Explore every episode of the podcast In Discussion with ACEC
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting Canada’s Infrastructure Decision-Makers with Data | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:26:57 | |
How can we get the best out of Canada’s infrastructure – not just what’s there, but what has yet to be built? Canadian Infrastructure Council Chair Jen Angel and ACEC President and CEO John Gamble delve into all the hot-button issues in infrastructure, including funding, asset management planning, and closing Canada’s infrastructure gap. “There’s enormous capacity and ingenuity in the country to do infrastructure differently,” notes Ms. Angel. Hear about the Council’s upcoming second report of the National Infrastructure Assessment, and how the data can support decision makers in delivering the right infrastructure for their communities – so that it lasts.
Host: ACEC President and CEO, John Gamble Guest: Jen Angel, Chair, Canadian Infrastructure Council Recording Date: July 30, 2026 | |||
| Closing Canada’s infrastructure gap: a new hope | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:22:27 | |
Canada’s infrastructure is in bad shape, says Rodrigue Gilbert, the President of the Canadian Construction Association, but for the first time in years, he’s hopeful. Why? For one thing, the current federal government is taking important first steps to do something about it. In this podcast episode, ACEC President and CEO John Gamble and the CCA President get into the nitty-gritty of how we can close the infrastructure gap and deliver projects more efficiently and effectively. They discuss building capacity, managing risk (not just transferring it), and getting everyone aligned. Host: ACEC President and CEO, John Gamble Guest: Rodrigue Gilbert, President, Canadian Construction Association Recording date: June 3, 2026 | |||
| Expanding Canada’s electricity grid | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:23:35 | |
Canada’s demand for electricity will double by 2050. Population growth, the shift to clean energy, and the use of AI and electric vehicles will drive the demand. How will we be able to meet it? That is the trillion-dollar question. Join ACEC President and CEO John Gamble as he discusses this and other timely topics with Francis Bradley, CEO of Electricity Canada. Host: ACEC President and CEO, John Gamble Guest: Francis Bradley, CEO, Electricity Canada | |||
| Delivering on the government’s ambitious infrastructure agenda | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:22:25 | |
Prime Minister Carney and his government have big plans for infrastructure. Our inaugural podcast episode dives into how the government plans to deliver on them. We talk about getting approvals done more efficiently, engaging earlier with stakeholders, maintaining investor confidence, and a whole lot more. Host: ACEC President and CEO, John Gamble Guest: The Honourable Tim Louis, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Dominic LeBlanc, the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy | |||