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This is a two-part ­episode that examines climate change and our current economic model. In part one, we’ll learn more about two of the industries that are some of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases in Canada, and the shifts underway within these sectors to not only reduce emissions but to move towards net zero.
In part two, we’ll focus on greening the grid. We will look at how microgrids are part of building more local, climate-resilient energy infrastructure, and how these locally scaled smart grids can provide opportunities for community-owned and -produced power as well as Indigenous energy sovereignty.
Learn more about the experts interviewed this episode by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):
Brent PrestonFarmer, The New Farm, https://thenewfarm.ca/Director, Farmers for Climate Solutions, https://farmersforclimatesolutions.ca/President, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, https://efao.ca/
Emma JarrattExecutive Editor, Electric Autonomy Canada https://electricautonomy.ca/
Dr. Christina HoickaCanada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate ChangeAssociate Professor, Geography and Civil Engineering, University of Victoriahttps://www.socialexergy.com/
Dr. Vidya VankayalaDirector, Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) https://www.bcit.ca/applied-research/smart-microgrid/
Mary WarnerCo-Executive Director, Finance & Operations, TREC Renewable Energy Co-op https://www.trec.on.ca/
Chris HendersonFounding Executive Director, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Social Enterprisehttps://indigenouscleanenergy.com/

This is a two-part ­episode that examines climate change and our current economic model. In part one, we’ll learn more about two of the industries that are some of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases in Canada, and the shifts underway within these sectors to not only reduce emissions but to move towards net zero.
In part two, we’ll focus on greening the grid. We will look at how microgrids are part of building more local, climate-resilient energy infrastructure, and how these locally scaled smart grids can provide opportunities for community-owned and -produced power as well as Indigenous energy sovereignty.
Learn more about the experts interviewed this episode by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):
Brent PrestonFarmer, The New Farm, https://thenewfarm.ca/Director, Farmers for Climate Solutions, https://farmersforclimatesolutions.ca/President, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, https://efao.ca/
Emma JarrattExecutive Editor, Electric Autonomy Canada https://electricautonomy.ca/
Dr. Christina HoickaCanada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate ChangeAssociate Professor, Geography and Civil Engineering, University of Victoriahttps://www.socialexergy.com/
Dr. Vidya VankayalaDirector, Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) https://www.bcit.ca/applied-research/smart-microgrid/
Mary WarnerCo-Executive Director, Finance & Operations, TREC Renewable Energy Co-op https://www.trec.on.ca/
Chris HendersonFounding Executive Director, Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Social Enterprisehttps://indigenouscleanenergy.com/

This two-part ­episode examines the body of research on women, leadership, and systemic barriers that remain for women to reach parity with men. The aim is to find a working definition and understanding of how feminine leadership can help us tackle the looming issues of economic and social justice, and climate change that lie ahead. You will hear from stakeholders and emerging leaders engaged in the work of championing more inclusive and equitable leadership.Learn more about those interviewed by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):Stephanie KwanForesight Lead, Trends and Implications Section, Canada Revenue AgencyGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD Universityhttp://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/3402/1/Kwan_Stephanie_2021_MDes_SFI_MRP.pdf Laurissa Barnes-RobertsService Design Lead, Government of British ColumbiaGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD Universityhttps://www.laurissa.me/mrp-research-study PatriciaGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD University Angie FlemingData Humanist, CoeurajGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD Universityhttps://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/3768/1/Fleming_Angie_2022_MDes_SFI_MRP.pdf Karen CampbellDirector, Community Initiatives & Policy, Canadian Women's Foundationhttps://canadianwomen.org/Steph JeremieProject Director, In Good Company, YWCA Canadahttps://igcompany.ca/ Barb WallaceExecutive Director, Girls Inc. of York Regionhttps://girlsincyork.org/Sarika SinhaProgram Teaching Staff, Feminist Leadership For Justice, Equity and Ecology Program, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier Universityhttps://coady.stfx.ca/feminist-leadership-for-justice-equity-and-ecology/
 

This two-part ­episode examines the body of research on women, leadership, and systemic barriers that remain for women to reach parity with men. The aim is to find a working definition and understanding of how feminine leadership can help us tackle the looming issues of economic and social justice, and climate change that lie ahead. You will hear from stakeholders and emerging leaders engaged in the work of championing more inclusive and equitable leadership.Learn more about those interviewed by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):Stephanie KwanForesight Lead, Trends and Implications Section, Canada Revenue AgencyGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD Universityhttp://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/3402/1/Kwan_Stephanie_2021_MDes_SFI_MRP.pdf Laurissa Barnes-RobertsService Design Lead, Government of British ColumbiaGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD Universityhttps://www.laurissa.me/mrp-research-study PatriciaGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD University Angie FlemingData Humanist, CoeurajGraduate, Strategic Foresight and Innovation Graduate Program, OCAD Universityhttps://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/3768/1/Fleming_Angie_2022_MDes_SFI_MRP.pdf Karen CampbellDirector, Community Initiatives & Policy, Canadian Women's Foundationhttps://canadianwomen.org/Steph JeremieProject Director, In Good Company, YWCA Canadahttps://igcompany.ca/ Barb WallaceExecutive Director, Girls Inc. of York Regionhttps://girlsincyork.org/Sarika SinhaProgram Teaching Staff, Feminist Leadership For Justice, Equity and Ecology Program, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier Universityhttps://coady.stfx.ca/feminist-leadership-for-justice-equity-and-ecology/
 

This episode of the Designing a Humane Future podcast is dedicated to small businesses - to exploring the future of our Main Street shops and understanding ways to ensure they can continue to be part of our communities and our lives now and looking ahead.

In this two-part episode, the focus is the future of work. In part one, we’ll explore how technology and the economic impacts of the pandemic are shaping jobs now and the opportunities in the future. You’ll hear from experts who help us unpack the current trends we are seeing in the labour market.In part two, we will focus on universal basic income as an innovation that can address uncertainties in the labour market and ensure everyone has the basics they need to live. We’ll look at the impact of Ontario’s Basic Income Pilot and learn about how a proposed basic income plan can contribute to the Canadian economy.
The episode explores ways to build a post-pandemic economy that centres on making work more equitable, inclusive, and dignified. Learn more about those interviewed by visiting the following links (in order of appearance):
Creig LambCo-Founder & Principal, Shift Insightshttps://www.shiftinsights.ca/Floyd Marinescu Executive Director, UBI WorksCEO and Co-founder, C4Mediahttps://www.ubiworks.ca/Anjum Sultana Fellow, Public Policy ForumContributor, “Skills for the Post-Pandemic World: Scoping Report”Co-Author, “A Feminist Recovery Plan for Canada”https://www.anjumsultana.com/Jessie GolemEntrepreneur, professional writer, photographer, pianist, and activistCreator, Humans of Basic Income portrait serieshttps://www.jessiegolem.com/Wayne Lewchuk Professor, School of Labour Studies, Department of Economics, McMaster UniversityCo-author, “Southern Ontario’s Basic Income Experience” report https://socialsciences.mcmaster.ca/people/lewchuk-wayne