Leadership Perspectives
Get closer to our work with Signal49 Research's Leadership Perspectives series. Each episode, we sit down with senior Signal49 leaders and researchers to discuss issues that affect Canadians. Topics include economics, education, sustainability, HR, and Indigenous and Northern perspectives. We're proud to be Canada's foremost independent, evidence-based applied research organization. Since 1954 we have provided leaders and decision-makers with the economic analysis, applied research, data, networks and events they need to solve Canada's most complex challenges. © Signal49 Research. All Rights Reserved.
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Leadership Perspectives
Latest Episodes
Economics Matters Ep. 23: A New Era in Energy in Canada with Mark Parsons and Pedro Antunes
In this episode we explore the changing relationship around energy and potential for Canada. We delve into what leading economists think we should take away from the Memorandum of Understanding between the Alberta and Federal governments ...
Economics Matters Ep. 22: Budget 2025 with Richard Forbes and Meghan Eibner
In this episode we explore the outcomes of the federal 2025 budget. We explore what has been announced what it means for communities, and how these decisions will shape the next five years. We’ll explore the tension between ambitious inve...
Economics Matters Ep. 21: High Frequency Data with Strac Ivanov and Tony Bonen
In this episode we dive into a major shift in the world of economics: the rise of high-frequency data. From job postings and air traffic stats to real-time payments and mobility trends, economists are increasingly turning to non-traditional dat...
Economics Matters Ep. 20: Canada’s Fiscal Outlook with Cory Renner and Richard Forbes
Deficits, debts, tariffs, trade, taxes, Trump .... Sorting through the fiscal picture for the country, while never easy, has become much more complicated in 2025. Joining us for this episode are Cory Renner, Associate Director, Economic F...
Economics Matters Ep. 19: Fixing Canada’s Problems with Competition with Vass Bednar and Denise Hearn
Some argue that market concentration in their sectors is inevitable. They say Canada’s small population, vast geography, and global competition create natural monopolies—and that protecting their dominance is necessary to build globall...
