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Episode 48: Perspectives from the 25th Annual Canadian Derivatives Conference
TMX Presents: The Podcast
Episode 48: Perspectives from the 25th Annual Canadian Derivatives Conference

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Aug. 6, 2026

Episode 48: Perspectives from the 25th Annual Canadian Derivatives Conference

In this episode of TMX Presents, we head to Quebec City for the 25th Annual Canadian Derivatives Conference to discuss the forces reshaping global markets. Host Luc Fortin, President and CEO of TMX Global Markets and Post Trade, sits down with Walt Lukken, President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association (FIA), for a wide-ranging conversation. Our hosts explore Canada’s rising profile as a stable, integrity-driven alternative for global investors in a volatile macroeconomic environment. Lu
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June 4, 2026

Episode 47: The Future of Capital Markets

Today, we have a special episode focused on some of the hot button topics dominating financial industry headlines, and how these trends impact Canada’s capital markets. It's a one-on-one conversation featuring TMX CEO John McKenzie, and TMX Global Head of Markets, Luc Fortin, recorded live on stage at our recent TMX Equities Trading Conference in Toronto. It frames global industry trends in a Canadian context, including: The development of a framework for extended trading hours, What the rise
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Nov. 25, 2025

Episode 46: Arlene Dickinson and John Ruffolo on Capital, Sovereignty, and Scaling Canadian Icons

In this episode, Arlene Dickinson and John Ruffolo join host Richard Goodman to discuss the path to securing Canada's future sovereignty and prosperity. They assert that a unified Team Canada approach is crucial, especially for solving persistent issues with accessing domestic capital. The conversation highlights the exceptional performance of the 2025 TSX30 (431% average return over three years) as proof that focusing on domestic growth is an existential imperative. Dickinson and Ruffolo stress
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June 10, 2025

Episode 45: TMX Group CEO John McKenzie on Canada’s Economic Potential and the Evolution of Capital Markets

TMX CEO John McKenzie recently appeared on Wealthsimple’s TLDR podcast with hosts Devin Friedman, Sarah Rieger and Matt Matt Karasz. Their discussion touched on a wide range of topics, including TMX’s history of innovation and the evolution of the stock exchange business; the role our unique capital markets ecosystem plays in Canada’s economy; and the important work TMX has done to advocate for policy measures to promote investment in Canadian companies, to enhance economic prosperity and boost
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May 21, 2025

Episode 44: Canadian Competitiveness in an Evolving Political Landscape

TMX Group hosted its annual Equities Trading Conference in Toronto on May 6, where David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs at TMX, moderated a panel discussion with TMX CEO John McKenzie and Phil Harwood, Partner at FGS Longview, to tackle the competitiveness of Canada's public markets amidst global political shifts. The discussion explores challenges in government engagement, with a focus on the role capital markets participants can play in educating policymakers to ensure Canada is seen thro
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April 10, 2025

Episode 43: Navigating the Global Mining Landscape with Dean McPherson

Dean McPherson, Head of Global Mining at TMX Group, joins the Northern Miner Podcast to discuss the current mining landscape. He shares insights on global investment trends, the impact of geopolitical events on capital markets, and the challenges and opportunities facing mining companies in Canada. McPherson also highlights TMX Group's role in supporting the mining sector and PDAC 2025. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the future of mining and mineral exploration.