The MNL show
In a moment of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and shifting workforce demands, leaders across Canada are being asked to navigate complexity with limited space for reflection. Decisions about talent, technology, productivity, and inclusion are increasingly interconnected, yet too often discussed in silos.
The MNL Show, hosted by Emily Madden, was created to change that.
The MNL Show is a new interview show designed to slow the conversation down and elevate it. Each episode brings together influential thinkers from business, government, education, and innovation to explore the forces reshaping our economy and what it will take for Canada to adapt with confidence.
More than a talk show, The MNL Show is a national conversation platform. It connects ideas across sectors, translates emerging signals into practical insight, and surfaces the leadership choices that will define our future of work. With Emily Madden’s thoughtful and incisive hosting, The MNL Show creates space for the conversations Canada needs — not just about what is changing, but how we respond.
Latest Episodes
Minisode: What makes us, us?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 03:25
Episode 01: Oh Canada
Featuring: George Stroumboulopoulos
George Stroumboulopoulos reflects on Canadian identity, creativity, and constant change. Through culture and storytelling, this episode explores why a country still defining itself may be uniquely equipped to navigate uncertainty and imagine what comes next.
Runtime • 26:08
Minisode: What is a Leader Today?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 06:59
Episode 02: The Leadership Paradox
Featuring: Jamie Savage
Leadership expert Jamie Savage unpacks how expectations of leaders have shifted. From agility to authenticity, this episode explores what high-growth organizations are really looking for—and why modern leadership demands adaptability, clarity, and a people-first mindset.
Runtime • 36:04
Minisode: Are we Connected — or Left Behind?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 04:38
Episode 03: The Next Grid
Featuring: Christian Dandeneau
Christian Dandeneau reframes innovation as a human challenge, not a technical one. From trust and adoption to connected systems, this episode explores how technology succeeds only when communities, organizations, and people are ready to integrate it meaningfully.
Runtime • 37:18
Minisode: Is Mindset a Skillset?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 04:04
Episode 04: The Curiosity Code
Featuring: Nouhalla Chelkhaoui & Alfred Burgesson
Entrepreneurs Nouhaila Chelkhaoui and Alfred Burgesson share how lived experience shaped their mission to build inclusive pathways. This episode explores entrepreneurship, belonging, and why the future of work must be intentionally designed not left to chance.
Runtime • 37:49
Minisode: Where Does Trust Live?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 03:28
Episode 05: The Speed of Trust
Featuring: David Coletto
Pollster David Coletto decodes how Canadians are really feeling beneath the noise. Drawing on real-time data, this episode explores uncertainty, confidence, and what public sentiment reveals about Canada’s readiness for rapid economic and social change.
Runtime • 30:42
Minisode: Are we Shaping Change or Chasing it?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 03:30
Episode 06: The Confidence Curve
Featuring: Mark Patterson & Jeff Melanson
Why does Canada innovate yet struggle to adopt? Jeff Melanson and Mark Patterson examine risk, complacency, and national identity—exploring what must change for Canada to scale innovation, embrace technology, and strengthen its talent ecosystem.
Runtime • 45:01
Minisode: What is the Canadian Promise?
Featuring: Emily Madden
Runtime • 04:39
Episode 07: Keeping Up!
Featuring: Bill Morneau
Former finance minister Bill Morneau examines Canada’s competitiveness, productivity slowdown, and global pressures. This candid conversation explores talent investment, economic confidence, and what it will take to ensure the next generation has greater opportunity than the last.
