Explore every episode of the podcast Energy Drivers – what's driving the energy transition in Canada?

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jack Mintz about pressing challenges facing the Canadian economy and potential policy solutions. 

In this episode, we talk to Theo Yameogo, EY Partner and Americas Mining and Metals Sector Leader, about Canada’s role in supplying critical minerals for a low-carbon future.

In this episode, we talk to Apoorv Sinha, Founder and CEO, Carbon Upcycling about the implications of low carbon cement on the energy transition. 

In this episode, we talk to Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, about Alberta’s energy industry and its crucial role in Canada’s economy.

In this episode, we talk to Emily Heitman, President, Schneider Electric Canada, about digital transformations in the energy transition. 

In this episode, we talk to Heather Chalmers, President and CEO of GE Vernova Canada and President of GE Vernova - Hydro North American, on how to adapt to the energy transition through innovation and collaboration. 

In this episode, we talk to Francisco J. Leon, President and CEO, California Resources Corporation about the future of carbon management in the energy transition. 

In this episode, we talk to Rocky Vermani, SVP, Innovation & Sustainability, NOVA Chemicals about designing sustainable plastic materials. 

In this episode, we talk to Scott Sharabura, VP of Electric Vehicle Charging, Parkland Corporation about the future of fuel distributors in the energy transition. 

In this episode, we talk to Hugues Jacquemin, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Graphite about graphite mining opportunities in Canada. 

In this episode, we talk to Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer, General Fusion, about how fusion energy can transform electricity generation markets. 

In this episode, we talk to Amanda Hall, CEO and Founder of Summit Nanotech, about the relevance of lithium as a critical mineral and Canadian lithium extraction opportunities. 

In this episode, we talk to Sebastien Gendron, Co-Founder & CEO of TransPod, about shaping transportation systems in the energy transition.

In this episode, we talk to Graeme Edge, Co-Founder & Chief Instigator, Energy Disruptors, and Scott Balfour, President & CEO, Emera about innovation and disruption in the energy space. 

In this episode, we talk to Gursh Bal, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Zeno Renewables about the role of solar power in the energy transition.

In this episode, Dr. Lance Mortlock talks to Mark Poweska, President and CEO of Enmax about electric utility priorities in the energy transition.

In this episode, we talk to Anne Marie Toutant, Independent Director & Past President, CIM about the strategic imperatives and opportunities for mining organizations in the energy transition.

In this episode, we talk to Chris Lopez, Chief Financial Officer of Hydro One about the challenges that growing consumer adoption of EV’s will pose for Canadian power utilities such as Hydro One.

In this episode, we talk to Marc Bédard, CEO and Founder of The Lion Electric Co. about his company’s experience helping customers navigate the transition to electrification.

EY Canada’s Power & Utilities Leader Daniela Carcasole and Chair and CEO of NRStor Annette Verschuren discuss the experience of driving electric vehicles in Canada, consumer engagement and the role that energy storage plays in Canada’s grid and utilities future.

EY Canada’s Oil & Gas Leader Lance Mortlock and Suncor Downstream EVP Kris Smith talk about the important role oil and gas companies will still play in the energy transition.

EY Canada’s Kent Kaufield, Lance Mortlock and Daniela Carcasole discuss the future of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Canada, what they found most surprising from our recent report and Canada’s readiness to embrace EVs.