Candid Conversations for Financial Markets

Canadian Forum for Financial Markets

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Episodes 10

Avg. Duration 31m

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Since Apr 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Candid Conversations for Financial Markets Podcast Series. Our podcasts are designed to provide insights, transparency, and provocative yet achievable proposals for matters that move financial markets in Canada.

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Recent Episodes

S1E10 EP10 - From Assets To Tokens

Apr 22, 2026 34m

Tokenization—the representation of financial and private assets as digital tokens on a blockchain or distributed ledger—is moving from concept to reality. Across the financial services landscape,…

S1E9 EP09 - Tax Breaks & Drill Bits: Inside Flow-Through Shares

Apr 09, 2026 28m

Flow-through shares are a uniquely Canadian financing mechanism at the intersection of tax policy, capital formation, and resource strategy.This episode will provide a focused perspective on the…

S1E8 EP08 - Why Do Some Markets Consistently Attract More IPOs Than Others? A Global View

Mar 17, 2026 41m

Why do some exchanges consistently attract more listings while others struggle to get noticed?In this episode we explore:What truly shapes the frequency and size of IPOs globally.How policymakers,…

S1E7 EP07 – Prediction Markets Enter The Financial Mainstream

Mar 10, 2026 29m

Prediction markets are no longer on the fringes — they are moving towards the financial mainstream. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have experienced rapid growth by allowing investors to buy…

S1E6 EP06 – Why Stablecoins Matter to Canada – And the Path Forward

Nov 11, 2025 30m

Stablecoins are growing fast — but is Canada ready? In this episode of Candid Conversations for Financial Markets, CCFIMPresident and CEO Laura Paglia is joined by Dr. Andreas Veneris, Professor of…

S1E5 EP05 – Market Data Costs: Swelling to Buy – Not Produce

Aug 25, 2025 19m

Market data is no longer just a by-product — it’s become one of the most expensive necessities in Canadian capital markets. In this episode of Candid Conversations for Financial Markets, CFFiM…

S1E4 EP04 – From Lambs to Lions: Competition is the Path to Competitiveness (Part 2)

May 08, 2025 34m

In Episode 5 (Part 2) of Candid Conversations for Financial Markets, IIAC President and CEO Laura Paglia continues her discussion with Senator Colin Deacon on how to rebuild Canada’s competitiveness.…

S1E3 EP03 – From Lions to Lambs: The Decline of Canadian Competitiveness (Part 1)

May 05, 2025 17m

In Episode 4 (Part 1) of Candid Conversations for Financial Markets, IIAC President and CEO Laura Paglia sits down with Senator Colin Deacon to discuss why Canada's economy is losing ground in global…

S1E2 EP02 – “Drill Baby Drill”: Can US’ “Energy Emergency” Bring Wins for Canada

Apr 16, 2025 31m

How is Canada positioned in the global race for energy and clean tech innovation? In Episode 2 of Candid Conversations for Financial Markets, IIAC President and CEO Laura Paglia speaks with Professor…

S1E1 EP01 – Re-Energizing Canada’s Public Equity Markets

Apr 14, 2025 33m

Canada’s public equity markets are at a turning point. In this premiere episode of Candid Conversations for Financial Markets, IIAC President and CEO Laura Paglia sits down with Thomas Kalafatis,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Candid Conversations for Financial Markets have?

Candid Conversations for Financial Markets has published 10 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Investing.

Is Candid Conversations for Financial Markets still active?

Candid Conversations for Financial Markets is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 31m.