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Cyber attacks aren’t just rising — they’re transforming. And most Canadian companies aren’t even close to ready.

In this eye-opening conversation, cybersecurity expert Dominic Vogel breaks down the new reality facing Canadian organizations as we head into 2026. From AI-powered attacks to skyrocketing ransomware incidents to the shocking fragility of our digital systems, Dominic explains why cyber risk is no longer a technical issue — it’s a leadership issue.

We cover:

• Why attackers don’t need your data to be valuable — only valuable to you
• How AI is supercharging cybercrime at a scale we’ve never seen before
• Why Canadian SMEs and SMBs are now prime targets
• The truth about cyber insurance (and why claims are increasingly denied)
• The confidence gap between what leaders think they’re protected from and what’s actually happening
• The three moves every organization should make before 2026
• Why “one wrong click” can bring a business to its knees
• How to build cyber-resilient culture without fear or overwhelm

This is a must-listen episode for founders, executives, boards, public-sector leaders, and anyone building or leading an organization in Canada.

Cybersecurity isn’t optional anymore. And after this conversation, you’ll understand why.

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The future of work is changing fast — and few people have a better vantage point on global leadership, talent, and purpose than Jay Rosenzweig.

Jay Rosenzweig is a successful investor and internationally renowned social impact entrepreneur, humanitarian, and CEO of Rosenzweig & Company. Across North America and beyond, he advises global corporations, high-growth founders, and purpose-driven organizations on building world-class leadership teams. He also chairs the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights and is the creator of the annual Rosenzweig Report on women in leadership.

In this wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation, Jay and Ashley explore:

• The future of work, talent and leadership
• AI’s impact on creativity, ethics and global security
• The rise of fractional and portfolio leadership
• Why wellness is becoming a strategic imperative
• Canada’s opportunity in AI, clean energy, and global scale-ups
• DEI backlash, ESG maturity, and what boards need to understand in 2026
• How young leaders can find purpose in an uncertain world
• The difference between legacy and ego — and what truly endures

A grounded, meaningful episode for anyone thinking about the future of work, Canada’s innovation economy, and leadership in a world that’s changing faster than ever.

What is ESG?

This episode touches on ESG — a framework that helps companies evaluate their Environmental, Social, and Governance responsibilities. In practice, it’s about long-term resilience, ethical leadership, transparency, and how organizations navigate risk in a fast-changing world. Want to explore this more deeply? Check the show notes for a helpful breakdown (visit Canada Now — show notes coming soon).

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Factory-built homes are back in the spotlight in Canada — but are today’s modular homes actually good enough to help fix the housing crisis and be places people truly want to live?

In this episode of Canada Now, Ashley sits down with Rohan Kulkarni (Co-Founder & CEO, Rohe Homes) and Salik Z. Khan (Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer) to unpack how factory-built, modular homes can speed up construction, cut costs, and still deliver beautiful, high-quality spaces.

They get into:

• Why modular ≠ “mobile home,” and how Rohe’s building envelopes unfold on-site in 4–6 hours
• How laneway homes, multiplexes, and “missing middle” infill can unlock intergenerational living and wealth
• The real “cost of chaos” in traditional construction: delays, weather, labour shortages, and hidden expenses
• How an AI lot-feasibility tool helps homeowners understand what they can build on their property in minutes
• Rural and disaster-rebuild use cases — including rebuilding after wildfires in B.C.

Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, policymaker, or just curious about the future of housing in Canada, this conversation demystifies prefab and modular construction — and shows how factory-built homes can be more affordable, more convenient, and genuinely beautiful.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between manufactured, prefab, and modular homes
• How Rohe’s foldable building system works — from factory to finished home
• Why modular can save up to 30–40% in time and reduce hidden costs
• How multiplexes and small-scale infill can help solve Canada’s “missing middle”
• Where factory-built housing fits into rural, remote, and disaster-affected communities
• How Canadian homeowners can start thinking like micro-developers on their own lots

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Rohe Homes → rohehomes.com

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