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00:26:05

Profile with Michael Serapio

Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan

Former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan co-chair the Coalition for a Better Future, a group which aims to foster and promote economic growth and prosperity in Canada. In this episode of Profile, Lisa and Anne join CPAC host Michael Serapio to discuss the coalition's yearly scorecard, a report which examines how Canada's economic growth and how government, civil society and industry could work together to create a more prosperous country.
00:28:29

PrimeTime Politics

Canada Finally Hits NATO 2% Target – March 26, 2026

Former NATO assistant secretary general for defence investment Wendy Gilmour reacts to Canada hitting the two per cent military spending target and discusses what this might mean for the future of the Canadian Armed Forces. On the strategists’ panel, Marci Surkes (Liberal), Cole Hogan (Conservative) and George Soule (NDP) discuss the NDP’s polling numbers and the party’s upcoming leadership convention. Michael Serapio speaks with former Liberal deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt. As co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, they break down the group’s annual scorecard and discuss Canada’s economic development and trade relations.
02:59:10

Public Record

Coalition for a Better Future’s 2026 Scorecard Reporting Event

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts its annual scorecard reporting event in Ottawa to provide an update on Canada’s economic growth. CPAC’s Michael Serapio moderates panel discussions on the state of Canada’s economy, the workforce and skills needed for growth, and strategies for investment. Former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan co-chair the Coalition. (no interpretation)
00:29:12

Public Record

The Parliamentary Centre Presents 2025 Democracy Awards

The Parliamentary Centre hosts the 2025 Democracy Awards, an annual fundraising event and award ceremony that takes place at the British High Commission in Ottawa. Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan, the co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, are the recipients of this year’s ‘Dedication to Democracy’ award. (November 28, 2025) (no interpretation)
01:02:28

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Transport and Communications – November 26, 2025

Transport and Communications - November 26, 2025 Maintenance of transport services in the case of labour disruptions Witness The Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., Co-Chair, Coalition for a Better Future and Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets (As an Individual) Examine and report on the local services provided by the CBC/Radio-Canada Consideration of a draft report Source: sencanada.ca
00:28:50

PrimeTime Politics

Trouble in Conservative Caucus – November 7, 2025

The bureau chiefs panel, Robert Fife (Globe and Mail), Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) and Joël-Denis Bellavance (LaPresse) discuss the fractures appearing in Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus and about how Mark Carney might pass his first budget. Kody Blois, a Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary to the prime minister discusses how his party plans to ge their budget passed and about floor crossings from the Conservatives to his party and rumours there could be more. Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellean, co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future give their take on Mark Carney's first budget and how it addresses economic growth in Canada.
00:26:40

Profile with Michael Serapio

Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt

Michael Serapio sits down with former Liberal deputy prime minister Hon. Anne McLellan and former Conservative cabinet minister Hon. Lisa Raitt. As co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, McLellan and Raitt discuss how Canada is doing economically, where it is falling behind and what can be done to improve the quality of life for Canadians.
00:28:40

PrimeTime Politics

Ben Mulroney Remembers His Father - March 20, 2024

Brian Mulroney's eldest son, Ben, shares his memories of his dad, Canada's 18th prime minister. Former Liberal cabinet minister Anne McLellan and former Conservative cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, share the findings of their annual scorecard. Pembina Institute executive director Chris Severson-Baker weighs in on the debate over the federal carbon tax.
03:03:35

Public Record

Coalition for a Better Future’s 2024 Scorecard Reporting Event

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2024 scorecard report measuring Canada’s economic progress. The report tracks Canada’s progress on economic, social, and environmental indicators over the next decade. Former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan co-chair the Coalition. CPAC's Omayra Issa moderates the event. (March 19, 2024) (no interpretation)
00:50:39

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Coalition for a Better Future’s 2024 Scorecard Reporting Event: Solutions Panel

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2024 scorecard report measuring Canada’s economic progress. The report tracks Canada’s progress on economic, social, and environmental indicators over the next decade. CPAC's Omayra Issa moderates a panel discussion on solutions to economic growth with Jacques Lefebvre (CEO, Dairy Farmers of Canada), Jennifer Ditchburn (president and CEO, Institute for Research on Public Policy), David Renwick (interim president, Innovative Medicines Canada), and Tabatha Bull (president and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business). Before the panel begins, Nik Nanos (chief data scientist and founder, Nanos Research Group of Companies) presents survey results on Canadians’ attitudes about the economy. (March 19, 2024)
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Coalition for a Better Future’s 2024 Scorecard Reporting Event: Report Findings

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2024 scorecard report measuring Canada’s economic progress. The report tracks Canada’s progress on economic, social, and environmental indicators over the next decade. CPAC's Omayra Issa moderates a panel discussion on the report's findings with Coalition co-chairs and former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan, Carolyn Wilkins (external member, financial policy committee, Bank of England), and Zita Cobb (founder and CEO, Shorefast). (March 19, 2024)
02:09:15

In Committee from the House of Commons

Finance - September 25, 2023

The committee meets to hold pre-budget consultations ahead of the 2024 federal budget. Appearing as witnesses are representatives from Green Budget Coalition, Questrade Financial Group, Réseau FADOQ, Coalition for a Better Future, Community Radio Fund of Canada, and Bennett Jones LLP.
00:43:29

Public Record

CGAI International Affairs Conference: Canada's Place in the World Economy

The Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) hosts an international affairs conference in Ottawa. The theme of this year's conference is "A Window on the World". Anne McLellan (co-chair, Coalition for a Better Future), Todd Winterhalt (senior vice-president, communications and corporate strategy, Export Development Canada), and Mark McQueen (entrepreneur, and former president of CIBC Innovation Banking) discuss Canada's place in the world economy. CGAI vice president Colin Robertson moderates the conversation. (June 2, 2023)
02:01:49

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Banking, Commerce and the Economy - May 3, 2023

The committee continues its study of business investment in Canada and Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. Appearing as witnesses on the topic of business investment are Lisa Raitt, Anne McLellan (Coalition for a Better Future), Hendrik Brakel (Canadian Venture Capital Private Equity Association) and Myra Tawfik (University of Windsor). Appearing as witnesses on the topic of Bill C-47 are officials from the Department of Finance Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
00:28:30

PrimeTime Politics

Head of European Commission Visits Canada - March 7, 2023

Janice Stein, founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs, joins CPAC’s Michael Serapio to discuss Canada-Europe relations and the importance of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyden's visit to Canada. Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council from 2016 to 2019 analyzes the prime minister’s plans to review foreign election interference and appoint an independent special rapporteur. Former cabinet ministers Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt, now co-chairs of the Coalition for a Better Future, discuss the group’s new scorecard on Canada’s economy and future prosperity.
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Public Record

Coalition for a Better Future’s Scorecard Reporting Event

The Coalition for a Better Future holds an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2023 scorecard report measuring Canada’s progress on winning globally, living better and growing sustainably. Former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan are co-chairs for the Coalition. (March 7, 2023) (No interpretation)
00:46:30

Public Record

Coalition for a Better Future: Conversation with Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2023 scorecard report measuring Canada’s progress towards sustainable and inclusive long-term economic growth. The Scorecard event features a conversation with former cabinet ministers Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan, co-chairs for the Coalition. Carolyn Wilkins, former deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, moderates the discussion. (March 7, 2023)
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Coalition for a Better Future Scorecard Report Event: Winning Globally

The Coalition for a Better Future hosts an event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to release its 2023 scorecard report measuring Canada’s progress towards sustainable and inclusive long-term economic growth. The Scorecard event features a panel discussion on "winning globally", one of the Coalition's central goals. Brigitte Nolet (president and CEO, Roche Canada Pharma), Adam Legge (president, Business Council of Alberta), Hélène Gagnon (chief sustainability officer and senior vice president, stakeholder engagement, CAE), and Stéphane Brutus (dean, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa) participate in the panel moderated by Goldy Hyder (president and CEO, Business Council of Canada). (March 7, 2023)
00:58:50

PrimeTime Politics

Fall Economic Statement – November 3, 2022

Michael Serapio has full coverage of today's fall economic statement, including political reaction and expert analysis. Among those interviewed are associate finance minister Randy Boissonault, Conservative Treasury Board critic Stephanie Kusie, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, economist David Macdonald (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives), Anne McLellan and Lisa Raitt (Coalition for a Better Future), and Robert Asselin (Business Council of Canada). Political commentators Tom Parkin, Tim Powers, and Susan Smith also offer their view.