. He lives in Edmonton with his wife and their two dogs.

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It helps to know that someone is in your corner to help solve challenges - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:35:22 -0400

Helen Huang is the Co-Founder at Co.Lab, an online school focused on helping non-traditional technologists gain confidence, credibility, and community. As an earth scientist turned product manager turned startup founder Helen has a unique perspective to tackle entrepreneurship as a whole. After leaving her mark at companies such as Zynga, Microsoft, and Github, she now leads Co.Lab! Since 2020, Co.Lab has graduated over 700+ non-traditional tech learners globally through our experiential learning programs, with the majority being woman-identifying and people of colour. The Co.Lab focus uproots the traditional learning system today, taking a unique hands-on, collaboration-centric approach.

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Believe in Your Vision - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Having been raised from a bloodline of great artists and musicians from Germany, Andreas Kunert’s unique artistic talents and ability to perceive the Fibonacci Sequence, informed his perception of the world. Observing this pattern in nature, people and stone has greatly influenced his life and work.

When Andreas started K2 Stone Quarries on Vancouver Island in 1992, he was the youngest-ever Canadian commercial quarry owner. When the simplicity of quarrying became unfulfilling, he embraced his deep desire to create beauty with stone, shifting to a career creating stone artworks.

In 2009, Andreas and his wife Naomi founded Ancient Art of Stone. Together, they help people find balance, wholeness and connection through creating soulful stonework in their Vancouver Island studio.

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A passion for transformational businesses - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 16 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Robert Price is a founder and the CEO of Bōde, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019 and recently expanded to Toronto, Greater Vancouver and the Okanagan. A member of Avenue’s Top 40 under 40 Class of 2022, Rob has brought together an all-star team that is turning the traditional real estate industry upside down. Bōde directly connects buyers and sellers to work out a deal on their own time, their own schedule and on their own terms, while saving them tens of thousands in commission fees. Previously, Robert was a senior executive at telecom leader and disruptor Axia, which provided next generation fibre-based networks to customers in Canada, the US, France, and Singapore. Robert is also an Advisor to one of Canada’s fastest growing tech companies, Symend, and has a land development partnership building high tech, sustainable communities. Robert has a passion for transformational businesses that empower customers with choice through exceptional experiences.

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Supporting Staff for Success - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Tammie Hunter was raised on Vancouver Island and as an adult lived in several communities around BC before settling in Nanaimo near her family. After exploring a few careers, she discovered later in life that being an entrepreneur is the most rewarding and engaging. She often says she wishes she had known what being a business owner was like earlier on in life.

As an artist she has had a very successful career selling her art in several galleries and art shows over the past 20 years. Since she started LegArt Apparel her art has taken a backseat. But she’s itching to get back into her studio to continue her lifelong dream of being a serious artist.

Tammie started LegArt Apparel in 2014. Since then, it has grown to be one of the top apparel companies in Canada in its particular style of clothing, mainly leggings. The company has grown from the original box of 100 pairs of leggings in the basement to over 4,000 pieces of inventory in a large warehouse and storefront in Nanaimo.

After almost 10 years in the industry, Tammie has gained much experience, having learned mostly through trial and error what it takes to be successful in the apparel industry. Through many ups and downs, hard work both mentally and physically, and learning with a team of dedicated employees and mentors she feels it's time to implement an exit plan that will set her successor up for further success. The next three years will bring new challenges but she is up for it!

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Using video and social media to raise a business profile - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Multi-award-winning Television Producer Jesse Schewchuk is the Founder and CEO of a thriving Video Training Agency, Modern Muse Media. With over two decades of television experience, Jesse is now focused on helping industry professionals build their brand with intention and capitalize on the tangible impact of video as the premier medium for business promotion and marketing. Her achievements led to a Cover Feature in Avenue Magazine's "Top 40 under 40" and a nominee of a Canadian Screen Award for Best Dramatic TV Series (this is the Emmy of Canada, Folks!). Jesse is currently the President of the Edmonton Business Association and is Past Vice-President of Women in Film and Television Alberta (WIFTA). Her passion is to educate, empower and elevate people through the power of story and video every single day.

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Réussir dans la réadaptation intelligente en moins de 3 ans, un des succès de Sarah Lambert et Ora Médical - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Révolutionner la réadaptation physique à domicile, voici la mission de Sarah Lambert, Présidente et Cofondatrice d'Ora Médical. Durant ses études en physiothérapie, Sarah a observé le manque dans l'accessibilité des soins pour ces patients avec des difficultés à la marche. Elle a ensuite poursuivi ses études en génie mécanique afin de développer des outils connectés de nouveau genre qui permettent aux patients de s'exercer à la maison, tout en restant en communication avec leur personnel de soins. Aujourd'hui, l'équipe d'Ora Médical est composée de 8 professionnels déterminés à avoir un impact positif dans la société.

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When vision and finance unite: great things can happen - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., Serge Biln entered the workforce with a job in the mail department at a banking institution. From here, he swiftly rose to the executive level, eventually culminating in the position of vice president at Canadian Western Bank.

After a rewarding career in finance, Serge ventured into the community pharmacy retail space. He built and opened his first Pharmasave in 2005, followed by six new locations, and two years on the board.

Serge’s serial entrepreneurial spirit kicked in once again when cannabis became legal in Canada. In 2019 he co-founded Inspired Cannabis with his cousin, Jesse, creating a family-run, independent cannabis retail business. Since launching its first location in Courtenay, Inspired Cannabis has grown to 16 stores nationwide, with its most recent flagship location on Robson Street in Vancouver.

Adopting a unique approach to traditional cannabis retailing, Inspired Cannabis recently introduced the House of Brands, an interactive gallery experience in its flagship store. Here, customers can experience Canada’s top brands like never before with pop-up greenhouses, product showcases and other interactive elements that promote much-needed education in this emerging industry.

With further growth expected in 2023, Inspired Cannabis launched an online store and delivery service, connecting customers across the Lower Mainland with a range of products that can be delivered to their doorstep between 9am-11pm daily. Inspired Cannabis’s 16 stores include seven locations in BC, two in Saskatchewan and seven in Ontario. Additional store openings will be announced in the coming months.

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How this award winning serial entrepreneur is giving back to his community - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Larry Hachey and his wife Donna reside in Quispamsis and have been married for 37 years and are very proud of their two children, Shawna and Christopher. Both are UNB Graduates with multiple degrees. Shawna is a Cruise Director for Celebrity Cruise Lines, as well as a fashion entrepreneur. Christopher is a software engineer working in cyber-security.

Larry enjoys woodworking during his downtime while he and Donna enjoy boating in the Summer and travelling to warmer climates during the colder months.

Career
Larry has spent most of his career, before becoming an entrepreneur, in business development roles of increasing responsibility. In 1998, after learning as much as he could from several important mentors, Larry took advantage of an opportunity to start his own business.

Founder of three start-up companies:

First Affinity Capital. Built the company to become the largest small ticket equipment finance broker in Canada. Started in 1998 and sold in 2005.
Gateway Capital Inc. Financial Services company offering retirement advice, services, and products. Started in 2008 and sold in 2010.
Canlease Inc. Leading supplier of equipment finance services for small businesses in Atlantic Canada. Started in 2010 and is very active.

Community Engagement
Larry is very proud of his community, his province and of being a Maritimer. He feels blessed to live here and feels that he owes much back. Larry has severed on dozens of boards and committees of organizations that do good work and relevant work, including:

The University of New Brunswick Immediate past Chair (2 terms) of the Board of Governors for Canada’s oldest English Language University
Saint John Airport Inc. Immediate past Chair of the Board of the Greater Saint John Airport and its vital link to the world.
Enterprise Saint John. Past Chair of the Greater Saint John’s chief Economic Development Agency
University of New Brunswick Alumni Association. Past President of the Alumni Association, representing over 90,000 alumni across the world.
Greater Saint John Chamber. Past President of Canada’s second-oldest business membership organization.
Teen Resource Centre. Past Chair of Great Saint John’s leading youth engagement centre
Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada. Past Chairman of Atlantic Canada’s largest debt counselling organization.

Awards

Province of New Brunswick Merit Award – Community Service
Ernst & Young Atlantic Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Saint John Board of Trade Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Greater Saint John Chamber Business Excellence Award for Community Engagement
University of New Brunswick Alumni Award of Honour

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Paving the way for future females in finance - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Passionate, forthright and dynamic, Julie Shipley-Strickland builds strong relationships with her valued clients by understanding their goals, supporting their concerns, and providing thoughtful and strategic solutions. As a Senior Wealth Advisor with Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and a Senior Insurance Advisor with Bergh Tatomir & Associates, Julie provides independent investment advice, financial planning, insurance solutions, and clear guidance to entrepreneurs, executives, and their families.

As one of Canada's few female investment and insurance advisors, Julie is paving the way for future females in finance with her strong leadership and dedication to women-led businesses in the community.

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Transforming how Canadians experience giving - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:20:00 -0400

John Bromley is the Founder and CEO of Charitable Impact. After a decade of working in corporate finance and charity law, John founded Charitable Impact to transform how Canadians experience giving. John is a two-time TEDx speaker, Business In Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 winner and a proud father of two kids.

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Keeping up is the biggest challenge for successful entrepreneurs - Hamilton - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Alex Coombs has been working in the media industry for the past 12 years. One of Alex’s biggest successes and passions has been teaching classes (Photo, Video, Editing & Graphic Design) at Mohawk College which she started at the young age of 22. With 11 years of experience as a Professor, she has mastered these skills.

She launched Northern Spruce Media Inc. in 2018 and this has become her main priority. Creating a feeling of warmth and beauty through her photos and videos has become her specialty. She is putting every ounce of strength and effort to make this small business into something HUGE. She has a full, professional team to aid her in providing perfect results for clients.

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How this serial entrepreneur amassed $1 billion dollars in commercial real estate development assets - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Frank Lonardelli is a "serial entrepreneur" who has been investing and developing Real Estate since he was 25 years old and built and sold two of his former companies to public entities by age 35.

Since launching ASI as his full-time focus in 2012, the company has amassed over $1 billion dollars in commercial real estate development assets and has attracted dozens of articles written about its successful strategy and projects from both regional and nationally recognized business and industry publications.

ASI owns some of the most high-profile development sites on and around Calgary’s 17th avenue corridor. ASI’s focus is the development of "Live, Work and Play" projects within these urban areas.

Committed to innovation, strategic thinking, transparency, accountability and performance, ASI has become a respected and sought-after real estate company. Winning multiple awards including the PCMA Commercial Real Estate Deal of the Year, Frank has also been recognized as one of Alberta’s 2016 Business Leaders of the Year and was recently named as an EY 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.

ASI creates projects which generate significantly higher returns than traditional Real Estate investment options. The company exclusively raises private equity from their growing list of accredited investors, family offices and institutional investment houses.

Frank’s proudest achievement to date is the launch of the Arlington Street Foundation Scholarship Program in 2009. He intends to expand the program nationally within the next 5 years.

Frank is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg with a major in Political Sciences and has completed the Executive Master’s Program through the Sloan School of Management.

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Building a real estate empire one property at a time - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Bob Dhillon is the Founder, President & CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corp, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Mainstreet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:MEQ). As of Q1 2023, assets were valued at close to CDN$3B and MEQ reported its 23rd year of consistent, year-over-year, double-digit returns through its continued organic growth.

Year-to-date holdings currently consist of 16,802+ apartments across western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg, Manitoba). Along with its healthy balance sheet success, Mainstreet is a strong and proud champion of affordable housing.

In 2018, Bob gifted CDN$10M to the University of Lethbridge towards the creation of the Dhillon School of Business (DSB). Bob’s strong belief that education and entrepreneurship are the engines of national prosperity, along with his strong desire to give back to the province that provided him with so many opportunities, motivated his decision to make this substantial and transformative contribution. One of the primary areas of study at DSB is a world-class research and emerging technologies. Bob is also very proud of the fact that DSB was the first post-secondary institution in Canada to mandate an indigenous studies course requirement.

Bob is also the owner of National Payments, a Visa and MasterCard-approved merchant-processing business in the financial services sector.

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Treat yourself like a million dollar client - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Cynthia Lockrey is a changemaker + communications expert. She shifts people, teams, organizations and cultures to go from overwhelmed to clear and activated. Having worked in public relations for 25+ years, Cynthia is skilled at breaking down communications fundamentals into bite size and easy to implement pieces. She does this in her writing, communications consulting, speaking, training and coaching. While based on Vancouver Island, Cynthia works with individuals, non-profits, businesses and organizations from across North America. She is passionate about helping people share their stories and be heard.

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The best thing about being an entrepreneur is the freedom and the unlimited ceiling it gives you - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Cahill Camden is the CEO of Digital Vision Media Group, an agency that helps web3 and technology companies optimize for growth. As the Fractional CMO for Coinberry and Blockchain Foundry, he helped guide both companies to successful 8-figure exits in 2022. He is currently focused on launching his latest startup Press Jockey - a tool that sorts 1,000s of press requests each week, to help businesses get up to 5x more press, with 90% less effort. He’s also a Forbes contributor and a bestselling author.

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Making the world a more colourful place, one artwork at a time - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Elle Wray is a professional artist based in Calgary. She has been obsessed with art and drawing from a young age. Her Grade 3 teacher told her she would be a successful artist one day.

"Painting is as essential to me as any central longing that is satisfied." - Elle

Elle’s obsession grew into a career, with paintings hanging in collections across the globe. Elle continues to make the world a more colourful place, one artwork at a time.

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How entrepreneurs can stay healthy - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:52:27 -0400

Nicolette Richer is a Regenerative Medicine Educator, entrepreneur, author, doctoral student and speaker living in Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. She is a savvy wellness facilitator and a renowned environmental and sustainability expert, with an insatiable desire to learn and educate. Nicolette transforms people with chronic disease or cancer into conquerors of their condition through plant-based, whole foods nutrition. Nicolette regularly speaks to captivated audiences about healing cancer and chronic disease through nutrition and detoxification.

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Entrepreneurship is like sports...you can always improve and always have that constant push and competitiveness - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

For four years, Konrad Wasiela played in the CFL, playing cornerback for the B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes. From there he worked as an adviser for a localization service, called APlus Translations, translating video games for major game studios, including EA Sports, into more than 40 languages. When he was in Poland he went to the Intel Extreme Masters professional gaming competition and was amazed it was a serious sporting event. He was back where he felt comfortable. The result is ESE Entertainment, a media and technology company focused on providing anything a game studio would need to promote, enhance and sell its games to the world. Since 2019, the company has grown from Wasiela’s core group of friends to 150 employees worldwide.

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Using engineering principles to educate homeowners and realtors on their foundations - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Benjamin Heninger is a registered professional civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and is the founder of groon construction. He is a born-and-raised Calgarian, who takes pride in operating with integrity, efficiency, practicality and ingenuity. Using his engineering expertise, he solves complex problems and educates his clients. Heninger has been in good standing with the association of professional engineers and geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) for the past 17 years.

groon construction is a Calgary-based boutique construction company specializing in concrete foundation waterproofing solutions since 2003. They believe that your concrete foundation's stability, functionality, and integrity are critical for a safe and healthy home.

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How brands can build safe connections with their target consumers - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Jason Williams is the CEO of Kidoz (TSXV:KIDZ), the largest COPPA and GDPR-compliant mobile advertising network that safely reaches hundreds of millions of kids, teens, and families every month.

Through his deep understanding of tech strategy, marketing, enterprise sales, and business development, Jason has grown the Kidoz team by 300 percent since 2018, expanded the business from 10 to over 60 different countries, and brought more than 3,000 apps into the Kidoz ad network. Since becoming CEO in 2019, Jason has built a unique global culture, managing staff in 11 different countries across 14 time zones.

Growing up in Vancouver, Jason’s passion for technology began in the early days of the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Through his many years of dedication, he’s built Kidoz into its successful business today, working with leading companies like Lego, Mattel, and Disney that insist on absolute data privacy when advertising to minors. Jason helped shape the Kidoz strategy ensuring the Company is a critical part of the global AdTech marketplace.

In addition to his role as CEO, Jason lends his expertise as a guest lecturer at Cass Business School and University College London. Jason has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria and a Masters of Business Administration specializing in strategic marketing from the University of Warwick.

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A passion for taking care of her community - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Lourdes Juan is a Calgary-based entrepreneur and Urban planner, with a Masters in Environmental Design, who has founded a diverse array of organizations including Hive Developments, Soma Spa, Knead Technologies, Leftovers and Fresh Routes.

As a daughter of immigrants, Lourdes’ parents instilled in her a passion for taking care of her community. This has been a driving force behind her tireless work to solve problems including by creating two non-profit organizations that address dignified food access and newly founded a tech company to redirect food surplus. Lourdes’ community advocacy is vast and also includes serving on numerous local and national boards related to urban planning and design, development appeals, affordable housing, impact investment and business leadership.

Lourdes is a mom to a one-year-old son who inspires her to continue to work towards building a brighter future for Calgary.

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Starting up... get some great insights from a start-up master - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Matthew von Teichman is a serial entrepreneur and one of the country's biggest leaders in the Natural Products category (founder of Spore Wellness, GreenSpace brands, Life Choices, among just a few). He's started 9 companies and it's obvious he loves the energy and innovation of a startup! and he's made his entrepreneurial drive pay off. He's now going back to his roots and doing startups in the e-commerce and food space, as well as helping entrepreneurs with their businesses as an investor, mentor, and advocate to help them avoid some of the many mistakes I've made. Check out his latest venture at Purplesful.

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Devenir le seul joueur majeur dans le terreautage et l’ensemencement dans la province de Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Entrepreneur depuis plus de 18 ans, Philippe Goulet est visionnaire et polyvalent. Soucieux du travail bien fait et des chiffres, c’est un homme d’action qui aime être au cœur des décisions.

Co-fondateur du Boucan Boucherie et Traiteur, il a occupé le poste de président de 2017 à 2022 avant de vendre ses actions pour se consacrer à son entreprise en pleine expansion, Biotero.

L’idée de l’entreprise Biotero a germé dans son esprit alors qu’il était propriétaire d’une entreprise de paysagement et d’entretien extérieur à Lac-Beauport.

Suite au moratoire interdisant les engrais et les pesticides près des bassins versants, ses clients lui demandaient une alternative pour leur pelouse. Après des recherches, il a découvert ce procédé bien connu en Europe et utilisé sur les terrains de golf. En voulant l’appliquer, il a réalisé que les coûts de production étaient très élevés donc très dispendieux pour le client. C’est ainsi qu’il a imaginé la machinerie nécessaire pour le concept Biotero, le seul joueur majeur dans le domaine du terreautage et de l’ensemencement dans la province de Québec

Sa plus grande force en affaires est la gestion de la production et le contrôle des ressources. Pour lui, l’efficacité est primordiale. Sa meilleure qualité humaine est sans aucun doute son naturel communicatif. Il a réussi à se construire un énorme réseau de gens d’affaires et d’intrants professionnels.

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Building a business during the pandemic and making it work - Cornwall - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Shannon Ferguson, CEO & Co-Founder of FanSaves is an entrepreneur at heart and her strong social skills and positive attitude have always been a winning formula for success. Kris McCarthy, COO and Co-Founder of FanSaves is a true athlete and team player, it was Kris's passion for sports paired with a Business degree from SUNY Potsdam that led him into the world of Sports Marketing. A great sports business success story that grew in spite of the pandemic and an enthusiastic business and life partnership.

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How to grow your business with software - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Scott Lionello is the Co-Founder and President of Omnae Technologies a Vancouver-based Supply Ops Automation startup. Born and raised in the lower mainland, Scott has a passion for music, invention, lateral thinking, and entrepreneurship. Through the journey of building Omnae, Scott has learned how destructive innovation within a legacy business can be a path to achieving success with ideas too big for the conventional lean startup model.

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Innovative leadership style and strong entrepreneurial spirit - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

With an innovative leadership style and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, David Wallach has expanded Barclay Street Real Estate from a small local establishment with a handful of brokers to one of the most prominent and respected commercial real estate brokerages in Alberta.

David’s career started over 30 years ago in Israel where he owned a successful insurance brokerage and was President and GM of a professional basketball team. However, David saw bigger opportunities in his future when he, his wife and three children immigrated to Canada in 1999.

In 2000, David began his career in Canadian commercial real estate and was later invited to join a group of senior negotiators who bought an established real estate firm in 2001. In 2003, David assumed the leadership role of President with a rigorous business growth plan in mind, and in 2004 the brokerage was rebranded under the name Barclay Street Real Estate.

To expand Barclay’s national and global reach, David formed a partnership in 2011 with TCN Worldwide, a real estate services organization that serves more than 200 markets globally. As a member of TCN Worldwide, Barclay Street has the ability to service their customers on a local and international level through a network of over 1200 commercial real estate firms. Since 2012, David brings his commercial real estate knowledge to the international stage as a board member on the TCN Worldwide Board and as the Regional Vice President of the Canadian Region.

On April 2013 David received his CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member designation.

In June 2014 David launched a new venture, Triumph Real Estate Investment Trust. A private REIT focused on acquiring revenue-producing properties in defined markets both in Canada and the U.S.A. David is the founder and president and is responsible for all real estate matters of the Trust as well as involved in raising funds for Triumph.

David holds a strong belief that a company and individual are only as strong as the community and clients they serve. With that in mind, Barclay Street takes part in many community initiatives including sponsoring local music festivals.

With the leadership philosophy of "leading by example", David has created a culture of mutual respect and care for his employees that transcends beyond the office wall so every client receives top-quality service and should not expect less when dealing with a Barclay Street employee. With family-centric ideals, David ensures Barclay Street employees and clients feel like they are dealing with family, not just coworkers or a commercial real estate broker.

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Bringing Awareness to Entrepreneurs and Providing Insight to the US Capital Markets - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Maz Pawar is the CEO of SA Capital Partners. He is a Senior Mergers & Acquisitions M&A professional with several years of experience in originating, negotiating, and executing complex transactions. Recognized as a high performer and team leader that is self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within the organization. Although based in Chicago, Maz provides capital to many Canadian ventures and sees Canada as part of his venture ecosystem.

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The importance of family is at the root of everything the Couillard Group does - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Jessica Theroux joined the Couillard Group in 2014 coming from a background in commercial real estate. She successfully completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the Haskayne School of Business as well as her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation.

Jessica is the founder of a not-for-profit foundation, Souls for Sisters, and is passionate about women’s rights and education around the globe. She is also a registered yoga instructor and donates her time teaching weekly providing support to Souls for Sisters.

Outside of work, Jessica spends her time with her husband Greg, two boys, Bennett and Austin and her daughter Aidah. She is passionate about yoga, food and travel!

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Les conseils du coach et mentor Michel Nadeau - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Michel Nadeau a accompagné dans ma carrière plus de 300 dirigeants dans leur développement sur des thèmes tels que la posture du cadre supérieur, l’accroissement du niveau d'influence et de leadership, le développement de relations interpersonnelles harmonieuses et le développement de l'entrepreneuriat. Son profil d’entrepreneur lui permet de savoir reconnaître les habiletés nécessaires à la réussite en affaires dans une entreprise.

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Helping people stay charged across the GTA - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Theo Theo is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Batteries Inc®️️️ a consumer battery rental service. They provide customers with the comfort of knowing their phone will always be fully charged wherever they may be. Their battery towers are in businesses across the GTA, so be on the lookout for one that could be nearby! Since its inception, Theo imagined this company as an entity people look for when they are in need of help.

"Whether it’s needing a top-up while you are with some friends at a café, or desperately needing your phone to stay on while waiting for an Uber®️️️ after a late-night concert, I want our company to be your oasis. I want our company to be what you look for when you need to stay connected. This is our focus."

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Bringing Latin-inspired cuisine to Alberta - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Hifa Maleki specializes in fast-paced strategic planning for aggressive growth models and is known for building, scaling, and executing brand and business systems/best practices to support strategic, successful and sustainable growth.

For the last 13+ years, she has been incredibly active and relentlessly committed to building and growing great franchise brands in Canada. She has driven unparalleled growth across Canada through effective Strategic Growth Planning which includes impacting high-level achievement in both Franchise and Unit Level Sales. She has been directly responsible for the growth of Orangetheory Fitness in Canada, building over 110 locations within 4 years while ensuring that quality and company values were being retained and delivered through each location. She believes in working with talented people, training, developing, and coaching them to drive the success of the companies she works with. She feels very strongly that the success of a brand is highly connected to the people behind it at corporate and the people in front of it, the staff. Her approach to successful business development is to appropriately and carefully select great people, select great real estate, and work very hard to protect the brand promise for the consumers.

Hifa is currently an owner and managing partner at El Corazon, El Beso and Pablo Cocktail Lounge. For El Corazon, as a new brand, she built all the systems, processes, training, and resources to ensure the business was set up for success operationally and supports managing the operations with the current management team. Hifa is also incredibly experienced with cocktail and menu development, working closely with her business partner and the Chef to ensure that all brands in this group’s portfolio are aligned with the respective brands while maintaining profitable cost control thresholds.

Prior to Orangetheory Fitness, she was in the hospitality industry in senior-level positions for over 12+ years. Operating one the busiest Joey Restaurant in Canada with over $11M annual revenue then joining the Famoso Neapolitan Pizza brand and supporting its growth of over 40+ locations within her 4 years with the company.

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Inspiring Future Leaders - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Colby Delorme is one of the founding creators of Influence Mentoring Society, and was appointed Chairperson of the IMS’ Board of Directors in December 2020. With over 26 years of experience in business and as an entrepreneur, Mr. Delorme has built multiple businesses and is currently the President of the Imagination Group of Companies. Mr. Delorme’s experience has spanned the construction industry, brand development and marketing, a certification practice, franchise development, tobacco manufacturing, and business consulting. Mr. Delorme is also a celebrated industry leader; in 2010, he was inducted into the Calgary Top 40 Under 40 and won the Big Idea 2. In 2014, Mr. Delorme was the recipient of the Dr. Douglas Cardinal Award from the University of Calgary. Colby Delorme has a long and varied career in Not-For-Profit and Corporate governance, sitting on many boards over the past 15 years. Mr. Delorme holds an Institute of Corporate Directors Designation from the Rotman School of Management and was recently awarded the Queen's Platinum Jubilee award in Alberta. Colby is passionate about creating new and sustainable opportunities in business and for Indigenous peoples.

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How to make payment processing easy! - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Hamed Arbabi is the CEO and Founder of the Vancouver-based payments company, VoPay, and is recognized as an innovative thought leader in the fintech industry. Known for his drive to innovate and change how firms conduct business, Hamed has used his expertise to turn VoPay into a dominant force in the world of financial technology.

A serial entrepreneur, Hamed has successfully built and grown multiple startups and leveraged his knowledge of business expansion to develop them into successful, disruptive ventures. With over fifteen years of executive-level experience in spearheading comprehensive strategies and business developments, Hamed has a proven track record and an in-depth knowledge of the global financial industry.

Hamed’s overall vision for VoPay revolves around innovation and digital transformation. What began as a simple idea ultimately founded the pillars of his venture: that financial services should be easy, affordable and accessible to all.

Committed to his community, and dedicated to giving back, Hamed has founded and supported multiple non-profit organizations that focus on helping children access technology. He firmly believes that given the right educational tools, young people can expand their skills and take control of their futures by opening doors to new opportunities.

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Pour l’amour des sols et la culture régénératrice, découvrez cet artiste désigner de la biodiversité - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Depuis 2007, Sébastien Angers pratique l'agriculture de conservation biologique sur sa ferme à Ste-Monique de Nicolet . Il est propriétaire de la Ferme de l'Odyssée.

Agronome de formation, sa passion profonde a toujours été d’optimiser le potentiel de la santé des sols. Il cherche à minimiser ses interventions et ainsi aider la terre à retrouver sa biodiversité naturelle. Pour se faire, il a su miser sur des designs culturaux novateurs, redéfinissant ainsi le visage de l’agriculture au Québec. C’est un peu comme si on faisait de la permaculture à grande échelle.

En usant d’ingéniosité, il a su trouver et adapter des équipements spécialisés lui permettant de tester un maximum de cultures de couverture différentes, et ainsi, maximiser le potentiel de synergies des plantes.

Curieux et créatif, son laboratoire à ciel ouvert lui permet d’être l’artiste accomplie qu’il est aujourd’hui.

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The Importance of Customer Success with Pierce Ujjainwalla - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Pierce Ujjainwalla is a career marketer who has lived in the marketing trenches at companies like IBM, SAP, NVIDIA, and Marketo. He launched Knak in 2015 as a platform designed to help Marketers simplify email creation. He is also the founder of Revenue Pulse, a marketing operations consultancy.

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Set clear goals and create actions to support your goals - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Ashlee Livingstone is the Chief Engagement Officer of Our Forte. She’s been working with leaders in the community for years to help them refocus on their mission, balance their priorities and learn the skills it takes to overcome the hurdles that are holding them back. She works off of the four pillars; engagement, development, gratitude and experience to build team connections and successful leaders.

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Ending plastic pollution while bringing to the world pristine Canadian spring water - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Saawan Logan was the youngest of 3 siblings was born in Fiji and moved to Canada from Australia. She is the woman who makes it all happen. She turns dreams into reality, with persistence, drive and her supercharged energy. Her sense of adventure spans globally for both work and leisure. She has worked across Asia Pacific, Australia and more recently, Canada. In her travels, the only thing she never came across was Canadian water on international shelves. After spending the majority of her career in oil and gas she ventured into entrepreneurship and started North Water. North Water is a pledge to end plastic pollution while bringing to the world pristine, Canadian spring water.

North Water went operational in 2020 and has since expanded its distribution network across Canada. North Water is sourced from the Canadian Rockies and is naturally high in alkaline. North Water is currently carried in 5-star hotels, private jets, major retailers like Whole Foods Canada and more recently on movie production sets. The company is ready to expand overseas where it can showcase the great-tasting water Canada has to offer.

Amongst Saawan’s many favourite things to do, spending time in nature, travelling, and cooking top the charts. Saawan is involved in the community and is always looking at taking on volunteer initiatives where she can make a difference. She believes in hearing everyone out and providing meaningful opportunities for everyone.

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Se lancer dans la fabrication de cuir végétal - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Fannie Laroche a grandi dans une famille ou l’entreprenariat était un mode de vie. Riche de 10 ans d’expérience en tant que styliste personnelle à son compte, elle se questionne depuis un moment sur les pratiques éthiques appliquées dans le milieu de la mode et, faute d’options intéressantes, décide de créer sa propre solution : La création de cuirs végétaux à partir de matières résiduelles.

Elle-même végétalienne engagée et motivée à faire avancer la cause, elle crée Flaura, cuir végétal afin d’offrir des cuirs haut de gamme durables, locaux et naturels aux marchés du textile et des intérieurs de voiture.

Passionné et curieux de nature, le parcours professionnel de Grégory Hersant l’a amené successivement à occuper des postes touchant à la recherche, à son financement et à l’enseignement. Chimiste de formation, il a tout d’abord travaillé comme chercheur et gestionnaire de projets en chimie verte puis comme conseiller en développement de la recherche (soutien administratif des activités de recherche) et en fin dans le domaine du transfert technologique. Tout ce bagage d’expérience lui a permis de bien maîtriser les éléments importants de la chaine d’innovation. Grégory s’intéresse également depuis plusieurs années à la valorisation des matières résiduelles. Il offre d’ailleurs depuis 2008 des services de consultation en chimie verte et plus spécifiquement dans le cadre de projets touchant à la valorisation de matières résiduelles organiques ou d’origine végétale. Il est profondément convaincu que toutes les matières que nous jetons constituent un formidable réservoir d’opportunités d’affaires. Flaura, cuir végétal est une formidable opportunité de prouver qu’on peut à la fois donner une nouvelle vie à une matière considérée comme un résidu, développer un projet d’entreprise viable tout en ayant une approche respectueuse de l’environnement.

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Using technology to improve the quality of life for pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals globally - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Mark Bordo is the co-founder and CEO of Toronto-based Vetster, a telemedicine service for pets. Taking his 20-plus years of experience as a tech entrepreneur and his own personal experience as a dog owner, Mark has developed a unique platform that is improving the quality of life for pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals globally.

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Moving should be an adventure, not a chore - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Addison Parfeniuk is the CEO of Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving, Canada's most recognized moving brand. Two Small Men is a leading provider of professional residential and commercial moving services in Canada and is an industry leader in giving back to the communities where they operate. Addison is passionate about giving back, and under his direction, Two Small Men has partnered with community organizations across Canada that support some of the country's most vulnerable individuals.

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The dangers of ransomware and ways to mitigate the risk - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Today ransomware is becoming a massive problem for everyone, so we thought we would do a special feature on ransomware in business – the dangers and some ways to mitigate the risk.

It’s a difficult subject. Not surprisingly in the past 5 years there has been a renewed focus on how to overcome a problem that costs enterprises billions of dollars – and allows secrets to seep out. Today, we talk to Ed Dubrovsky, COO and Managing Partner at CYPFER. Ed has a tremendous knowledge base and for almost 30 years Ed Dubrovsky’s name has been synonymous with information security. He gives us some insightful thoughts on ransomware and how it is costing organizations billions of dollars. And he also has some suggestions on how to mitigate it.

Ed is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive & technical leader with over 29 years of experience building and growing technology companies with a deep technical acumen. Experience in managing over 4700 security incidents including ransomware, business email compromise, malicious insiders, extortion, executive protection, threat intelligence, and prevention/mitigation of risk associated to cyber-attacks.

He has deep experience in helping companies across all industries including military, defense, public and private sectors recover from cyber-attacks.

Ed has a keen interest in technology & cyber-security leadership, managing business growth under challenging conditions and constant change. Holder of Canadian secret II clearance.

This is a sponsored podcast by FileFlex, The #1 Zero Trust Data Access platform for Windows.

FileFlex manages the chaos of unstructured data and minimizes ransomware.

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The Importance of Defining Success with Krista Halliday - Hamilton - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Krista Halliday is a serial entrepreneur on a mission to disrupt the brand ecosystem as we know it. Leading by example, Krista is focused on creating and supporting better products and building better brands that are led with purpose, integrity, and prioritize social good.

Krista is passionate about educating the everyday Canadian on their vital role in this eco-system, to challenge the norms and demand better of brands and retailers by using our purchasing power as leverage.

A daughter of a single mother from humble beginnings, Krista quickly learned the value of hard work and started her first job at the young age of 12. After University, Krista forged her retail experience at household brands including Revlon, Holt Renfrew, Rexall and Jarden Home Brands where she acknowledged a white space in the market – a need for experienced consultation that would help US and European beauty brands navigate the unique Canadian retail landscape.

At just 28 years old, Krista started her first company, Global Edge Brands based in Toronto, and grew it to be Canada’s leading retail and brand consulting company that worked with renowned brands such as the Honest Company, Disney, Nurtibullet and more. Maneuvering this male-dominated industry as a young female executive was no easy feat, and fortified Krista’s dedication as a woman-in-leadership advocate and supporter.

Now based in Hamilton, Ontario – Krista’s latest venture, Ray Management Group, was designed with the intention to support and create products that are led with integrity and prioritize social good. The team at Ray Management Group is responsible for major brand entrances to key retailers including Kristin Ess Hair and Hey Humans to Shoppers Drug Mart, Hairtiage by Mindy McKnight to Walmart, and Drew Barrymore Flower Beauty at Loblaws.

A serial entrepreneur gaining speed in the Canadian marketplace, Krista has leveraged her leadership, innovation and business prowess to launch three additional businesses in the last 5 years, greatly supporting the local Hamilton economy – Little Sprouts Daycare, Nest Coworking, and retail shop Luv La Vie, two of which have been nominated and won Readers Choice Awards 3 years running. With much more on the horizon, Krista is one to watch. This year, she is also the recipient of Hamilton Business Link 40 under 40.

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Purush Cannane is the king of upcycle, the bigger sister to recycling - Nova Scotia - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Purushothaman Cannane (Purush) creatively combined his engineering skill, passion for solving environmental problems, and his drive to help vulnerable communities when he founded Greenii to create paper bags from clean waste papers such as newsprints, magazines, flyers, and brochures. Avoiding post-consumer paper in order to bypass the need for additional environmentally unfriendly chemicals and processes, he sources high-quality paper wastes from libraries, corporate offices, paper mills, flyer distributors, universities, and printing presses, offers employment to recently immigrated women or refugees, and has now sold thousands of carrier bags in Canada and the USA to replace single-use plastic bags.

Not stopping yet, Purush has gone on to invent equipment (Semi-automatic assembly, first in the world to swiftly process newsprints, and magazines into paper bags) to facilitate growth in production volumes, and is expanding into box packaging as well. While handmade bags may continue to form a part of the product offering, it is the raw materials used that ensure bags will always remain unique. He even affords customers the opportunity to convert their unused, expired marketing materials and paper products into new packaging products for use by themselves or another environmentally conscious and creative business.

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Un restaurant complet 3 mois à l’avance depuis 2015 voici un des succès de Vincent Chatigny de Chez Biceps B.B.Q - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Encore à l’école de cuisine, Vincent Chatigny commence sa carrière en 1998 au Laurie Raphael ou déjà, les produits locaux sont mis à l’honneur dans un cadre gastronomique.

Six ans plus tard, il quitte pour travailler, entre autres, avec les italiens ou il se découvre une véritable passion pour une cuisine traditionnelle simple, savoureuse et un modèle d’affaire axé sur la passion et la performance. Par la suite, un passage à la Boucherie de la ferme Eumatimi ou il approfondit ses connaissances autant techniques que sur le métier de fermier en travaillant étroitement avec (feu) Mario Pilon, un éleveur bovin devenu boucher. Des stages en France, cours de nutrition, Vincent à aussi enseigné durant un an à l’école hôtelière de la Capitale.

C’est au cours de ses nombreux voyages à travers l’Amérique du Nord dans le cadre de l’émission Bouffe en Cavale, une série qu’il a coanimée pendant sept saisons sur les ondes d’Évasion, qu’il a développé un lien étroit entre son style de cuisine, le contact avec le produit brut et l’engagement social d’un restaurant.

C’est ainsi qu’en décembre 2015, il a ouvert Chez Biceps B.B.Q, ou les produits locaux sont mis en valeur dans un environnement fortement inspiré par la culture B.B.Q. du sud des États-Unis. Une carte des vins originale, des bières de microbrasseries et un grand choix de whiskys nord-américain côtoient le fumoir artisanal texan de 1 000 lb fonctionnant au bois d’érable.

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Simplifying accounting and bookkeeping for small businesses - Nova Scotia - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Rob Boynes is the co-founder of huumans, Canada’s first modern accounting and bookkeeping company aimed entirely at small businesses. Built by the people behind Wagepoint, huumans is focused on helping to make running a successful small business as accessible to as many people as possible through the democratization of data and knowledge. A recent resident of Nova Scotia, Rob’s career has been based predominately in product-first, early-stage technology start-ups throughout Europe and the US, with an earlier foundation in media, broadcast and brand.

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Decarbonizing and electrification of buildings with carbon-free heat pumps - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Belinda Gilbey is a woman entrepreneur, green building enthusiast and market leader in heat pump technology. Her graduation from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering kick started her successful professional journey that was fueled by her passion for clean technologies. For several years, she worked in sales and consulting helping commercial property owners, operators, and developers with their mechanical equipment needs, with a focus on improving efficiencies and reducing building energy consumption and operating expenses. While working in the solar and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries, she gradually developed a true passion for creating cost-effective decarbonization solutions for a better tomorrow, which brought her to co-found and become President of Bondi Energy. Since then, she’s been raising awareness on the positive effects that these technologies provide, not only from an environmental point of view but also from a cost reduction angle. Under Belinda’s guidance, Bondi is now aiming to decarbonize as many buildings as possible across North America. Belinda is co-founder of US-based Gigawatt Heat Pump Supply (2021), which sells efficient heat pump and electrification equipment for new-build and retrofit applications.

Aaron Graben is the co-founder and Vice President of Bondi Energy. Shortly after its inauguration in 2019, Bondi became a market leader in energy efficiency retrofits of multifamily and commercial buildings. Aaron, along with his partner Belinda, have accelerated the market uptake of heat pump technology across North America. Aaron’s background in commercial real estate gives him a unique understanding of how energy affects building values and their owner’s decision-making process.

Bondi Energy Corp (Bondi) is a turnkey project management firm specializing in decarbonizing and electrification of multi-residential and commercial buildings with energy efficient, carbon-free heat pumps.

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Seafood that is changing consumers’ perception of the category - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

As Scout’s CEO and co-founder, Adam Bent leads the team toward bringing Scout’s mission to life – to make deliciously crafted seafood that changes how consumers perceive and experience the category.

Adam joined Scout in 2018 with a passion for sustainability, product innovation, and brand experience. Brand founder and acclaimed Chef Charlotte Langley tapped Adam to help transform Scout from her side hustle into the rapidly emerging omni-channel brand that it is today. Under Adam’s leadership, Scout doubled its annual revenue from 2020 to 2021, expanded beyond its Canadian headquarters into the United States, and raised a total of $4 million USD to date.

Previous to Scout, Adam was a technology entrepreneur building VC-backed businesses as the co-founder of thisopenspace (2016-2018) and Uppercase (2016-2018). No stranger to the food industry, Adam also served as the Vice President at Provender (2014-2015), a TechStars backed online marketplace that addressed inefficiencies in local food delivery to the wholesale industry. Adam was the Canadian manager for Urbanspoon (2012-2013) before its acquisition and is a partner at Prairie Boy Organic Bakery (2015 – present) in Toronto, Canada.

The food-tech entrepreneur turned seafood expert is a founding member of the SeafoodCollab, an industry group of emerging seafood CPG brands that are committed to a regenerative ocean food system and increased consumer engagement within sustainable seafood. Adam also sits on the board of directors for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a national historic site representing the historical significance of Canada’s west coast fishing industry.

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Tackling unexpected challenges with fearless determination - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Nicole Matos is a Metis woman, wife, mother of three, President of Rivet Construction and Founder of Oonnie Food Technologies. Leading her construction company for over a decade and now founding a food tech company, Nicole loves to tackle unexpected challenges with fearless determination. You will often hear Nicole say that her successes have mostly come from trying everything the wrong way first.

As an indigenous business Rivet is open to talking about potential partnerships or joint ventures. Rivet currently operates mostly in Alberta, however has a satellite office in Kelowna and some presence in SK. Rivet's focus is commercial construction, commercial preventative maintenance and design build.

Oonnie is Farmers Market online - it gives you an opportunity to sell your products all day everyday without ever having to set up a physical booth or stand in the rain. Oonnie is like Etsy for food. Oonnie provides a platform and tools to support and help food producers grow their business.

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From law, to the circus, to estate settlement - a wild entrepreneurial story! - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Davide Pisanu is a graduate of McGill University’s Faculty of Law, Davide has over 10 years of legal experience with Davis Polk & Wardell and Canada’s Department of Justice under his belt. He then transferred into the financial sector by working as an advisor to institutional investors and asset managers with McKinsey & Company, before taking on the role of SVP at Cirque du Soleil, where he managed the resident show division and affiliated businesses before becoming part of the ClearEstate founding team.

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1st Step in Your Business Acceleration Journey: Uncover & Define Your Purpose - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Karin Forrest gets vulnerable on this podcast working 'live' with Host Angela Faye on the first steps to Uncover and Define her Massively Transformative Purpose and Market Dominating Position.

Karin is venturing from traditional construction/landscaping business ownership to start a new purpose-driven venture.

Through The Kayaking Connection, Karin is helping women business owners tap their inner wisdom through connections in nature. Karin’s mission is to ‘Empower Connections for Transformational Change’, bringing healing, health, and vitality to the community through connection to nature, self, and others.

Karin knows we all have access to the transformative power that lies within our connection with ourselves and others. She is uniquely positioned to empower emotional healing and transformational with her skills as an outdoor adventurer, kayak enthusiast, and previous business owner; plus first-hand experience integrating past experiences of abuse, drug use, and abandonment. Karin accepts her past experiences, has integrated them as part of who she is today, and NOW leverages them to provide help others function with greater mental clarity within their roles in their homes, places of business, and the greater community.

"Through this experience I hope to provide people with a true mindset shift that will allow them freedom from repetitive mental storylines and allow greater ease for flexible, inspired solutions to be brought forward into life's daily challenges."

Connect with Karin on Canada’s Podcast to hear part of her journey. To experience ‘The Kayak Connection’ for full or half-day kayaking excursions or custom trips, on Vancouver Island, connect with Karin post podcast at karinforrest@gmail.com.

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Strong communication is the difference between success and failure - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Robyn Braley is a Brand Specialist, Writer, and Speaker. He is also the President and CoFounder of UniMark Creative Inc., a Calgary-based agency. Robyn has been transitioning into the role of writer and speaker known for content that helps people be better communicators. He draws on experience as a brand specialist, broadcast professional, music producer, event planner, and community volunteer. He began his career as a High School Drama teacher. Robyn has published over 70 posts on his blog site, ‘Brandit with Robyn.’ He has written articles for newspapers, trade, and lifestyle magazines. He is about to publish his first book.

Robyn Braley is a sought-after media guest and has appeared on CKNW Vancouver, CHED, Edmonton, CHQR, Calgary, CBC Alberta, CBC Saskatchewan, CJOB, Winnipeg and stations Newstalk 1010 and 640 in Toronto. He has also been interviewed on CTV, Global TV, City TV and CBC TV in various markets. Unimark Creative was launched in 1994 and helped several companies grow into multi-million dollar operations. The company has worked with commercial construction, oil & gas (service), manufacturing, and some retail companies. Unimark has also served not-for-profit organizations. Unimark Creative’s work won building industry marketing awards. Robyn has been nominated for several national music awards and in 2007 led a local team that won the Rotary International (worldwide) Public Relations Award. Robyn lives in Calgary, Alberta, and is a proud husband and father. As a doting grandpa, he regularly spoils 2 grandsons. He is also a Rotarian committed to the ideal of community service.

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Changing the planet, one grass-roots movement at a time - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Teresa de Grosbois (say "de-Grow-bwah") based in Costa Rica. Teresa is on a mission to change the planet, one grass-roots movement at a time. She is the #1 international bestselling author of ‘Mass Influence – The Habits of the Highly Influential’, which has been on the bestseller lists in 7 countries since 2015.

A 4x international bestselling author, Teresa teaches marketing courses around the globe to business leaders and entrepreneurs on how to create massively successful word of mouth campaigns. Teresa heads the international Evolutionary Business Council, a membership-based organization which empowers change-makers to create profitable, impactful businesses that have a lasting and transformational impact on the individuals that they serve.

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Savoir utiliser ses contacts! Un des conseils de l’auteur-compositeur-interprète Simon Morin - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:15:00 -0500

Simon Morin, auteur-compositeur-interprète, a participé à plusieurs concours depuis 2007 dont Star Académie et La Voix, aussi bien ici qu’en France.

En 2019, il nous présente, ÉBÈNE, son premier album. 7 extraits radios en sortent et se hissent dans les palmarès.

Au printemps 2021, près d’un million de téléspectateurs le suivent à TVA dans la série Chaos. La chanson Le monde est chill (chanson de Daniel Bélanger), extrait radio de la bande sonore originale se hisse au sommet des palmarès.

À l’automne 2022, il nous présente PANORAMA, un second album résolument pop-rock, plus lumineux, reflétant la belle période qu’il vit, puisqu’il vient d’accueillir son premier enfant. 2 bébés pour 2022!

Plus de 50 000 followers le suivent sur ses réseaux sociaux et ses vidéos YouTube sont visionnés à plus de 60 millions de reprises à travers le globe.

À l’automne 2022, Simon reprend la route avec son band au Québec. La scène, c’est chez lui!

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Tenacity is Important as a Startup Founder - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Maximilian Birner, CEO and Co-founder of Boxhub, on the exponential growth in demand for shipping containers across Canada and the US. Boxhub is a digital marketplace that facilitates fast and easy buying and selling of intermodal containers for shipping, upcycling and repurposing for affordable housing, storage, retail, hospitality, logistics, or personal use. A graduate of LSE and UAL, Maximilian Birner is the Co-Founder & CEO of Boxhub. Max has had a varied career, starting off as an analyst at an asset management firm focused on ETFs, then co-founding two companies. Max also acted as an Ambassador in Europe for Founders Pledge, a global community of entrepreneurs and investors who have committed to leveraging their success for social good, helping them grow to 1,200 members in 30 countries. All this experience and altruism helped Max to conceptualise and create Boxhub alongside partner Philip Skov in 2019. The company is headquartered in Toronto and currently operates exclusively in North America.

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Bouger parce qu’on s’aime! La philosophie de Cathy Lam - Québec- Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Même si Cathy Lam a démarré MonGymEnLigne en 3 mois, c'est l'histoire d'une vie qui se cache derrière sa persévérance.

Cette salle de sport virtuelle francophone est passée de 20 vidéos à son lancement en 2016 à plus de 800 vidéos d'entrainement en ligne en moins de 6 ans. Avec plus de 15 entraineurs qualifiés qui partagent ses valeurs, elle rejoint maintenant près de 20 000 personnes inscrites à leurs différents défis #Fitness. Elle rayonne de Québec à "WorldWide" puisque plusieurs membres européens l'ont adoptée.

Entraineur privé depuis 2011, c'est un évènement incomparable qui l'a complètement transformée: la naissance de Fiston. En effet, c'est à ce moment qu'elle a réalisé qu'elle a passé plus de 20 ans de sa vie à contrôler son poids, avec un manque envahissant d'estime de soi. Elle découvre alors que la pression sociale, l'idéal minceur et les standards de beauté ont ont eu un impact nocif sur sa propre vie, mais aussi, sur la vie de plusieurs.

Son histoire est unique – comme tout le monde! Sauf que c'est exactement à ce moment-là qu'elle de "changer le monde". Pour léguer un meilleur monde à son fils.

Elle découvre alors une force, une confiance en elle, en ses capacités et en son corps qu'elle souhaite te transmettre. Elle a donc effectué un changement de carrière, en quittant son poste de directrice de restaurant pour se lancer en affaires afin de te transmettre ce bien-être intérieur.

"Quand ta motivation est plus grande que tes craintes, c'est là que tu peux réellement faire une différence, peu importe ton objectif" croit-elle fermement.

Depuis, elle aide les gens à reprendre leur pouvoir sur leur santé et leur estime de soi. Elle change peu à peu l'industrie du fitness en proposant des modèles sains et en dénonçant la pression sociale ainsi que les modèles irréalistes. Son objectif est d'améliorer non seulement ta condition physique, mais aussi de t'aider à découvrir ta force mentale et physique. Sa mission, c'est de t'aider à éliminer tes pensées limitantes et les métamorphoser en actions concrètes et motivantes.

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Invest in yourself to become an entrepreneur - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Vanessa Iarocci CPA, CA, is an authentic and energetic leader known for her passion for education and innovation, which she brings to her role as CEO and co-owner at Brain Power! Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Commerce, CPA designation and was selected to complete a post-graduate certificate in innovation at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Following this, Vanessa spent over two decades in increasingly senior positions at PwC and TD Bank Financial Group. She then honed her entrepreneurial skills as the CEO of a national school apparel company, where she led an innovative turnaround and growth strategy. Drawing on her 20 years of experience at some of the world’s leading firms and as a CEO, Vanessa has already lead instruction in exciting new courses at Brain Power that expose students to cutting edge business and investing concepts, including preparing them for the prestigious Wharton Investment Competition.

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Shooting for success in Canadian basketball - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:04:57 -0500

Jason Ribeiro is a father, community advocate, and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Calgary. He is a fixture in local and national media providing public affairs commentary and serves on several corporate and not-for-profit boards. His latest business venture is helping bring a Canadian Elite Basketball League franchise to Calgary. Ribeiro is Vice-Chairman and President of the Calgary Surge.

His past experience has included a role with Calgary Economic Development.

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Un micro changement à la fois pour des changements durables! - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

ANiK Lalancette, co-fondatrice de micrΩmega, est infopreneure et master coach certifiée de l’Institut des Neurosciences Appliquées du Québec (INAQ). Elle accompagne les individus à retrouver leur vitalité et à générer une énergie plus productive. Experte de l'état d'esprit du changement, elle s'est spécialisée dans l'harmonisation du narratif intérieur pour qu'il s'aligne avec la transformation identitaire.

micrΩmega est un mouvement de transformation humaine qui repose sur un environnement social sécuritaire, éducatif et motivant, à l’intérieur duquel les individus sont encouragés à accumuler des micro-actions pour arriver à transformer leur vie positivement et de façon durable.

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To build a business succssully surround yourself with people who are smarter than you and let your ego go by the wayside - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

A fourth-generation entrepreneur and an iconic Canadian brand, Gillian Stein tells us what it takes to be the fourth generation to continue Henry's success and speaks out about mental illness.

It's clear that people truly do like a physical shopping experience. The important part is embracing both. The digital experience is a really important part of the customer shopping journey. So you need to make sure that you're digital. But you also have to be physical, and for Henry's the key is: what's the value proposition?

We have setup the Henry's Foundation in support of mental health. Our healthcare system is really not set up for mental health care. It's a real challenge right now. When it comes to mental health, talk to somebody. The most important thing is to start talking.

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Faire des achats sans devoir passer à la caisse, le modèle d’affaires de Olivier Roy cofondateur de Leav - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Olivier Roy a fondé à 16 ans sa première compagnie en production vidéo, où il a travaillé pour de nombreuses entreprises, gouvernements et personnalités pour les aider à porter leurs histoires à l'écran. À 20 ans, frustré de ne pas pouvoir payer sa facture de restaurant directement sur son téléphone, il a cofondé Leav. La mission était simple : gagner du temps et améliorer le service.

En pleine pandémie de 2020, la petite équipe de Leav pivote de la restauration et se lance dans la vente au détail en ouvrant le premier magasin entièrement sans caisse au Canada. Depuis, Olivier est fréquemment invité à parler de l'avenir de la vente au détail et de sa solution pour aider les détaillants à gagner face à la crise de la pénurie de main-d'œuvre.

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Be the entrepreneur that you want to be - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Nick Mombourquette is the founder and president of NewGround Financial Inc. NewGround specializes in employee benefits programs for SMB’s with 5-500 employees. NewGround also works with entrepreneurs to provide tax efficient wealth planning strategies. They pride themselves on providing national-level service and advice, with a local approach. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, NewGround serves clients in NS, PEI, NB, ONT and AB.

Nick also founded and co-hosts The Interesting People You Meet Podcast, where he interviews people from all walks of life, with interesting stories and perspectives.

Nick has a BBA from Mount Saint Vincent University and holds a Certified Employees Benefits Specialist designation from Dalhousie University. He lives just outside of Halifax with his wife and three young children.

Nick is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys almost every genre of music. In his spare time, when he doesn’t have a book in his hands, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf in the summer and hockey in the winter.

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L’adoption de nouvelles technologies pour démocratiser l’accès aux contenus - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Marc Boutet est le cofondateur et président de De Marque. Au cours des trente dernières années, il a su lier ses passions pour la technologie, les gens et la culture pour ouvrir la voie à l’adoption de nouvelles technologies pour démocratiser l’accès aux contenus. Avec son équipe, il inspire les solutions et pour faire face aux défis qui se dessinent aujourd’hui devant l’ensemble de la chaîne du livre globale.

Initiateur des agrégateurs de livres numériques dans plusieurs pays, il a su amener De Marque, de ses bureaux de Québec, au cœur de projets innovants tels que le prêt de livres numériques en bibliothèques et la commercialisation de plateformes de commerce de livres numériques et audio.

Impliqué auprès de multiples industries, il est membre du conseil d’administration de l’École branchée, de la salle de spectacles l’Improdôme, de même que de la SODEC (Société de développement des entreprises culturelles). Il est détenteur d’un baccalauréat ès Sciences de l’Université Laval de même que d’un programme de 2e cycle en administration de l’Université McGill.

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The challenges of running an open-world fantasy adventure for adults - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Josh Green was born and raised in Vancouver (Coquitlam until he was 18). Raised by a single mother. Josh received a degree in theatre and worked in the film industry, traveled a lot while he was growing up, then went back to school and got his BBA from BCIT. Now he runs an open-world fantasy adventure The Empty Chest - think Westworld, but with fantasy creatures. Still small, but growing is now in its fourth year.

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If You’re Going to Spend the Time, Do it Your Way, with Your Own Style - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:58 -0400

Henry Rojas is a Sheridan College graduate in Architectural Technology. He started his career as an Architectural Draftsman and continued to grew his skills in various roles in the industry. He began to work with custom homes and progressed to designing and constructing commercial spaces and apartment buildings. He extended his passion by overseeing the development of apartment units. His company Rojas Empire of Design, founded in 2018, is based in Mississauga, Ontario in 2018.

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Calgary-Based Entrepreneur is Changing the Way We Sleep - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

If you ask Lara Smith what led her to create Lusomé, she would tell you it was partly circumstantial, partly destiny.

She kicked off her 20-year career at two of the biggest fashion houses in the world - Ralph Lauren and Gucci - and quickly worked her way up as a senior executive at some of Canada’s largest retailers. There, she traveled the globe to discover and create innovative apparel solutions that would make a difference in the lives of consumers.

But it wasn’t until Lara watched her sister battle with breast cancer and the uncomfortable, long-term side effects that resulted from her treatments that she set out to find the most important solution of all - a solution to preventing overheating and night sweats in the clothing that is meant to make us feel beautiful. Lara looked throughout North America and Europe for a sleep brand with beautiful style and fabrics, but they were using 100% polyester and chemicals in the finishing process. Not to mention, their cooling technology never truly worked.

That’s when Lara decided to create her own solution, one that fuses beauty, comfort and science. Her vision came to life through Lusomé, a new pajama brand that promotes the health and sleep of its wearers through first-of-its-kind technology that stops night sweats before it starts.

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A former high school teacher is on a mission to create a unique, inspiring, community-based learning experience for young people - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Adam Robb was raised on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Chonnonton Nations on fertile farming lands connected with the London Township and Sombra Treaties of 1796 and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum. After one year of university, it became clear that the learning he needed in life would be found with mountains, lakes, gardens, community centres and around campfires and not as much inside classrooms as he had once thought. He kept that realization in mind as he became a teacher himself. For the past 15 years as a high school teacher, Adam has since helped to create unique experiential education programs allowing for self-discovery for youth on Treaty 6, 7, 8 territories as well as the traditional lands of the Beaver, Cree, Ojibway, Secwépemc, Stoney, and Métis. The focus of these programs has always been about connecting youth to the land as a way of learning self-resiliency, problem-solving, risk-taking, relationship-building, history, technology, politics, science, economics and protocols from Traditional Keepers of knowledge. Adam has teamed up with other amazing educators to create learning programs that were recognized provincially (AB Education), nationally (EECOM, KF & CAGBC) and internationally (OECD & ILFI). The Howl Experience is the manifestation of all Adam's beliefs about learning; it has to be experiential, community-based and focused on solving real problems and achieving real results. He is proud to be working alongside several past students on this project and of the many incredible past students out there making a real difference. Adam is most proud that he is able to do this work alongside his own amazingly insightful children and his inspiring partner.

Shawna Peddle is a partnership broker, collaborator, and convenor of like minds to address complex social issues. She has expertise in program design and implementation related to community resiliency, risk communication, environmental risk assessment, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction. In her current role, Shawna oversees community investment programs and partnerships at Co-operators, a financial services co-operative, including corporate giving and volunteerism, the Co-operative Development Program, the Advisor Community Fund, and the Co-operators Community Funds. Shawna holds a Master of Forestry from the University of Toronto, and a Graduate Diploma in Social Responsibility and Sustainability from St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto.

Learn more about Howl Founder Adam Robb, and how he helped to develop programming that allowed youth to grow and learn more than through traditional education at https://www.experiencehowl.com

Learn more about Co-operators holistic business solutions here.

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How to sell your company for $20 Million - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Having started 11 companies to date, Scott Duke is a lifetime entrepreneur. Most recently, Scott founded OpnRoad, an M&A advisory firm based out of Revelstoke, British Columbia that assists business owners across North America sell or purchase companies within the $2M – $20M in revenue range.

You can find out more about OpnRoad and its services here.

In addition, Scott serves as the VP of sales for Capitaliz, a SaaS company servicing the exit planning industry, and as the managing broker of a chain of property management companies across British Columbia.

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Taking the stress out of real estate - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Ryan Mracek, founder of Keylo Inc. (Canada-wide) and the broker of Keylo.ca in Edmonton, had a vision years ago to make it so anyone could buy and sell at home at a fair market value instantly and painlessly. Mracek was originally an accountant then moved into construction before settling on a career in real estate.

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Choisis-toi maintenant, le dicton de Mylène Massé - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Entraîneuse, naturopathe et coach en relation d’aide, Mylène Massé est une passionnée de la santé. Sa mission : aider les femmes et les hommes à devenir la meilleure version d’eux-même par l’activité physique, une alimentation équilibrée et un grand amour de soi. Elle a débuté son parcours professionnel comme hôtelière pour enfin retrouver sa passion de toujours depuis 2013. Passant de prof de cours de Bootcamp, spinning et CrossFit, à femme d’affaire pour La Fille en forme, œuvrant surtout sur le web pour toucher toute la francophonie, Mylene se caractérise comme CELLE qui vous fera atteindre vos objectifs de poids dans le plaisir et la compréhension. Choisis-toi maintenant, et pour toujours est son dicton.

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RBC: The micro-entrepreneur economy survey - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Don Ludlow, Vice-President of Small Business, Partnerships & Strategy, RBC, provides strategic oversight and leads a team that is responsible for delivering marketing-leading solutions, partnerships and client experiences that go beyond traditional banking to help Canadian entrepreneurs successfully start, manage and grow their business.

He also manages the development of RBC’s strategy for the broader Business Financial Services portfolio, including the group’s client experience, CRM, and data analytics strategies.

Don joined RBC in 2001 and has 20 years of experience within the financial services and banking sector. Prior to joining RBC, he served as an Infantry Officer in the Canadian Army where he led soldiers on a number of domestic and international operations and worked in both staff and training roles.

Overview of Key Data Points

Led by the younger millennial and Gen Z generations, a ‘micro-entrepreneur’ economy is emerging across the country, as Canadians look to adapt to a changing landscape dominated by rising inflation and digitization

74 per cent of Canadian small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are motivated to start a small business or side-hustle due to the increasing cost of living - With this number rising to 84 per cent among Gen Z respondents
A strong majority (77 per cent) of current and aspiring entrepreneurs report that their chief aim is to create a source of income to support themselves - Millennials (86 per cent) are even more likely to cite this as their main reason for starting a business

Key factors supporting the emergence of the micro-entrepreneurship economy.

Emerging technologies allow them to reach new markets and explore new ways of doing business (47 per cent)
Being able to conduct their business or "side-hustle" online remotely lowers the overhead costs associated with starting and running a business (47 per cent)
Digital solutions reduce the efforts for administration and back-office aspects of running a business (42 per cent)

A shift in customer preferences is also creating fertile ground for small and micro-businesses.

89 per cent of those surveyed agree that small businesses are able to provide products and services tailored to local needs
Another 72 per cent stated that they believe small businesses have the ability to innovate at a more rapid rate than larger organizations
Moreover, 71 per cent were more likely to support businesses with an active presence in their local community
For current and aspiring business owners, the rising preference and increased willingness of Canadians to shop local has contributed to their overall desire to become an entrepreneur, with 39 per cent of those surveyed stating that this shift has motivated and made it easier for them to start a business.

Doing business with the 2nd most consumed beverage on the planet - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Tracy Bell is a corporate exec turned start-up CEO.

In 2016, a health scare in the family prompted Tracy and her husband to reimagine the way tea is processed in an effort to extract more antioxidants. That concept led to the creation of a new category of tea - called Fresh-Leaf TEA - and a product that is being called "the future of tea" by industry leaders.

In 2017 their innovation was named Best New Product (Innovation category) at World Tea Expo. And in 2019 Millennia TEA was one of eight companies globally selected for participation in the #1 food innovation accelerator in the world, Food-X, in New York City.

Before Millennia TEA, Tracy worked as PR strategist and television reporter, receiving national and international accolades for her work.

Originally from Southern Ontario, Tracy has lived in Atlantic Canada for 15+ years and considers herself a full-fledged Maritimer. Tracy and her husband Rory live in New Brunswick with their two (awesome!) kids.

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Starting a Company to Influence Culture - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is the founder and current president and CEO of Profound Impact™️️️️️️ Corporation. Profound Impact is a tech company based in the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor whose digital platform supports alumni relations and digital communities focused on careers, research and academic connections. Sherry is a leader for women pursuing STEM careers. A mathematician, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist, Sherry has always been an advocate for women in STEM, pushing for them to assume a greater role in Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Sherry is a great spokesperson to address pandemic-related challenges facing women in STEM and can offer some valuable insights into how to overcome these challenges to position women as leaders in the nation’s economic recovery.

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The New Approach to Business - Clients Trusting You! - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is the author of The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage and Protect It and President of Success Through Trust. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Inspiring Women Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs in 2021, she’s on a mission to help business owners grow their companies.

She’s been named one of the world’s Top Thought Leaders in Trust for 5 consecutive years by Trust Across America and has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award. A former Chief Marketing Officer, she spent 25 years in business before founding Success Through Trust. She is a contributor to Forbes and is quoted in Economist Impact as ‘Business Trust Expert.’

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Offering an authentic gelato experience with family roots from Calabria, Italy - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Dino Falvo is VP Business Development, Alberta-East for Mario's Gelati and Director, Brand & Strategic Development and Owner/Operator of Amato Gelato Cafe. The two businesses operate together in providing authentic gelato to stores and restaurants across Canada as well as offering an authentic Italian experience in its cafes. The cafe brand is now ready for franchise opportunities across Canada.

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Making your life easy when you buy a car - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Vivian Liu stumbled into the auto industry via a marketing competition back in 2015, from there she suddenly found herself in rural BC managing and consulting dealerships in sales and marketing as a District Manager. 7 years later, she has managed over 80 dealerships from BC to all the way to Saskatchewan on behalf of General Motors. In her tenure at GM, she was responsible for growing the Cadillac brand in the province of BC as well as managing partnerships in Vancouver, such as the PNE, Vancouver Giants, and luxury car shows. Today, Vivian has found herself deeper into the auto industry, more than she has expected, an executive at an auto tech startup as well as founding her own, Mae or Making Auto Easy.

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The importance of control and influence to software entrepreneurs - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Dan Pronovost has 25+ years of experience in the software industry, as a developer, manager, and entrepreneur. Driven by results, tactical and pragmatic, always focused on execution: build it and ship it. Driftscape is a Canadian startup whose core product is a local discovery and travel app. More than 60 organizations use the app to share their stories and over 7000 points of interest, events, and tours across Canada.

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Bringing La Dolce Vita to Canadians with Cool Italian Products - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Gennaro Silvestri, President/CEO, Apé Canada and Tag Intercontinental, discusses some of the cool things his companies are bringing to Canada so people can enjoy la dolce vita. The Apé is the original Italian three-wheeler, an icon that continues to evolve while remaining true to itself. Presented to the general public as a concept on November 23, 1946 at the Milan International Cycle and Motorcycle Show, the Apé made its debut as a pre-production special in late 1947 and went officially into full-scale production in 1948. Known all over the world and with a unique cheeky appeal and unrivalled versatility, this vehicle is now approaching its 70th birthday. But the Apé is also an unexpectedly contemporary product that has sparked curiosity and won the affection of countless persons who express their involvement through events, projects, blogs, websites and many other initiatives. No other commercial vehicle in the world has as much history as the Apé. Through Tag Intercontinental, Silvestri sources quality products to reduce carbon footprints while inspiring entrepreneurs to pursue innovative business opportunities.

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Massage expert does it differently than the average bear! - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:19:46 -0400

Kimberly White-Vincent began her career as a Registered Massage Therapist and solo-preneur in 2002 after graduating from the Kine Concept Institute of Massage Therapy. Having grown up in the beautiful countryside of Southern New Brunswick, she pursued her career in Saint John, N.B. where she grew her practice. As the first entrepreneur of her family, she navigated entrepreneurship on her own while growing her practice and her business into the current multi-disciplinary wellness clinic Serene Physique Inc. She is an active member of the CMTNB (College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick), ANBMT (Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists), The Chamber of Commerce,. She also holds certifications in several complementary modalities such as Virtual Massage Therapy Care, TDR-WM Cupping and Aromatherapy and volunteers as Chair Mentor with the ANBMT, and works as an examiner with the CMTNB.

Upon receiving mentorship and coaching for her business, she has researched and established the need to pursue workplace care. It is her passion to improve soft tissue health and mental health in the workplace (including the work from home setting), a need she has grown increasingly aware of over the course of her 20 year career. Having served as a corporate Massage Therapist for many corporations during her career, she has proven the concept and witnessed the many benefits that massage therapy brings to employees and corporations. Kimberley and her team at Serene Workforce believe that healthy and happy employees make healthy and happy corporations. As a thought leader and expert in the field of corporate massage therapy, Kimberley brings years of trust and enthusiasm to employees and companies she works with.

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Every Home Has A Story To Tell - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

David Tiefenbach, Owner, Atta-Boy Property Inspections, grew up in a small town just east of Regina and spent a lot of time at his grandparents' grain farm. It was an integral part of his life at a young age. After high school he went into the plumbing and gas fitting trade, moved to Edmonton 2005 and started his plumbing business in 2006. In 2017 he was excited to get into the cannabis business but "ended up losing my shirt." In 2018 he got his home inspector licenses and started Atta Boy Property Inspections early 2019. His intent was always to sell Atta-Boy franchises and help others in the trades to find something different and easier on the body.

"I have a strong belief and I have the determination to make this successful for trades people and any other with a good work ethic who are interested. I know my support system on the business side is what really matters for the franchisees to become and stay successful. This isn’t about home inspections this is about learning the business about home inspections. This is about building relationships for success. That's why I call it Inspection Success," he says.

In February 2023, Atta-Boy will start taking applications from any teenagers from 15 to 19 who may think they might be interested in Home Inspecting and seeing other trades in action from framers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC guys and insulators. He has set up a summer school holiday program from July 1 to Aug 31 for teenagers to have an opportunity to shadow these trades in action and to spend the last remaining 2 weeks with him shadowing him doing home inspections. It’s all free and the intent is to spike interest and possibly look at a trade school and possibly maybe a future Atta-Boy franchisee owner after learning their trade of choice.

Tiefenbach also has a goal to build an acreage just east of Sherwood Park with a picture in his head of a couple of Clydesdales roaming around.

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From farm to fashion – this Halifax entrepreneur talks SLOW FASHION - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Laura McNutt's post secondary education prepared her for a lifetime of creative pursuits: Laura studied Fine Arts, Environmental Design, then earned a Masters of Architecture at Technical University of Nova Scotia. Following 15 years in the architecture industry, she taught I.B. Fine Art, and engaged in the film industry.

Laura’s professional design career crossed film, architecture, fine art, and design fields, throughout Canada, Bermuda, Switzerland, USA, and Finland. She currently operates a design/build business, designed in the film industry, and taught prep school Fine Art.

Laura was an inaugural member of the Nova Scotia Arts and Culture Partnership, awarded a number of RFP artwork installations in Halifax Regional Municipality, and recently chaired the Awards Committee of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia. AS Laura the entrepreneur, also operates a boutique vintage shop, KingsPIER Curated Collections, which is the entrepreneurial culmination of decades of passion for heritage, craftsmanship, fashion, and sustainability.

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The power of aliveness with Renée Safrata - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Over the past 30+ years Renée Safrata has worked with thousands of companies and executives throughout North America and Europe, helping them to connect, adopt new behaviors, and become confident members of highly functioning teams. As CEO and Founder, she oversees Vivo Team’s full spectrum learning experience, develops leaders and teams through live, online training, coaching, and people analytics. Leading a well connected, remote-first team, Renée has the confidence and trust to work from anywhere—taking full advantage of the WFH model.

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It takes more than one to get something off the ground - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Maciej Jastrzebski innovator and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in new technology development, project implementation, and technology commercialization in the metals and mining industries. He is co-founder and CEO of Li-Metal and is a\the named inventor on 15 patent families. Li-Metal has is addressing the growing need in advanced batteries to deliver lithium metal anodes cost effectively at scale.

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Being everything to everybody leads to burnout with Teresa Vozza - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Teresa Vozza (www.teresavozza.ca)is a leadership expert, certified executive coach, and former Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of corporate experience, most recently at Allianz Partners as CHRO. She is highly skilled in leading change, building executive acumen, and communicating with impact.

She is a go-to coach for highly accomplished corporate professionals who are looking to seriously up level their impact...and love the process. As a consultant and coach, she has worked both one-on-one and in group format with senior teams and professionals from Manager to CEO.

In addition to her work with established leaders, Teresa trains up-and-coming professional women to position themselves as credible leaders that others will follow, listen to, promote, and learn from. In her corporate career, she has led hundreds of participants through leadership courses and workshops. She has been featured on Breakfast Television and several podcasts, such as Entrepreneurs on Fire, Power Presence Position and Wickedly Smart Women.

Teresa is described as bold, wise, assertive, and highly focused.

Teresa is a graduate of McMaster University, the Canada Coach Academy, and accredited with the International Coaching Federation as well as The Accredited Board of Neurolinguistic Programming (ABNLP).

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Focusing on world-class performance through values-based leadership - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

AJ Slivinski is an accomplished author and award winning team leader. He wrote "The Leadership Code" which focuses on world class performance through values based leadership - real-life principles and strategies he executed while heading an international based corporation and leading their team to #1 for customer service in the contact center industry after just four years.

AJ is a visionary with his focus on values, leadership and service. His current vision as President of Mayfield Management Group Ltd (MMG) is to lead a world-class organization specializing in residential property management services, that is focused on continuously exceeding customer's expectations with an incredible team of diverse professionals.

AJ brings a wealth of experience and decades of knowledge from senior marketing and sales positions, and has a unique perspective on what owners and property managers want (and more importantly, what they need) as he has owned/managed apartment buildings for over a decade and served on several condominium boards.

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Launching an organized youth sports franchise system in Atlantic Canada - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Anthony MacNeil is a seasoned entrepreneur living in Atlantic Canada and has recently launched an organized youth sports franchise system. After 30 years and six businesses, Anthony felt it was the (right) time to step beyond his comfort zone and create a business outside the typical geographical boundaries that he was accustomed to operating his other businesses.

His entrepreneurial journey of ebbs and flows has taught him much about business life. Today, Anthony is well experienced and more driven then ever to use his business for a greater purpose by providing an inclusive, safe and fun environment where youth across Canada can learn and play new sports, have a better sports experience and be equipped with life skills that will positively impact their lives in the future.

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The artful mending of pain and mental health through psychedelic-assisted therapies - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Heesoo Cho, Co-Founder and Managing Director of SABI Mind, is an operational leader who previously worked in operations & strategy at large Canadian companies. He has extensive experience in strategic planning and the execution of high-complexity and multi-disciplinary programs. With over 10 years of leadership experience and a track record in successfully managing and operating over $30 million in assets, he is known for developing and delivering service-driven solutions, providing outstanding client service, and driving profitable revenue growth. As the Co-founder of SABI Mind, Heesoo is responsible for the company’s growth and operations strategy, ensuring that SABI Mind provides industry-leading processes and management techniques that enable best-in-class patient care.

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The future of fashion with Lisa Lawrence - Ottawa - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Lisa J Lawrence – Co-founder, President and designer. Lisa has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art and design from the University of Alberta. She has managed a variety of rapid growth retail and entertainment businesses in both the fashion and art industries. She has in depth experience in design and is the creator of all the collections for Lawrence Scott Atelier. She oversees all operations and is the heart and soul of LAWRENCE SCOTT INC. Lisa is currently located in Ottawa where she runs a remote team of predominantly of women who have complete autonomy over when and where they work.

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Championing an elevated plant-based cuisine - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Conceptualized by Canadian chef, Adam Ryan, Fire & Flora offers an immersive dining experience, underscored by elevated plant-based cuisine and Canadian-grown ingredients. This fine dining establishment is both a destination for discerning foodies and a celebrated local hot spot for residents of the Beltline neighbourhood. As interest in plant-based dining continues to grow, chef Ryan’s innovative menu aims to reassure diners that this culinary trend is here to stay.

Located in Calgary’s newest entertainment hub, The District at Beltline, Fire & Flora focuses on Canadian grown ingredients first and foremost, starting with local Alberta farmers, artisans and producers. The restaurant combines chef Ryan’s passion for sustainability with elegant, ingredient-driven dining. Dishes highlight certain fruits, vegetables or other ingredients as they are at their seasonal peak and chef Ryan’s team will work closely with producers and farmers to create in-season menus that incorporate more whole ingredients and refrain from using meat substitutes or processed foods.

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Advice on supporting, nurturing and developing a young company - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Greg Vanclief is CEO of Elentra and a seasoned Tech industry investor with a passion for building successful companies and developing global market opportunities. He believes in the power of straightforward objective business advice delivered with honesty. With 20+ years of executive experience developing high-tech companies from start-ups to publicly traded multinationals - he delivers some great advice for entrepreneurs building new ventures.

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Creating a time saving, economical, customer focused car washing experience - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:06:00 -0400

Chris Friesen currently serves as the President & CEO of Mint Smartwash, a company that owns and operates a chain of exterior express car washes predominantly in Canada and one location in the United States. Mint Smartwash is now the largest Express Car Wash chain in Canada with seven washes open and an. eighth scheduled to open in July. Chris is a born and raised Calgarian.

He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). Upon graduating from the University of Alberta in 2003. Friesen spent nearly 10 years working in the oil and gas upstream sector. In 2013, he joined his father Don Friesen in the family office, the Friesen Group of Companies, and serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the family office. The Friesen Group is involved in several active and passive investments including several operating companies in a variety of sectors. Don Friesen, was a founder of Hazco Environmental Services Ltd., which sold in 2004, and was an industry leader in environmental contracting and cleanup across Western Canada. The Friesen’s were introduced to the Express Car Wash model by their now partner, Taylor Nelson, who is based in Lethbridge and serves as Mint Smartwash VP of Construction and Facilities. Chris’s interest in the car wash business comes from a family legacy of clean fanatics and a passion for efficiency and optimization. Mint Smartwash is not just a regular old car wash. The key differentiator is the ability to effectively wash cars at speed. Mint can wash between 180 to 200 vehicles per hour.

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Blending traditional methods of soapmaking with modern-day science - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Tanya Zurock, founder of Wild Prairie Soap Company, first began making natural soap in her quest to find better solutions to help resolve her young children's dry and sensitive skin. Thanks to her upbringing on a Canadian farm, she used her knowledge of natural and organic ingredients to create soap that was not only effective but provided a better, natural alternative to commercially manufactured soap.

Over 20 years later, Tanya and her team continue to change the landscape of the natural personal care industry by redefining what consumers should expect from the experience of using exceptional soap and other nurturing body care products. Her now-grown children continue to be her best test subjects!

Today Wild Prairie Soap Company products can be found in retail locations across Canada, as well as in major department stores and on e-commerce sites in Japan. It is also now in South Korea.

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On ne dresse pas le chien, mais le maître ! Rencontrons Christophe Corré entrepreneur, coach humain en comportement canin! - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Né en France, en Bretagne plus précisément, c'est en 2012 que Christophe Corré a décidé de venir s'installer au Québec. Sa formation d'origine dans le secteur du management et du commerce lui ont permis de se spécialiser ses compétences en matière de développement organisationnel. C'est en tant que conseiller en gestion de changement qu'il a commencé sa carrière dans les technologies de l'information au Québec en mai 2012. Il a eu l'opportunité d'accompagner plusieurs ministères et organismes, mais aussi des entreprises privées du Québec.

En parallèle Christophe a eu l'occasion d'adopter un chien puis d'ouvrir en 2015 sa pension canine à domicile. Cette expérience, riche d’enseignement et d’apprentissage, fut pour lui une véritable révélation et a conditionné ses futurs choix professionnels. C'est ainsi qu'en 2018 il a décidé de s'orienter vers l'apprentissage du comportement canin en suivant différents cours et formation pour lui permettre depuis 2021, et cela à 100%, d'accompagner les familles qui souhaitent bâtir et développer une relation harmonieuse avec leur chien.

Cette nouvelle orientation de carrière va également laisser place à un développement de projets dans l'objectif de créer un centre dédié à la sensibilisation de la relation chien-humain.

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How an innovative tampon brand leveraged TikTok - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Nadia Ladak (she/her) is passionate about the startup ecosystem and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. She is the founder of Marlow, a menstrual health brand that has created the first-ever lubricated tampon for smoother and more comfortable insertion. Based in Toronto, she is also the Ontario representative on the Startup Canada Women Advocacy Network where she participates in government roundtables to advocate for female founders. Nadia is committed to giving back to her community through her role as a catalyst board member at Holland Bloorview Children's Hospital and as a mentor for the Junior Achievement Company Program where she provides weekly coaching to high school students as they operate their own small businesses. In her free time, you can find her reading, playing her guitar, or spending time outside biking & camping.

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It’s Happy Mamas and Babies Guaranteed - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Leanne Rzepa, owner and founder of Nourish Lactation Consulting, became a Registered Nurse in 2000 after graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Calgary. Rzepa quickly developed a passion for breastfeeding support when she began her career as a postpartum nurse at the Rockyview General Hospital.

In 2006 Rzepa began to focus her nursing practice on breastfeeding support and started studying to become a certified lactation consultant. Rzepa successfully passed her exam in 2007 and became an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).

In 2008 Nourish Lactation Consulting opened for business to provide in-home breastfeeding support and education to families in Calgary and surrounding communities. Rzepa, always an entrepreneur at heart, saw a need for in-home support after years of working in the hospital setting. "Women spend such a short time in the hospital after giving birth. Most new mothers are exhausted and aren’t able to retain the information shared by hospital staff. Breastfeeding is a learned art. It often takes days or even weeks for a new mother to feel confident feeding her baby. Nourish provides support in the home setting which is more conducive for learning and confidence building."

Nourish has helped countless mothers meet their breastfeeding goals by providing quality, caring, evidence-based support. Most women Rzepa supports struggle with latch, pain, tongue tie, milk supply issues, poor weight gain, or feeding multiples. In addition to providing in-home support, Rzepa has an online store that sells a variety of breastfeeding related products, apparel, and supplements. Nourish also offers a breast pump rental service, monthly workshops, virtual consults, a drop-in clinic and a multitude of services provided by other healthcare professionals such as a sleep consultant, registered dietitian, pelvic floor physio, and postpartum support provided by a Doula.

Rzepa is passionate about her job and receives much joy from supporting mothers to achieve their breastfeeding goals.

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This Archaeologist is Protecting and Promoting Understanding of Historic Resources - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Margarita de Guzman is one of very few female archaeologist entrepreneurs in Canada, and she just launched a program to support more women in the industry. She is also the Founder of Circle CRM Group Inc.

Margarita has over 20 years of extensive archaeological experience and knowledge in all services related to historical resource consulting. She is an approved permit-holding archaeologist in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Throughout her consulting career, Margarita has managed many large scale HRIAs and HRIMs, and recorded numerous historic resource sites. Her experience includes field assessments and mitigations for projects ranging from small-scale oil and gas to Class I pipelines and Forestry Management Areas, as well as infrastructure, power, residential/industrial subdivisions, and other developments in the private and public sector.

A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and Durham University (UK), Margarita holds degrees in both Archaeology and Economics. Her Masters studies involved relational artifact analysis of three sites in central Europe: Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Upon completing her studies, Margarita spent 5 years working in Europe on a variety of archaeology sites including an Iron Age hillfort in Schwarzenbach, Austria, a complex Roman bath site in Grumentum, Italy and an Urartu fortress outside Yerevan, Armenia. Margarita also founded and co-directed the SVG Public Archaeology Program, a non-profit rescue excavation on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. With the help of a select team, she completed two seasons of public excavations.

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We had no idea eating salad could be so dangerous - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

In October 2018, their two-year-old son was infected with E. coli during the romaine lettuce outbreak. It was one week from the first sign that something was wrong until the day he died.

Brad and Kristin Bell had no idea that eating a salad could be so dangerous. And they were shocked to find out how widespread this problem is. Leafy green vegetables now cause more E. coli outbreaks than any other food, including beef.

With the spirit of Cooper in their hearts, they put everything they had into a new solution – they partnered with Freight Farms to create 4 Acres Hydroponics – their startup that creates a carefully controlled indoor environment to grow greens year-round with no pesticides or herbicides – for their family, community, and as advocates for food systems reinvention.

In this podcast, they touch on three key ideas:

Is mass-produced food killing us?
Three things you can do today to get access to safe, healthy food.
Basic information for starting your own micro-impact hydroponic foods innovation project.

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Reducing the time, stress and cost of divorce - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Karen Stewart is the founder and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions, Canada’s leading divorce mediation company with franchises in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. When she started Fairway, Karen not only brought to the table lessons learned from her costly divorce and a knowing that there had to be a better way, but she also brought years of experience in the financial industry. This winning equation blended with Karen’s natural inclination to understand how numbers line up and sound decisions are made helped thousands of families lead healthier and more rewarding lives.

Over the years, Karen has started up, ran, and sold four companies which remains successful to this day, demonstrating her ability to compete in the rough and tumble and often cutthroat world of business. Along the way, she developed a keen understanding of how systems work and the significant barriers to entry, particularly for female entrepreneurs. To that end, Karen founded Bumble Bees Venture Capital to ultimately change the world by putting money in the hands of female leaders. Karen’s team of Bumble Bees has pollinated successful businesses that are offering innovative solutions and making a positive impact on the world.

In addition to her commercial enterprises, Karen offers her unique brand of straight talk advice and strategic decision-making processes through the written and spoken word. Her first book, Clean Break was published in 2008 and is considered a must-read for anyone getting a divorce. Clean break provides practical step-by-step advice for surviving divorce with dignity and moving on with your life. In 2021, Karen added three new books to the lineup, including A Guide to Divorce for Men, A Guide to Divorce for Women, How to Divorce without wrecking your life and the Clarity Decision Making Method. What do these books have in common? Each provides a solid framework for making good decisions and leading a better life.

Karen Stewart is also a sought-after speaker, contributor and divorce expert and has made many media appearances discussing the effects of divorce in today’s society. These appearances include The Globe and Mail, ABC Money Matters, Entrepreneur Magazine, PROFIT Magazine, More Magazine, Financial Times, BNN, USA Today, Reader’s Digest, CTV, Slice™️ and Breakfast Television. Karen is also a featured blogger on Huffington Post Canada and Divorce Magazine. Karen was awarded the Woman of Vision Award in Calgary and PROFIT Magazine’s Top 100 Businesswomen.

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You’re as qualified to start a company as anybody! - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Raymond Luk is changing the face of entrepreneurial finance as founder and CEO of Hockeystick. He is a serial entrepreneur having founded Flow Ventures and Year One Labs. He recently published his first book, Pitching a Leap of Faith. Raymond is a passionate supporter of entrepreneurs and hosts a weekly live workshop called Pitch Lab to help entrepreneurs improve their pitch. He is also a classically trained musician and pilot. In his own words he is more concerned about following his passions than trying to fulfill someone else's view of his life. He walks how he wants.

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Olympic bobsledder on a Wild Tea Kombucha ride - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Emily Baadsvik is a Maritimer who now calls Calgary home. Over the course of the last seven years, she has taken her background competing at an elite sport level, and transposed it into the work ethic of running Wild Tea Kombucha. Along with her business partner Brigette Freel, the two are constantly pushing themselves, as well as the boundaries of Kombucha. With Emily successfully represented Canada in Women’s Bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics, and Brigette’s adventurous motorcycle & sailor lifestyle, the two are passionate about health and wellness. Brigette has her Masters in Environmental Science, while Emily just completed her Executive MBA this past May. From being part of District Ventures, the TAP program, as well as the abundance of mentors, they've become friends with, they are proud of the journey of Wild Tea Kombucha, and look forward to its future and showing people how they can Stay Wild!

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Alignement des coeurs et de la vision d’entreprise - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Albin Poignot est cofondateur de Linky Product et Product Leader, avec une vaste expérience en développement de logiciels. Il a dirigé avec succès trois produits logiciels. Il a travaillé pour de grandes entreprises, comme Capgemini ou Ubisoft, ainsi que pour des startups comme Koolicar ou Lightspeed. Son objectif principal est de définir les bons objectifs business et de comprendre les utilisateurs, afin de s'assurer que la technologie peut servir les utilisateurs et soutenir le développement de l'entreprise.

Valentine Hoyet est cofondatrice de Linky Product et Product Leader, avec une solide expérience en conception UX. Ayant toujours l'humain à l'esprit lorsqu'elle prend une décision, elle est une Gestionnaire de Produits très talentueuse et une leader naturelle. Valentine a travaillé dans un ensemble très diversifié d'entreprises internationales : Capgemini, Orange Business Services, BDC, Ubisoft... Elle sait relever les défis Produits dans de grandes entreprises avec de vastes bases clients. Son objectif principal est de comprendre les utilisateurs et de créer l'expérience utilisateur la plus fluide possible, afin de s'assurer que le produit peut servir les utilisateurs et l'entreprise.

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It takes a lot of hard work by the right people to get there - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Kyle Kotack believes in being extraordinary — you must be memorable or risk being missed. As the President of Skylar Media Group, a powerhouse integrated digital agency, Kyle leads a team of over 25 to build strategic plans and creative branding for forward-thinking clients. After the recession of 2009 through till 2012, Kyle took the instrumental risk to pivot the business away from print and began Skylar’s evolution. Through multiple pivots, Skylar ultimately has become a full solution digital agency that is dynamic by design, ideal for our rapidly changing world.

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If you know where you want to be it’s so much fun getting there - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Jerry Deluca is the executive producer of the upcoming television show Motorcycle Wars: Blood, Sweat & Tears, a motorcycle racing elimination competition of amateurs vs. amateurs, of pros vs. pros, before a heart-racing finale of one amateur racing against one pro for the grand prize. This edge-of-your-seat series features out-of-the-ordinary characters and their stories and is fueled with high stakes and grassroots passion. These people are overcoming challenges right before your eyes, and some will even dare to break the rules while doing whatever it takes to claim victory over their competition. Jerry has a long-time passion for racing and the industry surrounding it and in true entrepreneurial determination has been driven to get this production to the audience he knows is out there waiting!

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Cannabis 101 With Industry Expert, David Marcus - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

David Marcus is an industry expert in all things cannabis, with over 25 years of experience and successfully lobbying the Federal Government to include hemp-based CBD in their cannabis regulations. David Marcus is the founder and president of two Canadian cannabis companies: Natural Emphasis and ABIDE. Natural Emphasis was founded in 1995 with a focus on the newly re-emerging hemp industry. ABIDE was incorporated in 2013 to take advantage of Canada’s new cannabis laws. ABIDE is a Health Canada licensed cannabis cultivator and processor focused on outdoor, sun-grown cannabis in Ontario. WholeHemp, a family of hand-crafted, locally-grown and produced full-spectrum CBD products was launched by ABIDE to licensed Ontario Cannabis Retailers through the Ontario Cannabis Store in the spring of 2021.

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Running On All Cylinders is Not for the Faint of Heart - Winnipeg - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Jay Hall is a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold various entertainment companies including TicketTote. He has seen the pure joy that can come with entrepreneurship and has lived through some near-life-ending circumstances while maintaining his businesses. This journey has not been for the faint at heart but when running on all cylinders, he and his team drive creative goals while engaging in community activism.

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Finding the Balance in Partnership with Health Coaches Marjie Richardson and Kelan Smith - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Nutrition Coaches, Marjie Richardson and Kelan Smith are co-founders of High Peak Nutrition. High Peak Nutrition is a Canadian nutrition coaching company rooted in food psychology. Empowering people with a customized one-on-one approach to supporting responsible weight management, High Peak Nutrition’s programs are built to reduce inflammation and create hormonal balance to promote long-term wellness.

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Électron libre attiré par les communications et philanthrope - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Éric Simoneau (ericsimoneau.ca) est un professionnel comptant plus de 20 ans d’expérience en ressources humaines et rémunération qui a récemment lancé l’initiative « Une job pour un don à l’organisme de votre choix » afin de donner une nouvelle direction à sa carrière et, surtout, s’amuser !

Par l’entremise de cette initiative, il sollicite des emplois ou des projets enthousiasmants (ex. en communication), sans trop considérer le revenu qu’il pourrait en tirer sachant qu’il a décidé d’en verser la grande majorité à un organisme de bienfaisance. Eh oui, un ancien professionnel en rémunération qui décide de ne pas se préoccuper de sa propre rémunération afin de se consacrer à des projets qui l’intéressent vraiment et, par ricochet, aider la communauté ! (Boucherville)

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Taking risks and starting from scratch with Vincent Cheng - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Vincent Cheng (healthesource.com) was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and presently resides nearby Ajax, Ontario.

Although Vincent calls Canada his home, he has explored 32 countries across the globe. This exploration has anchored his connection to diverse cultures formulating a deep understanding of humanity at large. Since 2013 Vincent has traveled to Japan annually and lived with a Zen Buddhist monk in a 600-year old temple until COVID-19 prohibited travel in 2020.

Vincent’s accomplishments are just as diverse as his travels. He began his career as an electrical engineer in 2004, and a year later, alongside this, Vincent began his quest of conducting orchestras, choirs, and operas. He coached and conducted hundreds of amateurs and professionals across Canada, the USA, Europe, and the Middle East in voice and musicianship. Feeling a deeper calling, Vincent retired from engineering to fully devote his pursuit to the music profession. In 2012 he sold all his possessions and booked a one-way ticket to Berlin, Germany; from there he conducted operas across Europe and won 3rd prize in the 2013 International Conducting Competition in Budapest, Hungary. In 2014 he returned to Canada and began his studies in psychotherapy, meanwhile continuing his conducting career as an ongoing passion.

These diverse worlds of work and life experiences have built upon one another and connect as a whole. They are what led him to develop ‘Heal The Source’, a method that helps people fast-track their own healing based on their need for change and development. It is through this one-of-a-kind approach that Vincent’s intuitive leadership and integrity shine through. His visionary way of thinking and his intriguing ability to motivate and inspire is what guides him in serving others through Heal The Source to heal the world!

When he is not traveling, you can find Vincent passionately enjoying culinary arts, creating cuisines of all types. He also revels in hiking, reading, meditating, piano and organ playing, and of course singing.

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Solving Agriculture’s Puzzles - Saskatchewan - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Kristjan Hebert has combined his love of finance with his passion for farming. Born and raised on a family farm in Saskatchewan, Kristjan obtained his CPA with Myers Norris Penny and then returned to the Moosomin area to farm with his family. Today, he is the managing partner of Hebert Grain Ventures (HGV), a large grain and oilseed operation in Saskatchewan. At HGV he enjoys solving agriculture’s puzzles in order to fulfill HGV’s purpose of "Respect the past, Grow the future."

Widely thought of as one of the brightest young minds in agriculture today, Kristjan received the Top Producer Award in 2020 and was recently honored as a Climate Positive leader in agriculture.

He is also the co-founder of Maverick Ag – providing custom-designed lending, accounting and insurance solutions to producers.

Kristjan enjoys coaching hockey and traveling with his wife Theresa, son Bentley and daughter Ivy.

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Learn How Best Buy Supports Your Remote Work Needs - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Originally from the UK, Christian Leadbeater joined Best Buy in 2006 following successful careers with the Police Service and in retail as a regional Loss Prevention manager in the UK, Canada and the US. Looking for a new challenge, he joined Best Buy, initially in the service operations department, finding solutions for customer experience opportunities in the repair process and then creating programs. In 2014, Chris took over Best Buy Business and was able to leverage his knowledge of business, strategy and leadership to grow the business year over year for the last eight years.

Best Buy Business is designed with our business customers in mind. Clients can get everything they need for their organization to thrive, including a vast selection of products, comprehensive services, business-level pricing, and flexible payment options.

Since March 2020, countless companies have had to transition to a remote workforce or establish a hybrid working model. As companies choose long term solutions and/or maintain their existing model, Best Buy Business is ready to support all their remote work needs.

Click here to learn more #BestBuy

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day with Milena Radakovic - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Milena Radakovik is the President and owner of Nexus Exhibits Ltd, where she leads through engagement, education, and empowerment. She has over 25 years of professional experience, a passion for supporting women in business. She holds an MBA from H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and has a B. of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business. She is the Board Chair of WEDO Canada, is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and sits on their Global Subcommittee. Currently she is the Ambassador of both WEDO and the Women in Leadership Foundation (WIL), dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles and women entrepreneurs. She was awarded "Presidents Volunteer Champion" Award by the WIL in 2015, a winner of University of Calgary’s WRC Distinction Alumna award, the 2018 "Business Leader in Calgary Award, and in 2020, she was honoured with the Calgary Influential Women in Business Award, for her professional accomplishments, influence and business community involvement.

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Operating a security service in Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Ben and Michele Joly; founders of JOLCAR Security Services Inc., Halifax’s premier security guard service. They both come from a background in law enforcement each having over twenty years of industry experience.

Ben and Michele met in college while attending a law enforcement program. During that time Michele was working in loss prevention.

Ben was a volunteer cadet with a small-town police service. Ben's career in security started right out of college. Ben worked as a school response officer in Toronto before getting into security management and then as a Director for a National Security Service based out of Nova Scotia. In 2017 JOLCAR Security was formed. JOLCAR Security guards present a unique high-profile appearance while maintaining a strong emphasis on exceptional customer service. Quickly being recognized for the level of service and rapid growth. With hands-on management style and operational oversight. Most days, you will see the management team in uniform, working alongside frontline staff in the field. JOLCAR Security is named after both Ben and Michele's fathers, taking their surnames to form JOLCAR. They both instilled in them the value of excellent customer service, brand alignment and doing what you love.

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Run your own business, and see results happen as you work hard - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 25 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Eric Klein and Evan Klein are twin brothers, experts in the crypto, metaverse and real estate industry and young Canadian entrepreneurs who have launched MetaSpace REIT - the first tokenized metaverse real estate investment group whose mission is to provide accessibility for users to get involved with real estate in the metaverse. Eric Klein is the founder and CEO of MREIT and KleinCap Investments. Eric has over ten years of combined experience in real estate and crypto and has led expansion for numerous funds and companies in Canada. Additionally, he has worked on the formation of a traditional REIT in his early 20’s. Evan Klein is the COO at MREIT and oversees MREIT’s strategic operations and brand vision. Evan has worked with major companies like Compass, KW, and Sothebys.

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Unlocking New Opportunities For Expansion - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

For the past 32 years, Duane Hertzer, President and Founder of Optima Manufacturing Inc., has led the Calgary-based organization to become an industry leader in the manufacturing of precision machine products and assemblies for a variety of industries across North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Mr. Hertzer’s success can be accredited to his devotion to challenging the status quo through impactful partnerships and groundbreaking technology.

Mr. Hertzer's pioneering nature, keen listening skills and focus on developing relationships has made him a force in the manufacturing space. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Calgary, he has consistently demonstrated his unparalleled skillset in business development and executive management.

Mr. Hertzer’s approach to cultivating an efficacious operation is rooted in establishing a workplace that is progressive and instills confidence to produce precise results. The foundation of his business is people and technology partnering in manufacturing solutions, and he achieves this by creating meaningful, close relationships with both his team and clients alike. Mr. Hertzer’s passion for growth extends to that of his team where he celebrates individual accomplishments while ensuring an equitable team environment. He is steadfast in his belief that people are the most valuable resource to a business, fostering a culture built on respect and innovation.

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This green ammonia production system will change our world - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Ian Clifford is CEO of FuelPositive Corporation, a leading Canadian cleantech company. Ian has had a career pathway filled with various ventures, including co-founding businesses and now leading FuelPositive, but what has driven all his career decisions has been his love for environmentalism, technology, and marketing. Ian's passion is advocating for change in some of our most polluting and challenging sectors. FuelPositive is committed to providing commercially viable and sustainable, "cradle to cradle" clean energy solutions, including carbon-free ammonia (NH3), for use across a broad spectrum of industries and applications. Decentralizing the production of key growing components like green ammonia for farmers is the key to sustainability and fighting climate change. If farmers produce green ammonia on their own farms -- then they are in control and they are using a carbon-free ammonia production system. Today most use grey ammonia and it is a serious polluter because of the way it is produced with fossil fuels and because it has to be shipped thousands of miles to get to most farms.

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Découvrir les microorganismes avec la fermentation - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Jean-Luc Henry est un éducateur et entrepreneur spécialisé dans les solutions écologiques. Depuis près de 20 ans, Jean-Luc s'intéresse particulièrement aux domaines de l'autonomie locale, de la production et de la consommation alimentaire durable (permaculture, agriculture à petite échelle et fermentations). Il a créé et cofondé des projets et des entreprises comme Ekopédia, le Mouvement des Artisans du Changement, Mycelium, et dirige aujourd'hui l’entreprise Révolution Fermentation.

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Taking the Headaches Out of Remote Work Accommodations - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Trevor Haynes’ vision and strategy guides the dynamic growth of the Company. Under his leadership, LodgeLink merges a deep understanding of remote workforce accommodation and transportation solutions and the technology needed to help serve a growing number of customers who manage workforce travel.

Before launching LodgeLink, Trevor co-founded and launched several successful companies in the workforce accommodation, energy services, construction and modular space solutions industries operating in Canada, the United States and Australia.

He serves as Chairman and CEO of Black Diamond Group, Director of PTW Group Inc., and Chairman and Director of Claryn Equities Inc. Trevor is also a Governor of the Canada Sports Hall of Fame and Order of Sport for Canada, a member of the Business Council of Alberta, a past Chair of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), and Past Chair and a Founding Funder of the Fig Tree Foundation. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto.

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Helping Entrepreneurs Thrive Live and on Video - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Liam Byrne is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and passionate about helping others succeed. In 2016 he founded the Entrepreneurial Development Conference and Expo, a national event that toured across Canada helping small businesses learn skills for growth. He is now the CEO and Founder of Enterpriser Canada, a media company that is the hub for Atlantic Canadian Entrepreneurs, and the Host of The Enterpriser Podcast.

He has been mastering the craft of marketing and communication for two decades and has shared his knowledge on the stage alongside Emmy winners, TED speakers, Fortune 500 Executives, Federal Politicians, and New York Times Best Selling Authors. He is a published author, social media influencer, and contributor for Forbes Magazine and has been featured in Startup Digest, Atlantic Business Magazine, Business Voice, and has been a finalist of ABM's Top 50 CEO, and EY's Entrepreneur of the Year.

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Getting Hybrid Work Right: Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Economic Growth in Canada - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Stephen Harrington, Partner; National Leader for Workforce Strategy and Future of Work Advisory, Deloitte Canada.

Stephen is Deloitte’s National Leader for Workforce Strategy and Future of Work Advisory and has been a writer and speaker on the future of work since 2011. With 20 years’ experience in Consulting, Stephen leads transformations in workforce strategy to fundamentally get at changes in work, workforce and workplace to fuel business strategy. Stephen’s experience spans from strategy to design – he helps clients set workforce strategy to fuel business strategy, and then designs programs not simply to chase elusive ‘best-practice’ but to craft implementation solutions to meet the unique needs of client’s and their employees.

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The growth of the individuals for the mutual beneficial growth of the operations - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Donald Haché, of Selltron Group, has years of professional experience managing startups and established companies. As a resilient, results driven strategic and decisive leader, Don utilizes his entrepreneurial skills and the Scaling Up framework towards the growth of the individual(s) for the mutual growth of the company and operations.

Don brings focus to companies in all business development stages – start-up, scale up, fast-growth challenges, steady state business, relocation, downsizing and shut-downs. He has extensive experience in needs assessment, design, strategic thinking and execution planning (there is a difference), leadership development, coaching, performance assessments, mergers and acquisitions (USA/CND) and succession management.

Don has a background in small, medium and large-scale development, implementation and system integration projects, with emphasis on taking small to medium privately held businesses to the next level for growth towards structured corporations, sustainable revenue, acquisition or sale, in domestic and international markets. Don has exposure to public sector, international trade service-based economies, industrial automation, commercial, transportation industries, professional services, IT, Telecom sectors and software development environments. He has a successful record of managing and motivating diverse teams, providing guidance, mentoring, committed to quality and client satisfaction.

Having started small to medium size companies, Don understands the challenges entrepreneurs are faced with, and has a track record of building these companies and turning them into successful operations. As a resilient, result driven, strategic and decisive leader Don utilizes his entrepreneurial skill set towards the growth of the individual(s) for the mutual beneficial growth of the operations, as a consummate learner he shares what he learns. Don is an Engineering graduate. Fluent in English and French, with basic conversational Spanish, Don enjoys world wide networking, traveling with family and friends.

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The three steps you need to win are to crawl, walk, run - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Ronald W. Thomson is a film and television industry veteran with Canadian, U.S., and international experience. Ron is the founder and president of global business development firm Cameron Thomson Group Ltd. with focus on media, entertainment, and tech ventures. Cameron Thomson is based in Toronto, London, Lake Como, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Taipei. In addition, he is the founder and managing director of Nice Media Studios LLC, an independent media content company focused on the acquisition / origination, development, packaging, production & financing of premium television shows and movies for global audiences. Ron is considered a transformative thinker who has proven time and again his ability to lead companies to sustainable growth, with a legacy of experience in securing capital for companies in the global media / entertainment and technology communities. Ron also serves as CEO and Director of Canada’s Liquid Media Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: YVR). Liquid Media is a business solutions company empowering independent intellectual property (IP) creators. Liquid’s end-to-end solution will enable professional video (film/TV and video game) creation, packaging, financing, delivery, and monetization, empowering IP creators to take their professional content from inception through the entire process to monetization.

His experiences at Cameron Thomson led him to his appointment as Liquid’s CEO, where he was charged with the company’s business development. He spearheaded the successful recalibration of Liquid’s business model into a business solutions company for independent creators of professional video (film / television), carving out a distinct niche and offering in the marketplace.

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What it takes to lead the entertainment industry - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:45:00 -0400

A driven and enthusiastic go-getter, Mike Anderson has been making waves in the entertainment industry for decades. After completing studies at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Ryerson University’s Event Management Program, Mike joined the NAIT Students Association’s team as Entertainment Marketing Manager.

After gaining industry experience, in 2005 Mike was up for a new challenge and decided to launch Trixstar - a 360-degree live event management & consultation firm that activates both city and rural markets with fairs, festivals, concerts, brand activations as well as celebrity and speaker events. Working alongside organizations that want to create brand awareness, generate excitement and raise funds through impactful events and unique experiences, Trixstar now operates out of Nashville, Calgary, and Edmonton supporting clients and events all over North America.

The scope of Mike Anderson’s career as an event management expert has attracted the attention of peers, international celebrities and the media who have celebrated him as one of Edmonton’s "Top 40 Under 40′′ as well as one of the "Top 50 Alumni" of his college (NAIT) over the last 50 years. He was also nominated as "International Talent Buyer of the Year" at the International Entertainment Buyers Association Industry Awards in Nashville. His foresight and careful planning allowed Trixstar to not only survive the pandemic in the face of public health restrictions, but adapt to provide safe live events that also created jobs. This adaptability and progressive thinking is what keeps Mike Anderson leading the entertainment industry.

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Make sure people are the core of whatever you’re doing - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

As co-founder of Vancouver-based real estate software company, Spark, Simeon Garratt has been responsible for landing some of Spark's top real estate clients in North America. Years of living abroad in Asia and building his experience in the real estate industry fueled his ultimate vision — to transform and streamline how new developments are managed and sold. With an extensive background in selling and marketing property, Simeon has been involved in the sales of over 1,000 homes internationally which helped bring Spark into more than 80 cities worldwide. Recently, Garratt has been nominated to President of the BC Real Estate Tech Association, where he looks forward to sharing his expertise and institutional knowledge of the fast-changing industry.

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Creating a fashion and accessories brand popular among celebrities - Nova Scotia - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Lisa Drader-Murphy designs and produces seasonal collections of fashion and accessories that are of the moment yet enduring and classic in quality and expression of timeless design, all from her 250 year old sea captain’s estate in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Willow Vale Estate, co-managed by her husband, Carey Murphy, also operates as a 5 star boutique resort, boasting multiple spa amenities.

Her label has received extensive international coverage including CNN, New York Times, Entertainment Tonight, BFM Europe, NRJ France, European Vogue, Cosmo, Flare, ELLE, CTV, CBC, SLICE, Canadian Learning Television, Global TV, and has been seen on runways across Canada. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Missi Pyle, Linda Cardellini, and Michelle Rodriguez are among the many celebrities who have selected Turbine for their wardrobes. Turbine has been invited to present at celebrity gifting suites during the Toronto International Film Festival, Golden Globes, Oscars, and the Cannes Film Festival and their signature leather handbags have been spotted on the red carpet.

Established in 1997, Drader-Murphy’s design house is unique in that it is one of few vertical fashion companies remaining in Canada. Her collections are sold exclusively at her 5 privately held retail locations and online.

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Pivoting from a career in the financial industry to being an entrepreneur - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Robin Kovitz is the President & CEO of Baskits Inc., one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. Baskits designs, manufactures and delivers unique and luxurious gifts across Canada and the US. With over 50,000 customers from around the world, Baskits makes the art of gifting quick and easy through its online stores, catalog/call center, warehouse, and retail locations. In 2020, and again in 2021, Baskits was recognized as one of the Top Growing Companies in Canada by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine.

Prior to acquiring Baskits in 2014, Robin worked in private equity on the buyouts of mid-sized companies and as a Summer Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group where she led a part of a large-scale cost reduction project at a Canadian bank. She also played an active role in the sale of her family’s western Canadian food manufacturing and distribution businesses. She began her career in Mergers and Acquisitions investment banking at CIBC World Markets and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award in 2005.

As a sought-after speaker and commentator on "Entrepreneurship through Acquisition", digital retail and the topic of "Mompreneurship" Robin frequently serves as a guest lecturer at both the Yale School of Management and the Harvard Business School. She and/or Baskits have been featured in a number of leading publications, including: Forbes, House & Home, Elle Canada, Canadian Business, Huffington Post, Style at Home and on Global News, Your Morning Show.

Robin currently serves as a consultant to the Admissions Marketing team at the Harvard Business School and as a member of Young Presidents’ Organization. She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University where she was a Rutherford Scholar. In 2017, and again in 2021, she was recognized as a Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award winner. In 2021, Robin received the Women of Inspiration Award from the Universal Womens Network. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children.

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Generate multiple streams of income - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Krysta Francoeur has worked as a designer and brand-builder for 14 years. In 2014 she moved to Malaysia to work for the famous transformational education company Mindvalley, and has since supported some of the biggest names in personal development such as T. Harv Eker, Deepak Chopra, The Shift Network, the authors of Stealing Fire, and more – all well building her own health food company, Wild Remedies.

Known for her ability to create beauty in everything she sees, the founder of Wild Remedies, Krysta Francoeur, is a Modern Magick Maven who has used the physical and emotional she has experienced, to facilitate healing, awareness, and balance with herbs and nutraceuticals to the marketplace in a unique way.

Seeing an opportunity in the market for better-for-you functional beverages, Krysta was inspired to use her years of creative expertise to create a product line that uses the medicine of botanicals (natural healing), the beauty of art and design (packaging), and the creativity of cooking (flavour), to create a product line that’s forging a new path in the wellness space by merging supplement with beverage.

By utilizing therapeutic-grade botanicals, super-shrooms, and nutraceuticals, as well as planting a tree for every product purchased, Krysta hopes to encourage everyone to consider the use of healing plants to correct imbalances, reconnect with nature, reignite the beauty within themselves, and help to heal our home on planet earth.

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Full-service media squad helping real estate agents showcase their personal brand - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Laura Stewart is the Co-Founder of FTGU Media, a full-service media squad helping real estate agents showcase, through content, their personal brand. Laura is able to reverse engineer what agents are looking for, because she herself is an agent. In just 6 years, Laura has been promoted to Vice President of the #2 Real Estate sales team in Canada for Royal LePage and has subsequently helped over 700 buyers, sellers and investors every single year.

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A woman of many hats as a lawyer, realtor and fashion retailer - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Emma May is the Founder of the digitally native fashion brand SophieGrace and the boutique real estate brokerage Charles Real Estate. A former corporate lawyer, Emma has worked in film and television and was a senior staffer to former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice.

Emma has consistently demonstrated commitment to her community. Following the floods of 2013 she Co-Founded the Calgary River Communities Action Group and advocated on behalf of her fellow Calgarians for policy and mitigation that would protect the City of Calgary in years to come.

In 2014, because of her activism, Premier Jim Prentice appointed Emma Executive Director, Office of the Premier, Southern Alberta. Her responsibilities included stakeholder relations, strategic policy development, issues management, and public affairs. She was responsible for the management and public programming of McDougall Centre and directed and collaborated with Provincial Administration on Flood Recovery Policy and Process. Emma also assisted in the consultation and re-write of Bill 10 (Gay Straight Alliances In Schools) in order for it to achieve unanimous all-party support.

Emma was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2000 and to the Alberta Bar in 2002.

As a lawyer, Emma explored best practices regarding corporate structure, intellectual property matters, strategic planning, and contractual concerns. She was also responsible for the negotiation and drafting contracts relating to financing, insurance, cast, union and guild related matters.

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Entrepreneurs Require a Sense of Audacity. Do You Have What It Takes? - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Graham Wong, Founder & CEO, Lauft Inc. Graham loves being a creative entrepreneur. The former founder and principal of Toronto-based ad agency Urban DNA has over twenty years of experience building and deploying brand strategies for some of Canada’s best known brands including Nike, Fujitsu, City of Toronto, Ontario Ministry of Health and CAMH (and many others). His work in UX strategy extends across a multitude of industries and in 2006, he introduced Canada to mobile proximity marketing.

Check out his new coworking space project at www.lauft.work

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Edmonton’s source for things to do, eat and know each week - Edmonton - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Linda Hoang is one of Alberta’s leading social media strategists and bloggers. As a strategist, she’s delivered social media training to hundreds of participants across a range of industries, and has helped public, private, and non-profits big and small develop strategies and content plans to help achieve the organization’s goals and objectives. As a blogger, Linda regularly partners with tourism boards and businesses to create engaging written and visual content. Linda is the co-founder of Stop Race Based Hate, an anti-racist education tool, and she is also the founder of the Edmonton International Cat Festival, the only event of its kind in Alberta.

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Start thinking BIGGER - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Since 2004, Colin Sprake has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and their families make lasting changes in their personal and professional lives (https://www.mymsuccess.com). He’s been privileged enough to speak on Tony Robbins’ stage and present with Jack Canfield, John Assaraf, Joe Dispenza, Les Brown and countless other global thought leaders. He is a 4-time best-selling author and business mentor with a proven track record of personally building profitable companies from the ground up. He’s a highly passionate and engaging presenter that specializes in mindset, realizing personal potential, and is an absolute genius at business strategy.

Colin is devoted to making a difference on this planet where human beings live in love, financial abundance, and prosperity. Having been through a very tough childhood caused by severe bullying, he attempted to take his life at the age of 14 and thought he would never amount to anything significant. He has a deep desire for people to reach their full potential, and it completely fills his heart to the brim when people achieve what they thought was absolutely impossible or their biggest dreams are realized. Colin is not about motivation, which, as he says, is temporary, but is about inspiration, where there are long-lasting results. He will inspire any audience and engage them with psychological and physiological changes to allow them to rewire their brains and cellularly reprogram their bodies to attract unprecedented results and outcomes!

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Sex & Success in Business - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Nakula Das’ semen retention lifestyle made international news during his run for office in the 2021 Canadian Federal Election. For most North Americans, this ancient practice was unheard of and elicited a wide range of reactions. While there was no correlation between his political campaign and his semen retention practice, it brought international awareness to the population's lack of sexual knowledge and current battle with porn addiction.

Nakula has declared #WarOnPorn and is making sex education and semen retention mainstream.

With the rise of internet pornography and the over sexualization of modern culture, Nakula is challenging the mainstream narrative and culture on its views and understanding of sex and sexuality.

He is the creator of the ‘Semen Retention Army’, a full training and accountability program dedicated to helping men quit porn, regulate their ejaculations, become better lovers for their partners and become more focused and disciplined. His program teaches men how to use breath-work, muscle control and meditation to develop a new relationship with their sexual energy and redirect those urges into healthy pursuits.

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Découvrez les règles de concurrence et de marketing que toutes les entreprises devraient connaître - Quebéc - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Anthony Durocher, sous-commissaire

La Direction générale de la promotion de la concurrence encourage activement les entreprises, les consommateurs, les organismes de réglementation, le gouvernement et les partenaires internationaux à adopter des positions, des politiques et des comportements axés sur la concurrence. La Direction générale fait également des analyses économiques qui favorisent la mise en application de la loi, et elle dirige les processus de planification et de présentation de rapports du Bureau.

Découvrez les règles de la concurrence et du marketing que toutes les entreprises devraient connaître.

Apprenez-en plus à http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/fra/h_04456.html

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How to start a business with almost NOTHING - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

If you had told Mellisa Mills a decade ago she’d be at the helm of a growing plant-based cheese empire, she’d have laughed in your face. After all, she’d been fired from just about every job she ever held for insubordination. But it turns out, she just needed to do things her own way.

She started cooking for herself at a young age. Later, in between the many jobs that never seemed to stick, her DIY spirit and curiosity about nutrition and plant medicine combined with her love of quality ingredients to create Spread’Em Kitchen.

Mellisa turned a blender, a bicycle, and $500 into a thriving farmers market stand in Vancouver. A few years later, Spread’Em Kitchen moved into its own industrial facility, where it gradually grew into a celebrated manufacturer of plant-based dips, spreads and cheeses

Mellisa makes sure all ingredients are ethically sourced and background checked. Her employees earn a living wage. Spread’Em is striving to become a zero-waste facility. The company also donates to several children's programs, including breakfast clubs at local schools.

The business has since exploded across Canada, growing from $500 in sales to almost $4 million. Mellisa remains on a mission to disrupt the packaged food space. She believes that food should be nourishing, that it should be made with integrity, that it should make you feel good, and that it should be shared.

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Lessons learned on the farm in building a battery empire - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Born in Picture Butte, Alberta – Canadian Energy CEO, Shawn Sauer opened up a battery shop in Lethbridge with his brother in 1987. With a fiery entrepreneurial spirit and passion for providing unmatched customer service, he has grown Canadian Energy to 20 branches across Canada with a network of over 10,000 distributors nationwide, supplying and supporting batteries, mobile power, and backup power along with renewable and stored energy products and services.

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Wes Hall of Dragons’ Den invites you to submit your pitch and gives some helpful tips - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Dragons’ Den and Canada’s Podcast have partnered to give away 3 golden tickets to pitch to the dragons! Get your golden ticket to Dragons’ Den today by uploading your 60-second video pitch to our entry page at https://canadaspodcast.com/dragonsden. The best 3 elevator pitches will get a golden ticket to audition to the Dragons’ Den producers.

Wes Hall is Executive Chairman and Founder of Kingsdale Advisors. He is the newest Dragon to the Den - Canada’s first Black Dragon. He has been married for 30 years and is father of five kids. Wes was originally from St. Thomas, Jamaica and he immigrated to Canada at 16 years old. Raised by his grandmother in a tin shack with 13 siblings and no running water, Wes is truly a self-made Canadian dream success story. His favourite sports team: the Toronto Raptors. Wes is very into fitness (yoga, pilates, peloton, treadmill, weights, all sports). Wes is known for his generosity, leveraging his business success to benefit others with a number of impactful charitable initiatives, and serves as a Board Member of the SickKids Foundation, Pathways to Education, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Black Academy. He is also a Member of the Board of Governors at Huron University College. Wes is Founder and Chairman of The Canadian Council of Business Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism and the BlackNorth Initiative, committed to the removal of anti-Black systemic barriers negatively affecting the lives of Black Canadians. He has also changed the lives of thousands of children in the Caribbean and Canada, donating both his money and time. In 2015, Wes was the recipient of the Vice Chancellor’s Award and in 2017 received an Honorary Doctorate, both from the University of the West Indies.

Maybe you can join him and begin your success journey. Take a listen to the podcast. Give us your 60-second video pitch and who knows, you might get to meet the Dragons. The best 3 elevator pitches will get a golden ticket to audition to the Dragons’ Den producers. Go to https://canadaspodcast.com/dragonsden and make your pitch.

Decarbonizing Your Business with Dr. Jamie Stephen - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

This episode with Dr. Jamie Stephen will provide information on the decarbonization solutions that entrepreneurs can consider as they build and grow their businesses. Now more than ever, there are expectations for companies to integrate carbon-conscious decisions into operations. Dr. Stephen will specifically discuss how the forest sector can support the most effective decarbonization efforts that business can adopt.

The efforts that will be focused on include:

Building with wood – carbon capture through wood infrastructure
Thermal energy – heating buildings sustainably which is the largest climate liability for businesses
Bioenergy carbon capture and storage – options for permanent CO2 removal from the atmosphere

Dr. Jamie Stephen is Managing Director of TorchLight Bioresources, an energy and resources consulting and project development firm based in Nova Scotia, Canada.

He has managed bioenergy and cleantech projects for a broad variety of clients including national and provincial governments, utilities, airlines, manufacturers, investment funds, First Nations, and technology developers. Projects have focused on industrial growth strategies, facility feasibility, technology deployment hurdles, policy options, and investment prioritization.

Originally from Saskatchewan and the UK, he holds a PhD in Forestry (bioenergy techno-economics/strategy) and a Masters in chemical engineering from the University of British Columbia and a BSc(H) in Life Science from Queen's University.

Learn how you can become net-zero at https://www.forestryforthefuture.ca/

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Paving the way to Success! - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Lewis Vandervalk (www.lewisvandervalk.com) is a serial entrepreneur located in New Brunswick, Canada. With a background in construction and trades and a degree in mechanical engineering, Lewis started a business doing digital marketing for contractors in 2019. With no formal business or sales experience, he has ridden the roller coaster of business and personal development and surrounded himself with coaches and mentors who have helped him grow and develop. Currently, Lewis is the owner of Blue Crocus Solutions, a digital marketing company providing web design, SEO, and Google ads to contractors. As well, in May of 2021, he partnered with and helped grow a local junk removal company using these results-driven marketing tactics.

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Entrepreneur, Community Builder, and Humanitarian - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Desirée Amanda Bombenon has over 30 years of business operational experience, and strategic leadership. Awarded Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée is an active member of a number of organizations including YPO (formally Young President’s Organization) and International Women’s Forum, and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She is a past director of the National Music Centre, is a past Chair of YPO Alberta Chapter, and a past Chair of YPO Canada Region. Desirée currently serves as Chair of the Governance & HR committee for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Chair of Governance, HR & Nominating committee for Children First Canada, and Vice Chair with CAMX, the Canadian Call Management Association. She also currently Chairs the YPO International Wine Network and is an Executive Committee member of the YPO Sustainable Business Network. She is a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative 2017 Cohort. She is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women’s Executive Network. Desirée has earned her B Admin, CIAC Certification as a Strategic Leader, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and is currently enrolled in Queen’s University EMBA program through Smith School of Business.

Under Desirée's leadership SureCall has been recognized for numerous industry awards for service excellence, ethics, and integrity. The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development, in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, recognized Desirée as a transformational leader naming her "Champion of Sustainable Development" and honouring her with the ‘Enabler of Vision’ award at the 2017 UN Summit in New York.

Desirée has pivoted her company into a social enterprise and through the "GoodCall" program has established SureCall as a "purpose driven" organization. SureCall became a Certified Benefits corporation (B Corp) in April of 2019 and was named a ‘Best For the World’ Honouree in 2019, rounding out Desirée's vision of utilizing business as a Force for Good.

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The Commissioner of Competition discusses the importance of competition for business in Canada - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0400

Matthew Boswell was appointed Commissioner of Competition on March 5, 2019, for a five-year term. He first joined the Competition Bureau in January 2011 and served in various senior management positions throughout the organization, leading merger reviews and directing major investigations targeting criminal cartels, abuse of dominance and deceptive marketing practices.

Before joining the Bureau, Mr. Boswell worked in a private practice in Toronto, served as Assistant Crown Attorney with the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario, and was a Senior Litigation Counsel at the Ontario Securities Commission, where he primarily prosecuted securities fraud and related matters.

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Finding the pain in serving financial investments clients - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0500

James Rockwood is the Co-Founder and CEO of CapIntel, a financial technology company that supports financial advisors in their day-to-day workflow to deliver top-tier client service. In building CapIntel, James has been a part of two leading Canadian accelerator programs: Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) and Next Founder. The CapIntel platform now serves over 10,000 financial advisors across the country through partnerships with established financial service firms such as IG Wealth Management, Canada Life, and Equitable Life.

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Justin Hartzman of CoinSmart returns to talk about the future of crypto, NFTs and the digital world - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Justin Hartzman is returning to Canada's Podcast to give us an interesting update on his entrepreneurial journey. And seeing as he snow now running CoinSmart a public company in the cryptocurrency sector -- he is going to give us insights on the crypto market as well.

Justin Hartzman is the CEO and Co-founder of CoinSmart, a crypto asset trading platform exchange based in Toronto that simplifies cryptocurrency investing for participants of all experience levels through a simple interface, education and customer support. Justin founded CoinSmart on the basis of making cryptocurrency accessible to all. Justin strongly believes in the promising future cryptocurrency has to offer and the importance of it being a part of any well balanced portfolio of investments. As a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur, Justin has led numerous companies from start-up to successful exit. His proven track record of entrepreneurial success includes founding the first website brokerage exclusively serving online businesses, pioneering the industry and achieving over $100M in transactions to Fortune 1000 companies, PE firms, family offices, and venture funds.

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Diriger par contexte et non par contrôle — l’approche de Marc-André Campagna - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0500

L’histoire de Marc-André Campagna (alias Marc), est plutôt normale, enfin, jusqu’à ce qu’on arrive à la partie oxio.

D’abord, les bases. Marc est né à Baie-Comeau (si vous ne savez pas où c’est, c’est au nord-est de la ville de Québec —environ 420 km au nord-est), un petit village de 21 000 habitants, et a grandi à Québec. Il a étudié le droit à l’Université Laval, a abandonné ses études et a fondé Accès Télécom avec Francis Careau. Ensemble, ils ont transformé Accès Télécom en oxio.

Aujourd’hui, Marc passe son temps entre Québec, Montréal et San Francisco. Lorsqu’il ne travaille pas, il est probablement en train de courir (au sens propre et figuré) dans un endroit aussi éloigné que possible de la ville.

Marc mange régulièrement du houmous et donne l’exemple lorsqu’il s’agit de rester fidèle à soi-même. Pour Marc, il n’y a pas de « moi au travail » et de « moi à la maison », il en a d’ailleurs assez de cette façon de penser. Le travail est juste une autre partie de la vie. C’est pourquoi la culture d’oxio est axée sur l’intégration de la vie professionnelle et de la vie privée : il s’agit de faire preuve d’empathie envers les autres parties de notre être et de créer des moyens de les soutenir.

L’ambiance décontractée de Marc vous met à l’aise. Il veut apprendre à connaître les gens qui l’entourent et fait de son mieux pour que vous puissiez facilement entrer en contact avec lui. Résolveur de problèmes, Marc lit beaucoup et vit pour le débat honnête et intelligent — tout ce qui permet d’améliorer les choses.

En d’autres termes, ne soyez pas timide avec ce type, soyez simplement ouvert, franc et réceptif à des commentaires honnêtes.

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Speaker and Mindfulness Teacher specializing in employee wellness & engagement - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:45:00 -0500

After years working in cultures where stress and burnout were seemingly the only way to success, Trish Tutton suffered a shocking loss and things became clear: stress is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to dictate our lives. As a speaker and mindfulness teacher, Trish has taught the skills to live and work happier to thousands of professionals and has created positive change for her clients to become happier, more productive, effective and successful without the busy badge of honour.

You can find her as a teacher on the #1 free meditation app in the world, Insight Timer, and she is the author of the Mindful Mornings Journal.

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Advice from nutrition author, former professional soccer player, & trusted health expert Yuri Elkaim - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Yuri Elkaim is the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur®️️️. He is a husband, father of 4 boys, a New York Times bestselling nutrition author, former professional soccer player, and a trusted health expert. I’m a proud Canadian with a passion for travel and experiencing life to the fullest. Over the past 15 years, he's built 2 multiple 7-figure health businesses that have helped more than 500,000 men and women reach their goals.

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Restoring the Datsun business across Canada - Halifax - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Born on the Ides of March 1966 in Wolfville Nova Scotia, Ross Parks attended High School in the Valley then Loyalist College in Belleville Ontario where he completed his Broadcasting Diploma in 1987.

Ross spent 28 years in the broadcast/media field in various positions with Radio, TV, Billboard, Jingle Production, Publications and Transit advertising.

His passion since his parents bought his first small diecast ‘Datsun’ in 1969 was always automotive. Ross collected ‘diecast miniatures’ all along, but it wasn’t until he picked up a 1990 Brochure for the all-new Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo, that he thought "I want to purchase a real one next time."

Next up Ross met an individual in Harrisburg Pennsylvania in 1993 that he worked with thru his Radio Station Jingle Venture, Todd Matthews, who was a real AMC collector. He had restored and kept 5 real cars! Five years later on his birthday (1998) and 8 years of saving, Ross bought his first Z from a car dealer in Vancouver. That black 1992 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo! On September 14th, 2003 he decided to have a party at his home in Halifax for anyone that had a Z car. 22 cars showed up.

In April 2004 Ross and two other members incorporated the Atlantic Z Car club Society, a nonprofit which is now comprised of over 600 owners in Atlantic Canada.

One of those original house party individuals came to him in the fall of 2006 and said ‘I just got laid off, and we know of many folks in Atlantic Canada with jack stand cars(cars that are in the midst of restoration but likely will never make it to the end) we should start an import company".

On January 1st, 2007 ZSportCanada was formed. As per the website, their main goal was to bring in rust-free cars that were complete, assist with shipping, organizing and negotiating with US sellers to make it a very pleasant experience for customers. Since then they have become Canada’s largest importer of Datsun vehicles to Canada, with over 439 completed transactions. In the summer of 2020 Ross became sole owner of the Datsun North properties.

Almost immediately Ross formed partnerships with a variety of individuals with different skill sets. A fabricator. A mechanic. A body man. A painter. A machinist. An engineer. With these folks, Ross and his team started a restoration of Datsun business across Canada as well. This business is now in full motion with work available for 20 years or more.

In 2006 Parks connected with another Z enthusiast who was interested in partnering up on buying a set of buildings near Kentville NS. They purchased an old ‘chicken farm’ in North Alton in March of 2012 to store their own vehicles, of which they had 50 between the two of them. However, they had 190 empty spaces, so they completely renovated and turned it into Canada’s first ‘Car Farm’ called ‘Datsun North’. Since then they have been sold out every year for winter storage space.

Ross’ plans for 2022 are to work on his own cars and get out of the importing and restoration business and continue to expand and improve the winter storage business.

It's quite a journey in a niche market driving great business lessons.

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The success of your business depends on your culture - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Steven Salz is the co-founder of Rivalry Corp, an internationally-regulated sports betting and media company that was recently listed on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange. Prior to starting Rivalry, Steven worked in the finance industry; both as an analyst at a boutique investment firm, and in asset management at Scotiabank. Steven also had a brief stint in the defence industry and graduated from the University of Waterloo. A passionate gamer, he competed in his first esports tournament over a decade ago and is excited to bring his visions to life at Rivalry.

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D’éducatrice spécialisée à entrepreneure éco-responsable - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Marie-Pier Béland travaille depuis 14 ans en milieu scolaire avec des jeunes du primaire. Ayant œuvré longtemps auprès d’élèves du régulier, elle travaille depuis 5 ans auprès de jeunes ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme.

Marie-Pier a une bonne capacité d’adaptation aux changements ainsi qu’une approche humaine et empathique. Elle est capable de créer un lien de confiance et d’écoute avec les enfants et leurs parents. Ceci constitue une grande force chez elle. Son côté créatif, sa pro activité et sa vision globale sont de bonnes aptitudes pour l’entreprise. Marie-Pier est maman de 3 jeunes enfants. Par souci de bien alimenter sa famille, elle a développé une curiosité à s’informer sur l’alimentation saine, sur le zéro déchet et sur la création de produits ménagers utilisés au quotidien. Elle souhaite donc trouver des façons de faire pour réduire son impact négatif sur la planète afin de transmettre ces valeurs à ses enfants. De là est venu l’idée d’ouvrir une épicerie écologique en vrac pour faciliter l’accessibilité à d’autres familles de faire le pas vers une consommation consciente ainsi que de réduire les déchets, le suremballage et le gaspillage.

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Learn how Elle AyoubZadeh operates a local business with global vision and mission - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Elle AyoubZadeh is Zvelle Founder and Creative Director. Elle is a bold, ambitious Canadian entrepreneur, and a woman of colour who has founded a local business with a global mission and vision. She has had the grit to persevere in the finance industry as a woman and visible minority, and later dive into the world of entrepreneurship challenging us to rethink how fashion should portray female beauty and achievement. Zvelle has enjoyed commercial success and Zvelle's shoes have been spotted on public figures from Sophie Trudeau to Bella Hadid.

This year Minister Chrystia Freeland purchased Zvelle shoes to wear to budget day. Read more at Toronto Star.

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Les petits gestes comptent! - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Gabriella Gerbasi est Directrice Marketing et Vente USA chez WATERAX depuis presque 8 ans. Gabriella vient tout juste d'être transféré aux Etats-Unis afin de développer le réseau de distribution de l'entreprise dans le marché Américain en préparation au lancement de la MARK-3 Édition Watson, une nouvelle pompe à incendie portative qui va changer la façon de combattre les feux de forêt pour des décennies à venir. Gabriella a toujours été motivée par la mission de WATERAX dû à sa passion pour les océans et la plongée sous-marine, car lorsqu'un arbre brûle le CO2 retenu depuis des centaines d'années et libéré dans l'atmosphère ce qui a un impact direct sur les océans en changeant le pH de l'eau et en causant la perte de coraux et la perturbation de l'écosystème marin.

WATERAX est une PME montréalaise de plus de 120 ans et d’environ 50 employés, spécialisée dans la fabrication de pompes à incendies portatives pour les pompiers forestiers. Le but premier est de lutter contre les feux qui ravagent les forêts à travers le monde, et ainsi protéger les communautés, ressources naturelles et de sauver des vies.

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The challenges of opening a tea shop in the busy tourist town of Banff - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Jolene Brewster’s ties to the Rockies really start at her family’s roots in the area. They are among the pioneers of Banff’s hospitality industry hosting tours and hikes throughout the Rockies since the early 1900’s. The lifelong Banff resident seeks the harmony of nature, activity, & community on a daily basis. With an degree in Land Resource Management, the equestrian and former Stampede Queen (current ambassador for the Calgary Stampede) founded Natur’el Tea in 2005 which rebranded Jolene’s Tea House upon opening a retail spot on Bear Street this year. Jolene’s entrepreneurial spirit is dedicated to a deep rooted passion for people, health, and happiness.

Jess McNally was born and raised in Alberta, and grew up ski racing at Lake Louise. She is passionate about the environment and ecology, and received her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Earth Systems from Stanford University. After university she worked as a science journalist and a vegetable farmer before deciding to become a Buddhist monastic. She spent three years living at Zen Mountain Monastery in New York. She travelled to Asia where she was ordained in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She lived in the Indian Himalayas for two years, with most of that time spent in solitary meditation retreat. Afterwards, she spent a year in Madison, Wisconsin, where she was a fellow at The Center for Healthy Minds, which is a global leader in studying mind, happiness and well-being.

About four years ago Jess decided to take off her monastic robes and move back to Canada. Her family had moved to Banff and she’d always loved these mountains, so it was an easy decision to live here.

Jess has always loved tea, and was delighted when Jolene approached her in 2020 to become a partner in the business.

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Helping entrepreneurs realize their full potential by developing the person behind the title - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Terri-Ann Richards (www.terriannrichards.com) helps entrepreneurs and leaders realize their full potential by developing the person behind the title.

Leadership transformation and true life success begins on the inside first.

She is a 16+ year serial entrepreneur, starting in business at just 18 years old.

Terri-Ann has built six-figure businesses, bought, sold, and partnered in over 8 companies, all while raising two beautiful children.

She is a Graduate of the Wallace McCain Institute’s, Entrepreneurial Leaders Program, Certified by MHS as a EQi-2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessor and Facilitator, Certified by the William Glasser Institute in both Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, a Certified Personality Dimensions Trainer and Facilitator, and a Certified Coach.

TA's superpower is cutting through fluff, finding tactics and hacks in developing the full human, maximizing potential, and showing leaders how to leverage their unique superpowers.

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Creating Sustainable Meal Kits Using Reusable Cooler Bags - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

With a lifelong interest in building things and solving problems, Dhruv Sood tried a lot of different work after completing his studies in Finance and Logistics at the University of British Columbia. He worked a variety of jobs, from part-time security guard to equity research associate, but has now found his home as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fresh Prep, a meal kit and prepared food delivery service.

Starting off as a small retail location in Vancouver, Fresh Prep now delivers straight to homes across BC and Alberta. Fresh Prep sources local ingredients wherever possible to help busy people create world-class dinners in under 30 minutes.

Since its inception in 2015, Fresh Prep’s goal has been to become the most sustainable meal kit in Canada. To accomplish this, all Fresh Prep orders come to your door in reusable cooler bags. Meals are packed in compostable paper bags or in reusable Zero Waste Kits (an industry first), and kept cool with reusable and recyclable ice packs. Anysoft plastics are returned by customers in the reusable cooler bags for responsible recycling through a partnership with Urban Impact Recycling. Fresh Prep is also the only meal kit company in Canada to be a Certified B Corporation, prioritizing people and planet over profits.

Dhruv is a recipient of BC Business’ 2018 30 Under 30 awards. When Dhruv isn’t working on Fresh Prep, he enjoys playing tennis and making up diets for himself that don’t make it past day one.

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Marketing for Different Markets: From Canada to the United States to Ecuador - New Brunswick - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada, Matthew Carpenter-Arevalo graduated with a BA in Spanish and English Literatures from St. Thomas University in 2003. In 2004 he was elected a Rhodes Scholar for the Maritime Provinces in order to obtain a Masters in Philosophy from The University of Oxford. In 2008 he joined Google as a Manager and in 2011 he worked at The World Economic Forum in Geneva, before joining Twitter in 2013 as Latin America Partnership Manager. In 2014 he founded Centrico Digital, a managed marketing services company based in Ecuador and focused on delivering marketing automation services to companies based in Canada and the United States. In 2022, Centrico Digital was acquired by Uhuru Network, a leading US-based inbound marketing company. Matthew is married to the Ecuadorian Entrepreneur and investor Michelle Arévalo-Carpenter. They have twin boys and are based in Quito.

Check out Matthew's TechCrunch article at https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/13/does-atlantic-canada-have-a-blueprint-for-rural-revival-in-the-post-pandemic-era/

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Annabelle Mastalic went from trained nurse to interior designer in pursuit of her passions - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Based in Calgary, Alberta – Annabelle Mastalic officially launched ADM Interiors in May of 2019. With 17 years of experience as a trained nurse, Annabelle transitioned to interior design, leaning into two of her passions, a love for minimalism and a life-long fascination for design.

Because of her background, she brings a unique lens in her approach to designing spaces that are both beautiful, but also take her client's health and wellness needs into consideration. Through her medical training, she is able to identify solutions and prompt conversations with clients to consider how they can bring wellness to the forefront of their homes and designs.

She is the first designer in Alberta to become a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP) from the Living in Place Institute (Living In Place focuses on making all homes accessible to people of every age and ability, including helping seniors to age in place) and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) from the National Association of Home Builders. Both designations enable her to identify and offer solutions for home accessibility, comfort, and safety in every home.

Annabelle's timeless aesthetic and 'less is more' design approach/philosophy, focuses on removing daily burdens to create functional spaces that allow people to live with ease, comfort and beauty. Her designs are inspired by three core values - wellbeing, minimalism, and bringing the homeowner's story to the forefront of the designs. Especially as we have spent more time at home over the past year, she is passionate about designing homes that are beautiful, meaningful, and are spaces where we can live well and thrive.

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Fix a problem and sell the solution - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Gregory Rozdeba is advisor and co-founder of a Canadian fintech/insurtech startup, Dundas Life. Previously, he served as Director of Sales at another fintech firm where he took the company from no product to raising over $7M+ in funding and building out their sales team. He started budgeting at age 15 and has coached dozens of clients on saving, investing, & smart money tips. In his spare time, Gregory enjoys traveling (30+ countries), cycling, & has taken up an in-depth study of Ancient Rome.

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Paula is a storyteller and tells us about the importance of PR, social media and brand strategy - Calgary - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

A respected entrepreneur and communicator, Paula Worthington is the founder and principal of Worthington PR & Story, a Calgary-based communications agency specializing in public relations, social media and brand strategy.

She launched Worthington PR & Story in early 2018. The agency’s current client roster includes a who’s who of Alberta businesses, including Calgary Co-op, ATCO, University of Calgary Properties Group and Parks Foundation Calgary.

Worthington PR & Story services include public relations, strategic communications, media relations, media training, issues management, social media strategy, project management, content writing, influencer campaigns, event management and marketing.

The agency also supports changemakers, social enterprises and charities in the community through an agency division called Noble Arrow Projects. Current clients include the Women In Need Society, Paul Brandt’s #NotInMyCity anti-human trafficking movement and the Quinterra Legacy Garden.

Paula is a storyteller at heart. Occasionally, you can find Paula travelling the globe as a notable freelance writer and photographer, with her work appearing in national newspapers and magazines. The yellow arrow in her logo was inspired by her travels (on foot), following a little yellow arrow several hundred kilometres across Spain. She never forgot the power and importance of having wayfinders in order to accomplish our goals.

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Revolutionizing the music creation industry, one artist at a time - Québec - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Alexandre Turbide, B.Eng, MBA, is the co-founder and CEO of BeatConnect where he coordinates and leads the marketing efforts, strategic planning, resource management, and other administrative tasks pertaining to the business, including orchestrating financing, building networks around the business, and working with the company’s legal counsels. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Alexandre worked as a product and program manager for both Aeroplan and Air Canada, and as a personalization strategist for CBC/Radio-Canada. After successfully completing one of the most ambitious single-sign-on consolidation projects in the airline industry at Air Canada and future-proofing the data acquisition model at CBC with initiatives across 15 digital products, Alexandre now focuses on leading BeatConnect through the startup phase and bringing the business to profitability.

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Building a sustainable, competitive, and resilient world with technology - Nova Scotia - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Jenelle Sobey is motivated to build a sustainable, competitive and resilient world and believes the tech sector enables and scales those solution to achieve that.

Jenelle is a co-founder and CEO at RIDDL, a tool that tracks, manages and measures ESGs, impact investments and quantifies returns.

Partner and former Managing Partner of Code + Mortar (norex.ca), an interactive web and invention firm, globally recognized by the Webby’s (the Oscars of the web). Code + Mortar was acquired by Revolve Marketing in 2020.

In 2017, Jenelle was recognized as the National Emerging Leader in ICT, and was awarded St Francis Xavier University’s Young Alumna of the Year (2017). Jenelle received Digital Nova Scotia’s Power IT Up Next generation Award (2016), was recognized as one of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s Change Agents of the Year (2015). She has been recognized as one of 21 emerging leaders in New Brunswick by 21inc (2013) and one of 20 in Atlantic Canada by 4Front (2014).

Jenelle holds a Graduate Diploma in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo (2014), Masters of Arts in Political Science, University of New Brunswick (2011), Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, St Francis Xavier University (2008).

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Masters of unscripted television content - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Two decades ago, MarbleMedia forged into the scripted television space, when there was a plethora of Canadian content being produced and acquired, with grants accessible to help further produce and sell Canadian content.

"What we learned early on, and it's a simple business practice, but is really to surround ourselves with people that are smarter than us in certain areas." Mark Bishop.

"There's such a rich a personal fulfillment and richness and being able to do what you want to do for a living." Matt Hornburg.

Mark Bishop and Matt Hornburg, Co-CEO's of MarbleMedia started up twenty years ago. Now, with Canadian TV deals being a fraction of what they used to be. Marblemedia has had to pivot and had been onboarding international partners in order to get their content made. In this shift, they have also expanded their repertoire of productions and have quickly become masters of unscripted television content, with global smash hits like Netflix’s glass blowing competition Blown Away, and restaurant makeover TV series, Restaurants on the Edge.

Matt Hornburg is Co-CEO/ Partner and Executive Producer at MarbleMedia. In addition to the strategic direction across the company, Matt leads creative development and production for the company’s original TV and Interactive divisions, including its most recent push into primetime with the launch of new scripted and unscripted division,

Mark Bishop is Co-CEO and Partner at MarbleMedia. An accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate, Mark, alongside co-founder Matt Hornburg, has grown MarbleMedia into one of Canada’s leading independent production, distribution and digital media companies.

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Manifesting your vision by connecting with your soul - Toronto - Ontario

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Zarina Chopra is a Tao Soul Healer and Transformational Coach for rising female leaders who are ready to clear their karma, connect to the power of their Soul, and manifest like a Queen. As a certified Tao practitioner with the Tao Academy, and certified Theta Healer, Reiki Practitioner & Kambo Practitioner. Zarina combines her intuitive spiritual mentoring with her years of energy work and esoteric studies to provide a full spectrum of healing, transformation and manifesting mastery to her clients. Zarina is the founder and curator of the 6-month immersion program "Quantum Queen Rising". She spends her time mostly enjoying nature, playing games with her family and beloved partner, and is the lover of all things sparkly!

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Solving the pain point of sales-based compensation - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Nabeil Alazzam, is CEO and founder of Forma.ai, a Toronto-based company striving to solve the massively under-appreciated pain point of sales-based compensation. Currently the systems for calculating and awarding sales-based compensation are clunky, unwieldy and often manual, creating a lot of work for operations teams and sales professionals. Nabeil identified that automation could solve this problem, and built a system (aka Forma.ai) that is able to take the many unique compensation problems that sales organizations face and create unified solutions that save time, money, and mental health for their customers.

Nabeil can speak to the above and more on the podcast Building a solution that works: How Forma.ai has experienced over 2000% revenue growth since 2016. The overlooked market of sales compensation and how Forma.ai is streamlining the process for over $1.5 billion commissions per year.

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Why the Lightning Network is key to scaling bitcoin trading - Vancouver - Canada’s Podcast

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Shone Anstey brings 20 years of experience in building complex technologies and software within search, analytics, and data centre operations. Engaged with cryptocurrency since 2012, Shone has acted as technology lead for an industrial Bitcoin mine and Bitcoin mining pool, and is a Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator. Shone is the CEO and Co-founder of LQwD, the first publicly traded, pure play, purpose-built bitcoin company that’s focused on solutions that power the growth of the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

In this podcast, we highlight three key ideas:

Why Bitcoin is like the ‘reserve currency’ of cryptocurrencies
The Lightning Network – what is it and why it is important to scaling cryptocurrency trading
Like E-mail was the first use case of the internet, transaction exchanges are the first use case of cryptocurrency...and there is so much more to come!

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Sustainability and the workplace with Melanie Chin - Toronto - Canada’s Podcast

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:45:00 -0500

Melanie Chin is the Brand & Community Manager for CIBC SQUARE, Toronto’s new international standard of community, providing an elevated environment for all to thrive through work, wellness and sustainability. Chin leads the marketing, communications, branding and programming direction for the development. Prior to joining Hines and the CIBC SQUARE team, Chin worked at Midway in Houston, TX, a real estate investment, development and management firm, as a Senior Marketing Coordinator managing the marketing programs for multiple developments. Throughout the years, Chin has worked with a number of global brands such as Kia, Nike, the NFL, and the Houston Rockets to create unique experiences. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Building a Hardware & Software Company as a Non-Technical Founder - Saskatchewan - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Serese Selanders’ journey as a tech entrepreneur has been anything but typical. Serese spent 20 years in the financial services industry, the majority of those years as a senior executive. However, life threw her a curveball when her parents went through major health challenges. Despite having no technical background, she invented ORA, an innovative, wearable personal safety alert device. Two years ago, Serese launched her second company, SolusGuard. SolusGuard helps employers protect employees who work alone or in dangerous situations with a suite of hardware and software safety solutions. Listen in to find out how SolusGuard helps organizations keep their employees safe and the unconventional path Serese took to get here.

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Lessons from a serial tech and marketing startup entrepreneur - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

David Alston is a repeat tech and marketing startup entrepreneur, founder and coach at Marketswell Solutions’ CMO Accelerator program, a former volunteer Entrepreneur in Residence for the New Brunswick Government, cofounder of Brilliant Labs, an advisor to many startups in the Atlantic region, Radian6's former CMO and Salesforce.com's former Marketing Cloud Chief Adoption Officer.

David received KIRA Award's Industry Champion for 2015, a Forbes top 50 CMO in social media, co-winner of a 2014 EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Atlantic Canada, 2015 winner of Entrepreneur of the Year and co-winner of Enterprise Promotion for the Atlantic Region from Startup Canada and the winner of the Greater Saint John Community Foundation’s 2018 Community Service Award.

David is the past co-chair of LivingSJ, a movement to support and create a path for all those living in poverty in his home city, a member of BCAPI and a former board member with his regional United Way.

David currently sits as an independent director on the board of Envision Saint John: The Regional Development Agency, as a commissioner on the board of Saint John Energy, and as an advisor on Venture for Canada's national advisory board.

David has been involved with two social impact documentaries, Code Kids, which followed the journey to get coding back in the classroom, and The Millennial Dream, a documentary questioning whether the values of "The American Dream" have now been replaced by those more aligned with the passions of the Millennial generation.

David has been a mentor at NomadicMentors.com where he has keynoted and advised close to 50 startups in countries such as Spain, Portugal and Greece.

David, his wife, Mary-Gwen, and team also own and run a treetop aerial adventure park in Dominion Park called TimberTop Adventures, one of the largest of its kind in Canada and which is currently the number one ranked aerial adventure park in Canada on TripAdvisor. Their latest adventure is the creation of Climb 1884, soon to be NB’s newest and largest indoor rock climbing gym built inside an historic church erected in 1884 with heights up to 42 feet.

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Putting a Human Face on Tech with Faye Pang - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Faye Pang is the Canada Country Manager for Xero, the global small business platform with more than 2.7 million subscribers worldwide that's dedicated to making business beautiful. Faye brings nearly 15 years of experience building businesses from the ground up. Prior to joining Xero, Faye helped launch Uber Freight into the Canadian market. She also helped launch the Uber Eats app in Toronto in December 2015, scaling the business from 80 restaurants on launch day to 20,000 partners by the end of her tenure.

As a leader, Faye prioritizes growth above all else, and practices authenticity, transparency, and empathy in the way she manages her team. She strongly believes that we all have a set of values that we have to live by at all times (rather than keeping our work and personal lives separate), and keeps this consideration top-of-mind when championing her team’s growth, both personally and professionally. She is passionate about creating systems that lift women up, while tackling the hierarchical barriers that have disproportionately affected women in the workplace.

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The New Brunswick Film Industry is Going Strong! - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Greg Hemmings is an entrepreneur/filmmaker out of Saint John New Brunswick. His film companies, Hemmings House and Hemmings Films are certified B Corps and have focused their attention on making positive social and environmental change through film storytelling. Their latest TV series is called Race Against The Tide and is currently airing on CBC Thursday nights at 8pm.

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How The PIVOT Project Helps Canadian SMEs Future Proof Their Business for a Changing World - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Led out of McGill University, The PIVOT Project is an action research project that uses social media to bring small business owners across Canada together to share their climate action goals, struggles and achievements and shift Canadian perspectives on our country’s green future.

We will be interviewing PIVOT participants over the next few months. We love this kind of initiative. In this interview we talk with Drior Etcion an Associate Professor at McGill and one of the drivers of the initiative.

PIVOT is an action-research project that amplifies the action of small business owners across Canada as they transition to the low-carbon economy. PIVOT harnesses the power of stories to document the growing movement of SMEs that are future-proofing their businesses and setting themselves up for success in a changing world.

PIVOT is spearheaded by the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill but is collaborating with many other departments including biology, informational science as well as external stakeholders like the National Film Board of Canada The project is funded by the McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative.

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Learn why resilience is important for entrepreneurs - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

In over 20 years running a Canadian software company, Alykhan Jetha (AJ) has weathered a lot of storms – from the dot-com bust, to 9-11’s blow to business confidence, right up to the sales hit of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the biggest threat he’s ever seen to his business, is how his pipeline for software engineers has utterly dried up. See this recent Financial Post story that quoted AJ at https://bit.ly/3m36bV0 and https://bit.ly/3s1kLjn

AJ is CEO of Marketcircle Inc., the Markham, ON-based developer of award-winning Daylite CRM for Mac-based small business of 1-100 people. Daylite powers small business teams to handle more clients, close more deals, and execute more projects.

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What makes SVB a unique capital partner for Canadians - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Caterina Papadakos leads the Technology Banking efforts in Western Canada, building new relationships and managing the bank’s portfolio in the region. She thrives on serving energetic entrepreneurs who are challenging the status quo and disrupting traditional industries, and she’s dedicated to providing them with the strategic capital, advice and connections they need to scale and compete globally.

Caterina has been an active member of the local tech scene for more than a decade; before joining SVB in 2020, she served as a Director at Espresso Capital, where she led venture debt financing for tech companies in Western Canada. In this role, she also managed existing client and partner relationships and opened new US markets for the firm. Earlier in her career, Caterina served as a Director for the Technology and Innovation group at BMO, where she launched the bank’s technology lending program in British Columbia. She has also held roles at Trade and Invest BC, where she helped businesses in the province develop their export and foreign investment strategies. Caterina holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Victoria and an MBA from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business.

In her free time, Caterina volunteers as a member of the CARE Canada Vancouver Council, which supports projects in developing countries that help lift women and girls and their families out of poverty and crisis.

Caterina lives in Vancouver with her husband and son. Together, they enjoy taking advantage of everything the area has to offer — whether snowboarding in the mountains, stand-up paddle boarding on local waters or simply trekking on foot through the great outdoors. Further afield, Caterina and her family love experiencing the culture, food and landscape of global destinations; their most recent adventures include trips to Japan and South Africa’s Kalahari Desert.

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Farm-to-table and the growing passion for gathering around the table - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Chanelle Belliveau's Farm-to-Table NB was a beautiful project built out of her work experience and a growing passion for gathering around the table.

With a background in holistic nutrition and culinary nutrition, Chanelle was deeply passionate about making the connection between where our food comes from, and how it got to our plate. This lead her to work on an organic farm, to make that connection, learn, and finalize the cycle of farm-to-table.

Chanelle has been teaching cooking classes locally in Moncton and Cap-Pele, NB, since 2016.

Cooking classes themes and recipes varies from month to month, all with the purpose of highlighting local ingredients, farmers and producers.

Her team's farm-to-table outdoor dining experiences only started last year, but with a bang! They hosted our first dinner in beautiful Cocagne, NB, with a small intimate group of 25 people. The goal with the outdoor dining experiences is really to show guests directly where their food comes from, and then experience the ultimate farm-to-table meal, enjoying the ingredients collected from the farm during dinner.

Farm-to-Table NB is focused on serving New-Brunswickers – currently in the Greater Moncton area and surroundings – but looking to expand to various locations all across New Brunswick in the new year!

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Challenging the established real estate market - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Ken LeBlanc has successfully challenged an established industry and selflessly shares his passion for helping others build a business through his activities with organizations such as the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. Ken has been in the business of building his own business since his student days. Now, 20 years later, he has leveraged his drive and vision into the largest real estate marketing franchising network in Canada, Property Guys.

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Faire sa place dans le monde des artistes du Québec - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Virginie Fisette, pour Tamélo boutique. Nous sommes établis à Montréal. Après mes études en art dramatique au Cégep Marie-Victorin, j'ai complété un certificat en Histoire de l'art à l'UQAM, puis on BAC en communication également à l'UQAM. Je me suis ensuite investi dans la mise en place du projet de centre d'art Le Livart à Montréal, j'y suis restée environ 3 ans à titre de directrice des opérations. À cette époque, ma soeur Mélodie et mon amie Tamara avaient lancé Tamélo Boutique et m'ont demandé de me joindre à l'aventure. Depuis maintenant 4 ans, je m'occupe notamment des communications (internes et externes), du marketing, de la publicité, des partenariats, collaborations et de toutes autres tâches connexes !

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Canada‘s rich and diverse Indigenous economy is on the rise - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Nicole McLaren is a multi-award-winning Métis entrepreneur from British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Her extensive knowledge of industry supply chains and economic development coupled with a passion for supporting fellow Indigenous entrepreneurs allowed her to transform a small book club into Raven Reads, the world’s first Indigenous subscription box.

Through her hard work and ambition, Raven Reads has grown exponentially, with thousands of subscribers across Canada, the US, and Europe. Once a sole proprietor, curating and packaging boxes in her garage, Nicole now manages an elite team and operations out of their Kamloops warehouse and distribution centre.

Nicole is the recipient of Startup Canada’s National Indigenous Business of the Year (2018) and the BC Achievement Foundation’s Indigenous Business of the Year (2020). She was also a finalist in the Small Business BC’s Premier’s People’s Award (2021) and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Business Resilience Regional Export Plan of the Year (2020).

Through the incredible success of Raven Reads, Nicole has invested over $250,000 back into the Indigenous economy, and donated over $2,000 to literacy programs for Indigenous children and youth. She is the Founder and Chair of the Indigenous Women’s Business Network, an organization that she created to provide coaching and mentoring to other Indigenous women business owners.

Nicole holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, and will complete her Masters of Business Administration in 2023 from the University of Illinois’ Gies School of Business. She currently resides in Logan Lake, BC with her husband and two young children.

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What if we could end paralysis? - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Sparked by a paralyzing bike crash in Phuket, Kieran Macleod has joined forces with friends in the blockchain ecosystem to source funds for a Robotic ExoSkeleton. This will allow Kieran to regain a level of functionality you can only imagine: from being stuck in a wheelchair every day and walking 2-3 hours per year, to near-full personal autonomy again!

Together, Kieran and his friends' massively transformative purpose is to Enable Augmented Human Purpose. And, their moonshot is to support 1 million people with mobility issues transform their lives to a better future. Introducing ExOSkeletons to people experiencing paralysis in communities in Canada and around the world would:

Help people with paralysis experience first-hand the next-generation technology that can transform their lives to a better future;
Save billions of dollars in public healthcare spending;
Fast-track the adoption of ExOSkeleton and related technologies so ‘access’ takes on a whole new meaning

Kieran invites you to make an impact – start by sharing your ‘ideas’ for ambassadors, manufacturers, health professionals, health product distributors and community leaders that would love to see the adoption of ExOSkeletons happen!

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Connecting medical cannabis patients, licensed producers and processors - Calgary - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Joel Taylor, Co-founder of Patient Choice, has been at the forefront of the ever-changing cannabis industry for many years. He helped transition black market cannabis cultivators to the legal market, connecting them to the regulators of Health Canada and British Columbia.

Patient Choice is a licensed online medical platform that connects medical cannabis patients, licensed producers and processors.

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How being a Canadian company is a huge advantage - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Alison Taylor is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Jane, an online platform for healthcare practitioners that delivers a unified approach to online booking, charting, scheduling, video services and payments. Alison, who is based in Vancouver, built Jane with her Co-Founder and Co-CEO Trevor Johnston after running her own practice and finding that she needed an all-in-one solution for her practice's needs. Now, Jane helps thousands of practitioners across the world with the business side of their practice, so they can focus on what they do best — helping their clients. Alison’s company has gotten here by pushing the envelope and challenging tech industry norms. Jane doesn’t have a sales team, in fact, Alison calls herself the antithesis of sales, and lets the product speak for itself.

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Geotechnical engineering for logistically challenged and remote projects throughout Canada - Edmonton - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Adam Temple launched the wildly successful Inline Group at just 22 years old, after learning some tough lessons, like losing $300,000 in another venture.

Inline Group is a Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, and Surveying company pursuing logistically challenged and remote projects throughout Canada.

Adam Temple has lead his company to amazing successes, including doubling its growth initiatives, investing in people, and charging forward with incredible corporate social responsibility initiatives. Hear his take on this in this week’s episode.

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Experienced Professor Gives His Unique Perspective on Entrepreneurship - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Dr. Brown, PhD. has been a business educator for over 40 years, specializing in entrepreneurship. He was the executive director of the International Business & Entrepreneurship Centre at UNB for 4 years and he has served as professor and administrator in higher education, at Cape Breton, University and Crandall University. His time as a professor in the international student space gives our listeners an interesting perspective on entrepreneurship. Dannie has been married for 45 years, has three children and 5 grandchildren.

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There is no such thing as a social media expert - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Tessa May Marr is an entrepreneur at heart and proud to lead a 100 percent virtual social media marketing agency of exceptionally talented and relentless Social Media Managers! Her company, Marr Media Group works with B2B and B2C brands to build custom social strategies, paid social advertising, influencer marketing and fully outsourced social media management. They plug right into each client’s marketing team to augment and amplify all marketing efforts, making them even more effective, creating more connections and achieving desired results and outcomes. Tessa is a pioneer in her leadership style, with a strong focus on work/life balance, empathy, and a whole-human approach. She has developed unique practices throughout the years of building and leading a remote, creative team and breathes new life into the agency format.

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He writes. He coaches. He teaches. All with one goal to help you reach your God-given Potential - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Gabriel Basque believes in everyone’s potential. He quickly understood his mission in life at an early age. Simply put, he is helping others achieve their God-given potential and to share the message of Faith, Hope, and love. Gabriel's greatest passion as an entrepreneur is helping people surpass their limiting belief of what’s possible.

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Adapt your business for each province‘s culture - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Ritou Maloni is the Co-Founder, President and COO of Pür & Simple, a proudly Canadian-owned breakfast and lunch franchise. Originally founded in Quebec in 2016, Pür & Simple has become one of Canada’s fastest growing breakfast chains with more than 20 locations from the Maritimes to British Columbia. Ritou is driven by a passion for hospitality that has allowed her and her team to successfully reinvent breakfast, bringing affordable luxury to diners from coast to coast.

Growing up in a very entrepreneurial family herself, Ritou has always been eager to run her own business. A dynamic leader, Ritou's charismatic nature and genuine interest in the success of everyone around her have allowed her to excel in business development and in providing an intuitive support system for her franchise partners.

Ritou has maintained hands-on involvement in opening every Pür & Simple location over the years. She has trained both franchise partners and front/back of house staff firsthand, while finding balance as a parent to also be hands-on in her family life. For Ritou, finding balance and setting an example as a strong female entrepreneur has been about understanding the ebbs and flows of both her personal and professional life. Equally important to her success has been having a support system in place that has allowed her to prioritize each aspect based on where her focus was most needed at any given point in time. Ritou credits her business partner, her family and the Pür & Simple team with the success of the business and encourages her franchise partners to find their own definition of success.

Ritou holds a BAC in marketing from Concordia University and has more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience from a variety of business ventures. She currently resides in Montreal, QC.

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La fidélisation des employés en passant par le féminisme - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Geneviève Provencher est la co-fondatrice et PDG de Jus DOSE. Malgré qu’elle ait grandi bien trop loin de la civilisation, à Rouyn-Noranda, Gen a presque fait le tour du monde. Elle a déjà vécu dans quatre pays différents, a travaillé comme bénévole au Costa Rica et a appris l’anglais en Nouvelle-Zélande. Avec son diplôme en Finances de l’Université McGill en poche, elle a mis à profit sa connaissance du « retail » et du commerce électronique – seulement pour attraper la piqûre de l’entrepreneuriat après un an chez nos amis de Frank and Oak. Munie d’une perspective de la vie teintée de son expérience internationale, d’un sens aigu des affaires et d’un don pour mettre en équilibre pragmatisme et créativité, elle a transformé sa passion en carrière, et est en train de s’entourer d’une équipe du tonnerre. Aujourd’hui, Genevieve est PDG et guide DOSE dans la prochaine phase de sa croissance. Son plus grand accomplissement? Sa fille, Rose, laquelle elle souhaite inspirer à se faire confiance, être « fearless » et indépendante comme nous nous le devons tous d’être.

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Entrepreneurship is more than just dreaming of ways to make money - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

The Canadian-based biotech company, Mountain Valley MD is changing the accessibility of vaccines to people around the world. With the mission of "more life, less death" the company is striving to make vaccines widely available to developing nations/ economies and people around the world.

This means:

Vaccine soluble tablet that rapidly dissolves
Does not have to be stored at dramatic high or cold temperatures
Can be distributed easily around the world
Helps more people in need and saves lives, due to access to high-quality vaccines
Working towards the goal of eradicating diseases such a Polio, COVID-19 and other highly infectious diseases or viruses

Dennis Hancock is a senior sales and marketing executive with over 25 years of experience spanning automotive, pharmaceutical, tech, telco, retail and financial services sectors. Initially providing consulting services to Mountain Valley MD in 2018, Dennis transitioned to assume the President & CEO position in early 2019 to lead the Company’s go-public strategy and develop the business strategy to pursue broad health and wellness opportunities across human, animal and plant health applications. Dennis spent more than 12 years in a leadership role at one of North America’s leading performance improvement and Loyalty providers, Maritz, who works with 70% of the world’s Super 50 companies. Previously, Dennis led publicly-traded ZENN Motor Company as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As a senior officer at ZMC, Dennis drove the establishment of ZENN – (Zero Emission, No Noise) as one of the most recognized "green tech" brands in North America. Dennis has several start-ups established, including PerformanceSPARK, an agency that works with leading organizations to identify and deliver on the key elements necessary to drive measurable performance growth, and co-founder of CrowdSeating Inc., an innovative social concert platform.

Mountain Valley MD is building a world-class biotech and life sciences company organization centred around the implementation of its patented Quicksome™️️️ oral drug formulation and delivery technologies and its Quicksol™️️️ solubilization technology for macrocyclic lactones, to innovate industry-leading products that are sought out globally. MVMD’s proposition for delivering Quicksome™️️️ formulations that have a rapid onset, high bioavailability, low variability and precision dosing is core to the Company’s success across key health and wellness categories. Consistent with its vision towards "Helping People Live Their Best Life", MVMD applies its Quicksome™️️️ and Quicksol™️️️ technologies to its ground-breaking work for advanced delivery of vaccines and pharmaceutical drugs as well as the development of products for pain management, weight loss, energy, focus, sleep, anxiety, and more. The Company’s patented Quicksome™️️️ desiccation technology utilizes advanced liposomes and other stabilizing molecules to encapsulate and formulate active ingredients into highly efficient product formats that are consumed orally. The result is a new generation of product formulations that are capable of delivering vaccines, drugs and nutraceuticals into the body faster, with greater impact, efficiency and accuracy. The Company’s patented Quicksol™️️️ solubilization technology covers all highly solubilized macrocyclic lactones (including the drugs Ivermectin and Selamectin). MVMD’s solubility technology applied to the Ivermectin drug is the only form in the world that only uses excipients that are currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it a leading candidate for human injection and sublingual applications as well as significantly broader husbandry and companion animal treatments based on its low viscosity.

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PLAY is the new frontier of creativity and innovation - Calgary - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Once upon a time, there was a little girl whose childhood was full of mud pies and leaf soup, snow castles, and swings. The little girl believed very much that anything was possible and spent much of her time imagining worlds filled with magic and mystery.

As she grew up, people told her that "life was not a fairy tale" and "in the real world it was different," and she started to believe this was all true.

Yet, no matter how she painted the picture, it was never complete.

So the girl decided to change the script and became the Master of Play.

The tools we need for navigating change and challenge have been in our back pocket our whole lives, but we left them on the playground long ago. We traded imagination and discovery for stability and steady.

But we know that when creativity and innovation intersect people thrive, and profits dramatically increase. COVID has left little space for new, bold, ideas and actions. Now more than ever businesses face larger hurdles in complex problem solving, employee engagement, retention, communication, and ideation.

PLAY is the new frontier of creativity and innovation.

Play is the catalyst for, undefeatable resilience, increased employee engagement, and empowerment. It's not ping pong tables and pool tables, it’s knowing and understanding whole people, what motivates and inspires them and drives them to share ALL of their strengths at work.

Brandi Heather is a respected award-winning, passionate trailblazer powered by 25+ years of success developing, directing, and optimizing innovative strategies and programs for education and industry leaders. She is well known for spearheading, influencing critical organizational change initiatives. As the co-founder and co-owner of AMPED2PLAY INC., and best-selling author of Return to Play: Rebuilding Resilience, RIsk, and Reconnection she is helping organizations get back "in play". She is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and frequently speaks about using the power of PLAY for navigating diversity, inclusion, change management, communication, self-care, mental and physical health.

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Learn how to get your head around strategy - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

A globally active strategist, executive coach, and board advisor, Alex Brueckmann partners with corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and (small) business owners. He coaches them on designing intentional strategies with measurable impact, and on shaping cohesive teams able to implement strategy faster and more successfully (http://www.brueckmann.ca/)

Alex Brueckmann has been in the trenches as a strategy manager for a global media company, and later as a management consultant. His academic background is in General Management with degrees from EBS University (Germany) and Universidad ORT (Uruguay), as well as certificates from INSEAD (France) and Harvard Business School (USA). Today, he lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Clients include industry leaders in healthcare, finance, tech, engineering, and retail, as well as high-growth / late-stage startups, not-for-profits, and (E)NGOs. They value Alex’s hands-on approach of combining the strategic side of business and the human aspect of transformation.

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Mathieu Lippé nous sensibilise à l‘importance de développer un esprit créatif qui nous permettra de suivre son intuition - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0500

Mathieu Lippé exerce le métier d’artiste depuis plus de vingt ans. Chanteur, conteur, poète, il a fait des spectacles dans de nombreux pays et produit trois albums de chansons (Les Amants de l’Aube 2017). Il a remporté le Festival international de la chanson de Granby en 2011, il a obtenu la médaille d'or aux VIième Jeux de la Francophonie à Beyrouth en 2009 et la deuxième place à la coupe du monde de poésie à Paris. Bachelier en Études Françaises incluant une majeure en littérature et un certificat en musique à l’Université de Sherbrooke, Mathieu Lippé a toujours su mener, en parallèle de sa carrière artistique, une étude et une pratique spirituelle axée sur l’humanisme. Il a écrit des chansons pour de nombreux artistes tel que Fred Pellerin, Ima, Brigitte Boisjoli, L'Isle (aka Ariane Brunet) Céleste Lévis, Stéphanie Bédard. Pratiquant le yoga et la méditation depuis près de vingt ans, il a entres autres complété la formation professorale Hatha yoga et Vinyasa à l’école de Yoga Sangha auprès de Sylvie Tremblay. Mathieu combine les éléments de sa passions pour l’art et le développement de l’être en offrant des conférences, cours, ateliers et retraites à travers différentes collaborations et par le projet ÊTRE ICI : Inspiration-Création-Initiative. Il a aussi créé un corpus de cours d'Écriture créative en ligne.

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Disrupting Commercial Real Estate with Mike Ward - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0400

An accomplished investor, advisor, and board member, Mike Ward has invested in private companies for nearly a decade. Mike has a proven track record in his ability to invest in companies and help them to scale and execute strategy, having helped companies such as Ripple, Honk, 1080 Payments, Dollar Shave Club, World First, and Elevate Growth Partners, among others.

Previously a financial industry executive, Mike has over a decade of experience driving profitability, business strategy and leadership. Mike joined World First in January 2015, as Chief Executive Officer for North America and Chief Revenue Officer of the Group. Mike was responsible for strategic commercial operations, including customer acquisition, Marketing, Partnerships, Dealing, and new products. The company has transacted with over 130,000 private clients and 60,000 companies, and last year transacted over $12bn. World First was sold to Ant Financial for $500m. Before World First, Mike previously held the post of CEO for North America and Europe at OzForex, an online foreign exchange and global payments provider. In 2013 he and the executive took the company public through a liquidity event for Macquarie Bank, Accel Partners, and The Carlyle Group. Mike has also previously held positions as a Co-Chairman at Bridgepoint Health and as a Vice President of Sales & Trading at Jameson Bank. Presently, Mike holds the title of CEO at AnthemIQ, a leading commercial real estate transaction company.

Growing up in Toronto, Mike moved to the States to attend university and indulge in his passion for playing ice hockey, while studying Finance at Liberty University. Mike currently resides in Austin, Texas.

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Second-hand fashion is growing 15 times faster than ever before! - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0400

From her earliest memories of playing dress-up in her mother’s closet, Courtney Watkins has always loved fashion and finding creative ways to showcase her style for less. She got her start in fashion pursuing a degree in Merchandise Marketing in Los Angeles. From working as a celeb stylist to a trend forecaster, she ran and scaled a Saw Mill to start her entrepreneurial journey. She then went on to create a company that values sustainability, interpersonal relationships and luxury fashion. Watkins has nearly a decade of experience running Canada's fastest-growing luxury e-commerce + retail resale boutique, Mine & Yours, based in Vancouver BC.

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Bringing gamification into healthcare with Jim Feng of Phyxable - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Dr. Jim Feng is a mission-driven serial entrepreneur located out of Markham, Ontario. In 2009, Dr. Feng founded Form & Function: Health which has transformed into one of the first truly integrated health models. Not only does Form & function host a repertoire of integrated health care services, it also created a business model that has been paying high dividends to its investors and franchisees year after year. This insight into healthcare and his love for technology-based companies has incubated several start-ups in disruptive healthcare technologies, content aggregation and real-time language translation. Seeing pain points in the physical injury and insurance industry, Dr. Feng has recently founded Phyxable Inc. Phyxable is an end-to-end virtual pain and prevention platform that uses machine learning, augmented reality and gamification to coach people out of pain, while empowering them with better human performance. Alongside his Chiropractic degree, Dr. Feng is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Medical Acupuncturist, and has directed medical teams for world championships, professional and Olympic Level sporting events in the MMA and Wrestling. On a personal level, Dr. Feng enjoys high-performance individual sports, extreme adventures, diving deep into health-tech & lifespan solutions, Aquascaping, and giving back to what matters.

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How to 100x your mindset and your business in 100 days - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Edwin Frondozo is Co-founder & CEO of Slingshot VoIP. He is a fellow podcaster and social buzzer, who has built an awesome company on his 100 x goals. He shares his audacious goal of 100xing his tech business within 100 days. Something, he publicly declared on Sept 22, 2020, during a global pandemic. Before the pandemic hit, he was already questioning his decision, whether he should leave his tech business and pursue a life around impact and purpose. Like many entrepreneurs, he started to look for collaborations, partnerships and projects. The buzzword in the community was pivoting. Don't stay still; look for opportunities. He ended up joining different startups, initiatives and partnerships. Almost all failed, which brought him to a dark place, looking within to find out who he was. Realizing that was the answer, he faced fear and took the plunge to make an audacious goal publicly. In this podcast we share why he did it, what happened, and some of the tools and frameworks he developed on his journey to 100x. As an award-winning podcaster, Edwin gives some key takeaways for us.

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Dominic Goulet ou l‘éloge du parcours atypique - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Suivre ses passions, écouter son intuition et saisir les opportunités, voilà quelques unes des pistes de réflexion abordées avec Dominic Goulet lors de ce podcast.

Programmeur de formation. Entrepreneur par passion. Éternel optimiste en recherche constante de solutions innovantes. Dominic Goulet est un fier représentant de la communauté numérique du Québec.
Entre sa carrière de consultant en technologies pour des entreprises internationales, son parcours d’entrepreneur et ses postes en gestion, Dominic cumule plus de 17 ans d’expérience dans le monde du numérique. Ces dernières années, il a principalement consacré son temps à guider les entrepreneurs vers la réussite en tant que mentor, ange investisseur et membre actif de la communauté entrepreneuriale de Québec. Depuis 2018, il est au service de la communauté numérique du Québec à travers son rôle de directeur général de Québec numérique.

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Activism comes in many forms with Dr. Robyn Bourgeois - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Dr. Robyn Bourgeois (Laughing Otter Caring Woman) is a mixed-race nêhiyaw iskwew whose Cree family comes from Treaty 8 territory (Lesser Slave Lake). She is an associate professor in the Centre for Women’s and Gender studies at Brock University, but is currently serving as the university’s acting Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement. As a survivor of multiple forms of violence, Dr. Bourgeois’ research examines violence against Indigenous women and girls, but also Indigenous women’s anti-violence leadership. In addition to speaking and publishing nationally and internationally, Dr. Bourgeois testified as an experiential and expert witness at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in October 2018. Along with being an academic, Robyn is an activist, artist, and proud mom to three kids.

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Change your life in 90 days - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

With over 20 years of qualified experience in the health and fitness industry, Curtis Christopherson is the Founder & CEO of WRKOUT, the first connected fitness brand to deliver live, face-to-face personal training optimized for the virtual experience. He is also the owner of Innovative Fitness, North America's largest network of premium personal training studios.

Based out of Vancouver, Curtis leads over 300 virtual and in-person trainers and was recognized as "Canada’s Top Trainer" in 2020 by Impact Magazine. He has also been featured in notable publications such as Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and SGB Magazine – and was also a former Ernst and Young Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year finalist!

While leading the businesses, Curtis has completed extreme adventures and some incredible physical feats. As examples, Curtis has competed in a 100km Del Sahara desert run, several Half Ironmans, over 15 marathons, been on the podium for multiple adventures, and knocked off some international hikes such as the West Coast Trail (in 21 hrs), Machu Picchu, and Kilimanjaro. He has also been a part of a team that cycled across Canada (which set a Guinness Book of World Records) and Australia to raise over a million dollars for Juvenile Diabetes.

Beyond his years, Curtis will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the health and fitness industry and he has no qualms about bringing others along for the journey.

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Accomplished entrepreneur, angel investor, and venture capitalist explains how venture capital works - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Nick Findler is an accomplished entrepreneur, angel investor, and venture capitalist.

Mr. Findler is the CEO and Founder of GoPublic.AI, a fin-tech, go-public investment bank that unites world-changing businesses with $1M-$50M of growth capital, shell vehicles, and know-how to go public both in Canada and on major stock exchanges around the world.

Over the past decade, Nick has advised and helped raise over $58M+ for growth companies and has been involved in structuring 20+ IPOs/RTOs in the public markets (primarily the TSX & CSE) and multiple private exits.

Nick also sits on the board of Plantable Health Inc. Plantable is the first plant-based program that is clinically proven to transform human health easily, sustainably, and enjoyably – all in 28 days. Plantable is currently active in 4 clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Johns Hopkins, and Weill Cornell to prove its effectiveness in reducing chronic diseases by lowering inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, and altering gene expression.

He is also the President and Co-Founder of Grantus.ca, a company that enables Canadian entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and not-for-profits to access government funding. The company has now helped Canadians receive over $10M in grant funding.

Deepening relationships, connecting with new people, and helping more strangers become friends is deeply important to Nick and a lens through which he sees the world. This passion and curiosity led him to study the neuroscience of human connection in 2021.

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Blockchain visionary and cryptocurrency evangelist explains moving into the NFT world - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Russell Korus is a blockchain visionary and cryptocurrency evangelist. His recent move into the NFT world is something we can all learn from.

Russell is Co-Founder & CEO for of EZ365 a digital ecosystem that combines the best aspects of NFTs, online gaming, digital asset trading and blockchain education. In this podcast you can meet Russell Korus and learn from a Crypto visionary some of the insider knowledge of bitcoin - like how in 2017 it went from $1000 in January to just under $20,000 in December of that year. His recent move into the NFT world is something we can all learn from. Russell is Co-Founder & CEO for of EZ365 a digital ecosystem that combines the best aspects of NFTs, online gaming, digital asset trading and blockchain education.

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Psychedelics and the future of treating substance abuse with John Lem and Timothy Ko - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Entheon Biomedical CEO Timothy Ko and John Lem, the founder of Lobo Genetics are singular in their mission to research genetic driven approaches to developing personalized tools for use in psychedelic-assisted therapeutic treatments for substance use disorders.

With firsthand knowledge of the shortcomings of the current treatment system, Ko, and Lem, the developer behind a direct-to-consumer platform being used in HaluGen’s Psychedelic Genetics test kit, the two are working together to find the right solutions for patients faster and improve outcomes.

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Indigenous-owned ethical, sustainable and natural hair care products - Edmonton - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Vanessa Marshall was born and raised in a small town in northern Alberta. She has two kids and a loving husband. She grew up in a sustainably oriented family and taking care of the earth and its animals has always been a passion of hers. She leads a plant-based lifestyle and does her best to reduce her carbon footprint whenever possible. She is passionate about her family and business and loves to spread kindness. Jack59 is an Indigenous-owned and operated company located in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. They believe in the highest quality ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. Their passion lies in creating amazing hair products and their mission is to provide amazing hair days while reducing people's carbon footprints.

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Réussir dans un contexte d‘entreprise familiale - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Né à Saint-Georges en 1964, Marc Dutil a terminé ses études au Boston College en 1987 pour ensuite fonder une entreprise en technologie de l’information.

En 1989, il se joint à Le Groupe Canam Manac inc. tout en poursuivant sa formation dans diverses universités canadiennes et américaines.

En 2001, il est nommé vice-président exécutif et, en 2002, membre du conseil d’administration. Il est nommé président et chef de l’exploitation en 2003 et président et chef de la direction de Groupe Canam inc. en 2012.

M. Dutil a été président du conseil d’administration de l’Institut canadien de la construction en acier (ICCA) de 2001 à 2003. Il est membre du Cercle des présidents du Québec et le président-fondateur de l’École d’Entrepreneurship de Beauce.

En 2013, il reçoit le titre d’Entrepreneur de l’année EY pour le Québec et est nommé membre de l’Ordre du Canada pour ses implications communautaires et entrepreneuriales.

M. Dutil a accompagné plusieurs organismes communautaires au chapitre de la gouvernance et du financement. Il est l’auteur de l’essai « Nos faux combats » publié en 2021 et il est fréquemment invité comme conférencier au Canada et à l’étranger.

Marc Dutil est marié à Catherine Larochelle depuis 1989 et père de cinq enfants.

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A Flower Shop Named After a Shakespearean Character - Calgary - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Marika Styba is the Owner of Peaseblossoms, which opened its doors in 1995 with a unique name based on the work of playwright William Shakespeare.

Peaseblossom was an attending flower fairy to Titania the fairy queen in William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. As time wore on, by the Victorian Era, a peaseblossom became synonymous with simply being a flower fairy. Sweet, charming and whimsical are all traits Styba loves about her shop and she thinks the name suits them to a 't'. The small flower shop has seen steady business in the past year even during the pandemic as people continue to want connections with others through the beauty of flowers.

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Changing the landscape for Canadian songwriters - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Brittni Noble is a songwriter from Vancouver, Canada who has been performing in front of audiences with her R&B influenced vocals and original songs since she was 12 years old. Brittni went on to graduate from Vancouver Community College’s Jazz and Contemporary Voice program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Music and proceeded to teach children, private voice lessons and musical theatre for three years in Vancouver. In 2015, Brittni earned a scholarship to Berklee School of Music where she studied Songwriting and Vocal Performance before moving to LA and attending Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Songwriting. While studying at LACM, Brittni worked as a Digital Marketer at LA-based record label, Three Seventy Music Group. She also Interned at 411 Music Group to learn more about the music publishing industry and which is where the idea for be noble was born. Brittni moved back to Vancouver in 2019 and worked as the Head of Music and Voice at a Marketing and Advertising agency until the pandemic hit. With this sudden shift in her life, Brittni decided to pursue her passion of music publishing and helping other songwriters, launching be noble in January 2021 while continuing to work as Head of Creative for the same Marketing and Advertising agency. Brittni looks forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise she has gained through her education and work experiences with other songwriters to help further their careers and act as their partner, champion and advocate.

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Growing Ancient Grains for Healthy Eating - Edmonton - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

John Schneider is owner of Gold Forest Grains, a family-owned and operated farm located north of Edmonton in Sturgeon County. The Schneider family descendants have farmed in Sturgeon County since 1884. The company says it is proud to offer the highest quality flour as they put lots of love and careful attention into growing these grains. They hope people enjoy their flour as much as they enjoy bringing it to consumers.

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Comment démarrer une entreprise en alimentation - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Alexane Thiffeault est co-fondatrice de Les Snorôs; une entreprise qui offre des gaufres congelées à base de légumes aux parents voulant favoriser les saines habitudes alimentaires de leurs enfants. Diplômée du baccalauréat en science et technologie des aliments, Alexane est reconnue pour son sens de l'organisation et son dynamisme contagieux.

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Lessons learned from legend Wayne Gretzky applied to MRI technology company - Calgary - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

In the podcast, Sean Krakiwsky talks about his hockey playing days and lessons learned from legend Wayne Gretzky.

Nanalysis trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) in Canada with ticker symbol 'NSCI' ,Over the Counter (OTC) in the United States under the ticker symbol 'NSCIF', and on the Frankfurt Exchange (FRA) under the symbol ‘1N1’. Nanalysis is an international business focused on capitalizing on its proprietary technologies in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) that go into NMR spectrometers and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Nanalysis operates out of two subsidiaries, Nanalysis Corp. and RS2D S.A.S. (RS2D). Nanalysis Corp. is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing compact NMR spectrometers for laboratory and industrial markets. Its cutting edge 60 and 100 MHz spectrometers require no liquid helium or other cryogens. Its spectrometers are used by chemical professionals spanning industries, including, but not limited to, oil and gas, chemical mining, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology. Through its European subsidiary RS2D, the Company offers electronic boards and software used to drive MRI equipment in pre-clinical configurations and are being incorporated into next-gen MRI systems.

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Entrepreneurship and the subconscious mind - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Julia Cha is an International Success Coach and best-selling author based in Vancouver, BC. She works with entrepreneurs and alpha leaders to shatter the glass ceiling by leveraging their subconscious minds to create their dream life in all aspects: a thriving career, financial abundance, and supportive relationships.

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ALLPA is a hydroponic microgreen company with a focus on giving back - Calgary - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

The three university students from three different countries serendipitously crossed paths while working part-time at a local hardware store. Little did they know, their common interests for business, tech and sustainability would result in the launch of ALLPA Vertical Farms in 2019, a hydroponic microgreen company located in Calgary, Alberta. ALLPA is named after Mama Allpa, in South America’s Inca religion and empire, the goddess of the Earth and fertility, responsible for fruitful harvests. Their civilization was one of the first to grow vegetables in water and this inspired us deeply. They contribute to the local economy by buying their compostable containers and seeds from Canadian companies. The thing that really makes them unique is that every one of their microgreen packages has a donation built into it! They carry four products: Arugula, Radish, Sunflower and Broccoli.

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Future thinkers share insights on building a 400 acre village of the future - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Future Thinkers Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova are entrepreneurs, futurists, strategists, designers, podcasters, blockchain enthusiasts focused on evolving technology, society, and consciousness to create a more sustainable future for all of humanity.

To survive and thrive in rapidly changing times, Mike & Euvie are adapting to the changing world, redesigning systems to be regenerative (returning living systems to health and full capacity), and building a #futurproof village.

Their Future Thinkers Smart Village is a regenerative living lab and education center located in the beautiful Wells Gray country, BC, Canada. The living lab will work to prototype innovations in the areas of affordable housing, permaculture and food production, health & wellness, regenerative business and economy, decentralized technology, community organization, new forms of governance, and whole systems design.

Part of their aim is to create processes and templates that other communities can use to regenerate the health of the bioregional ecosystem, the local communities, and the people living in them.

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From a stay-at-home mom with a sweet tooth and big ambitions to a well known confectionary brand - Edmonton - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Kathy Leskow, Founder of Confetti Sweets, was a stay-at-home mom with a sweet tooth and big ambitions. She started off baking cookies in her home kitchen and selling them at local farmer’s markets. In 2014, Kathy secured a storefront for Confetti Sweets in Sherwood Park and now employs a team of 25. Kathy has expanded her reach in Alberta and now sells her cookie mix at grocery stores throughout the province. During the pandemic, she branched out and founded Confetti Collective where they sell curated local food from small producers. Kathy has a commerce degree from the University of Lethbridge with a major in marketing and has experience in the event planning and hospitality industries. She is no longer found scooping cookie dough and baking, but working on growing the business and seizing all opportunities that come her way.

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Doing business responsibly: when it‘s time to shut up your ego! - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2020, Sarah Laroche was eager to get SELV Rituel up and running after traveling around the world and discovering the "slow life" philosophy which encourages self-care, a focus on one’s self and promotes listening to your body. This is where the idea of SELV comes from: to offer time to people, the opportunity to take care of oneself or others. She expanded on this philosophy by developing products that would incorporate the ritual of bath; where you truly have to sit down with yourself and take the time to unwind. Through SELV, Sarah has felt incredible joy - one that has motivated her to create over 140 products, with many more to come!

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Future thinkers share insights on using NFT’s for business - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Working closely with their community and technology collaborators they co-developed a series of NFT’s (non-fungible tokens) to raise capital, and drive client and community engagement for a development project.

In today’s podcast, Mike & Euvie share their insights on:

i) What the heck is an NFT?
ii) The value of NFT’s and their role in business today and in the future,
iii) Three things entrepreneurs can do today to try out NFT’s

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Creating Smart Money and Reinventing Customer Experiences in the Wealth Management Industry - Winnipeg - Canada‘s Podcast

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

After graduating with his honors degree in finance and marketing Grant White of Endeavour Wealth Management entered the financial services industry in 2005. Since then he has been recognized as a top performing Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager by not only his own firm but other independent organizations including "The Carson Group" an international Wealth Management Organization based out of Omaha Nebraska and "Wealth Professional" where he was voted the top advisor in Canada under the age of 40. Grant is a proud member of the community and when he is not at the office, he and his wife Sam lend a great deal of time to local organizations which are close to their heart.

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Bitcoin education, consumer protection and the decentralization of financial services - Edmonton - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

As President, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bitcoin Well, Adam O’Brien is a leading advocate for education, consumer protection and the decentralization of financial services. In 2013, Adam bought his first Bitcoin, and after seeing the growth potential within the space, he purchased and installed bitcoin ATMs at strategic locations across Canada. Given the exponential growth of the market, he founded Bitcoin Well (formerly known as Bitcoin Solutions), which is the first publicly traded bitcoin ATM company in the world. Adam serves as Co-chair of the Fintech Committee for the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, Canada’s largest non-profit network of blockchain companies and influencers. He is recognized as a true visionary in the field and strives to bring bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to the mainstream making them easy, approachable and accessible for all.

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Stand Up For Your Ideals... and Push Back if Necessary - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Alex Simonelli is a 25-year-old Toronto-based entrepreneur who founded Daydream, a hemp & adaptogen-infused sparkling water. With a background in sales & entrepreneurship since the age of 17, Alex has always been a free thinker, and most importantly someone who lives by his own ideals. His previous intrapreneurial experiences have taken him through different organizations where he led teams, drove revenue, and witnessed other founders exit their startups as different markets immerged for growth.

Daydream is an accumulation of his own personal growth, and his first step into full business ownership. Alex saw a gap in the market for "better for you" hemp & adaptogenic beverages in Canada and has not looked back since. Daydream’s branding is just as calming as the ingredients inside. Alex refers to this as his art to the world.

Outside of the office, you can find Alex playing his piano, or traversing across Toronto for the city’s best takeout restaurants!

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Agir en fonction de ses valeurs par Jessie Nadeau - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

S'investir dans des projets en lien avec ses valeurs, vouloir changer le monde et être une girlboss pour Végane, mais pas plate! Voici quelques éléments abordé par Jessie Nadeau avec notre host Sylvie Bougie. PS Un scoop se retrouve dans le balado, vous voulez pas manquer cela :)

Jessie Nadeau a grandi en Beauce avant de déménager à Québec pour ses études en cinéma. Elle a poursuivi son parcours en psychologie à l’université, pour renouer ensuite avec son amour des arts en suivant plusieurs formations d'acteurs à Montréal, Vancouver et Los Angeles, ainsi qu’une formation intensive en Filmmaking à New-York.

Après une grosse prise de conscience concernant les impacts de l’agriculture animale sur la planète et des habitants, elle a entamé une transition vers un mode de vie plus écolo et est devenue une fervente défenderesse des droits des animaux. Elle a décidé d’allier sa passion pour les arts à ce mouvement qui l’anime. Son désir d’un monde plus juste l’a aussi motivé à faire tout en son pouvoir pour faire avancer plusieurs autres combats de justice sociale et environnementale. Elle a réalisé des courts-métrages et vidéos engagés qui façonnent son activisme, en plus d’oeuvrer en tant que scénariste, metteure en scène, animatrice, réalisatrice et actrice sur plusieurs autres projets.

Après sa participation à Occupation Double, Jessie a eu la chance d’obtenir une belle tribune et une communauté grandissante. Trouvant important d’utiliser cette nouvelle visibilité au profit des causes qui lui tiennent à coeur, elle a co-fondé l’entreprise « Végane, mais pas plate! » afin de rendre l’alimentation végétalienne plus accessible.

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How Schneider Electric commits to Sustainability and positive impact in everything they do with Joe Reele - Toronto - Canada‘s Podcast

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Joe Reele is Vice President, Datacenter Solution Architects at Schneider Electric, responsible for bringing together the full suite of Schneider Electric products and services to provide unparalleled right sized, innovative and complete solutions for our customers. Joe influences and inspires a large team of highly talented professionals to provide cutting edge designs, innovative solutions and operational models for Mission Critical Facilities/Operations. Joe has an impressive track record of more than 10 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business unit development and growth, project development, operations management, and system engineering strategies. Joe provides strong technical and leadership skills with proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical operational business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet the customer's business objectives.

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Let‘s get civilized! Embracing modern cannabis, CBD and hemp culture - New Brunswick - Canada‘s Podcast

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Terri MacDonald-Reidle is CEO and Co-founder of Civilized Worldwide Inc. Founded in 2015, Civilized is the first premium lifestyle brand that embraces and highlights modern cannabis, CBD and hemp culture.

As CEO, she oversees the company’s strategic vision, planning, partnerships, executive and financial management, and developing their talented team.

She is also a serial entrepreneur, mother, and a passionate volunteer devoted to areas such as health care, economic development, youth mentorship, international disaster relief and gender parity in government.

Terri believes the world will be a better place, if as a global society, we remain open-minded and respect each other’s informed opinions. Let’s learn, share, listen, discuss and debate topics in modern culture, like cannabis.

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Sustainable self-care for entrepreneurs - Vancouver - Canada‘s Podcast

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Justine Sones (www.justinesones.com) is a writer and stress management coach who loves drinking coffee, helping burnt-out humans set boundaries, and talking about things that hurt. During her career as a massage therapist, Justine’s practice was dedicated to exploring the roles that stress, pain, and relaxation play in healing the physical body. She came to realize that the support her clients needed required more than a massage, and made it her mission to help them. Justine now spends her time writing about feelings and coaching other over-functioning humans develop healthy boundaries and practice sustainable self-care as they navigate the messy intersections of partnering, parenting, -preneuring, and pandemicking.

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Des nappes éducatives et écologiques pour petits et grands! Découvrez les merveilleux produits de BiMoo avec la présidente Julie Blais - Québec - Canada‘s Podcast

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Julie Blais travaillait en comptabilité depuis 15 ans, lorsque l'idée de fonder sa propre entreprise lui est apparue nécessaire. Elle adore relever des défis et est motivée par le dépassement et l’accomplissement de soi. Elle a développé les nappes éducatives à colorier BiMoo pour enfants et maintenant pour répondre aux besoins des adultes et des aînés.

Sa mission est d’offrir aux parents et aux professionnels un outil pédagogique novateur et ludique ainsi qu’une alternative à la médication et au numérique. Je considère l’humain comme étant le cœur d’une entreprise, et je vois la mobilisation, l’écoute et la collaboration comme des éléments essentiels à la force d’une équipe et de l’entreprise en soi.

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How Dawn O'Connor built a virtual work community during a pandemic - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Driven by a need to connect people in the throes of pandemic-life, Dawn O’Connor built a virtual community for individuals to work ‘separately-together’ inside a Focus Bubbles. Since formally launching in January 2021, Focus Bubbles has supported over 1000 hours of productive outcomes in 175 sessions. Participants work on small tasks and big projects, ranging from administrative to creative, while overcoming procrastination and immersing into deep work mode with the support of a committed community of Bubblers.

When not inside a Focus Bubbles, Dawn is a productivity trainer and facilitator with over 25 years experience. She has helped more than 10,000 clients around the world enjoy being more organized and less stressed. She is also the Chair of 2 Women’s Presidents Organization chapters in Calgary. Dawn has built and sold two businesses in the past and is excited to end her entrepreneurial journey with Focus Bubbles, which she plans to grow for the next 5 or so years before retiring.

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The future of events is hybrid, with Loren Maisels - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Loren Maisels, CMP is Founder & President of LOMA Marketing Agency – an events experience firm that creates holistic strategies for events that meet the strategic, creative and experiential goals of their clients and partners.

As a detail-oriented and results-driven leader, Loren has focused her 15+ year career on B2B events marketing and demand generation! With experience in both agency and corporate environments, Loren has planned numerous ROI-driven events for companies including Vision|Co, Accenture, Achievers and Great Place to Work.

A Toronto native, Loren found herself in San Francisco, California in 2011, spearheading SaaS company Achievers’ events expansion strategy. Among other key tactics, results-driven events paid off and the company was ultimately acquired by Blackhawk Networks in 2015. Upon returning to Toronto in 2016, Loren founded LOMA Marketing Agency.

Loren graduated from Ryerson University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing and minoring in International Relations. She achieved her CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) designation in July 2011 and continues to stay active and current on all global issues and trends within the marketing and event communities.

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Dan Bergeron is helping companies scale up with brand, marketing, sales and customer experience - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Dan Bergeron is a 25-year veteran of the marketing industry and leads Everbrave, a Calgary based growth marketing agency founded in 2015 by Dan and his two savvy business partners. With a passion for creativity and an instinct for business, Dan brings a strategic outlook to the most pressing challenges business face when trying to scale opportunity and stimulate growth. Recognized internationally for achievement in brand strategy, Dan is continually looking for opportunities to help companies disrupt the status quo, differentiate and stand out from the pack while employing cutting edge strategic, creative and technological solutions. When not obsessing over complex growth challenges, Dan can be found spending time with his family of five, camping, skiing, mountain biking and golfing throughout western Canada.

Everbrave is a Calgary based growth agency specialized in helping organizations scale up. Through a unique approach that blends creativity with brand, marketing, sales and customer experience, Everbrave takes a more comprehensive approach to the challenge’s businesses face in a high-paced competitive marketplace. Originally founded in 1999, the company became known as Everbrave Branding Group in in 2015 after the merger of RFX Brand + Communications & Squeeze Creative into one unified team. Everbrave serves a diverse group of clients ranging from start-ups to fortune 1000 companies across a broad set of verticals, including technology, health care, non-profit, hospitality, construction and many others. With a growing team of 13 specialists that span the talent spectrum, Everbrave is continually growing to serve new and existing clients throughout North America and abroad.

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If it has to do with Facility Maintenance or Utility Data Management, Wayne Beamish is your go-to! - Ottawa - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Wayne Beamish is a problem solver. As an Army Brat born in Marville, France, Wayne is no stranger to transition. His family moved a few times during his upbringing, but desiring his own adventure, ended up in Banff, Alberta after high school. Wayne worked in the booming restaurant/industry for a stint and ended up soon after in Lake Tahoe, California where became a Certified Millwright, husband and father. He then moved to Ottawa, Ontario, working in the cabinetmaking/millworking industry for over 10 years. In 2001, after energy deregulation occurred in Ontario, one of his clients asked him if he could prepare a white paper on the impact deregulation will have on the industry. Wayne researched, studied, and read up on the issue, yielding a document that landed him his first client. Powerhouse Management was born. It began as a consultancy firm, now it’s a facility maintenance and data utility management company with multiple national clients (Rexa ll, Staples, SmartCentres).

Wayne is a member of ConnexFM, a multi-site Facilities Management network bringing together FM’s as well as supplier professionals in North America. Wayne has contributed to their publications through articles and has been part of their ‘Daily Grind’ program.

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Douglas Vermeeren is an author, filmmaker, and founder of the Certified Entrepreneur Coach program - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

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When it comes to capital to grow your cannabis-infused topicals business? "Just ask for it!" - Hamilton - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Ashley Short and Tijen Yalchin are the founders of Earth Kisses Sky. Earth Kisses Sky aims to provide you with high-quality all-natural cannabis topicals—developing next-generation products to support your wellness journey. Tijen has had a long career in holistic health practices, is a Registered Massage Therapist and an Acupuncturist who additionally is certified in a number of other approaches to wellness such as Reflexology and Reiki. Ashley is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Clinical Herbalist. EKS services the growing cannabis wellness & lifestyle community through competitively priced and enviro-conscious cannabis-infused topicals.

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How two engineers teamed up to produce a better night's sleep - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Marty Furse has a BASc in Engineering Physics from UBC, was General Manager of International Business at Creo Inc (now Kodak), and subsequently co-founder and CEO of two successful high-tech imaging companies, QImaging Corp. and Prosilica Inc., both of which were sold to their leading competitors achieving excellent returns for investors. Marty’s broad experience includes strategic management, technology development, manufacturing, design, project management, sales and marketing, and international distribution.

Jason Elliott holds a BASc in Systems Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a MASc in Mechanical Engineering from UBC. Jason has extensive product development experience in various industries including fuel cell technology, laser optics, precision mechanics, and solar energy. He has worked many products from concept through manufacturing and sales. Jason also has many years’ experience managing large global product development and manufacturing teams to achieve challenging product delivery goals.

Perfectly Snug Inc. was founded November 18, 2018 to develop a product solution for people who experience temperature-related sleep problems. They developed an air-conditioned mattress topper that both cools and heats each side of the bed using smart sensors and controls to regulate sleep temperature. Their patent-pending Smart Topper is placed on top of the customer’s bed and is designed to preserve the underlying character of the bed (whether soft, or firm, etc.), and is provided with low voltage DC power to safely operate the fans and heaters embedded in the topper and controlled by either a smartphone app, or by manual controls located on the sides of the topper.

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Fitness World would love to see 50% more Canadians realize improved mental & bodily health - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Chris Smith has watched the industry grow, becoming an essential part of peoples’ lives year after year.

Starting his career early in the fitness industry, Chris has been involved in the operations and logistics of many clubs — from sales to managing and everything in between. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health and Promotion from Portland State University, Chris has brought his passion, dedication and perseverance to many clubs throughout North America. Based in Vancouver, BC, Chris now acts as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Fitness World, leading the charge to launch 15 clubs across B.C. in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fitness finds its way into all aspects of Chris’ life — from his career to his personal life and staying active with his five kids in tow.

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How to grow in a connected digital ecosystem - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Nikhil Sonpal is the Founder and CEO, of Mobility Quotient (MQ), a full-service digital agency, that provides business strategy, software development, marketing, advertising and design services to a wide range of industry-leading companies around the world. MQ has been operating for over 10 years and their clients come from various industries including automotive, retail, media, publishing, tech and finance.

MQ has worked on an array of projects, ranging from small WordPress websites for start-up businesses to large-scale, connected digital ecosystems (comprised of massive websites, mobile apps, numerous properties, multiple third-party platforms, and custom-built features) for global digital publishers who serve millions of daily viewers. They have also worked with Private Equity teams to help manage the technical aspects of their mergers and acquisitions. SokoLocal is Nikhil’s newest business venture, developed by MQ. It is a product search engine (online and app-based) that streamlines the online shopping experience for consumers by showcasing local products on an easy to search database.

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Se démarquer dans le monde du vêtements malgré la compétition - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Philippe Vachon, c’est un peu le Maurice Richard de la bobette. Malgré les nombreux obstacles, les débâcles et les difficultés, il ne s’est jamais arrêté et s’est toujours relevé.

Rêveur comme le petit joueur de hockey, il met sur pause ses études au cégep et se lance en affaires pour la première fois à l’âge de 19 ans avec la compagnie de sports Maverick. Vite sur ses patins, le jeune adulte connaît du succès rapidement. Mais, la puck n’est pas dans le camp de Phil : du jour au lendemain, un incendie emporte Maverick en même temps que son espoir pour une victoire précoce dans le monde de l’entrepreneuriat.

Lui qui considérait retourner aux études accepte une offre d’emploi intéressante à Xerox sans toutefois perdre de vue son rêve. Peu de temps après, un projet stimulant se présente à lui : son ami d’enfance, David Côté-Hamel, désire partir son agence de publicité web. On est alors en 2008. L’entreprise fleurit rapidement, embauche une vingtaine de professionnels et se démarque de sa concurrence. C’est la deuxième expérience entrepreneuriale de Phil. La deuxième saison de notre joueur ne s’augure pas aussi facile qu’il le souhaiterait. Hors de son champ d’expertise, Phil se sent parfois imposteur à l’agence.

En 2010, les étoiles s’alignent et il fait son entrée dans la ligue des grands. Son retour dans le commerce de détail se fait avec Mesbobettes. La compagnie de sous-vêtements masculins se veut un projet-test : les deux entrepreneurs essayeront leur stratégie marketing en ligne.

Phil réalise deux tours du chapeau avec Olivier Dion et la publicité Clic Clic pour le Club MesBobettes. On est alors en 2015 et malgré quelques blessures, Mesbobettes s’en tire bien. Toutefois, le double échec des magasins de la région de Montréal met en péril le futur entrepreneurial de notre athlète. Tenace et persévérant, Phil se retrousse les manches. Avec l’aide de Dave, il restructure et relance la compagnie, crée sa marque de boxers et passe aux Dragons. Depuis, les deux gars ne font qu’accumuler les victoires.

Si Phil est le Maurice Richard des bobettes, c’est bien pour toutes ces fois où il s’est obstiné et a fait preuve de détermination et de courage, tout comme la figure emblématique du hockey. En dépit de la perte totale de sa première entreprise et des nombreuses épreuves connues avec Mesbobettes, l’homme n’a jamais baissé les bras.

D’où lui vient ce trait de personnalité ? Son parcours sportif dans sa jeunesse, ses expériences de capitaine d’équipe. Phil a toujours été un fonceur, un gars qui avait la bougeotte. Président de son école secondaire, il a fait preuve de leadership dès son enfance.

Tout comme Maurice Richard, il ne compte plus s’arrêter. La prochaine étape : conseiller de nouveaux entrepreneurs et devenir investisseur.

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Peter Verburg is bringing mobile medical services to Alberta and beyond! - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Peter Verburg is founder and CEO of Numi Health, a mobile medical services company that is disrupting the way healthcare is delivered in Calgary, Edmonton and beyond – from COVID-19 testing to general wellness screening and more.

He has a storied background, having co-founded and directed public and private companies in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy & tourism. His interest in entrepreneurship started with small ventures as a side hobby, including a medical training company, an import-export company and a landscaping business.

While working on his MBA to complement his Philosophy degree, Peter was recruited at 35 by Canada’s top investment banker and received training in corporate finance while running multiple deals simultaneously for three years. Tired of the IB culture and wanting to get more involved in new company creation as an owner, Peter accepted an offer from one of the country’s most successful energy entrepreneurs to form a venture capital shop. Their first fundraiser kicked off just as the 2008 financial crisis hit. Plans to raise a big fund were dashed, so they closed on a small friends & family fund and used the capital to seed two energy companies. Peter serves as a director at both and an executive involved in running deals in one of them. Prior to the energy crash of 2014, they had a combined EV of around $1 B. Both survived the crash and are solid companies today.

Burned out by the crash, Peter some time off in 2016/17, travelled to South America. He came back with three ideas for new companies: an app to facilitate bike tours; a licensed medical cannabis company in Colombia; and a mobile medical company offering private-pay services via an app – hence, Numi Health was born. Numi kicked into high gear when it was obvious that COVID would be the mechanism to create the market. Peter was living in Madrid in early 2020 and spent the first lockdown there huddled in an apartment working on the platform. He brought together the Numi team through the summer, returning to Canada and launching Numi in October 2020.

Peter also has a background as a journalist. He was western bureau chief, investment editor and columnist at Canadian Business, where he reported extensively on Canadian companies with operations abroad. He is also passionate about philanthropy and volunteering – he helped launch the Veteran’s Transition Network nationally, was also a volunteer on the Distress Centre suicide help line, and a director of Wordfest. When he’s not launching companies, Peter is cyclist, yogi and foodie.

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Why tapping "intuition" is essential in business - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Susheela Ramachandran is an intuitive channel who shifts people’s frequency through sound and play. Her mission is to help purpose-driven souls who want to make the world a better place awaken and embody their full power and self-expression. She channels angelic soul songs and facilitates creative play experiences that catapult people into the next level of their power and self-expression. She also is the co-host of the Revolutionary Woman Global Table at Revolutionary Woman – convening global conversations for women and girls shaping the future of the planet. Susheela currently resides in Vancouver, BC. To learn more about Susheela visit https://www.susheela.co/

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Tyler Crowdis brews cider for people with Celiac Disease - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Tyler Crowdis and his wife started Bramble Cider to create ciders that were not available in Canada, due to his diagnosis with Celiac Disease. From the kitchen of their tiny century home, his crafts were gaining many fans through friends and family. Wanting to bring their innovative ciders to the masses, Alicia and Tyler are embarking on a journey to bring craft cider to Calgary and beyond. Inspiration comes from the growing West Coast cider scene to the funky ciders of Northern France and sours of Spain. You can find Bramble at SunnyCider taproom and all the cool places to get beers and spirits in town!

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The resurgence of ‘foraging’ and why its good for local food security, business and your soul - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

There’s been a resurgence of the commitment to "local food security" and with it a growing number of businesses foraging for food. The practice of hand gathering plants and animals for bait, money or the table has long taken place, but more recently top chefs have been popularising the idea, urban foragers have told of the lengths they go to find wild food in big cities, while rural foragers have access to an abundance of wild food...if you know what to look for.

But why, in an age where most things we want or need are only a few clicks away, do many seek the thrill of finding their own food? Why do local commercial gatherers choose to pursue these ancient livelihoods when there are less arduous alternative careers?

In today’s Podcast, Angela Faye speaks with Celia & Benjamin – a couple-preneur that has followed their hearts from France to Australia to Canada to follow their calling to provide greater education and access to Wild Food!

Collectively, Celia and Benjamin have formal educations in sustainable business development & administration, biology and agroforestry, plus lived experience as contract fruit pickers. Caring deeply for people and social justice, they advocated for fruit pickers' rights, leading to the creation of a platform known as "Pick the World". And, they knew their next venture would involve caring for the environment while integrating a sustainable business model. A true equilibrium between their passion for the wilderness and an opportunity to focus on an emerging market in the ‘food business’ led them to the creation of Forest For Dinner (http://www.forestfordinner.ca), providing foraging experiences, education and product harvesting and value-added boutique manufacturing, thanks in part to being part of a local Food Hub.

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The Secret to Longevity in the food service industry with Stone Yu - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Stone Yu is the CEO of Lucullus Bakery, a family-owned business currently operating 3 locations in the Greater Toronto Area. At 25 years old, he represents an exciting new generation of leadership in the food service industry.

The young entrepreneur has dedicated much of his life to the Lucullus brand. A child of Chinese immigrant parents, Stone grew up in Richmond Hill and spent most of his after-school hours studying the ins and out of the family bakery. He learned budgeting and inventory management from his parents, and recipe development and baking methods from the amazingly talented Hong Kong chefs his family employed. In 2016 at just 21 years old, Stone entered into Food Network Canada’s Doughnut challenge and won, proving his years of experience in the kitchen were paying off. At 22 he enrolled in a culinary program at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute where he spent 6 months honing his craft before returning to work for Lucullus.

Stone’s vision, creative spirit, and tenacious pursuit of excellence in all areas of the business have propelled the brand forward in a big way. Lucullus opened its first location in 1990, closely followed by the 2rd location in 1991 in Richmond Hill. Lucullus has recently been expanding, opening its 3rd location in downtown Markham in 2017 and has plans for two locations in 2021. The idea of franchising the business has always been on the table (not far from the pineapple buns). After years of planning, in October of 2020 the company bought 2.3 acres in Scarborough to build its head office and production facility. Lucullus will now offer franchise opportunities.

Stone attributes the bakery’s 30-year success to its high standards for quality ingredients, artistic detail, and traditional baking techniques. Lucullus offers simple, classic Asian food and drink items that feel nostalgic and gourmet at the same time, appealing to both older and younger generations in the communities they serve. The bakery team takes pride in every product they offer and are always looking for ways to improve their menu selection. New recipes are regularly rotated into the mix alongside classic favourites.

Stone is enthusiastic about the growth of the business but is keen to keep the quality of the product and essence of the brand intact. His goal in the next 5 years is to open 30 new locations, with each individual franchisee running their store like their own family business.

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Do you really know what chemicals are in the beauty products that you use? - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Jasmine Marra is the founder of Gypsy+Jasmine a beauty company that has one singular mission; to craft earth inspired beauty products that make you feel pampered and beautiful without compromise. After having children, Jasmine took a keen interest in the ingredients of products that were entering her home as both of her young boys were experiencing terrible skin sensitivities and eczema. Eager to help her children get some relief, she spent hundreds of hours researching and understanding what ingredients were safe for her kids and family. This also allowed her to take a closer look at the ingredients in the products she was using on her own skin. She was shocked to learn about the preservatives, additives and harmful chemicals linked to disease, inflammation and hormone disruption that were found in almost every beauty product she put on her body. It seemed nearly impossible to purchase a beauty product that wasn’t loaded with fragrance or toxins at the everyday drug store. She walked through the aisles of beauty departments with this newfound knowledge, and knew she had to do something. That’s when she founded Gypsy+Jasmine.

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Self-confidence is making a commitment to yourself and following it through - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Jacqueline Frederick truly believes life is a gift every day. Her goal in life is to always live, laugh, love, and fulfill her plan and purpose. As a personal trainer, she saw the struggle as her clients tried to achieve their goals but experienced setbacks and failures through a lack of self-esteem and confidence – the very same issues she had struggled to overcome herself. Believing that she was not smart or capable enough kept her confidence low and her achievements minimal. Finding the strength to have confidence in herself was a game-changer; she learned that she can trust herself and that she can do anything. Now, she shares that same experience with her clients.

I show them that self-confidence is making a commitment to yourself and following it through. By creating a safe space for being vulnerable, I help my clients shed the weight of other people’s expectations, their own fears and stand with them every step of the way as they power through to their goals.

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Dr. Joseph Tucker discusses the potential of psychedelic-derived medicines - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Dr. Joseph Tucker is President and CEO of MagicMed Industries Inc., a biotechnology company founded in 2020. The company is focused on creating a library of novel derivative molecules based on classic psychedelics such as psilocybin, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), mescaline, ibogaine, MDMA and LSD. MagicMed’s molecular derivatives library, the Psybrary™️, is intended to be an essential building block from which industry partners can develop new patented products. MagicMed’s mission is to unlock the full potential of psychedelic-derived medicines. The company is focused on the discovery and development of novel drug candidates, structurally related to classic psychedelics but with improved pharmaceutical characteristics.

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Connect to purpose, be curious and find a community - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Carolyn Cooper-McOuatt brings a deep passion and purpose to nurture, guide and lead each person to their unlimited human potential and to build the business they have always dreamed it to be. She has been learning and leading people to "Live above the Line" for more than 3 decades. The focus is to build a positive business future with a crystal-clear vision, meaningful direction, purpose and plans of action as well as experiencing a community of support. Through her Grand Connection meaningful mastermind groups and inspired business planning programs, people transform their businesses and become the leaders they are meant to be, set strategic goals, take bigger risks, and have a community to celebrate their wins!

She brings a spirit of energy that is contagious, uplifting, and inspiring.

Carolyn was the captain of her cheerleading team in high school and continues her mission to lead by contributing to business owners as an advocate, mentor, cheerleader and sounding board to support them to move and grow towards their Grand Potential.

Her commitment is to always be curious, open-minded and intentional in life and business and go after her Grand adventures.

Carolyn feels honored and blessed to be the Co-Founder of the Grand Connection virtual networking community along with Susan Jarema. She knows it is their true calling to create the place and the space for businesses from around the globe to have the Grand Connections, create new opportunities, and collaborate to grow together and impact the world in meaningful ways.

Carolyn is grateful to live in beautiful Kelowna British Columbia where each morning she appreciates hiking her dog Tucker and enjoying her yoga.

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You're stronger than you think! Why Mike Shoreman is committed to being the first person to Paddleboard across Lake Ontario - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Have you ever held back because you felt the obstacles and challenges in front of you seemed insurmountable?

The Unbalanced Paddleboarder knows just what it means to CRASH & RISE.

Mike Shoreman is The Unbalanced Paddleboarder. An award winning speaker, author, athlete, mental health advocate and entrepreneur. After a sudden neurological condition changed his whole life, destroyed his paddle boarding career and left him immobile, unbalanced, incapacitated and told he would never paddleboard again by specialists.

He set out on a mission to prove everyone wrong.

Mike shares his story of overcoming adversity around the world inspiring and motivating people to overcome the greatest obstacles standing in their way. He encourages people to use their fears and struggles as their greatest weapons and drives audiences to become the STRONGEST versions of themselves.

Mike has been featured in over 50 media outlets including: Yahoo, MSN, CBS, NBC, CTV News, CTV Morning Live Calgary, Global News, Breakfast Television, CP 24, UNILAD, Narcity, Some Good News, Healthing.ca, Health Beat, National Post, Toronto SUN, Toronto Life, Vancouver SUN, The World News, Power of Positivity, Innerlight Media, Ashton Kutcher's A Plus, Chicken Soup for the Soul and more.

Donate to Mike's cause at http://www.jack.org/thecrossing

Check out his book Diaries of The Unbalanced Paddleboarder: Crash and RISE: From Victim to Thriving Survivor at https://amzn.to/3AXzFsZ

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Staying focused and networking created a Vancouver real estate empire - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Susan Au-Young is a Senior Mortgage Broker (https://www.susanauyoung.ca). Raised in Vancouver most of her life, Susan is very passionate in working with people and developed a knack for helping clients understand the many financial risks and opportunities they face; while providing a vast wealth of products through Canada’s largest banks, credit unions, trust companies, and financial institutions.

Entrepreneurial Connections – Networking, diversity, resilience and becoming more valuable.

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La bonne communication... un des conseils de Olivier Caré, ActionCoach! - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Passionné par l’aviation depuis son plus jeune âge, Olivier Caré a suivi des études d’ingénieur en mécanique aéronautique mais son goût pour l’entrepreneuriat et les technologies de l’information l’ont conduit sur une autre voie.

Ces 25 dernières années, il a donc évolué dans ce domaine, tout d’abord comme Directeur Technique Associé, puis dirigeant d’une entreprise spécialisée dans les Services informatiques pour les PME en France. Le développement de cette structure lui a permis de vivre plusieurs projets d’acquisition, fusion et cession dans un contexte international.

En 2014, il quitte la France pour le Québec afin de rejoindre l’équipe TI d’un grand groupe financier Canadien. Ayant occupé différentes fonctions de gestion dont celle de Directeur de la Sécurité de l’Information, et désireux de lancer un nouveau projet en tant qu’entrepreneur, il quitte le groupe en 2019 pour créer sa structure spécialisée dans l’accompagnement des dirigeants d’entreprises en s’appuyant sur une franchise déployée dans plus de 80 pays (ActionCOACH).

Sa priorité pour la suite de sa carrière est d’associer recherche de sens, respect de ses valeurs et actions en contribuant au développement de l’entreprenariat au sein de sa communauté. On le décrit comme étant rigoureux, professionnel, humain, loyal, curieux, et doté d’une forte capacité d’adaptation.

Marié et père de deux adolescents de 16 ans et 18 ans, il saisit toute l’importance d’avoir un équilibre entre sa vie professionnelle et personnelle.

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Learn how Jay Miller built a #1 selling real estate team - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Jay Miller's interest in real estate began during school when he worked summers for a company that did complete home renovations – gaining valuable construction knowledge that would pay off later.

In addition to studying business in College, Jay’s passion for sports led to him playing AAA hockey. His love of song writing helped him obtain a song writing contract with Polygram & Universal Music. These responsibilities taught him discipline and determination along with the unique ability to combine business with creativity and innovation.

Jay began his real estate career working with a friend. He worked tirelessly. His honest caring approach based in Christianity, along with an exceptional work ethic, innovative marketing ideas and an insightful, matter-of-fact negotiating style helped Jay become one of the a top selling realtors in Greater Toronto.

As a solo realtor, delivering service and results at such high standards was taking it’s toll. Jay was working 12+ hours per day 7 days a week. That was when he began his search for outstanding administration and sales partners. Jay’s criteria was very strict but he knew that with a team of professionals, combined with his systems and marketing ideas, the Jay Miller Team would raise the bar in the real estate industry.

It worked! The Jay Miller Team at Re/Max helped a lot of people and became the #1 selling team in Newmarket and one of the top selling teams in York Region. But a need to learn, grow led to the next bold move – Opening up an independent brokerage.

With a strong, honest brand, an incredible team and a lot of faith, Jay Miller Real Estate Ltd. opened in September 2013. To this day, everyone at Jay Miller Real Estate works together as a team. Even more than that – it’s a family. Most of Jay’s partners have been with him for many years.

The Jay Miller Team became the #1 Selling Team in all of York Region in 2015, 2016 and 2018. The team has also been the #1 Selling Team in Newmarket since 2011 and one of the top selling teams on the Toronto Real Estate Board – Canada’s largest real estate board.

The Jay Miller Real Estate Team has been built by sincerely caring about people and delivering incredible results. "When you work with us, you are informed and protected. If it’s not the right deal for you – no deal. There’s always another opportunity and we will make it happen."

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Judy Riege is coaching and training everyone from students to athletes to CEOs - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Judy Riege of Connected Leaders does coaching and training with everyone from students to athletes to CEOs. She's basically the Brene Brown of Canada. She's amazing at addressing some of the challenges business leaders have been facing through the pandemic and how to lead through adversity. She's articulate and well-spoken. Truly inspiring!

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The power of philanthropy, civic responsibility, public service & the promotion of multiculturalism - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Muraly Srinarayanathas is the Executive Chairman of 369 Global Inc., a rapidly growing business conglomerate based in Toronto with interests in education and training, financial services, creative and entertainment, venture capital, and more. Having lived and worked in North America, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia for over 25 years, Muraly possesses not only a strong business acumen but also a unique global perspective and the ability to bring together diverse groups of people around a common goal, which he has termed "The Maestro Mindset".

Muraly is a strong believer in the power of philanthropy. Ever since he launched his first social purpose business under the guidance of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Muraly has continued to harness his networks to create social change. Inspired by nearly a century-old tradition of philanthropy that first began with his grand-uncle in Jaffna, Sri Lanka and continued with his father, Muraly also oversees the Srinarayanathas Foundation, which supports a wide variety of causes in education, health, and economic empowerment – both in Canada and around the world.

Muraly has a B.A. from the University of Manitoba, an M.B.A. from Southeast University (Bangladesh), an LL.M. from the University of Toronto, and has studied Digital Strategy at the Harvard Business School. In 2017, the Canadian Board Diversity Council named Muraly in its Diversity50 cohort as individuals with the greatest potential to impact Canada’s corporate boards and improve global competitiveness.

Muraly firmly believes in civic responsibility, public service, and the promotion of Canadian multiculturalism. Married with two children, Muraly hopes to build a strong future for his family and community; one where young Canadians (and new Canadians) can fulfill their goals and dreams together.

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Journalism and storytelling with Elisa Birnbaum - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

A journalist for over 15 years, Elisa Birnbaum has carved a strong niche as a storyteller of social impact. Most recently the author of In the Business of Change, profiling social entrepreneurs around the world and their lessons learned, Elisa is the publisher & editor-in-chief of SEE Change Magazine, a digital publication of social entrepreneurship that she co-founded over eight years ago – and currently hosts its podcast.

Elisa has been a regular columnist on matters of social entrepreneurship for a national newspaper in Canada, the National Post and has been published in the Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Reuters, Zoomer, Elle Magazine, among other publications. Elisa also works as a communications consultant, helping businesses tell their stories more effectively for greater impact.

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Using A.I. to Quickly and Accurately Detect the Source and Severity of Gas Emissions in Real Time - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Alex MacGregor has worked as a professional in the oil and gas industry for over 10 years including eight years in energy technology. He was formerly the Canadian sales and distribution manager for Ambyint and prior to that worked as a consultant for Aucerna in their Canadian, Australian, and Houston offices. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

Qube Technologies Inc. (Qube), a new Calgary-based technology company, uses artificial intelligence and low-cost, high-sensitivity sensors to continuously and autonomously measure a host of gases in real-time to detect the source and severity of emissions faster than traditional industry approaches.

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Breaking down gender stereotypes with baby clothing - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

In the winter of 2016, as several of her friends and family members were preparing to give birth, Nancy Caouette was struck by the dichotomy in children's fashion. She realized most baby and children's clothing available on the market were pink or blue. Nancy then questioned the impact of fashion on child development, but especially the integration of gender stereotypes. Why are clothes for boys differently cut than girls? Why are certain colours banned for one sex and not for the other, why, why, why?

Growing up, Nancy spent her free time in her family’s sewing studio where she was greatly inspired by her mother’s talents in tailoring. In 2016, equipped with all kinds of fabrics and brimming, as well as her mother’s help, Nancy set about creating unique and personalized pieces for each of the mothers-to-be around her. The enthusiasm was instantaneous. A few days later, she presented her personal project on social media. Charmed by the idea, thousands of users subscribed to her page in just a few hours. From there, The Little Yogi Company was born. Six months later, while the brand was still growing in notoriety, the young entrepreneur left behind her career to devote herself completely to building her company.

Prior to launching The Little Yogi Company, Nancy was a therapist with a degree in Special Education, a bachelor's degree in Sexology, and a DESS in Perinatal Psychology. Nancy felt she was performing well, but not fulfilled. Her entrepreneurial and creative side was not sufficiently stimulated. With The Little Yogi Company, that has all changed. Today, more than anything else, Nancy and her brand are working to remove gender restrictions. "We are challenging the garment and fashion industry in a positive and constructive way to leave behind a world split in two: princesses or princes. At Little Yogi Company, we believe that colours have no gender! We let kids be kids." says Nancy Caouette, Founder and President of The Little Yogi Company.

The Little Yogi Company is based on a deep-rooted system of values. All of the clothing designs are firstly hand-drawn and then printed using non-toxic water-based ink on 100% organic fabrics. The company offers a product of exceptional quality and eco-conscious while providing a contemporary and unique look. #AllIsNotBlueOrPink

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How One Entrepreneur Has Been Supporting the Canadian Food Industry - Halifax - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Ted Grant was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the son of a "gourmet cook." Educated at Dalhousie University, Holland College, University of Prince Edward Island, and the Stratford Chefs School, he spent eight years working as a chef in Calgary, London, New York and Toronto. Ted left the professional kitchen to teach at the Culinary Institute of Canada for three years, and while in Charlottetown he joined the product development arm known as Canada’s Smartest Kitchen. He became a leading expert in developing products for the Atlantic Canadian seafood industry, representing brands on missions to Asia, Europe, and throughout North America. Ted’s passion for Nova Scotia and education brought him home to complete his Masters in Education in 2013 and join the Nova Scotia Community College as Director of Hospitality Programming. In 2016, Ted left the college to join Truleaf Plant Science and GoodLeaf Farms as Chief Product Officer. In 2018, he could not resist the opportunity to create his own entrepreneurial dream, co-founding VIVEAU, which works with local farmers in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia to create the perfect balance between fruit and water.

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Navigating a merger in a pandemic, & other entrepreneurial lessons with Ownr Co-Founder Shadi McIsaac - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Shadi McIsaac is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ownr, an RBC Ventures company that offers a simple and convenient way to register or incorporate a business as well as other tools to help entrepreneurs manage their businesses.

As a daughter of immigrant parents, Shadi saw firsthand how entrepreneurship can give Canadians the opportunity to shape their lives and provide for their families and wanted to build a platform that makes it easy to start. Now, Ownr is the largest platform for incorporating businesses in Canada, with 35,000 new corporations and sole proprietorships who have used the platform to launch and grow their business.

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How to Turn a Hobby Into a Full-Time Business - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Bridget Calvank, CEO, C & C Candle Company Inc, started out simply making candles just over 17 years ago and has decided to expand the company to help other candlers create their own beautiful designs. She discusses how she turned a hobby into a full-time business.

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Forger sa vie entrepreneuriale et contribuer à la croissance des entreprises et des individus - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Visage bien connu de la scène numérique québécoise, Charlie Fernandez s’est notamment illustré en tant que directeur des communications du Web à Québec, plus grand événement numérique francophone en Amérique.

Depuis 2017, Charlie se consacre au développement de Studio Réverbère, première agence spécialisée sur Instagram au Canada dont il est le Président et le cofondateur.

Formateur et conférencier avec plus de 100 activités à son actif, Charlie est également l’auteur d’Instagram sans filtre, ouvrage marketing le plus complet publié à ce jour au sujet de ce réseau social.

Entrepreneur, Charlie est également impliqué dans sa communauté puisqu’il agit à titre de mentor pour le réseau Femmessor, mais également à titre d’ambassadeur pour l’entrepreneuriat québécois dans le cadre de la mission économique France 2020 organisée par le Réseau M.

Enfin, Charlie est détenteur d’un baccalauréat en administration des affaires de la London South Bank University et d’une maîtrise en administration des affaires de l’IDRAC Business School dont il est l’ambassadeur au Canada.

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How to control brands, products and everything from the manufacturing to the end-users - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Rob Hatch is currently living in Ladysmith BC on a small hobby farm with his family. For Rob, Living on the west coast is the best of both worlds with being a short distance from both the mountains and the ocean. The west coast is what inspired Rob to start his company Big Venture Sales and continues to inspire his brands Crave Stevia and Aromatic Creation. Rob has been working on his businesses for over 30 years and is constantly learning and adapting to the ever-changing world as his business continues to grow.

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Lessons from a WILDLY successful Kickstarter Campaign with Quanta Vici founder Adrien Beyk - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Adrien Beyk, Founder & CEO of Quanta Vici, a Toronto-based Smart Wearable tech startup that recently launched the world's first Smart Heated Gloves and Socks.

Adrien launched his very first product at the age of 15, a full image editing software suite that got a few million downloads back in the day, known as Pixel Degrees.

He then studied Engineering at Ryerson University, after graduation he worked with various tech startups as a senior lead engineer, handling the full cycle of different products.

Today, he is leading his company, Quanta Vici towards conquering the Smart Apparel industry through a never seen before smart wearable technology that senses and maintains the temperature of your clothing according to your very own personal preferences.

He is also a strong believer in open-source venture creation, which is why he actively produces content on YouTube and Instagram, sharing his findings and methods as an Entrepreneur.

You can also find Adrien on YouTube on Instagram by Searching Adrien Beyk where he shares his experience as an entrepreneur.

Check out his crowdfunding campaign page at https://igg.me/at/quantavici

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Ellen Parker has a proven track record of strong leadership and helping businesses thrive - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Ellen Parker is a pillar in the Calgary community as a leader and an active volunteer - serving on a variety of Boards and Committees.

Ellen Parker is the founder and CEO of PARKER PR, the public relations firm based in Calgary with clients across Canada and in New York City. She has a proven track record of strong leadership and helping businesses thrive through creating and implementing thoughtful communication strategies.

Prior to founding PARKER PR, Ellen worked in New York City for the Institute for Children and Poverty and for boutique PR firms representing a variety of celebrities, hotels and small businesses. In Canada, Ellen has worked for the Alberta government, Word Fest: Banff Calgary International Writers Festival, the Calgary Food Bank and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ellen sits on the Board of Directors for the Famous 5 Foundation, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Board of Trustees, the Chair of the Hillhurst Parent Council, the Mount Royal University Public Relations Advisory Committee and an ongoing volunteer for the Brenda Strafford Centre, a home for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Ellen is one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Alumni and a recipient of the Mayors' Excellence Award for her work as the Manager of Education and Outreach with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Ellen is most proud of her family - including her parents, husband and her two boys, her team at PARKER PR, and her commitment to volunteerism.

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BC entrepreneur is showing international clothing companies how they can put sustainability first - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Selina Ho is the Founder & CEO of Recloseted, a one-stop-shop for sustainable fashion brands. Recloseted launches + scales slow fashion brands and helps existing brands become more eco-friendly through their consulting services and online programs. The company is based in Vancouver and serves clients worldwide.

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Lessons learned in the transition from in-person to online from The Girl Gang - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

The Girl Gang Canada is an online collective of small, female-forward, Canadian businesses. The mission is to encourage shopping local, shopping Canadian and to help you see that your purchases have POWER. The Girl Gang Canada gives you access to unique goods and provides a platform to showcase the top Canadian creatives and service providers nationwide. Shop local, shop national, shop Canadian.

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Mark Kondrat wants you to discover craft beer across Alberta at festivals and events - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Mark Kondrat, CEO, Alberta Beer Festivals, produces beer festivals in the province - Calgary International Beerfest, Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, The Mashing (Calgary & Edmonton), Banff Craft Beer Festival and The Jasper Beer & Barley Summit. He's been working with breweries, agencies and restaurants since 2005 to promote the craft beer industry in Alberta. He's a serial entrepreneur with other ventures such as Pitched Tent Coffee and a podcaster.

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Comment innover en période de crise? Dave Welsh président de Défi-Évasion en discute avec Sylvie Bougie - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Dave Welsh est le président de Défi-Évasion inc. Entrepreneur depuis plusieurs années, il travaille avec passion et acharnement au développement de son entreprise. Défi-Évasion compte maintenant 2 succursales, un Défi-Évasion mobile en plus des jeux Défi-Évasion Chez Soi.

Papa d'un garçon de 3 ans et d’un autre en cours, il s'efforce à déployer son ambition, son énergie, sa détermination et son pouvoir mobilisateur afin d'atteindre ses objectifs, soit notamment de créer une entreprise durable, innovante et à succès! Le contexte de la dernière année a soulevé son lot de défis professionnels, mais il a aussi confirmé qu’il était une homme d'action qui n'a pas peur de relever des nouveaux défis et d'innover en contexte de crise.

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Canadians are buying cars online and having them delivered to their door - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

In 2010, based on his experience working in car dealerships, Cody Green started Canada Drives, enabling Canadians for the first time to get approved for auto financing online.

Fast forward to 2021 – Canada Drives is the fastest growing platform empowering Canadians to buy a vehicle 100% online and have it delivered straight to their door.

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How one social entrepreneur designed his business to have a positive impact on the world, with Matt Wittek - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Matt Wittek, Founder and CEO of Fill it Forward is a social entrepreneur on a mission to inspire the world to reuse. Based in Guelph, ON, The Fill it Forward Company has helped eliminate millions of single-use items from landfills and our oceans. Since 2012, Fill it Forward has helped fund hundreds of clean water projects benefiting communities across the world in an effort to alleviate the global water crisis. Matt has worked with many leading retailers, foodservice operators, universities and brands to promote the use of reusable products. His products and programs are used by millions of people around the world, helping to eliminate plastic bottles and disposable cups from our landfills. His work has been featured on Canada AM, CBC’s The National, Breakfast Television and the Globe and Mail.

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Elite international estate planner Sheri MacMillan on how she took her business international - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Sheri MacMillan is the founder of MacMillan Estate Planning Corporation, an elite international estate planning firm founded in Calgary. MacMillan now has offices in Canada, the UK and the US, serving as a highly respected industry leader in each market. Sherri has empowered her clients to do more with their wealth and helped shape their legacies for over 25 years, and is a regular guest on AM 770’s "Talk to the Experts" segment.

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Indigenous entrepreneurs receive $25 million boost from world’s first Indigenous Impact Fund - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:45:00 -0400

The Raven Indigenous Impact Fund provides equity and equity-like capital to innovative, scalable, purpose-driven Indigenous enterprises. The Fund looks to support entrepreneurs who are at the seed and/or early stage. Through the Raven Fund, innovative Indigenous enterprises can access the support they need to grow from a trusted partner. The Fund represents a sustainable, values-driven approach to poverty reduction and community resilience that will directly contribute to the development of an Indigenous middle class. Enterprises are screened through a unique, Indigenous impact lens and receive investments ranging from $250,000 to $2 million. This is an interview about the reason and availability of this fund for Indigenous Entrepreneurs.

Paul Lacerte, Managing Partner. Paul Lacerte has provided innovative leadership to Indigenous organizations throughout his career. He is the former Vice-Chair of the Vancouver Foundation Board of Directors, the former Board Chair for Reconciliation Canada, and a former representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. He was awarded the Order of BC in 2014.

Jeffrey Cyr, Managing Partner. Jeff is Métis from the White Horse Plains area of Southern Manitoba, the traditional Buffalo Hunt staging grounds. For nearly 20 years, he has provided strategic leadership for Indigenous, not-for-profit, and government organizations. Jeff has helped create and implement the community-driven outcomes contract (a unique pay-for-success social finance model) and the Indigenous Solutions Lab process, which earned him an Ashoka Fellowship. Jeff is a proud husband and father of five and currently lives and works on unceded Algonquin lands in what is now known as Ottawa, Ontario.

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Découvrez ce qui a marqué au fer rouge l'entrepreneur à succès Martin Cousineau, président et chef de la direction des cliniques Lobe - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Martin Cousineau, président et chef de la direction des cliniques Lobe.

Après avoir transformé une compagnie privée (Helix Hearing) en compagnie publique cotée sur le TSE et l’AMEX, Martin Cousineau rêvait de créer un nouveau réseau en santé auditive où les besoins du patient seraient au cœur du processus de consultation. C’est à la suite d’une longue réflexion qu’il a fondé, en 2002, les premières cliniques Lobe à Sainte-Marie et à Saint-Georges, en Beauce. Aujourd’hui, presque 20 ans plus tard, le réseau compte près de 60 cliniques réparties à travers la province et un siège social situé dans la ville de Québec.

En fondant le réseau des cliniques Lobe, Martin Cousineau avait un objectif en tête : faciliter l’accès aux soins de santé auditive. Pour ce faire, il s’est placé en mode d’écoute et a su tenir compte des besoins des patients. C’est ce qui lui a permis de mettre sur pied un réseau proposant une approche multidisciplinaire unique où l’on retrouve sous un même toit l’ensemble des professionnels de la santé auditive. Un concept qui facilite grandement le processus de consultation du patient et qui permet de briser l’isolement causé par la perte auditive.

Parallèlement à son parcours d’entrepreneur à succès, Martin Cousineau s’implique activement auprès de nombreuses organisations à titre d’administrateur. Depuis 2019, il est président de la Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec. Grand philanthrope, il est également, depuis plusieurs années, président du conseil d’administration de la Fondation Sourdine, qui soutient l’École oraliste de Québec pour enfants malentendants ou sourds.

Passionné par l’entrepreneuriat et l’efficience organisationnelle, Monsieur Cousineau s’implique aussi au sein de l’École d’Entrepreneurship de Beauce où il partage, depuis 2018, son expertise auprès de jeunes entrepreneurs. Homme d’affaires aux mille idées, Martin Cousineau multiplie les implications auprès de causes qui lui tiennent à cœur, afin de favoriser le rayonnement de chaque être humain.

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Yves Trottier has a passion for relationship building, promoting engineered solutions and automation - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Yves Trottier likes to solve complex issues and has merged his robotics skills with the opportunity to promote barrier-free living for those living with physical limitations through Simple Freedom Design. As Owner and Director of Business Development, his experience and enthusiasm is instrumental in increasing access to the innovative products of Simple Freedom Design. He is working on projects that will change the whole "aging in place" sector. No one should have to move from their homes because of accessibility issues.

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How the Tinder app of the car industry is going to change the way we buy cars - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Today’s guest is Mark Raison. Born and raised in Surrey BC, Mark is the owner of the company Drivveauto.com and has over 14 years of experience working with car dealerships, assisting them in transferring their inventory onto online platforms.

What farmers & consumers need to know about a global nanotechnology producing better food! - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 24 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Nanotechnology allows Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to work. Imagine where we’d be without that technology! In a similar fashion, nanotechnology is used in farming & and agriculture to help primary producers move beyond 30-year old more dangerous, less effective techniques to enrol precision chemistry to produce smarter, faster, better results in farming and food production.

In this podcast, learn: i) what Canadian AgTech entrepreneurs at Vive Crop are doing to help plants get more of what they need, while supporting farmers to boost their efficiency in food and crop production; ii) about agriculture innovations that food consumers should be aware of now more than ever, iii) how Canadian and global leaders can connect with Vive about 4-10x their agriculture return-on-investment.

Dr. Darren Anderson is a co-founder and CEO of Vive Crop Protection and serves on its Board of Directors. Darren is passionate about using technology to improve the sustainability of agriculture while creating quantifiable results for growers. Darren is on the Board of CropLife America, the trade association for the pesticide industry in the USA; a member of the Advisory Committee for CHLOE, an organization committed to increasing STEM learning through agriculture and natural resources; and a founding member of ElectSTEM, a non-profit encouraging people with STEM backgrounds to run for political office.

Under Darren’s leadership, Vive has raised over $43M CAD of equity and debt, launched the first nanotechnology-enabled pesticide products that are approved by the EPA, and doubled its commercial business annually for the last 4 years. Dr. Anderson is the inventor on 13 issued patents and 44 pending applications. Dr. Anderson earned his PhD from University of Toronto as an NSERC doctoral fellow.

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Solve a problem you've experienced and do everything for as long as possible - Québec - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Laura Nezri Chetrit is the Founder & Creative Director of Maison Tess.; an online Canadian luxury home linen brand, offering premium-quality and sustainable bedding that brings your home to life. With a background in fashion and real estate, Laura launched Maison Tess. in 2017– who, when decorating her dream family home, realized there was a gap in the market when it came to finding bedding that was both practical and stylish. As Laura explains, "We aim to help people dress their homes the same way they do their wardrobe. With fashion, people dress to show an authentic expression of who they are and that is exactly the feeling we want to bring into your home." Laura named Maison Tess. after her family; T for Thomas, her husband, E for her son Elie, and double S for her daughter Sasha.

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Guiellermo Salazar’s frustration with a garage door results in on-demand customer service for major utility companies - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 19 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Guillermo Salazar is a Co-Founder of ICwhatUC, an industry-leading augmented reality virtual work platform that helps the mobile workforce execute remote work. He is a 20-year data & analytics professional and multiple-time founder. He began his career in consulting, left PWC to start his own ERP firm, and then sold Quatro Integration Group to Deloitte Consulting.

His entrepreneurial spirit meant starting another company of his own, and Salazar set about finding a solution to the frustration of dialing into a call centre, trying to communicate a problem and then waiting for days to get it fixed. Hence, ICwhatUC was born.

Salazar earned a finance degree from the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. He is in his ninth year as a member of its management advisory committee and is past chair of the Haskayne Alumni Board.

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Kelsey Carignan conquered Cancer and thinks you can too - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 17 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Kelsey Carignan is a mother of two boys and was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2018 at the age of 32 years old. Kelsey decided to make breast cancer the best thing that ever happened to her and started sharing her breast cancer journey online when she realised there was a lack of relatable and real content available for people going through the same thing. She also started asking people to complete random acts of kindness and to tag her so she could see how much good could come from a negative situation which helped to get her through her lowest points. After undergoing a bilateral mastectomy and eight aggressive rounds of chemotherapy, Kelsey is now in remission and is using her voice and her knowledge to empower and uplift others going through similar experiences with her platform Vibrant Yogi.

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Dr. Emeka Nzekwu is bringing eyecare and eyewear to the less fortunate - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 14 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Dr. Emeka Nzekwu is CEO and Founder of Nation's Vision, a grassroots portable optometry clinic based out of Calgary Alberta. He believes in accessible, affordable, and equitable eye care for all. Nation's Vision serves the general public and local priority populations. They have partnerships with senior homes, post-secondary institutions, immigration programs and drop-in centres to serve its community's vision!

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Michael Cammarata is an accomplished entrepreneur who became a millionaire by the age of 13 - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 12 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Michael Cammarata is the CEO of Neptune Wellness Solutions. Neptune's mission is to redefine health and wellness through social responsibility, sustainability and innovation for all generations. Everyone, no matter where they come from, deserves access to safe and effective products. Our partnership with the Jane Goodall Foundation supports wildlife conservation with every purchase and complements our other partnerships with One Tree Planted and Vitamin Angels. Michael is the also the founder of Random Occurrence, a venture capital and private equity firm. He invested in and cofounded Schmidt’s Naturals, one of the world’s fastest growing wellness brands, leading it from fledgling start-up to acquisition in 2017 by Unilever and onto record breaking growth in 2018. Michael is a visionary and innovative wellness leader who will lead the way toward a natural, effective and sustainable future for CPG.

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Michelle Zatlyn wants you to check your assumptions & never let a crisis go to waste - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Michelle Zatlyn is co-founder, President and COO of Cloudflare, the Internet security, performance, and reliability company on a mission to help build a better Internet. Cloudflare is a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NET). Prior to co-founding Cloudflare, Michelle held positions at Google and Toshiba and launched two successful startups. Michelle sits on the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders Foundation Board. Michelle has been named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and was part of Marie Claire’s 7th Annual New Guard. She holds a B.S. degree, with distinction, from McGill University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was awarded the Dubilier Prize for Entrepreneurship.

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Social Impact Investing is fast becoming the most sought-after financing for entrepreneurs - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Social Impact Investing combines purpose AND profits and is powering the biggest, boldest, bravest ideas building technology for good. Investing in entrepreneurs addressing the biggest challenges by connecting them with the resources and capital they need to thrive is a strategy deployed by future-focused corporations committed to communities.

In our podcast today, Leah Nguyen talks about Telus – once primarily renowned as a communications company and now diversified in health, education, agriculture and the environment; and how this progressive corporation is leveraging the power of technology and social impact investing to drive better social outcomes and economic growth.

You’ll learn what sectors the Telus Pollinator Fund funds, what size and level of investment they make, and how global companies can access the fund if there is a dire t or indirect benefit to Canadians.

Leah is an Investment Director for the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, which brings a dual-lens approach to investing in the next generation of startups that are leveraging technology to build solutions that drive positive social, health, and/or environmental outcomes. She drove the strategy and execution for launching the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, and now leads sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities that align with the Fund’s key areas of focus. Leah is active in the startup ecosystem, mentoring entrepreneurs and aspiring VCs, and regularly participates in speaking engagements and as a judge in pitch competitions.

Prior to launching the Pollinator Fund for Good, Leah held different roles at TELUS. Most recently, she was with TELUS Ventures, one of Canada’s longest standing and most active corporate venture funds where she helped to identify and source investments to drive growth into new markets while also serving as a strategic advisor to other TELUS business units.

Before TELUS, Leah was a management consultant with Accenture and a project manager at lululemon athletica. Outside of work, Leah stays active with her husband and three kids, serves as a board member for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, and volunteers with the parent advisory committee at her children’s school. She holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University.

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Romesh Hettiarachchi believes that new lawyers are digital and strategic advisors to entrepreneurs - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Romesh Hettiarachchi believes that the new lawyer is digital and is now more of a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs about law and decision making. The Strategic Legal Advisor Program he has innovated is a pilot program focused on providing ongoing legal support to help business owners identify and address risks to their business operations while learning how to use a lawyer to grow their business. Like Fintech, law is experiencing new approaches and we discuss some of these as well as Romesh's entrepreneurial journey.

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Roxanne Power & Anita Wells discuss the benefits of franchising and local economic recovery - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Roxeanne Power, a local entrepreneur, opened her second Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Oshawa on December 9th, 2020. Hand & Stone is the premier massage and facial brand that has 475+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. We take a look at a successful franchise system and how and how Power's first location in Ajax helps. Roxanne, the daughter of entrepreneurs in Newfoundland sold her first business, a daycare, and then chose to go the franchise route, people stay healthy and happy through the pandemic, Power also discusses how she hopes the business will help with the economic recovery of the city with the influx of much-needed jobs. Power always knew she wanted to own a business that would allow her to connect with and provide for a community. She started out helping her mother run a business in their hometown of Lamaline, Newfoundland, but after a few months, Power realized that staying in Lamaline and working at her mother’s business wasn’t for her. She moved to Ontario and found Hand & Stone. After opening her Ajax location in 2018, business took off and positioned her for future growth. She can tell you more about the plans for the new Hand & Stone location in Oshawa, including how she'll encourage her staff to be good community partners through charity and other works. Anita Wells can discuss what plans how franchising is a great option -- as her organization nears the opening of their 500th spa in 2021 and why Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa stands out among other industry competitors.

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Write & Grow Rich: How & When To Use a Book to Supersize Your Happiness, Social Impact & Bank Account - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 03 May 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Join Host, Angela Faye on Canada’s Podcast speaking to Kimberley Day (http://www.kimberleyday.com) about the mindset and practical steps you can take to "Write & Grow Rich"

Because YOU are the #1 low cost, high return asset that 95% of entrepreneurs forget to capitalize on. And, if you want to position yourself as the go-to expert in your industry, stand out from the crowd against your competition, and get new customers coming to you on autopilot, then your business needs a book with your name on the cover!

If you have a compelling value proposition that can positively impact people you serve but are missing the tool to connect with them. You find yourself as 1 of 5 others in the ‘same room’ offering almost the same thing. Or if you have ever found yourself struggling or miserable working with a less than ideal client...this is for you!

And yes, knowing this was a problem for MOST coaches, consultants and service-based entrepreneurs, Kimberley Day changed the course of her own business to help others overcome the daily struggle of finding their next client, stand out from the crowd in their industry, & increase visibility, credibility & authority by publishing a book. For 13 years she was one of usually a dozen financial advisors at every networking event, struggling to compete for clients in an overcrowded and skeptical market.

After publishing her first book, the "Financial Fitness Playbook: The Ultimate Guide to Winning the Money Game", she was able to double her income in less than 12 months using the same strategies she now teaches in her new book and signature program.

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Matt Diteljan, CEO of Glacier explains how influencer marketing works as a strategy to reach key younger demographics - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:45:00 -0400

An accomplished entrepreneur, Matt Diteljan is the CEO of Glacier, a Calgary-based marketing and advertising company that works with North American universities, colleges, and governments to reach Gen Z and Millennials. Matt and his company made headlines late last year when their influencer campaign with the University of Missouri caught the attention of the New York Times and other major outlets.

A University of Calgary grad, Matt founded Glacier in 2013. His company has grown beyond its humble Canadian roots, amassing an impressive client roster including big names such as Vancouver Film School, Texas A&M, Los Angeles Community College District and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Now a year into these trying times, Matt and his team have been working with their clients to implement influencer marketing as a strategy to reach key younger demographics. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, politicians and distinguished educators to communicate the importance of masks and washing hands, the message often falls on deaf ears. Now, vaccines own the headlines – how can governments and healthcare providers ensure accurate information reaches the right audiences and more importantly, positively influences behavior?

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How entrepreneurs are taking on the environmental challenge with Pierre Cléroux from BDC - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Canadian entrepreneurs are highly motivated to reduce the environmental impact of their business activities, with 82% saying they have taken concrete steps to protect the environment, according to a new The Business Development Bank of Canada study. Entitled "Transformation in Action: How Canadian Entrepreneurs Cope with the Environmental Challenge," this study conducted last October among 1,515 business leaders and 1,014 Canadian consumers explore how businesses are dealing with environmental change as well as obstacles they must overcome. "Most Canadian entrepreneurs are motivated and make an effort when it comes to the environment," explains Pierre Cléroux, Vice-President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC. "Our study shows that taking action for the environment does not harm financial performance. In fact, it can boost profits and speed up economic recovery. We hope that the findings of our study will inspire other entrepreneurs to make even more environmentally beneficial and profitable decisions."

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Matthew & Chris Caldaroni founded Molliteum and work with professional athletes of all kinds - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Matthew & Chris Caldaroni founded Molliteum and work with professional athletes of all kinds to better their resilience in both sport and life. They often cater to athletes in the common pro sports world, but also have many youth athletes and business professionals on their roster. They operate out of Pickering, ON, but work with athletes all over the world. After building a solid base over the last 5 years, they are looking to expand their online presence through the use of podcasts and creating relationships with other successful individuals to bring value to their audience. After five years and a changing world, resilience coaching is a key component for the future.

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Find out how Mark and Red Square are saving lives, one bite at a time with Keto products - Vancouver - Canada's Podcast

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Mark Tsemak is the owner of Red Square Bakery and Powerflax Holdings in Burnaby BC. He started the company in 1990 manufacturing Authentic Russian Food Products: That include piroshki, vareniki and others. 20 years ago he invented Diabetic Friendly Keto Powerflax Baking mix and started producing Keto Baked Products: breads, buns, waffles, cinnamon buns and much more. They currently produce over 140 products helping their clients to overcome autoimmune system disorders with our Keto Powerflax Healing Food Regimen.

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Marcia Harris is a nationally recognized landscape, urbanscape & portrait painter and artist - Calgary - Canada's Podcast

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:45:00 -0400

Marcia Harris is the owner of Mini Monet Art. She's an accomplished Canadian painter and artist. Educated at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Marcia specializes in landscapes, urbanscapes and portraits. Marcia's works are nationally recognized and have been shown by numerous galleries throughout Western Canada. Marcia has two children and teaches art avidly to both kids and adults alike.

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