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Disruptors, now in its 10th season, has become your front-row seat to Canada’s innovation story—200+ episodes exploring the people, ideas, and technologies reshaping Canada’s future. Each episode, hosted by John Stackhouse, SVP, Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada—and former Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail—cuts through the hype and focuses on what you need to know. This season, we’re l... more

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Fresh from Davos, John Stackhouse shares field notes on how the world’s economy is reorganizing — and what that means for Canadians.

He is joined by Gerald Butts, Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group, to unpack the new RBC–Eurasia Canad... more

If you’re trying to separate climate ambition from execution, this conversation is for you! John Stackhouse is joined by Clara Barby, Senior Partner at Just Climate, to pressure-test what’s scaling—and what’s getting stuck by diving into RBC’s new Cl... more

With industrial power demand rising, can small modular reactors help anchor a cleaner, always‑on system that will support the incoming AI Data Centre boom? 

In this bonus episode of Disruptors, recorded live in Edmonton, host John Stackhouse speaks ... more

Canada’s future won’t be decided in PDF strategies — it will be decided by what we actually build: trade corridors, clean power, AI datacentres, agtech and northern connectivity that can stand up in a more volatile world.

In this episode of Disrupto... more

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Recent Guests

Gerald Butts
Vice Chair and Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group, former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Eurasia Group
Episode: Risk as Signal: A Canadian Playbook
Clara Barby
Senior partner at Just Climate, focused on climate-led investing
Just Climate
Episode: Climate-Led Investing: What’s Next
Tom Jenkins
Leading thinker on tech sovereignty.
OpenText
Episode: The Trust Advantage: How OpenText is Securing Canada’s Information Layer
Shannon Bell
Expert in building tech stacks and AI applications.
OpenText
Episode: The Trust Advantage: How OpenText is Securing Canada’s Information Layer
Eric Desaulniers
Founder and CEO of Nouveau Monde Graphite
Nouveau Monde Graphite
Episode: Beyond the Battery: Inside Quebec’s Mine-to-Refine Transformation
Jean Charest
Former Premier of Quebec
Episode: Beyond the Battery: Inside Quebec’s Mine-to-Refine Transformation
Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin
CEO of the Nukik Corporation, leading the Kivalliq Energy and Fibre build.
Nukik Corporation
Episode: Powering the North: How the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link Will Build A Stronger Canada
Murad Al-Katib
President and CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients, advocate for agri-food innovation.
AGT Food and Ingredients
Episode: Feeding the Future: How Saskatchewan is Seeding Canada's Ag-Tech Revolution
Kyle Folk
CEO of Ground Truth Ag, focused on automating grain grading processes.
Ground Truth Ag
Episode: Feeding the Future: How Saskatchewan is Seeding Canada's Ag-Tech Revolution

Hosts

John Stackhouse
Host discussing Canada's urgent challenges and the role of technology in addressing them. He engages with various guests to explore innovative responses to economic issues.
Sonia Sennik
Co-host with insights into the intersections of technology and innovation, focusing on agri-tech and AI applications. She fosters discussions that enhance understanding of technological impacts on society.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 478 ratings
  • Weekly listener

    I work in the technology space and Disruptors is on my weekly rotation of podcasts. As a woman in tech, I was delighted to hear the episode from IWD that focuses on some pretty remarkable women in clean-tech. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LishaMillz12
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great tech pod

    Interested in the Canadian tech landscape? Then this podcast is for you. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RVS.08
    Canada2 years ago
  • Awesome Tech Show

    Great podcast on Canadian innovation and technology — great topics and guests. Worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxtini30
    United States2 years ago
  • My go-to podcast for Canadian innovation

    Love this podcast and John is a great host! It consistently sheds light on innovative topics like new tech and climate action — really insightful with great delivery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGC1999
    Canada2 years ago
  • Big Fan!

    Timely and insightful. An engaging podcast that’s a must listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S50LP
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and insightful discussions on innovation and technology, highlighting the importance of Canadian content in addressing global challenges.

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Risk as Signal: A Canadian Playbook
Q: How do we think about developing a third way economically, not just tied to the U.S. or China?
It is essential to diversify and develop trade opportunities beyond the U.S., given its dominant historical role in Canada's economy.
Risk as Signal: A Canadian Playbook
Q: How does China view Canada given the current geopolitical environment?
Geostrategically, China sees value in using the U.S. response to Canada as an opportunity, though they do not see Canada as a necessary partner.
Risk as Signal: A Canadian Playbook
Q: How do we balance the need for speed and execution with the need to respect the design of our country?
It requires the old-fashioned fine art of persuasion and an acknowledgment of constitutional rights held by provinces and indigenous communities.
Risk as Signal: A Canadian Playbook
Q: What matters most of all in the Canada-U.S. relationship?
The continuation of the framework agreement is crucial, as it facilitates trillion-dollar trade and supports many jobs on both sides of the border.
Risk as Signal: A Canadian Playbook
Q: How are you thinking about where we're at in January 2026?
We've come out of a long period of stable equilibrium led by the United States, which is now a generator of geopolitical risk that comprehensively affects Canada.

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What is Disruptors about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores the intersection of technology and national purpose in addressing Canada's pressing challenges. Through insightful conversations with various experts and leaders across sectors, it highlights innovative solutions that leverage technology—from artificial intelligence in agriculture to critical minerals powering clean energy transitions. Episodes delve into topics like robotics, infrastructure, and agricultural innovation, showcasing how creative thinking and technological advancements are pivotal in shaping a stronger, more competitive Canada. The narrative not only focuses on specific innovations but also positions them as a blueprint for the nation's future, making it a compelling listen for those interested in techno... more

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1. Gerald Butts
2. Clara Barby
3. Tom Jenkins
4. Shannon Bell
5. Eric Desaulniers
6. Jean Charest
7. Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin
8. Murad Al-Katib

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