Perspectives Podcast
1) Looking ahead to 2026 with investing lessons from 2025
In this episode, we're helping investors gear up for 2026 by looking back at 2025. From trade uncertainty to a lesson on headlines versus reality, to AI, Yuko Girard, Vice President and Portfolio Mana...Show More
2) What the Bank of Canada’s rate hold might tell us about 2026
The Bank of Canada has held its key policy interest rate at 2.25% after two consecutive cuts. The central bank’s decision was widely expected and comes as the Canadian economy remains resilient des...Show More
3) How charitable giving fits into financial planning
In this episode, we walk through the ins and outs of modern-day philanthropy with Jacqui Allard, the Group Head of Global Wealth Management and co-executive sponsor of Scotiabank’s Employee Giving Cam...Show More
4) Looking back on a ‘historic’ first year: Cedar Leaf Capital hits a milestone
Canada’s first Indigenous-led, Indigenous-owned investment dealer, Cedar Leaf Capital, just celebrated its one-year anniversary. So, Cedar Leaf’s CEO Clint Davis joins us to walk us through the ups an...Show More
Looking back on a ‘historic’ first year: Cedar Leaf Capital hits a milestone
24:36 | Nov 26th, 2025
5) So, what exactly is a will?
In this episode Rob McGavin, the Managing Director at Scotiatrust, gives us a primer on wills. We’ll cover the basics from exactly what a will is, why you need one and where to get it. Also, we’ll go ...Show More
6) How is AI reshaping the global economy?
In this episode, we dive into a recent Scotiabank report that unpacks how artificial intelligence might affect markets and the economy. Co-authors Rebekah Young, Vice President and Head of Inclusion a...Show More
7) Breaking down the 2025 federal budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government has tabled its first budget with major spending aimed at driving economic growth and boosting Canada’s competitiveness but also cuts to various programs...Show More
8) Bank of Canada lowers rate again, but don’t expect more cuts
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key policy interest rate for a second consecutive time by 25 basis points to 2.25% amid ongoing weakness in the economy and as inflation pressures ease. Governor ...Show More
9) Business journalist Amber Kanwar on why ‘investing changes lives’ — especially for women
In partnership with the Scotiabank Women Initiative, business journalist Amber Kanwar, host of the In the Money with Amber Kanwar podcast, is our guest to talk about women’s relationship with money, h...Show More
Business journalist Amber Kanwar on why ‘investing changes lives’ — especially for women
20:08 | Oct 21st, 2025
10) What does sustainability mean when it comes to agriculture?
Sustainability has long been part of agriculture, by necessity and design, but what does it mean for today's modern growers? For Dr. Sally Flis, the Director of Sustainable Ag Programs at Nutrien Ag S...Show More