Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector is skyrocketing, with $50 billion in investments driving innovation in EVs, green steel, and aerospace. MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley discusses how technologies like robotics, 3D printing, and augmented reality are reshaping manufacturing—and how these advancements are paving the way for a new industrial frontier in space.

Toronto is at a financial crossroads. Councillor Shelley Carroll, Budget Chief for the city, joins the Board to discuss tackling the city’s $1.8 billion budget shortfall. From structural fiscal challenges to the need for predictable funding and smarter spending, hear how Toronto can rebuild its financial foundation and ensure a thriving future.

Canada’s productivity crisis is catching up to us. Giles Gherson and Jon Ramscar, CEO of CBRE Canada, unpack why the Toronto region is falling behind and what it will take to turn things around. From unlocking employment lands to cutting red tape, discover actionable solutions to boost economic growth and reclaim our competitive edge.

Toronto Talks is a new podcast from the Toronto Region Board of Trade bringing the voice of our business community directly to your ears.

Each episode will feature a conversation about how innovation is reshaping industries, how CEOs are addressing productivity challenges, and why Toronto is poised to grow across key sectors of our economy.

Toronto Talks will cover the issues that matter most to our members and the broader business community - from congestion, to productivity, to manufacturing, and more! Subscribe today and listen to the conversations driving our region forward.

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