BCA Podcasts
Episodes
C-Suite Unplugged: Karen Brookman, President & CEO of WCD
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BCA President Adam Legge is joined by Karen Brookman, President and CEO of WCD, for an inspiring conversation on C-Suite Unplugged. WCD has been pa...
The Brief: Inside Washington with Jonathan Martin
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brief, guest host Adam Legge sits down with Jonathan Martin, Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Political Columnist with POLI...
C-Suite Unplugged: Trevor Haynes, Chairman & CEO of Black Diamond Group
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BCA President Adam Legge is joined by Trevor Haynes, Chairman and CEO of Black Diamond Group, for an inspiring conversation on C-Suite Unplugged. Bla...
C-Suite Unplugged: Cathy Orr, President & CEO of RGO Products
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BCA President Adam Legge is joined by Cathy Orr, President and CEO of RGO Products, for an inspiring conversation on C-Suite Unplugged. Cathy shares...
The Brief: What's brewing behind coffee prices
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed that your cup of coffee costs more than usual? A daily cup of joe may become the most bitter expense in Canadian budgets. Canadians...
Welcome to BCA Podcasts
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BCA Podcasts, your front-row seat to the conversations shaping Alberta's future, produced by the Business Council of Alberta. On C-Suite Un...
The Brief: Rethinking Local Leadership in Alberta
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we build stronger, safer, and more prosperous communities across Alberta? In this special episode of The Brief, guest host Lily Dupuis sits d...
The Brief: Is Flying Canada's Ticket to Affordable Transportation?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the world's second-largest country by landmass, but ranked 188th in population density, Canada depends on air travel as a crucial part of its trans...
The Brief: Mike Holden on why Bill C-5 is a good start, but not a complete strategy
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill C-5 — otherwise known by its full name, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act — is now...
The Brief: Tyler Meredith and a Liberal Government Temperature Check
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Brief, host Scott Crockatt is joined by Tyler Meredith, founding partner of Meredith Boessenkool and Phillips and a leading Can...
C-Suite Unplugged: Rich Kruger, President & CEO of Suncor
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BCA President Adam Legge is joined by one of the most iconic leaders in Canada's energy sector, Rich Kruger, President and CEO of Suncor Energy, for a...
The Brief: Assessing Alberta's Economy - The good, the bad, and the urgent
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Scott Crockatt sits down with BCA's economists Mike Holden and Alicia Planincic to discuss the good, the bad, and the uncertain of BCA's recently...
C-Suite Unplugged: Adam Waterous and Build Canada Now
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the C-Suite, Adam Legge is joined by Adam Waterous, Chief Executive Officer of the Waterous Energy Fund, to discuss his "Build Cana...
The Brief: Panel Chat with the Western Business Coalition
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a panel from the Western Business Coalition, a new alliance of top business association leaders from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan...
The Brief: Canada and the Geopolitics of Energy
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode of The Brief, BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Robert "RJ" Johnston, Senior Director of Research at the Center on Global E...
C-Suite Unplugged: Terry Anderson, President & CEO of ARC Resources
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
C-Suite Unplugged host Adam Legge sits down with Terry Anderson, President and CEO of ARC Resources. Terry shares his journey from a farm boy in ru...
The Brief: A Strong Canada. A Good Life.
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How achievable is a good life in Canada? Less and less Canadians believe it's possible. Only 30% of Canadians feel the country is on the right track, ...
C-Suite Unplugged: Curtis Stange, President & CEO of ATB Financial
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BCA President Adam Legge sits down with Curtis Stange, President and CEO of ATB Financial, one of the most iconic financial institutions in Alberta's ...
Premier Unplugged: Danielle Smith on the Response to U.S. Trade Uncertainty
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special "Premier Unplugged" episode, featuring Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in conversation with BCA President Adam Legge. Together, they explore ...
The Brief: How will Trump and tariffs affect Albertans?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is officially the President of the United States again, and his "America first" approach to politics and threat of tariffs on Canadian go...
C-Suite Unplugged: Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis von Hoensbroech, the visionary CEO of WestJet, uncovers the fascinating journey from his early aspirations in astrophysics to leading one of Ca...
C-Suite Unplugged: Marc Staniloff, President & CEO of Superior Lodging Corp.
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trailblazer Marc Staniloff joins us on C-Suite Unplugged to share his remarkable journey in the Canadian hotel industry. From a career in real estate ...
The Brief: What would a Federal Conservative government mean for Canada?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ginny Roth, a prominent conservative voice and partner at Crestview, joins us to explore the potential future of a Conservative government in Canada. ...
The Brief: Economic Snapshot for Winter 2024
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The BCA team dives into many of the leading and lagging economic indicators that tell us a bit about where Alberta's economy stands compared to the su...
C-Suite Unplugged: Warren Stow, President of GrainsConnect Canada
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Stow, the visionary CEO of GrainsConnect, shares his captivating journey from his roots on a family farm in Graysville, Manitoba, to leading a...
The Brief: C-59 Blows an Icy Wind on Canadian Ambition
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understand the frustrations behind Bill C-59's controversial greenwashing amendments with insights from Adam Legge, President of the Business Council...
C-Suite Unplugged: Ian Burns, President & CEO of Connect First and Servus Credit Union
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we welcome Ian Burns, CEO of Connect First and Servus Credit Union Limited, who shares his remarkable journey from working at a Costc...
The Brief: How will the B.C. election impact Albertans?
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens in British Columbia has a huge impact on Alberta, and a lot is happening in B.C. as the Oct. 19 election approaches. Top B.C. political...
The Brief: Hon. Minister Nate Horner gives a Q1 Fiscal Update
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was initially a modest $350 million surplus has now skyrocketed to an impressive $2.9 billion. In a first quarter fiscal update that was far from...
The Brief: Unprecedented Canadian Rail Strike
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an eye-opening discussion with Derrick Hynes, President and CEO of FETCO, as we unravel the complexities of the ongoing rail work stoppa...
C-Suite Unplugged: Avik Dey, President & CEO of Capital Power
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on C-Suite Unplugged as we sit down with Avik Day, President and CEO of Capital Power, for an insightful conversation about his journey to the...
The Brief: Alberta's mid-summer 2024 Economic Snapshot
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description Join us as we explore the intricate economic landscape of Alberta in mid-summer, where high inflation and interest rates contra...
The Brief: How innovation is helping Alberta adapt to a changing water future
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
C-Suite Unplugged: Brian Boulanger, Chief Executive Officer, ARC Financial Corp.
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what success looks like is a talent in and of itself, one that extends beyond profit margins and dives deep into the mentalities and approache...
C-Suite Unplugged: Jesse Douglas, CEO, Green Impact Partners
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The greatest energy in the world is inspired humans." The world has come a long way in terms of its energy sources and the united commitment to a low...
The Brief: Breaking Down Canada's Immigration System with the Hon. Jason Kenney
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
7 of 10 Canadians believe that Canada's immigration system needs to change, with only 28% of Canadians feeling like the current system is working. So ...
The Brief: Alberta's Economy Leads in Growth, But Headwinds Remain
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta has seen the strongest employment growth of all large provinces, but while resilient, Alberta has not escaped weak expectations globally or na...
C-Suite Unplugged: Gary Hart, President & Chief Executive Officer, AltaLink
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many things in today's world that we take for granted, and one of those things is the consistent, reliable access of electricity to our home...
C-Suite Unplugged: Amir Shami, President & CEO, Rotaflow Group of Companies
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like many immigrants to Canada, the going was not always easy. But for Amir Shami, President & CEO of Rotaflow Group of Companies, backing down was ne...
C-Suite Unplugged: Doug Horner, Partner, P3 Capital Partners
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a storied career in Alberta government, we can't think of many people with a more impressive portfolio. From Minister of Agriculture, Advanced Ed...
Will 2024 Be the Voldemort of Years? Exploring the Top Political Risks We Face in 2024
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024. The year that must not be named. The Voldemort of years. After a generation of globalization, peace between major powers, economic integration, ...
C-Suite Unplugged: Irfhan Rawji, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Realize Capital Partners
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's not every day that you encounter a person who runs not one, not two, but multiple companies simultaneously, while also wearing many different hat...
The Brief: Unlocking TIER as Alberta's superpower in a decarbonizing world
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
The Brief: It's not (really) about numbers; it's about strategy: Unpacking immigration in Canada
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration has long been a key part of Canada's ethos. For decades, Canadians have been pro-immigration, citing its benefits for the economy, but als...
The Brief: Top of the Bottom: Expectations for Alberta's Economy at the Start of the Year
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter 2024, Alberta finds itself in a relatively strong position compared to the rest of Canada and is forecasted, once again, to be a leader in...
The Brief: Leap Into the Wild Ride of Alberta Public Opinion with Janet Brown
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new season of The Brief! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday break if you were able to take one. We're excited to be back...
The Brief: 2023 Year in Review
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our final podcast of 2023, we sit down with BCA President, Adam Legge, to reflect upon the year past and ponder the year to come. On this episode w...
C-Suite Unplugged: Mike Rose, Chairman, President & CEO, Tourmaline Oil Corp
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is said that lightning never strikes twice, meaning that an event is rare or unlikely to happen again, but for Mike Rose, Chairman, President & CEO...
The Brief: Stay in Your Lane: Breaking Down the Supreme Court of Canada's Bill C-69 Ruling and What it Means for Canada
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the federal Impact Assessment Act (Bill C-69) was largely unconstitutional, a win for the province ...
C-Suite Unplugged: Dean Setoguchi, President & CEO, Keyera Corp.
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us intrinsically understand where the energy we consume goes—heating, cooking, driving, and electricity. But the role of energy is so much m...
The Brief: Mixed Signals: Fall Economic Update on Alberta's Economy
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we get into the final quarter of 2023, Alberta's economy is sending some mixed signals. Many indicators point to a strong provincial economy includ...
Premier Unplugged: A Conversation with The Honourable Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about what life is really like as an elected leader? As public officials, often little is known about what drives them, motivate...
C-Suite Unplugged: Evan Siddall, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not everyday that a CEO leaves Ontario to head up an Alberta company, nor is it everyday that someone takes on 160 billion dollars in assets to m...
The Brief: Defining the Decade and Beyond With Carbon Capture (BONUS)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, ...
The Brief: A Conversation on Canada's Forest Management Practices
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an average year, Canada loses 2 million hectares of forest to wildfires. But in August 2023, Canada has already lost 15 million—and counting. On ...
C-Suite Unplugged: Sue Riddell Rose, President & CEO, Perpetual Energy Inc.
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to be a leader? For most of us, being a leader means building and supporting teams, and helping them their goals. But for Sue R...
C-Suite Unplugged: Kee Jim, Managing Director, G.K. Jim Farms
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The term "Alberta beef" is synonymous globally with exceptional cuts of meat and delicious tastes, and yet, only 2% of Canada's population is involved...
The Brief: Reimagining Health Care in Alberta (BONUS)
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
The Brief: Summer Economic Update on Alberta's Economy
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since our previous update, the hottest headline has been interest rates and the Bank of Canada's decisions to continue to increase rates to bring infl...
C-Suite Unplugged: Alan Norris, Executive Chairman, Brookfield Properties
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When given the chance to advance one's career by going to India, Bermuda, or Calgary, you may be surprised to hear someone chose the sunny Alberta cit...
The Brief: Understanding Productivity and the Role It Plays For Canadians
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity is a word spoken around boardroom tables, but rarely is it spoken around dining room tables. But it should be. Because productivity, whic...
The Brief: Enabling Indigenous Participation in Major Projects
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about climate change, emissions reduction, or major development in Canada, one aspect that has become more and more centred in the discus...
C-Suite Unplugged: Grant Wilde, President & CEO, Spartan Controls Ltd.
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has improved our lives in incredible ways, but often we don't truly know by how much. The vehicles we drive, the computers we operate, and ...
The Brief: Business is the Most Trusted Institution: Breaking Down the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about trust, who or what comes to mind? Is it a family member? A friend? Or is it something bigger, like a brand, or a business, or gov...
The Brief: From the Plow to Blockchain: How Technology is Advancing Alberta Agriculture (BONUS)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
The Brief: The Impact of Wages and Inflation on Canada's Economy
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Canadians are feeling the pinch from inflation and higher than normal interest rates, but what can they expect in the months ahead? On this episode, w...
The Brief: A Discussion on Canada's Relationship with China
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
China has been the subject of many a headline and many an opinion throughout the years. As our second largest trading partner, the relationship Canada...
The Brief: Spring Economic Update on Alberta's Economy
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta has been calling, and Canadians have been answering. Enticed by Alberta's affordable cost of living and opportunity, thousands of people are m...
The Brief: Canada Needs a Growth Strategy: Does Budget 2023 Get Us There?
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, the federal government released its latest budget during a time where Canada faces many economic challenges: high inflation, low business i...
The Brief: Transforming Healthcare in Alberta Through Innovation (BONUS)
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
The Brief: Opportunities and Realities for Canada's Energy Transition
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2022 drastically changed the global realities around energy. Between the war in Ukraine, fluctuating energy prices, Europe's energy crisis, and a stea...
The Brief: Economic Expectations & Lessons from Budget 2023
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of 2023, things were looking up for the province of Alberta. In fact, Alberta was experiencing one of the most dramatic fiscal turnaround...
The Brief: Alberta's Poverty Landscape in a Post-Pandemic World
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about the ways poverty presents itself, many of us are guilty of envisioning the visibly poor and unhoused. But the realities of poverty...
The Brief: Understanding the New Global Order: A Look at the Collapse of Globalization
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of globalization has given much to our world: we have been able to feed billions of people and lift millions out of poverty; try new foods fr...
The Brief: Alberta Can Win the Global Race for Hydrogen (BONUS)
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
The Brief: A Look at Alberta's Economy Heading into 2023
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a new year, and that means we're back with a fresh look at what is happening in the economy, both here in Alberta and Canada, but also around the...
The Brief: What is on the Minds of Albertans for 2023?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 has just begun, but already there is much in flux within the province. Rising inflation and concerns around affordability plague many, and questi...
The Brief: 2022 Year in Review
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 brought us what can only be described as world-changing moments: Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the death of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Qu...
The Brief: Alberta's Value-Added Agriculture Opportunity (BONUS)
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, l...
The Brief: Addressing Houselessness in Our Communities
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about the word "prosperity," what comes to mind? For many of us, "prosperity" means having the resources to afford food and shelter, an...
The Brief: Literacy & The Economy
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about literacy, what comes to mind? If you are like most people, it's simply the ability to read and write. However, literacy is more t...
C-Suite Unplugged: Jeff McCaig, Chairman, Trimac Transportation Services
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the more common human experiences is buying food—whether at a supermarket, farmers market, a roadside stand, or even a food bank. But rarely ...
The Brief: Bracing for Impact: Fall 2022 Economic Update
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation, interest rates, and global instability are still rearing their ugly heads as we head into the final quarter of 2022. And these conditions h...
The Brief: Measuring Alberta's Social Progress Ranking with ATB
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When economists or policy makers measure growth or even quality of life and well-being, one of the most common indicators used is GDP, or Gross Domest...
The Brief: Addressing Safety and Wellness in Alberta Communities
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about safety and wellness, we often think that it is a social issue. But what if we can harness the power of entrepreneurship and apply ...
C-Suite Unplugged: Rohit Gupta, President, Rohit Group of Companies
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When people talk about housing in Canada, it can certainly generate some anxiety. Between rising interest rates, increased demand, and a still vulnera...
The Brief: Tackling Long-Term Unemployment in Alberta
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For a long time, Alberta's labour market was strong. If you lost a job, it wouldn't be long before you were hired elsewhere. However, over the past se...
The Energy Evolution: Alberta & The Path to Net Zero
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alberta has a unique emissions profile in Canada. As the centre of much of the nation's energy production, Alberta is a significant emitter of greenho...
The Brief: Alberta is Making Its Economic Comeback—With Conditions
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly a decade of struggle, is Alberta making a comeback? Many economic indicators—commodity prices, revenue inflows, employment levels, inte...
C-Suite Unplugged: Brian Boulanger, CEO & Director, ARC Financial Corp.
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A two-time Top 40 under 40 recipient, Brian Boulanger is a respected veteran leader in Canada's energy industry. With a portfolio career in energy, Br...
C-Suite Unplugged: Navin Arora, Executive Vice President, TELUS and President, TELUS Business Solutions
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Armed with a degree in neuropsychology, Navin Arora's career did not take him along the path of medicine. Instead, following an interest in business, ...
The Brief: Define the Decade: Building Alberta's Future—Together
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about what a good life is for, what comes to mind? For Albertans, a good life means that everyone who calls this province home feels li...
The Brief: Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann, President, First Nations University of Canada
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the only Indigenous-owned and operated universities in Canada, the First Nations University of Canada "seeks to have an ongoing transformati...
The Brief: Has inflation in Canada hit its tipping point?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation in Canada hit a 30-year high in April 2022, and Albertans are feeling the pinch in nearly every category—shelter costs (rent, utilities, e...
The Brief: Feeding the World—How Olds College's Smart Farm Is Tackling the Global Food Challenge
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With an estimated 2 billion people more to feed by 2050, we need to produce a lot more food—and we need to do it in a way that is sustainable, affor...
C-Suite Unplugged: Kelly Schmitt, President & CEO, Benevity
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the first tech unicorns in Alberta, Benevity has become not only an Alberta success story, but a key driver in the evolution of corporate pu...
C-Suite Unplugged: Judy Fairburn, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, The51 Ventures
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Fairburn is an extraordinary leader in her own right. From her first act as an engineer and executive in the energy industry, to her second act i...
The Brief: Expectations for Alberta Ag in 2022
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Alberta producers and farmers prepare for seeding season, we're taking a moment to focus on Alberta's agriculture industry, looking retrospectively...
C-Suite Unplugged: Mac Van Wielingen, Board Chair, Business Council of Alberta
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mac Van Wielingen is known by many as the maverick of Canadian business. He's also the founder and current Board Chair of the Business Council of Albe...
The Brief: Closing the Gap—Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An expert in advancing women's entrepreneurship in Canada, Shannon Pestun is a former business banker in Calgary, who has helped women entrepreneurs a...