Courage Inc.

Michael Lee-Chin:Canadian Sovereignty Starts with National Wealth Building

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:14:33 GMT

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Michael Lee-Chin about Canada’s opportunity to lead in clean energy and how that leadership can become a powerful engine for long-term wealth creation. Hear how strategic investment in sectors such as nuclear innovation, clean technology, advanced healthcare and building our indigenous business' can strengthen Canadian sovereignty, build institutional resilience, and create lasting economic value for generations to come.

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Hon. Vic Fedeli: Unlocking Ontario's Economic Potential

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:19:29 GMT

Minister Vic Fedeli discovers shares how Ontario is navigating trade, innovation, and economic growth through bold policies and strategic investments. In this episode, Minister Vic Fidele shares lessons with Duncan Sinclair from his leadership journey in government and business, emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and future-proofing Ontario's prosperity.

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James Moore: A Stronger Canada Today. A Stronger Economy Tomorrow

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:50:04 GMT

From Mark Carney setting Canada's tone at World Economic Forum in Davos to the priorities highlighted in the State of the Union Address, the message is clear: the time for Canada to be strong is now. In this episode of Courage Inc., Duncan Sinclair speaks with former cabinet minister James Moore about how broadband infrastructure, innovation, and fewer internal trade barriers can strengthen Canada’s economic sovereignty. Moore explains how data, technology, and supply chains are redefining national power in an era of rising North American competition.

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Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee: "Standing on Guard" for Sovereignty

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:10:39 GMT

In this episode, Duncan Sinclair speaks with Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, about how the Navy actively supports Canadian sovereignty. Vice Admiral Topshee outlines the Navy’s role in asserting presence across Canada’s three oceans, safeguarding Arctic waters, and contributing to continental and global security alongside allies. He discusses operational readiness, fleet modernization, and the importance of sailors, partnerships, and sustained investment in protecting Canada’s maritime interests amid rising geopolitical and climate pressures.

Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Women’s Sports is Great Business: Teresa Resch

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:32:44 GMT

In this episode, Duncan Sinclair speaks with Teresa Resch, a sports management leader and driving force behind Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team. Teresa shares her journey from a small agricultural town in Minnesota to shaping the future of women’s sports. She reflects on pivotal career moments, the challenges of building a new franchise in a Canadian market, and the importance of storytelling, investment, and community engagement. Teresa also highlights the need for greater exposure and support to grow the fan base, the excitement of building a competitive roster, and the significance of creating a dedicated home for the team.

Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details.

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Getting in Front of the Firewall: Claudette McGowan

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:26:32 GMT

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Claudette McGowan, a leading cybersecurity expert and tech executive, who shares her journey into the industry and the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman founder. In this episode, Claudette discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the growing influence of AI and emerging technologies, and the need to balance privacy with protection. She addresses the industry’s talent gap and the shared responsibility of government and private sectors in building a secure digital future. Claudette also emphasizes the importance of investment and education in empowering individuals to take charge of their digital safety.

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Scott Moore: Resilience and Flexibility is Key to Success in the Sports Business

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:09:29 GMT

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Scott Moore, CEO of the Invictus Games and a seasoned Canadian television executive. With a background as former Director of CBC Sports and Head of Production for Rogers Communications' Sportsnet and NHL properties, Scott shares his vast expertise in sports broadcasting and leadership. In this episode, he discusses the upcoming Invictus Games, emphasizing the importance of resilience, relationship-building, and leadership in the context of supporting veterans. Scott also reflects on the transformative power of service, the lessons of sportsmanship, and the potential role of AI in enhancing sports performance. He highlights the lasting "legacy of gratitude" the Invictus Games bring to both participants and society.

Courage Inc. is a podcast hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile's Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Available on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more details.

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Taylor Owen: Artificial Intelligence is a Disruptive Power

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:40:30 GMT

Duncan Sinclair is joined by Taylor Owen, Professor at McGill University and founding director of the University Center for Media, Technology and Democracy. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of digital technology, media, and international affairs, Taylor discusses his book Disruptive Power and how we must navigate the risks and rewards of the digital age, from privacy concerns to the rise of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). We get an Expert Perspective from Claudette McGowan, CEO of Protexxa who talks about implications of AI in cybersecurity data usage and algorithmic bias , challenges faced by developing countries and AI as a means to empower businesses and stakeholders.Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stephen Poloz: How we can adapt to a riskier future

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:19:51 GMT

Stephen Poloz speaks to Duncan about the greatest economic challenges facing Canadians today - mounting debt, an aging workforce, rising income inequality, climate change - and how we can adapt. The former Governor of the Bank of Canada, now a special advisor for Osler, shares the surprising discoveries he made while writing his book, The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Dr. Eugenia Addy: What it actually takes to make STEM inclusive

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:14:56 GMT

Dr. Eugenia Addy speaks to Duncan about bringing STEM education to low-income communities across Canada. They discuss her journey from “unlikely scientist” to CEO of Visions of Science, how she engages youth in science, and what the future of AI means for the field.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Maayan Ziv: Accessibility is a vehicle for innovation

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:46:56 GMT

Maayan Ziv speaks with Duncan about the business case for accessibility. An award-winning photographer, activist and entrepreneur, Maayan discusses her app, AccessNow, reframing what needs to be “fixed” when it comes to disability, and how she’s helping shape new legislation.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Andre De Grasse: Applying an Olympian’s mindset to venture capital

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:38:11 GMT

Andre De Grasse speaks with Duncan about leveraging his career as a six-time Olympic medalist to help Canadian entrepreneurs compete on the world’s business stage. The athlete, author, and investor discusses the courage it takes to build a life beyond elite sports, his investment fund, ADG Ignite Ventures, and his journey to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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John Vaillant: Fight wildfires with climate change policy

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:59 GMT

Climate change is forcing us to confront fire in novel ways: in 2023, more than 15 million hectares of forest burned in Canada. Journalist John Vaillant speaks to Duncan about how the oil industry changed fire, Indigenous burning practices that could save us, and why the 2016 wildfires in Fort McMurray moved him to write his award-winning book, Fire Weather.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, Chair of Deloitte Canada and Chile, Board of Directors, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Hope Muir: Modernizing ballet for a more equitable world

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:52:00 GMT

Hope Muir entertains 10 million people a year - well, the company she leads does. The artistic director of The National Ballet of Canada speaks with Duncan about transitioning from dancer to leader, creating meaningful work for artists, and what it takes to modernize a traditional art form.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Tareq Hadhad: From civil war refugee to CEO

Thu, 18 May 2023 06:28:00 GMT

Tareq Hadhad knows countries can’t succeed without peace. The co-founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate speaks with Duncan about his life before the start of the Syrian civil war, resettling in Canada, and what he learned while rebuilding his family’s chocolate company in his new country.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Dr. Kevin Smith: The doctor who wants to prescribe housing

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:02:00 GMT

The healthcare system is in crisis and Dr. Kevin Smith wants to improve it with “social medicine.” The President and CEO of the University Health Network speaks to Duncan about health equity, ongoing efforts to transform Canada’s care, and how Covid-19 forced the sector to make some technological changes.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Carol Anne Lee: Revitalizing Vancouver’s Chinatown by understanding her history

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:29:02 GMT

Carol Anne Lee speaks with Duncan about digging into her family roots to revitalize Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. The founder of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation shares how her heritage motivates her work, the resilience of Chinese Canadians, and the unique ways this small business community came together to survive the pandemic.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer: Leading Kahnawake, a self-governing community

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer speaks with Duncan about leading Kahnawake, an Indigenous community with its own government, health, and education system. They discuss what self-governance looks like on the ground, real reconciliation, and what it’s like being the first woman to act as Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Season 3 of Courage Incorporated

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Host Duncan Sinclair speaks with courageous and powerful voices from the world of business and policy tasked with directing the future of their industries. Subscribe for even more courageous leadership!

Sinclair is the chairman of Deloitte Canada. Courage Inc. is a podcast produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte.

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Dr. Wanda Costen: A Game Changer in Education

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:04:17 GMT

Racialized people are underrepresented in education faculty and leadership. Enter Dean of Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Dr. Wanda Costen. She speaks with Duncan about championing inclusiveness in education and supporting women in leadership.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Martha Hall Findlay: Changing the oil industry from the inside out

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:22:44 GMT

The oil and gas industry is under pressure to accelerate towards a decarbonized future, and as the industry’s first Chief Climate Officer, Martha Hall Findlay is leading the charge. She speaks to Duncan about her role at Suncor, working with Indigenous communities, and the future of oil sands companies.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Dr. Mohamad Fakih: Entrepreneurship and philanthropy go hand in hand

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:05:53 GMT

Dr. Mohamad Fakih speaks to Duncan about why being displaced from Lebanon in his youth motivates him to give back to Canadians now. The zoologist-turned-restaurant entrepreneur discusses the importance of telling immigrant stories, how expanded his business internationally, and receiving the Order of Canada for his philanthropy.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Wes Hall: Inclusion is just good business sense

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Wes Hall speaks with Duncan about how he is creating a more inclusive economy through the Black North Initiative. The Dragon’s Den investor and founder of Kingsdale Advisors shares his unique “bootstrap” mentality, how he convinced 500 industry leaders to commit to racial equity, and the business case for inclusion.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Season 2 of Courage Incorporated

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:46:48 GMT

As the world searches for what the "new normal" might encompass, we have a unique opportunity to build the future we want. But, it takes courage. In Season 2 of Courage Incorporated, host Duncan Sinclair speaks with powerful people who found success and purpose through adversity.

Duncan is the chairman of Deloitte Canada. This is Courage Incorporated, a podcast produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte.

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Monique Leroux: Why Canada can be a world leader in the ESG movement

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:30:00 GMT

Monique Leroux speaks with Duncan about why she believes Canada can become a world leader in the ESG movement. Monique is the Chair of the Industry Strategy Council, the government advisory forum dedicated to studying industry fallout from COVID-19. She deep dives on the forum’s recommendations to create a more courageous Canada.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Maryscott Greenwood: The state of Canada-U.S. relations in a COVID-19 world

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:34:21 GMT

Maryscott Greenwood speaks with Duncan about what the pandemic and the Biden administration mean for the Canada-U.S. relationship. Maryscott, better known as Scotty, is a former political appointee in the Clinton Administration and is now Partner and Managing Director at Crestview Strategy US LLC and the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian-American Business Council.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Laura Jones: Small business owners are at a breaking point in Canada

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:30:00 GMT

Laura Jones speaks with Duncan about advocating for Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses during the pandemic. As the Executive Vice-President and Chief Strategic Officer at the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, she discusses the extreme mental health toll on small business owners, how these businesses support the health of their communities, and what her organization is doing to help them recover.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Andria Barrett: What corporate Canada can do to support Black-owned businesses

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:30:00 GMT

Andria Barett speaks with Duncan about how the corporate world woke up in the wake of George Floyd’s death, and what else needs to be done. As the President of the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce, Andria discusses her leadership journey, advocating for the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce in the middle of a pandemic, and what corporate Canada must do to support Black business owners.

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Tabatha Bull: Creating equity for Indigenous businesses

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Tabatha Bull speaks with Duncan about closing the equity gap for Indigenous businesses. The President of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Businesses discusses the unique barriers facing Indigenous companies, the value of supporting these businesses through procurement, and why true economic inclusion means "there isn't an Indigenous economy. It's all the Canadian economy and Indigenous businesses have an equitable place within that economy."

Courage Inc. is a podcast series hosted by Duncan Sinclair, chairman of Deloitte Canada, and produced by The Walrus Lab.

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Canadians Need More Courageous Leaders

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:18:01 GMT

Duncan Sinclair speaks with Canadians at the top of their field about the bold moves they’re making to shape the future of their industries, and in turn, the courage of our nation.

Duncan is the chairman of Deloitte Canada. This is Courage Incorporated, a podcast produced by The Walrus Lab for Deloitte.

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