The Raitt Stuff

Listen as the Honourable Lisa Raitt hosts insightful conversations and provides thoughtful perspectives on the current issues impacting our economy.

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The Raitt Stuff

Tip of the iceberg: Unlocking the economic opportunities from the Defence Industrial Strategy

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Matthew Lombardi, Co-founder of The Icebreaker, to discuss the opportunities available to tech entrepreneurs in the defence sector and his ambition to position Canada as a net exporter of defence technology by 2030.

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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’: Geopolitics in 2026

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by CIBC’s Amber Batool, a former senior bureaucrat in the UK, to take a look at the key issues facing Canada, the UK and Europe in 2026. They also discuss the impact of the US administration on trade and defence policies across these regions.

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The kids are not alright

The Hon. Lisa Raitt is joined by Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist, CIBC to talk about his recent report on the struggles of Canadian youth employment. They discuss how immigration and AI are impacting youth unemployment, and Andrew shares his outlook for the broader economy.

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A US flag and the Union Jack, seen atop white flag poles, are seen against the backdrop of a blue sky.

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Concepts of a plan: What’s the deal with the new UK-US trade announcement?

CIBC’s Amber Batool joins The Hon. Lisa Raitt to discuss the new UK-US trade announcement, the first trade deal announced since Liberation Day and consider what it means for other countries looking to negotiate their own deals with the US administration.

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