The Raitt Stuff

Tip of the iceberg: Unlocking the economic opportunities from the Defence Industrial Strategy

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Matthew Lombardi, Co-founder of The Icebreaker, to discuss the opportunities available to tech entrepreneurs in the defence sector and his ambition to position Canada as a net exporter of defence technology by 2030. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ - Geopolitics in 2026

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a look at the key issues facing Canada, the UK and Europe in 2026. They also discuss the impact of the US administration on trade and defence policies across these regions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Kids Are Not Alright

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist, CIBC to talk about his recent report on the struggles of Canadian youth employment. They discuss how immigration and AI are impacting youth unemployment, and Andrew shares his outlook for the broader economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Defence of the realm: An analysis of Canada’s new defence spending commitments

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by the Hon. Perrin Beatty, former federal Defence Minister, to review the impact of Canada joining the new NATO Defence Investment Pledge, its impact on public spending and the state of Canada-US relations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The final frontier: How Canada can lead the space race

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Space Canada CEO, Brian Gallant, to talk about the ambitions of Space Canada, the economic opportunities from the commercialization of space, and why Canada can be a world leader in this sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.