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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.

Forward Guidance: Our Weekly Preview

August 19, 2022

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

Disruptors Revisited: Indigenous Leadership and Canada's Energy Future

July 26, 2022

In this special “Best Of” episode, we revisit three conversations with some of Canada’s most thought-provoking Indigenous leaders.

The Disruptors Podcast

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The 10-Minute Take: Are Carbon Offsets Actually Effective?

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Economics

Proof Point: Demographics a powerful counterforce in Canada’s housing market correction

August 17, 2022

Immigration and shrinking household size will support Canada’s property market as it moves through the current correction.

RBC Canadian Inflation Watch

August 16, 2022

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

Bottom still a ways away for Canada's housing market

August 15, 2022

Formerly overheating markets in Ontario and parts of the BC Lower Mainland have been the epicentre of the downturn to date.

RBC Consumer Spending Tracker

August 11, 2022

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

Flagging growth won't derail central bank rate hikes

August 10, 2022

Stronger-than-expected inflation continues to force central banks into aggressive action. - RBC Economics

RBC U.S. Inflation Watch

August 10, 2022

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

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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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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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Climate

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.

Can We Have It All?: Building a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future for Canada

April 19, 2022

Part one of, “Disruptors: The Climate Conversations” looks at Canada’s various paths to energy and climate security—and some of the key implications of whatever path we choose.

The 10-Minute Take: Food Inflation & Agtech

April 12, 2022

Can agtech innovation hold the key to sustainable, and cost-effective food chains?

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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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