Episodes

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

In this episode, TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau sits down with Dr. Ron Dembo, founder and CEO of riskthinking.AI, a leading data and technology company that is repricing financial risk with the reality of climate change. Today's discussion touches on the topics of risk, sustainability, and how financial institutions are applying critical data related to climate and physical risk. Dr. Dembo shares his journey from mathematics to risk management and now sustainability, highlighting the common thread of...

TSX’s Delilah Panio returns with the Women in the Capital Markets series, focusing on the trailblazing women in the capital markets and the opportunities they are creating. The episode features Kathy Butler, Vice Chair and Head of Capital Markets at CIBC World Markets, and Genevieve Eccleston, Director of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity. Our guests discuss the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs and investors, the funding gap in private and public markets, and the impor...

TSX’s Delilah Panio returns with the Women in the Capital Markets series, focusing on the trailblazing women in the capital markets and the opportunities they are creating. The episode features Meghan Roach, CEO of Roots (TSX:ROOT), and Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper (TSXV:KDK); two remarkable women who share backgrounds in accounting, consulting and board memberships before going on to becoming first-time public company CEOs. We learn about their career journeys and the challenges fac...

In this insightful episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's George Khalife delves into the transformative world of real estate with Tom Wenz, CEO of Impact Development Group (TSXV:IMPT). At the forefront of affordable housing in Panama, Tom unravels the story behind the company's innovative approach to creating value for the burgeoning middle class, supported by a robust government-backed framework. Hear about Tom's rich history of executive leadership, from orchestrating high-impact mergers to steerin...

Pavan Sukhdev is Founder & CEO of GIST Impact, a leading impact data and analytics provider, and has been measuring and quantifying social and environmental impacts for more than 16 years. TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau delves into Pavan’s origin story; how a career in banking lends itself to his passion in impact economics. He talks about why he founded GIST Impact and how biodiversity has emerged at the forefront of many client conversations. TMX Datalinx provides a broad range of real-time, histo...

In this episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's Monica Hamm speaks to Tim Babcock, VP & Head of TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Our hosts dive into the history of TSXV, including the unique opportunity it provides investors by allowing participation in high-growth companies at an earlier stage. Tim shares significant progress on TSXV's 'Venture Forward' initiative which launched in 2022 to accelerate the evolution of Canada's public venture market. For more insights from capital markets leaders, please ...

Dive into the world of clean-label foods with The Fresh Factory (TSXV:FRSH) Co-Founder & CEO, Bill Besenhofer, for a compelling conversation about innovation, leadership, and the future of fresh food. Bill shares his insights on the evolution of The Fresh Factory and its commitment to sustainable, health-conscious products, including why the company chose to go public on TSX Venture Exchange to meet its growth ambitions. TSX's George Khalife hosts this conversation and explores Bill's diverse ...

TSX’s Delilah Panio kicks off a new series centered around Women in the Capital Markets to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. She welcomes Jessica Van Den Akker and Kristen Reinertson of JVR Ventures, two of the few female founders of TSX Venture Exchange’s flagship Capital Pool Company (CPC) program. They get into the mechanics of a CPC and why it’s the most popular go-public vehicle; why they chose to set one up; and what it means to be a female dealmaker in a male dominated i...

Today’s episode comes from an interview Delilah Panio, TSX/TSXV’s VP of US Capital Formation, recorded with Steve McGarry, host of The Exit. The duo cover a lot of ground, including a topic Delilah is especially passionate about—bridging the gender gap in venture capital. Delilah discusses the alternatives to venture capital and emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs, especially women, to explore different funding sources, including crowdfunding and public venture capital on TSX Venture. We also...

In this episode, TSX’s George Khalife speaks to Carlos Vicens, CEO of Full Circle Lithium (TSXV:FCLI), a highly specialized recycling company focused on lithium and battery materials reintegration. A veteran of the industry, Carlos has spent much of his career simplifying and explaining the complexities of the lithium industry to investors and institutions. Hear Carlos share his journey from Investment Banking to the position of CEO at Full Circle Lithium, including the lessons he learned takin...

In this episode, TSX’s Dani Lipkin speaks to Jim Balsillie. Jim is the retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally. He is the co-founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) and the Digital Governance Council, as well as founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo (CIGI), the Centre for Digital Rights, the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and the Arctic...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rick MacPherson, President and CEO, ME2C Environmental (TSXV:MEEC), a leading environmental technologies company developing and delivering patented and proprietary solutions to the global power industry. With an existing listing on a US exchange, ME2C Environmental dual-listed on TSX Venture Exchange to access capital and fund the company’s expansion. Hear Rick share the benefits of being dual-listed, including how it’s helped MEEC increase exposure and access a...

In this episode, we’re joined by Todd and Kerrie Gibson, Co-Founders of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSXV:YERB.U), a company that makes great-tasting energy beverages with yerba mate and other premium, plant-based ingredients. After a successful crowdfunding campaign helped the company attract a loyal base of customers, Todd and Kerrie turned to TSX Venture Exchange to realize their growth ambitions and move the company forward. Hear from the co-founders as they outline the benefits of being a public co...

In the third edition of TMX Presents: Crossing Intents, Doug and Corey are joined by Rizwan Awan, President, Equities Trading & Head of TMX Markets, Products & Services, TMX Group, for a deep dive on the concept of adverse selection, a situation where a party trades against you when you are likely to lose due to unequal information or a speed disadvantage. Following extensive feedback from clients, TMX Group is introducing two new trading platforms in Canada, Alpha-X and Alpha DRK, in Q4 2023 th...

Shane Quinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Brand Reputation, TMX Group, speaks to TMX Board Chair Luc Bertrand and covers a wide range of topics, including Luc’s storied career in Canada’s capital markets (TSX:X); the evolution of the market landscape in Canada and our country’s competitive prospects on the world stage. For more information visit tmx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.

In today’s episode, Erik Anderson, Head of Business Development based out of Dallas, Texas, speaks with Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare Esports (TSXV:GAME). Hear Justin’s origin story; how this Aussie with a financial background became an entrepreneur; how GameSquare Holdings was formed; how calculated risks pay off; and how the idea of dual listing this US-based company in Canada on TSX Venture Exchange came to be. Justin talks about his ethos - connecting global brands with their fan base - an...

This week, we bring you the second episode of TMX Presents: Crossing Intents, which delves deep into global market structure trends and events with a Canadian lens. Our TMX co-hosts Doug Clark and Corey Garriot discuss market structure perceptions and misperceptions; what’s going on in the market, what needs to be fixed, and what’s working well. The duo touch on Toronto Stock Exchange’s proposed new trading venues and explore new order types. They help explain why exchanges create new markets an...

In this episode, Julia Streets of Streets Consulting leads a conversation with TSX’s Dani Lipkin and Delilah Panio to talk everything TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and its globally unique position in fueling the growth ambitions of earlier stage companies. Dani touches on the history of TSXV, including how it’s evolved over the past decade to power the innovation economy, helping companies at the forefront of technology, clean tech, and life sciences access their next round of capital. Delilah dem...