In this episode of the series, ‘Can Canada Get Its Mojo Back?’, host Jim Love explores the economic challenges and opportunities facing Canada as it navigates the 21st century. Jim sits down with Jim Balsillie, co-founder of Research in Motion (BlackBerry) and Chair of the Digital Governance Council, to discuss Canada’s declining productivity, challenges in the digital economy, and how the country can regain its competitive edge. Balsillie talks about the need for updated thinking, new policy approaches, and empowering Canadian entrepreneurs. Tune in to hear an honest and perceptive analysis of what has happened to Canada and how we can move forward.
00:00 Introduction: A Nostalgic Look at Canadian Patriotism
00:33 The Historic Canada-Russia Hockey Series
02:29 Current Challenges Facing Canada
03:48 Interview with Jim Balsillie: Digital Governance and Canada’s Future
05:05 Analyzing Canada’s Economic and Policy Failures
13:08 Strategies for Canada’s Revival
26:01 Conclusion: Rallying for Canada’s Future