A Thriving Future – How Deloitte is harnessing optimism for a better Canada

11/09/22 • 36 min

What does a thriving Canada look like tomorrow, next year, in 2030? According to Deloitte, it’s time to spark a new, better future for the country, and while the challenges we face are big, so are the opportunities. In this episode, Deloitte’s CEO for Canada and Chile, Anthony Viel (also known as AV) joins Russell to discuss why we’re in a pivotal moment, and how we can make the most of our country’s current economic landscape. As a company that’s in the business of building a better future for Canada, Deloitte has plenty in common with the team at CAAT. Anthony shares some of the wisdom he’s gleaned during his years as a leader, as well as some of the key highlights of his personal journey as an immigrant to Canada.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

How Deloitte Canada is approaching the race for talent, including strategies for retaining top talent in competitive industries
Smart investments leaders can make to free up valuable time and resources
Creating a better future for Canada by expanding access to knowledge and strengthening immigration
Anthony’s secrets to success including passion, drive and a sense of perspective

Show Links:

Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi
Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

*Derek Dobson is an associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

How Deloitte Canada is approaching the race for talent, including strategies for retaining top talent in competitive industries
Smart investments leaders can make to free up valuable time and resources
Creating a better future for Canada by expanding access to knowledge and strengthening immigration
Anthony’s secrets to success including passion, drive and a sense of perspective

Show Links:

Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi
Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

*Derek Dobson is an associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

Previous Episode

Outside-In – How the healthcare industry transformed Purolator

Purolator provided essential services during the pandemic, keeping Canada’s healthcare system running and supplied. It also provided essential services to meet the demands of a surge in e-commerce, allowing Canadians to shop from the safety of their own homes. Now, coming out of the pandemic, the Canadian company has increased its efforts to provide health and wellness programs to its staff members, recognizing how essential their well-being is to business success. In the first episode of Contributors, Season Two, host Russell Evans sits down with Purolator’s President and CEO, John Ferguson. He explains how Purolator is positioned to continue being a uniquely Canadian shipping and freight company that can meet the challenges of the future.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

How Purolator is combining the power of innovation and sustainability to better serve the company’s customers and its employee base of more than 14,000
Some of the challenges the company has faced over the past few years, and how they are working to overcome them
Why the organization was inspired to hire an internal Chief Medical Director
The future of the shipping and freight industry in Canada

Show Links:

Download the Lessons from the Leaders eBook here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi
Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/
Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Next Episode

Triple Bottom Line - How Vancity’s unique business model drives profit and change

In this episode, Russell sits down with Christine Bergeron, the President and CEO of Vancity. As a values-based financial cooperative, Vancity uses its assets to improve the financial well-being of its members and their communities. The company puts its members, their communities, and the planet at the centre of everything they do by giving back 30% of their profits to members and communities every year. With over 500,000 members, Vancity is a profitable co-op that’s taking action on climate change, affordable housing, and reconciliation through a decision making process that depends on an impact lens. Despite being local to British Columbia, the thriving community co-op has a lot to offer other Canadian organizations that are looking for ways to improve their business and make Canada a better place.

After this episode, you’ll learn: