Primary Risk Episode 19 - Steve Swaffield

Primary Risk Episode 19 - Steve Swaffield

In this episode of Primary Risk, hosts Allie and Byng, sit down with Steve Swaffield, President & Principal of Carbex Consulting Inc. in a conversation that traces a throughline from some of the world’s most complex energy deals to the realities facing major project development in Canada today. Where projects are no longer defined solely by engineering and economics—they hinge on meaningful partnerships and the ability to navigate increasingly complex stakeholder environments.

Primary Risk Episode 18 - Jonathan Turner

In this episode of Primary Risk, hosts Allie and Byng, sit down with Jonathan Turner, Development Consultant, Elemental Energy to explore what it takes to build durable relationships and Indigenous partnerships in an environment where timelines are tight, scrutiny is high, and “soft issues” like process, clarity, and credibility can quickly become the principal risks for schedules and investment.

Primary Risk Episode 17 - 2025 Major Projects Wrapped

In this episode of Primary Risk, Byng and Allie take stock of where major projects in Canada stand, and why the gap between political commitments and on-the-ground progress still feels persistent. They unpack the tension between economic growth and environmental stewardship, probe what’s holding back permitting and regulatory reform, and argue for clearer metrics to track whether critical minerals and infrastructure projects are actually moving.

Primary Risk EP: 16 Hon. Greg Rickford

This episode of Primary Risk explores Ontario's bold push to unlock the Ring of Fire critical minerals frontier—from the landmark Marten Falls road agreement to the $62 million corridor investment and $3.1 billion Indigenous partnership financing. Join us for an insightful conversation with the Honourable Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenorra—Rainy River, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships, as we delve into the challenges and opportunities driving Ontario’s Bill 5 reforms, the "One Project, One Process" framework, and economic reconciliation. Tune in to understand the balancing act between accelerating development, upholding consultation rights, and securing long-term prosperity for northern Ontario.

Primary Risk EP 15: Emily Black

In this episode of Primary Risk, we sit down with Emily Black, Director of Special Projects and Initiatives at Enbridge, to unpack the landmark Stonlasec8–Enbridge equity partnership — a first-of-its-kind deal that saw 38 First Nations acquire a 12.5% equity interest in Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline system. This conversation takes listeners inside the boardroom, behind the negotiations, and into the lessons that will shape the next generation of Indigenous equity ownership.