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Shift podcast: Helping you rethink business transformation

PwC Canada
Artificial Intelligence
Canada
Creativity
Insurance
Rovrai
Leadership
Music Industry
Health Care
Digital Immortality
Business Disruption
Economic Sovereignty
Intellectual Property
Digital Sovereignty
Private Capital
Economic Competitiveness
AI Data Centers
Mavericks Private Equity
Omers Ventures
Psychological Safety
BMO Insurance

Successful business transformation is taking on the demands of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. In each episode of Shift, we amplify the voice of leading industry experts, to share their unique perspectives on what it takes to transform. Join us to learn how these leaders are approaching and executing on their transformation journeys while ensuring they perform as they transfo... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take for Canadian leaders to not just survive, but shape the AI revolution? In this episode of Shift, tech journalist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Amber Mac joins the conversation to unpack why digital literacy is no longer opti... more

Insurance is meant for life’s hardest moments — illness, loss, the unexpected. It’s one of the most human promises we make. And yet, for many Canadians, the experience still feels confusing, impersonal, and slow.

In this episode of Shift, we speak w... more

To mark International Women’s Day, Shift goes beyond celebration — and into the reality of leadership. Gillian Stein, CEO of Sluyter Manufacturing, joins the podcast for a candid conversation on what leadership truly demands. From stewarding a 115-ye... more

In this episode of Shift, investor and innovation leader John Ruffolo offers a bold, forward‑looking take on the forces reshaping Canada’s economic future and the massive opportunity ahead. From digital sovereignty and the evolving implications of th... more

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Recent Guests

Amber Mac
Tech journalist, TV host, author, entrepreneur
Independent; guest on Shift
Episode: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn: What Leaders Still Don't Get About AI
Rohit Thomas
CEO of BMO Insurance
BMO Insurance
Episode: Designing Insurance for Real Life
Gillian Stein
CEO with a background in Henry's and Sluyter
Sluyter, former CEO of Henry's
Episode: The Vulnerability Advantage — An International Women’s Day Conversation
John Ruffolo
Founder of Mavericks Private Equity, former CEO of Omers Ventures
Mavericks Private Equity
Episode: The new economics of sovereignty: AI, Capital and Canada’s next advantage
David Usher
Founder and CEO of Reimagine AI
Reimagine AI
Episode: The human edge in AI: Balancing creativity, innovation and responsible adoption

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John Finkelstein
Executive Creative Director, PwC Canada; Host of Shift podcast
Michaela McQuade
Partner, Policy and Economics Practice; Co-host of Shift podcast

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The new economics of sovereignty: AI, Capital and Canada’s next advantage
Q: What is one sector you think Canada should own globally?
Ruffolo believes Canada should focus on food security as a significant opportunity.
The new economics of sovereignty: AI, Capital and Canada’s next advantage
Q: What is one quick policy change you'd make tomorrow?
John would define what qualifies as a Canadian company to improve taxation and granting policies.
The new economics of sovereignty: AI, Capital and Canada’s next advantage
Q: How do we balance as a country between building supply chains and relying on allies?
John explains that sovereignty means controlling destiny and creating economic value within Canada.
The new economics of sovereignty: AI, Capital and Canada’s next advantage
Q: What should be on the minds of CEOs and board members right now?
John discusses the importance of understanding the historical context of Canada's economic landscape and adapting to the changes.

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Shift features conversations with industry leaders who are guiding large-scale transformations in real time. Episodes spotlight topics like artificial intelligence adoption, policy and governance, digital innovation in traditional industries, and the human aspects of leading change. A standout through-line is the emphasis on actionable leadership—piloting new tools, sharing learnings, and balancing bold innovation with risk management. The show often pairs executives and thinkers from Canada's tech, finance, and policy spaces with practical frameworks for driving lasting outcomes for employees, customers, and communities. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want strategic, forward-looking insights on transformation, governance, and techn... more

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