Episode 35: MP Nate Erskine-Smith - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with Emily Barnes, president of EngiQueers Canada, about the challenges and progress of the 2SLGBTQ+ engineering community.

They discuss the origins of EngiQueers Canada, the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and the role of allyship in driving positive change. Emily shares insights on working with queer-friendly engineering companies, inspiring young 2SLGBTQ+ students to pursue engineering careers, and the ongoing efforts to advance equity in the profession.

In this special Black History Month episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with Ayo Abiola, Director of Communications for Black Engineers of Canada (BEC). Together they discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within the Canadian engineering community and the role BEC plays in fostering an environment where black engineers can excel without societal biases.

Ayo highlights the challenges black engineers face in the industry, including engineering students, and the work of BEC in providing networking, mentoring, training, and development opportunities to address these challenges. In addition, he emphasizes that a collective effort is required to build a more inclusive engineering community in Canada, and the role organizations like the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) can play in that effort. 

In this episode, host Jerome James, P.Eng. discusses the untapped potential of nuclear power in Ontario's energy landscape. He is joined by Matthew Mairinger, P.Eng., president of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear, who shares insights on how the perception of nuclear power has evolved over the years and its current role in the fight against climate change.

From game-changing innovations like small modular reactors to advancements in carbon capture technology, Matthew breaks down how nuclear power is at the forefront of the sustainable energy revolution and how engineers of all disciplines should consider a career in nuclear, where they can contribute to solving one of society's most pressing problems.

In this special year-end episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers' CEO Sandro Perrzuzza. Together, they review the incredible work OSPE has done on behalf of engineers in 2023 and the exciting plans they have for 2024.

From advocacy task forces and working groups that are reshaping the engineering landscape, to groundbreaking educational programs, OSPE continues to be a force for change. Join us for this deep dive into the work of OSPE, the Voice of Engineers in Ontario. 

 

In this episode, we discuss the impact of rising interest rates on families in Ontario and explore financial strategies that engineers should consider in the current market. 

Host Jerome James is joined by Matthew Pickering, Mortgage Development Manager at National Bank, who provides practical advice and discusses the importance of building flexibility into mortgage loans. 

Matthew also highlights the detail-oriented and numbers-driven nature of engineers and how their long-term needs and goals influence their choices in homeownership and dealing with mortgage payments.

This is Part Three of a special three-part episode.

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future.  We are delighted to be joined by three of them: MPs Yasir Naqvi, Nate Erskin-Smith and MPP Ted Hsu.  

In this episode, host Jerome James speaks with Ontario MP Nate Erskin-Smith

This is Part Two of a special three-part episode.

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future.  We are delighted to be joined by three of them: MPs Yasir Naqvi, Nate Erskin-Smith and MPP Ted Hsu.  

In this episode, host Jerome James speaks with Ontario MPP Ted Hsu

This is Part One of a special three-part episode.

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future.  We are delighted to be joined by three of them: MPs Yasir Naqvi, Nate Erskin-Smith and MPP Ted Hsu.  

In this episode, host Jerome James speaks with Ontario MP Yasir Naqvi.

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James explores the fascinating world of quantum technology and how it's poised to change the engineering industry. 

Joined by guest Tina Deckker, a lawyer with a  master's degree in quantum computing, they delve into the future of this ground-breaking technology, from its potential to disrupt current cryptography to its impact on various industries, including communications, automotive and material science. 

Tune in to learn about the seismic shifts caused by quantum technology and the exciting opportunities it presents for engineers of today and tomorrow.

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James continues his lively chat with Mark Abbott, director of the Engineering Change Lab at the Mars Discovery District in Toronto, on the value of tech stewardship.

Jerome and Mark expand the discussion to include the role tech stewardship plays in aerospace, healthcare and manufacturing, as well as what government can do to encourage and support the responsible use of technology.  

Join us for the conclusion of this fascinating conversation.