At the 2025 Challenge of Change Forum in Kelowna, BC, we asked Caroline Kidnie, Vice-president of Investment and Climate Risk, OMERS, to weigh in on a key question: What is the main challenge with sustainable investing mandates in 2025? In this video, Caroline shares thoughtful insights on the disconnect between ambition and implementation — and why clarity and accountability are more important than …
At the 2025 Challenge of Change Forum in Kelowna, BC, we had the chance to speak with Christy Clark, former Premier of British Columbia, about how Canada can better support the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this short video, Christy shares her insights on the importance of creating the right conditions for innovation—through bold leadership, smart policy, and a willingness to take risks. …
At the 2025 Challenge of Change Forum in Kelowna, BC, we sat down with Marlene Puffer, Former CIO, AIMCo, to get her take on how institutional investors are approaching the world of crypto. From risk management to regulation and evolving strategies, Marlene shares thoughtful insights on where crypto fits—or doesn’t—in today’s investment landscape. Watch the full video to hear her perspective:
That’s the question we posed to Steven B. Kamin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 in Kelowna, BC. In this short video, Steven shares his key insight from a timely and thought-provoking session on U.S. policy dynamics and their global impact. Watch now to hear what he believes Canadian leaders and investors …
At the 2025 Challenge of Change Forum in Kelowna, BC, we sat down with Alex Side, Managing Director of Infrastructure at IMCO, to explore the key themes shaping today’s infrastructure landscape. When asked, “What themes resonate with you as an infrastructure investor?” Alex highlighted the growing importance of sustainability, resilience, and innovation in long-term asset planning. His insights reflect the broader shift …
At the 2025 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 in Kelowna, BC, we asked Pierre Alarie, former Canadian Ambassador to Mexico, to share his insights. Pierre offered a candid and timely perspective on Canada’s shifting position in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. As global dynamics grow more complex, Pierre’s reflections are a powerful reminder of the need for agility, diplomacy, and vision. …
The 2025 Challenge of Change Forum, held from June 3–5 at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, BC, brought together leaders and experts from across sectors to explore how Canada can adapt to a rapidly evolving global landscape. With a strong focus on practical, forward-thinking strategies, the forum tackled key issues such as navigating disruption, managing emerging risks, and uncovering new opportunities for sustainable growth. Attendees left with valuable insights and fresh perspectives on how to lead through change.
We recently caught up with Poul Winslow and Stewart Beck from the CLC advisory board to get their insights. Watch their analysis here:
At the Challenge of Change Forum, we caught up with James Davis, Chief Investment Officer at OPTrust, and asked him, “What’s keeping you up at night about the global economy?” His answer: Inflation. Dive into his insights and see if you share his concerns:
At last month’s Challenge of Change Forum, we had an enlightening conversation with Jonathon Braams, Senior Principal of Infrastructure and Renewable Resources at AIMCo. He shared his insights on how asset owners are leveraging natural capital for sustainable growth.
