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Course Correction: How international students can help solve Canada's labour crisis

September 1, 2022

The mix of international students is changing, potentially affecting future labour market matches and concentrating Canada’s source countries

Proof Point: Canada still isn't spending enough on the green economy

September 28, 2022

Canadian green spending has hit consecutive records in the last two years but remains well behind other nations.

Disruptors LIVE at ELEVATE Festival: In Conversation with John Ruffolo

September 27, 2022

In this special LIVE episode, host John Stackhouse speaks with Canadian tech investing legend John Ruffolo at the ELEVATE Festival in downtown Toronto.

The Disruptors Podcast

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Economics

Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview

September 23, 2022

RBC Economics shares major economic trends to look for in the week ahead.

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

September 22, 2022

RBC Economics provides a snapshot and an analysis of Canadian consumer spending.

The Price of Power: How to cut Canada's Net Zero electricity bill

September 20, 2022

Is Canada ready to meet a 50% surge in electricity consumption over the next decade? It’s a tall order, even unlikely at our current pace of decision-making.

RBC Canadian Inflation Watch

September 20, 2022

RBC Economics provides an analysis of the key indicators on price trends in Canada.

Canadian home buyers feeling the heat of higher interest rates

September 15, 2022

The Bank of Canada’s rate hiking campaign keeps home buyers on the defensive.

Proof Point: The rise of services in Canadian goods trade

September 14, 2022

Sales of services bundled with goods—things like installation, ongoing service and maintenance—are also growing.

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Skills

Why Businesses Are Leading the Green Skills Transition

February 22, 2022

Find out how a 160 year-old manufacturing company is teaching its workforce to integrate new technologies for a Net Zero economy.

Green Collar Jobs: The skills revolution Canada needs to reach Net Zero

February 16, 2022

Canada is on the cusp of a generational skills crisis. As a nation, we’ve set some of the most ambitious climate objectives in the world, led by an overarching goal to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. This pursuit brings with it an abundance of opportunity: for Canadian innovation, for new green investment, and for economic growth.

The Great Redefinition: How Canada Can Win Over Global Talent

February 8, 2022

Amid the struggle for workers, employers need to pay attention and reprioritize their talent strategies, or risk losing their most valuable asset–people.

Unleashing Opportunity: The economic gains in narrowing Canada’s racial wealth gap

January 13, 2022

Boosting business ownership and encouraging better outcomes for visible minorities could help pave the way for more innovation and enhance Canada’s global competitiveness.

Squeeze Play: Higher wages alone won’t solve Canada’s labour shortage problem

November 9, 2021

Over one third of Canadian businesses are grappling with labour shortages. Higher wages aren’t the only thing workers are seeking in their post-pandemic careers. - RBC Economics

Powering Up: Preparing Canada's skilled trades for a post-pandemic economy

September 14, 2021

Key Points 25% of Canada’s 4 million tradespeople will need to upgrade their skills within five years amid significant digital...

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Climate

The Price of Power: How to cut Canada's Net Zero electricity bill

September 20, 2022

Is Canada ready to meet a 50% surge in electricity consumption over the next decade? It’s a tall order, even unlikely at our current pace of decision-making.

92 to Zero: How economic reconciliation can power Canada's climate goals

June 16, 2022

It’s now clear that the national priorities of Net Zero and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples are inextricably linked. In the same spirit, we expect RBC’s reconciliation journey will increasingly intersect with our climate priorities.

The 10-Minute Take: The Pressure Is On for Canadian Farm Crops and Commodities

June 14, 2022

How can agriculture technology, or agtech help increase Canadian farmers’ yields?

Indigenous ownership is critical to Canada's clean energy transition

May 3, 2022

We spoke with two Indigenous business leaders about how to build a just and equitable energy transition to a low-carbon economy.

British Columbia: Canada's Clean Tech Powerhouse

April 26, 2022

Disruptors travels through the heart of B.C.’s Clean Tech Valley to meet several innovators working to decarbonize Canada’s economy.

The New Climate Bargain: How Canada Can Manage Energy & Environmental Security

April 26, 2022

There isn’t a moment to lose. Policy action over the next 24 months must chart Canada’s climate-and-energy path to Net Zero by 2050.

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Innovation

How to redefine Canadian innovation in an 'unforgiving world'

May 31, 2022

How Canada can play a leading role in the innovation economy.

The next big thing in music could be Blockchain

May 17, 2022

In a world dominated by social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, content creators can become viral sensations overnight, with...

Can Braintech Create a New Generation of Superhumans?

April 5, 2022

For those who measure their daily steps and heart rates via wearable health tech like Fitbits or Apple Watches, why not extend that monitoring to brain activity?

Cost-Conscious and Tech-Savvy: The Travel Industry's 'New Normal'

March 22, 2022

Disruptors explores the “new normal” for travel and tourism with Hussein Fazal of SnapCommerce.

The 10-Minute Take: Cyber Threat—Digital Transformation's Dark Side

March 15, 2022

With cyber attacks increasing in both frequency and severity, how should businesses and individuals protect themselves?

Venturing Out: Closing the Funding Gap for Female Entrepreneurs

March 8, 2022

In recognition of International Women’s Day, we look at the thorny question of parity in VC funding—and why it’s still a big issue in 2022.

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The RBC Conversation

WHO's Peter Singer on booster shots, Vaccine Hunters and why trust begins (and ends) in communities

September 27, 2021

Bioethicist Peter Singer, of the World Health Organization, shares his thoughts on vaccine equity and what the pandemic taught him about human nature.

Gil Moore on Warren Buffett, logging your 10,000 hours, and why anger kills creativity

August 24, 2021

Gil Moore speaks to Disruptors co-hosts John Stackhouse and Trinh Theresa Do about virtuosos, hardship and the merits of “the long slog."

Naheed Nenshi on cities, his biggest political mistake and what $480,000 will buy in Calgary’s housing market

August 10, 2021

"If I had a time machine, I'd go fix it": Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi on his biggest mistake, the future of cities and the great secret of the Purple Revolution.

Michele Romanow on Clearco, social media and the “wild market” for Canadian tech talent

July 27, 2021

Michele Romanow, Clearco co-founder, talks about remote work, post-pandemic entrepreneurship and why “you never have a perfect idea."

Canadian Olympics Chief David Shoemaker on eSports, the Crazy Canucks and why the Tokyo Games matter

July 15, 2021

Canadian Olympics Chief David Shoemaker speaks to RBC about eSports, Own the Podium and why the Tokyo Games matter.

Derrick Rossi on the new era for vaccines, Operation Warp Speed and why he got the Pfizer shot

June 29, 2021

Moderna co-founder, Derrick Rossi, speaks about vaccine hesitancy, entrepreneurship, and how Canada can become a biotech leader.

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