Name
Panel Discussion: Building The Future Retrofit Workforce
Date & Time
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
Cynthia Cruickshank, Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Faculty of Engineering and Design, Full Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University
Philippe St-Jean, Deputy Portfolio Director for Buildings and Communities Innovation, Natural Resources Canada
Philippe St-Jean, Deputy Portfolio Director for Buildings and Communities Innovation, Natural Resources Canada
Description
This panel pulls it all together—clarifying what needs to get done, the policies required to enable that progress, and the people and partnerships essential to delivering it. As we chart the path forward, the discussion will focus on the practical steps, structural supports, and collaborative actions needed to build a stronger, more aligned retrofit workforce nationwide. Together, we’ll set ourselves up for a successful 2027 and beyond.