The Green Ribbon Panel

Green Ribbon Panel

Welcome to the Green Ribbon Panel, a podcast where we meet the experts and leaders shaping Canada’s energy policy. The Green Ribbon Panel brings together leaders from across Canada to push for practical energy solutions that keep our country secure and competitive. Formed in 2020, the Panel creates space for business and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions that can make Canada a global clean energy superpower. Hosted by Rocco Rossi, we're connecting leaders across sectors, ensuring Canada has a strong, united voice in shaping the future of energy.

Episodes

  1. FEB 9

    Partnerships that deliver

    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.

    33 min

  2. JAN 26

    Pillars of a strong economy

    “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.

    32 min

  3. JAN 14

    Electrification needs collaboration

    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

    39 min

  4. TRAILER

    Trailer: The Green Ribbon Panel Podcast

    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.

    1 min

Trailer

About

Welcome to the Green Ribbon Panel, a podcast where we meet the experts and leaders shaping Canada’s energy policy. The Green Ribbon Panel brings together leaders from across Canada to push for practical energy solutions that keep our country secure and competitive. Formed in 2020, the Panel creates space for business and civic leaders to share ideas and solutions that can make Canada a global clean energy superpower. Hosted by Rocco Rossi, we're connecting leaders across sectors, ensuring Canada has a strong, united voice in shaping the future of energy.

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  • Creator
    Green Ribbon Panel
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Green Ribbon Panel
  • Show Website
    The Green Ribbon Panel