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In Episode 5 of the limited-series Green Ribbon Panel podcast, host Rocco Rossi is joined by James Scongack, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Bruce Power, for a wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to turn energy strength into lasting leadership. The episode explores four core themes shaping Canada’s energy future: collaboration, energy security, economic resilience, and the path to a clean energy system. From building domestic supply chains and delivering major infrastructure projects on time and on budget, to Indigenous partnerships, workforce development, and Canada’s global role in medical isotopes, this conversation connects energy policy to real-world outcomes. At its core, Episode 5 is about trust—how it’s built, why it matters, and why Canada’s credibility on energy gives us both an opportunity and a responsibility on the world stage.

In Episode 4 of the limited-series Green Ribbon Panel podcast, the conversation turns to the intersection of clean energy, public health, and workforce development. Guests Jeffrey Beach, President & CEO of Asthma Canada, and John Ives, former Chief of Staff in the Office of the President of the Power Workers’ Union, share why energy policy is also health policy—and how collaboration across sectors helps deliver clean air, reliable power and long-term economic resilience. From the role of nuclear power in replacing coal, to workforce readiness, community inclusion and energy security, this episode explores what it takes to build a clean energy system that supports both people and the economy.

In Episode 3 of the limited-series Green Ribbon Panel podcast, the conversation focuses on what it really takes to deliver large-scale clean energy projects—on time, on budget and with lasting community benefit. Host Rocco Rossi is joined by Jessica Linthorne, President & CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute, and Mark Arsenault, General Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, to explore how collaboration across utilities, labour, industry and communities turns complex plans into successful outcomes. From workforce planning and skilled trades training, to domestic supply chains, Indigenous partnerships, and community readiness, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Ontario and Canada are building an energy system that supports economic resilience, energy security, and long-term growth.

“World class” gets used for everything. In this episode of the Green Ribbon Panel limited series podcast, we dig into one area where Canada truly has earned that label: nuclear. Host Rocco Rossi is joined by Maura McDonald (Candu Energy / AtkinsRéalis) and John MacQuarrie (BWXT Canada) to unpack what makes Ontario’s nuclear supply chain globally competitive—from major refurbishments delivered on time and on budget, to medical isotopes produced at scale, to the skilled trades and partnerships that keep this work moving.

In Electrification needs collaboration, host Rocco Rossi introduces the Green Ribbon Panel and explores why electrification is one of Canada’s biggest opportunities—and challenges. The episode sets the stage for the series, highlighting the need for collaboration across industry, government, and communities to strengthen energy security, economic resilience, and Canada’s clean energy leadership. Guests: Cara Clairman, President & CEO–Plug’n DriveSteve McCauley, Senior Director–Pollution ProbeWatch video podcast on YouTube Follow/find us on LinkedIn

The Green Ribbon Panel Podcast explores the conversations shaping Canada’s clean energy future — bringing together industry leaders, policy thinkers, researchers and community voices to tackle the big questions around energy, climate, and economic resilience. In each episode, we go beyond headlines to unpack the ideas, innovations and trade-offs behind the transition to a low-carbon economy. From nuclear energy and grid reliability to workforce development and regional collaboration, this podcast creates space for informed, practical dialogue about what comes next. This trailer offers a preview of what to expect when the first episode launches. Follow the podcast now to be notified when Episode 1 drops.