Just Good Business Digest: May 2026 Edition

Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness

Join Al in conversation with Michael Beckerman (Canada Soccer Media & Entertainment) as they explore the growth and impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).

Michael breaks down how the CPL is:

• Building credibility in a competitive global soccer landscape
• Strengthening community engagement across Canada
• Creating a sustainable model for sports and business success

Whether you're in sports leadership, media, or business strategy, this conversation offers practical insights into how your business can scale, differentiate, and thrive.

👉 Discover how the Canadian Premier League is shaping the future of soccer in Canada.

Chapter 2: From AI to Trade: Navigating Canada’s Economic Landscape

How are artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and global trade uncertainty reshaping Canada’s economy in 2026? In this episode, Al sits down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to break down the biggest macroeconomic trends impacting Canadian businesses today.

They explore:

• The real economic impact of AI adoption across industries
• Canada’s trade outlook amid shifting global supply chains
• Inflation, interest rates, and economic growth forecasts
• Key risks and opportunities facing business leaders

Whether you’re a business professional, economist, or simply interested in Canada’s financial future, this conversation offers expert insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving economy.

Chapter 3: Playoff Fever: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Boosting the Local Economy

🏒 What happens to a city’s economy when its hockey team goes on a playoff run?

In this episode of Just Good Business, Al sits down with Data Expert Sean McCormick to explore the powerful ripple effects of the Montreal Canadiens’ NHL playoff surge—and what it means for local businesses, consumers, and the broader economy.

Watch now to see how playoff momentum turns into real economic impact.

Links of Interest:

• Canadian Premier League - Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIN | X
• BMO Economics
• Moneris Data Services

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:04 - Chapter 1: Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness
• 00:16:12 - Chapter 2: From AI to Trade: Navigating Canada’s Economic Landscape
• 00:28:07 - Chapter 3: Playoff Fever: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Boosting the Local Economy
• 00:35:03 - Outro

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Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Just Good Business Digest: April 2026 Edition

Chapter 1: How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment

Al speaks with Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), a provincial economic development agency, about how economic development organizations across Canada support small and mid-sized businesses.

They explore how these agencies help companies scale and grow, navigate permits and regulations, expand into export markets, and attract domestic and international investment. They also discuss common success measures like job creation, productivity, GDP growth, and export wins, as well as challenges facing Canadian businesses today—including labour shortages, affordability pressures, and changing immigration dynamics.

Chapter 2: Energy Efficiency Made Easy for Small Business Owners

In the latest Just Good Business episode, Al explores how Ontario’s Save on Energy program helps small businesses cut costs and operate more sustainably. He is joined by Tam Wagner, Director of Demand Side Management at the IESO, to break down practical ways energy efficiency can make a real impact on your bottom line — and the planet. 🌍

🎧 Listen now to learn what support is available and how your business can start saving today.

Chapter 3: 🔍 Insights Alert: Canadian Consumer Spending — Q1 2026

What’s driving Canadian consumer behavior in Q1 2026? How does your region compare to the rest of the country?

In our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions. Learn what these insights mean for businesses and how to adapt your strategies for growth in 2026.

Links of Interest:

• Opportunities New Brunswick
• Save On Energy
• Moneris Data Services
• FIFA Dream Contest

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:00:57 - Chapter 1: How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment
• 00:13:14 - Chapter 2: Energy Efficiency Made Easy for Small Business Owners
• 00:23:55 - Chapter 3: 🔍 Insights Alert: Canadian Consumer Spending — Q1 2026
• 00:33:54 - Outro

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If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.

Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan

Building trust isn’t just a goal—it’s a business strategy. 🏆 Al welcomes Bruce MacLellan back on the podcast to discuss the 2026 CanTrust Index and explain how small businesses can leverage trust to drive growth. Do you know your trust strategy?

Chapter 2: AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder

Is AI making fraud harder to detect for businesses? In our latest episode, Allan speaks with Yale Holder from Moneris about how scammers are using artificial intelligence and advanced technology to target organizations—and the practical steps businesses can take to stay ahead of AI driven fraud.

Learn how fraud tactics are evolving and what leaders need to know to protect their operations.

Links of Interest:

• Proof Strategies
• CanTrust Index
• Fraud Prevention Tools

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:04 - Chapter 1: Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan
• 00:17:10 - Chapter 2: AI Driven Fraud in Canada: How Small Businesses Can Detect, Prevent, and Fight Back — Expert Insights from Yale Holder
• 00:23:58 - Outro

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If you have a payment-related or business question you’d like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.

Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.