In this episode of Canada Now, I’m joined by Matias Marquez, founder and CEO of ethos — a modern loyalty and membership platform helping brands move beyond transactional points and discounts toward something far more powe...

We’re living through a moment of real uncertainty — geopolitically, economically, and technologically. The old playbooks are breaking down. The rules are shifting. And leaders are being asked to make high-stakes decisions without a clear map.

Podcasting has changed — but it hasn’t lost its power.In this episode of Canada Now, I’m joined by Brayden Dyczkowski, founder of Podfather Creative and the producer behind the studio where this show is recorded, f...

In this episode of Canada Now, host Ashley Smith sits down with Arman Mottaghi, founder and CEO of Properate, to explore what it really takes to build companies that last — in climate tech and beyond.Arman shares how Prope...

AI is everywhere — but leadership hasn’t always caught up.In this episode of Canada Now, host Ashley Smith is joined by Karen Olsson, tech entrepreneur, fractional CEO, and principal at Atomic47, for a grounded con...

In a world flooded with AI-generated content, endless platforms, and “perfect” branding, what actually builds trust?In this episode of Canada Now, Ashley is joined by Brady Dahmer — brand strategist, author of ...

How does a Canadian tech company go public before it has a finished product — and then scale to more than 160 countries?In this episode, Tom Rossiter, Co-Founder and CEO of RESAAS, shares the remarkable story behind building a gl...

Cyber attacks aren’t just rising — they’re transforming. And most Canadian companies aren’t even close to ready.In this eye-opening conversation, cybersecurity expert Dominic Vogel breaks down the new reality facing Canadian organ...

The future of work is changing fast — and few people have a better vantage point on global leadership, talent, and purpose than Jay Rosenzweig.Jay Rosenzweig is a successful investor and internationally renowned social impact entrepre...

Factory-built homes are back in the spotlight in Canada — but are today’s modular homes actually good enough to help fix the housing crisis and be places people truly want to live?In this episode of Canada Now, A...

What if a major housing unlock is hiding in plain sight?This week, Ashley sits down with Laura Fortey — co-founder & COO of Reitium — to unpack how churches, hospitals, and other nonprofits can raise capital <...

When disruption hits your industry, will you adapt — or get left behind?Jeff King, CEO of Greater Vancouver REALTORS® and former COO of SOCAN (the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), joins Canada Now t...

Can social media feel human again? 🇨🇦 After two decades of algorithms, outrage, and endless scroll, Jess Glowacki is rebuilding social — the Canadian way.As the founder of EH!, a proudly Canadian social ...

Real estate is having its travel-agent moment — but the higher calling is stewardship. Serial Entrepreneur, investor, and Sutton Group CEO, Ross McCredie explains how verified identity and accurate data can protect families from finan...

What does a smarter, more resilient housing system look like in Canada? BCREA CEO Trevor Koot joins Ashley to zoom out: climate shocks, immigration, Indigenous title and UNDRIP, red tape vs. development, and why data — not vibes — sho...

Welcome to Canada Now where we highlight the voices, ideas, and bold moves shaping Canada's next chapter through an unapologetically Canadian lens. 🇨🇦 Canada’s story is still being written — and it’s ...