Name
Panel Discussion: Building The Future Retrofit Workforce
Date & Time
Thursday, June 25, 2026, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
Philippe St-Jean, Deputy Portfolio Director for Buildings and Communities Innovation, Natural Resources Canada
Cynthia Cruickshank, Professor, Carleton University
Alex Cadel, Climate Services Specialist, Province of Nova Scotia / CLIMAtlantic
Cynthia Cruickshank, Professor, Carleton University
Alex Cadel, Climate Services Specialist, Province of Nova Scotia / CLIMAtlantic
Description
This discussion will focus on the practical steps, policies, partnerships, and structural supports needed to build a stronger and more coordinated retrofit workforce across the country — and how the industry can better position itself for 2027 and beyond.