Hosted by Byng Giraud and Allie Meeres, Primary Risk delves deep into the intricacies of building major projects, from LNG terminals to transmission lines, mines, and beyond. Through candid conversations with the people behind some of the projects shaping our world, Primary Risk explores the challenges, processes, solutions, and behind-the-scenes stories of what it took to get these projects across the finish line.

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Hosted by Byng Giraud and Allie Meeres, Primary Risk delves deep into the intricacies of building major projects, from LNG terminals to transmission lines, mines, and beyond. Through candid conversations with the people behind some of the projects shaping our world, Primary Risk explores the challenges, processes, solutions, and behind-the-scenes stories of what it took to get these projects across the finish line.
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Recent Episodes

June 5, 2026
Primary Risk Episode 19 - Steve Swaffield
<p>In this episode of Primary Risk, hosts Allie and Byng, sit down with Steve Swaffield, President & Principal of Carbex Consulting Inc. in a conversation that traces a throughline from some of the world’s most complex energy deals to the realities facing major project development in Canada today. Where projects are no longer defined solely by engineering and economics—they hinge on meaningful partnerships and the ability to navigate increasingly complex stakeholder environments.</p>

March 2, 2026
Primary Risk Episode 18 - Jonathan Turner
<p>In this episode of Primary Risk, hosts Allie and Byng, sit down with Jonathan Turner, Development Consultant, Elemental Energy to explore what it takes to build durable relationships and Indigenous partnerships in an environment where timelines are tight, scrutiny is high, and “soft issues” like process, clarity, and credibility can quickly become the principal risks for schedules and investment.</p>

January 16, 2026
Primary Risk Episode 17 - 2025 Major Projects Wrapped
<p>In this episode of Primary Risk, Byng and Allie take stock of where major projects in Canada stand, and why the gap between political commitments and on-the-ground progress still feels persistent. They unpack the tension between economic growth and environmental stewardship, probe what’s holding back permitting and regulatory reform, and argue for clearer metrics to track whether critical minerals and infrastructure projects are actually moving.</p>
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