In this episode, Constantine Karayannopoulos (Former Neo Performance Materials CEO), Onno Rutten (VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Resources), and John Cook (SVP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments) break down the harsh economic and geopolitical realities of the global energy transition and the important role of critical minerals play in it. From China’s 50-year strategy to monopolize rare earths to the massive looming copper shortage and the need to double the global electricity grid in just 20 years – the race is on, and Canada and the West are scrambling to catch up. The discussion covers the urgent need for a domestic processing blueprint, the reality of Canada's "burdensome" 15-year permitting timelines, and how targeted action on regional hubs like BC’s "Copper Highway" and Quebec's lithium clusters can unlock billions in private investment. Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/ Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca ===== TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy. Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls to action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/ #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #IndustrialStrategy #Mining #Canada #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments

Why do so many major Canadian projects fail before they even begin? In this episode, Raylene Whitford, Director of Canative Energy, and John Cook of Mackenzie Investments break down the legal and economic realities of Indigenous rights in Canada’s energy sector.   From the Northern Gateway pipeline to the rise of First Nations-led LNG projects, we explore why consent is foundational, not a formality. The discussion covers the "burdensome" reality of late-stage consultation, the difference between Reconciliation and Rights, and how to build meaningful partnerships that offer more than just symbolic employment.   Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/consent-not-checkboxes-energy-projects-and-indigenous-rights-in-canada/   Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/   Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD   Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu   Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca   ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca =====   TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.   Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls to action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s future economy.   Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/   #IndigenousRights #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments #CanativeEnergy

Canada sits on a goldmine of energy resources, yet it risks "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" in the global race for energy leadership. In this episode of The Future of the Energy Transition expert series presented by Mackenzie Investments, Christine Healy, President and CEO of Northland Power, and John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments, break down the paradox of Canada’s energy potential. From the record-breaking scale of the Oneida battery storage project to the untapped frontier of offshore wind, the conversation explores why Canada, despite having one of the world’s greenest grids, is becoming one of the slowest jurisdictions in the OECD for project permitting. The discussion dives deep into the "nation-building" necessity of east-west grid interconnections, the pragmatic role of natural gas exports in displacing global coal, and the urgent regulatory reforms needed to attract the capital required for a 2040 vision of energy autonomy. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/canadas-energy-superpower-moment-what-it-will-take-to-build/  Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/  Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD  Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca  =====  About TheFutureEconomy.ca  =====  TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian media and thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.  Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s future economy. Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/  #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEconomy #Infrastructure #MackenzieInvestments #NorthlandPower  

Canada stands at a critical juncture in the global energy landscape. In this inaugural episode of The Future of the Energy Transition expert series presented by Mackenzie Investments, Jackie Forrest, Executive Director at ARC Energy Research Institute, Dr. Bruce Lourie, President at Ivey Foundation, and John Cook, Senior VP & Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments, explore the cultural and political hurdles to building a Canadian energy superpower. From addressing the "fiefdom" mentality of provincial electricity grids to the urgent need for "nation building" infrastructure like West Coast pipelines and LNG terminals, the conversation dissects how Canada can move beyond being an energy "satellite" of the U.S. to achieve true global energy influence and autonomy.   Read the full interview and key takeaways:   Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-the-energy-transition/   Watch more videos from the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7pZ0YJPFnfhfq74NLM6UcD   Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu   Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca   ===== About TheFutureEconomy.ca =====   TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian media and thought leadership platform that produces expert series, featured interviews and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.   Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness of Canada’s future economy.   Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/   #EnergyTransition #EnergySuperpower #TheFutureEconomy #MackenzieInvestments #CdnPoli #EnergySecurity #CanadianInfrastructure #OilAndGas #CleanEnergy #EconomicAutonomy

Canada stands at a turning point in building a food system that is both affordable and sustainable. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dana McCauley, CEO, Canadian Food Innovation Network, Marie-Claude Bourgie, VP Sustainability, Farm Credit Canada, Nick Betts, Managing Director, Canadian Alliance for Net Zero Agri-food, and David Hughes, President & CEO, Generate Canada, explore how redefining agricultural productivity, scaling agri-tech innovation, and investing in infrastructure and trade can unlock resilience and growth. Discover the financing shifts, data strategies, and national vision needed to help food-tech ventures scale, strengthen supply chains, and reduce food inflation for Canadians.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/how-to-build-affordable-sustainable-food-system-for-canada/Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUuFollow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/#WickedSolutions #FutureOfFood #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAg #CanadaAg #FoodInnovation #AgriFood #NetZeroAg #GlobalTrade

Canada faces an urgent test of resilience. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series presented by Generate Canada and Co-operators, Don Iveson, Executive Advisor of Climate Investing & Community Resilience at Co-operators, Hillary Thatcher, Managing Director of Investments at Canada Infrastructure Bank, Priya Bala-Miller, Managing Director of Nature Investment Hub, and David Hughes, President & CEO of Generate Canada, explore how climate-ready investments can safeguard infrastructure, protect communities, and strengthen long-term prosperity. From managing transition and physical climate risks to embedding Indigenous leadership in infrastructure design, the path forward requires systemic collaboration, smarter financing, and resilient planning to withstand tomorrow’s storms today.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/arctic-ottawa-investing-climate-resilience-too-late/Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUuFollow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/#WickedProblems #ClimateResilience #WickedSolutions #ClimateDisasters #TheFutureEconomy #ClimateChange #ClimateInvesting #CanadianLeadership #CanadianInfrastructure

Canada’s agricultural future hinges on productivity, resilience, and innovation. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Farm Credit Canada, Dan Lussier, Former Director of Canadian Agri-Food Data Initiative, Craig Klemmer, Principal Economist at Farm Credit Canada, Nick Betts, Managing Director of Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food, and David Hughes, President and CEO of Generate Canada, explore how regenerative practices, smarter tech adoption, and renewed investment in farmer education can reverse declining productivity and position Canada as a global agtech leader. Uncover the challenges of fragmented training, policy inertia, and data distrust—and discover why bold action, coordinated storytelling, and inclusive innovation are essential to feed a changing world.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/regenerating-agriculture-tech-data-future-canadian-farming/Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/#WickedProblems #RegenerativeAgriculture #FutureOfFarming #AgInnovation #TheFutureEconomy #CanadianAgriculture #CdnAg #AgtechCanada #AgTech

Canada’s construction industry is at a turning point. In this episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada and Co-operators, Meredith Moore, CEO of Ouroboros Deconstruction, Michelle Laidlaw, Associate VP of the Home Portfolio at Co-operators, Paul Shorthouse, Managing Director of Circular Economy Leadership Canada, and David Hughes, President & CEO of Generate Canada explore how smarter insurance practices, building deconstruction, and cross-sector policy alignment can unlock $625 trillion in materials currently treated as waste. Learn how circular construction, rapid claims reform, and a shift in cultural perceptions can reduce emissions, prevent loss, and build resilience in the face of escalating climate disasters.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/from-rubble-resource-building-canada-circular-construction-future/Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu Follow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/#WickedProblems #CircularEconomy #Deconstruction #GreenBuilding #MaterialReuse #ClimateAction #CanadaConstruction #SustainableDesign #TheFutureEconomy #ClimateRisk #InsuranceInnovation #DisasterRecovery #SustainableConstruction

Canada stands at a crossroads in the global resource economy. In the latest episode of The Future of Chemistry Series, Greg Moffatt, President & CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, explores what it takes for Canada to harness the full potential of its mining and chemistry sectors in order to lead in critical minerals and clean technologies. Explore how value-added manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and Indigenous partnerships can position Canada as a world leader in resource transformation. As global competition intensifies, now is the time for pragmatic policy, resilient trade strategies, and circular innovation to unlock Canada’s economic and environmental advantage.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/chemistry-mining-new-resource-economy-can-canada-lead/Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-future-of-chemistry/Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd5skdKOmOAiFqWj6F0LvKb7&si=_DFytSm0YkxOw6nFSubscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUuFollow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/#FutureOfChemistry #CriticalMinerals #CanadianEconomy #CleanTech #CleanEnergy #MadeInCanada #PolicyReform #CIAC #MiningInCanada #EconomicCompetitiveness #RareEarths #GreenEconomy

Canada faces a pivotal moment in transforming its food systems for a sustainable future. In this latest episode of The Wicked Solutions Series, presented by Generate Canada, Dr. Tammara Soma from Food Systems Lab, Amr Addas from Farm Credit Canada, Barbara Swartzentruber from Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food and David Hughes, President and CEO of Generate Canada, explore how a circular economy mindset, systems-level policy alignment, and cross-sector collaboration can turn food waste into opportunity. Discover the challenges of fragmented infrastructure, policy misalignment, and the pressing need for place-based solutions that secure food sovereignty, equity, and resilience for all Canadians.Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/from-waste-wealth-building-canada-circular-food-economy/Explore the series here: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/the-wicked-solutions-series/Watch more videos from the series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2vcORABmSd7wk6rWKoc2d9Jxp-RCnHTL&si=irLK6XaO0iwRs3o3Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUuFollow us on social media: https://linkin.bio/thefutureeconomy.ca=====About TheFutureEconomy.ca=====TheFutureEconomy.ca is a Canadian online media outlet and thought leadership platform that produces interviews, panels and op-eds featuring leaders from industry, government, academia and more to define a strong vision for our future economy.Our content emphasizes our interviewees’ insights and calls-to-action on what we must do now to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada’s future economy.Check out our website: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/#ClinicalTrials #HealthcareInnovation #SystemicChange #FutureOfHealth #CanadianResearch #MedicalAccess #RocheCanada