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The $2 Trillion Transition: Canada’s Road to Net Zero

October 20, 2021

We know the consequences of climate change. We know the causes, too. We even know what can be done to...

Central banks weigh inflation, new variant

December 2, 2021

With the building blocks of a consumer-led recovery remaining in place, we think central banks will be easing off the accelerator next year. - RBC Economics

The Climate Conversations: Scientist Katharine Hayhoe

November 30, 2021

John Stackhouse speaks with one of the leading voices for climate action, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe - Disruptors

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Economics

Provinces to enter advanced stages of recovery in 2022

December 2, 2021

While the pandemic still poses a significant risk to all provincial economies, the recovery is proceeding generally well. - RBC Economics

Inflation top concern for 2022, Covid variant casts shadow

December 2, 2021

We are optimistic about the outlook but risks remain elevated given the uncertain path of the virus. Base effects associated with reopening, rising commodity prices, policy stimulus and higher input costs have boosted inflation rates. - RBC Economics.

Quebec to spend more, cuts its deficit as economy rebounds

November 26, 2021

Finance minister announces $10.7 billion in new spending measures over five years. Read latest RBC report for insights on Quebec Fall Economic Update.

Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview

November 26, 2021

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

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

November 25, 2021

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

What's up with inflation?

November 18, 2021

Containing inflation expectations will require a reduction in policy support—both fiscal and monetary. - RBC Economics

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Skills

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...

Building Bandwidth: The Conversation Continues

August 4, 2021

Building Bandwidth was always intended as a conversation starter. Here are five ideas for moving forward, based on insights from Indigenous techies across Canada.

The Coming Creativity Boom: How human ingenuity will power the 2020s

July 20, 2021

As Canada emerges from the pandemic, creativity is the new “it” skill. Find out why in our new report, The Coming Creativity Boom.

Building Bandwidth: Preparing Indigenous youth for a digital future

July 13, 2021

RBC Thought Leadership outlines eight ways that governments, educators, and employers could help prepare Indigenous youth for the digital future.

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Innovation

Disruptors Revisited: Youth Mental Health in the Age of Covid

August 31, 2021

In this Disruptors episode from Oct. 2020, host John Stackhouse interviews two leaders in the youth mental health field.

From Recovery to Resilience: Stories from Three Canadian Business Leaders

August 16, 2021

Resilience describes the way many business leaders not only “bounced back"—but invented new forms, roles or ways of doing business.

Disruptors Revisited: How 5G Will Transform the Canadian Economy

August 3, 2021

5G is going to be a "game-changer for humanity," according to The Financial Times – and it's being rolled out in Canada as you read this.

Land of Unicorns: Canada's New Bounty of Billion-Dollar Tech Companies

July 27, 2021

In this season finale for Disruptors, John Stackhouse speaks with Clearco co-founder Michele Romanow about the crazy pandemic year for Clearco and her entrepreneurial journey.

Leaders of Tomorrow: How Indigenous Youth Can Seize The Digital Day

July 13, 2021

In this episode of the Disruptors podcast, Trinh Theresa Do speaks with two community leaders who are working to ensure Indigenous youth can assume the leadership roles of tomorrow.

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Climate

The Vital Role of Cities in a Low Carbon World

November 15, 2021

In this fourth and final installment of The Climate Conversations, we look at the vital role cities will play in a lower-carbon world.

Net Zero: A long way from Glasgow

November 15, 2021

Glasgow was a chance to keep alive the Paris goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. That would require decisive action by 2030 - RBC Economics

Evolving Canada's Oil and Gas Sector to a Net Zero Future

November 9, 2021

In this third installment of The Climate Conversations, we look at how we’ll fuel our future economy. - RBC Disruptors

The role of Canada's Food Sector on the Path to Net Zero

November 1, 2021

In this second installment of The Climate Conversations, we speak with two bold thinkers in the agricultural realm.

The Journey to Net Zero Must Be Global

October 26, 2021

In this first installment of The Climate Conversations, we hear from two leading voices for climate action.

Why isn't Canada investing enough in green projects, despite ambitious climate targets?

August 16, 2021

Canada faces a challenge in ensuring that sustainable finance reaches all parts of its economy says RBC Economics.

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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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