How are infrastructure decisions shaping our economy—and who’s making them? In Discussion with ACEC goes straight to the source.
Hosted by John Gamble, President and CEO of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies, this podcast features candid conversations with government officials on the policies, investments, and decisions influencing infrastructure across Canada. From economic growth and public policy to the evolving role of the consulting engineering sector, each episode breaks down complex issues and explains what they mean for communities, industry, and the future.
If you want informed insights, practical perspectives, and a clearer understanding of how infrastructure drives the nation forward, this is the discussion you won’t want to miss.
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Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Canada
Engineering is at the heart of Canada’s ambitious infrastructure goals – so much of what we want to accomplish relies on expertise from the consulting engineering sector and related professional services. We have world-class engineering professionals, but how do we ensure we will have the necessary capacity? The answer to that has many prongs, says Philip Rizcallah, CEO of Engineers Canada. He and ACEC President and CEO John Gamble explore all of them, including immigration and fostering the next generation of students, in our latest podcast episode. Listen here.
Host: ACEC President and CEO John Gamble
Guest: Philip Rizcallah, CEO of Engineers Canada
Recording Date: September 3, 2026
15 Sept 2026
Supporting Canada’s Infrastructure Decision-Makers with Data
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
18 Aug 2026
Closing Canada’s infrastructure gap: a new hope
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
14 Jul 2026
Expanding Canada’s electricity grid
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
22 Jun 2026
Delivering on the government’s ambitious infrastructure agenda
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
Inside a recent episode
Securing Canada’s Engineering Talent
Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I think we need to do a better job of convincing everybody. Because there's a disparity between male, females, non-binary that are in the profession right now. But we have to try to convince everybody at an early age that this is a really good profession and then get our own homegrown talent to the system. […]
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