Disruptors
Disruptors, an RBC podcast, is an ongoing series hosted by SVP John Stackhouse about reimagining Canada’s economy in a time of unprecedented change. It features thought-provoking conversations with Canadian business and innovation leaders about planting the seeds of a new economy.
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Overruled: The New LegalTech Precedent
Innovative technology continues to disrupt the servi...
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Mar 26 2024 29m
Unlocking the Energy Transition’s Economic Benefit
The complex climate transition requires investment a...
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Mar 12 2024 29m
Shattering Glass Ceilings in Canadian Cleantech
Innovative green technology is critical for driving ...
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Feb 27 2024 29m
Doubling Down: The Definitive Decade for Climate
The climate transition is complex, not just for coun...
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Feb 13 2024 30m
Davos Discourse: AI Takes Centre Stage
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is known for its annu...
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Jan 30 2024 30m
Hydrogen Horizons: Powering a Green Path Forward
The green hydrogen race is on, and billions are at s...
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Jan 16 2024 28m
New Year’s Promise: Pragmatic Shift to a Digitally Charged Future
2023 was a year of disruptive change, with the cost-...
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Jan 9 2024 3m
Climate Crossroads: Unpacking the Dialogue in the Desert at COP28
Amid the backdrop of an increasingly polarized geopo...
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Dec 15 2023 18m
Bridging the Growth Gap with AI Innovation
AI has created a dynamic landscape that presents ris...
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Dec 12 2023 36m
Navigating Canada’s Carbon Frontier
Carbon markets are at the forefront of climate actio...
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Nov 28 2023 30m
Mechanical Minds: Exploring the World of AI Robots
The global race to apply AI to robotics in a way tha...
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Nov 14 2023 30m
Mapping Canada’s New Greenprint with Sustainable Building Materials
Climate change and housing affordability are on a co...
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Oct 31 2023 28m
Soaring Toward a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Flying is at the centre of our culture and acts as a...
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Oct 17 2023 28m
Forging Canada’s path in a future filled with AI
This is our 7th season of Disruptors and we’re kicki...
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Oct 3 2023 28m
Disruptors: Season Seven Trailer
What an epic, even historic, summer it was.Heatwaves...
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Sep 19 2023 4m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Climate Change, AI, and Canada's Role
Reboot of “Disruptors LIVE: In Conversation with Applyboard’s Martin Basiri
It’s no secret that Canada’s labour market is facing...
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Aug 29 2023 27m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Canada's International Education System and Labour ShortageChapter 2 12 mins
Challenges in Canada's International Student SectorChapter 3 51 sec
Martin Basiri
Reboot of “The Growing Challenge: Part 3: The Hidden Threat of Food Spoilage and Waste”
Summer bounties are hitting our dinner, picnic and B...
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Aug 15 2023 35m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Food Waste and a Greener FutureChapter 2 10 mins
Reducing Food WasteChapter 3 13 mins
Food Waste
Reboot of “Investing in Climate Action: What Canada Can Learn from the US”
As another wildfire season blankets Canada and the U...
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Aug 1 2023 35m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Investing Billions in Green TechChapter 2 7 mins
The Electric School Bus InitiativeChapter 3 4 mins
Climate Governance and Canadian InnovationsChapter 4 8 mins
Investing in Climate Opportunities
Reboot of “AI Helped Produce This Episode"
Have you jumped on-board the AI bandwagon yet? This ...
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Jul 18 2023 31m
Olivier Desmarais: How Canada Can Win In A Net Zero World
When it comes to the energy transition, we're going ...
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Jul 4 2023 30m
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Climate Transition and Canada's RoleChapter 2 5 mins
Investing in Long-Term Climate TransitionChapter 3 14 mins
Strategies for Sustainable Transition
How Indigenous Business Can Accelerate Canada’s Net Zero Transition
If Canada is going to transition to clean energy, we...
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Jun 27 2023 29m
Building Green Part 2: Harnessing High-Tech To Lower Emissions
It all starts with the envelope—a building’s envelop...
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Jun 13 2023 30m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Greening Canada's Built SectorChapter 2 7 mins
Timber and Sustainability in Building DesignChapter 3 9 mins
AI and Energy Efficiency in BuildingsChapter 4 36 sec
Indigenous Energy Innovation
Building Green: Fixing Canada’s Leaky Homes
Canada is a nation of builders—but buildings are our...
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May 30 2023 29m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Disrupting Canada's Built SectorChapter 2 10 mins
Green Building With TechnologyChapter 3 10 mins
Sustainability in Real EstateChapter 4 43 sec
Greening Canada's Built Sector
Innovation Nation: 3 Canadians Share Their Secrets
Have you ever wondered what qualities make up a true...
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May 16 2023 28m
Chapter 1 10 mins
The Power of InnovationChapter 2 11 mins
Social Justice and Pharma InnovationChapter 3 7 mins
Canada's Research Ecosystem Evolves
From Ship to Shelf: Vancouver’s Port of the Future
The COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events and re...
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May 2 2023 24m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Digital TransformationChapter 2 7 mins
Expanding Port Capacity and SustainabilityChapter 3 7 mins
Transforming Ports for Sustainability and Innovation