In Discussion with ACEC is a series of informal conversations with Federal Government decision makers who have an impact on the consulting engineering sector.
During these in-depth interviews, ACEC-Canada President and CEO John Gamble delves into policies and programs to gain a first-hand understanding of the government's long-term vision on the issues and challenges that touch the consulting engineering sector. Interviews have taken place with the Honourable Bill Morneau, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, the Honourable Jim Carr, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Pierre Lavalée, President & CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada.
In February 2020, Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, completed a Q&A with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble and discussed Canada's competitiveness, the economy, and infrastructure investments. This Q&A appeared in the March/April issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In Discussion with Pierre Lavallée
In April 2019, Pierre Lavallée, President & CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), completed a Q&A with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble and provided information and insight on the CIB. This Q&A appeared in the May issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In February 2019, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, completed a Q&A with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble and provided an update on the government’s infrastructure plan. This Q&A appeared in the March/April issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In July 2018, the Honourable Jim Carr, former Minister of Natural Resources and current Minister of International Trade Diversification, sat down with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble to speak on the government's vision in regards to natural resources. This Q&A appeared in the August/September issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
In April 2018, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, sat down with ACEC President & CEO John Gamble to provide an update on the government’s infrastructure plan and investments. This Q&A appeared in the May issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. To view the article please click the image below.
An Ottawa public bus was the ideal backdrop for an informal chat with the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, over the summer of 2017. John Gamble and the Minister discussed transit, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, social infrastructure, and the government’s long-term vision for infrastructure development and investment.
You can view the full interview below or click on one of the short topic specific videos below:
Full Interview
Long-Term Vision
Transit
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Social Infrastructure
Infrastructure Investments
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging our people and our businesses in ways many of us had not planned. Managing a business through a pandemic crisis is a significant challenge. For this reason, ACEC has created this section of our website to support our member firms during this unprecedented event.
This national awareness campaign tells the important story of the contribution made by the consulting engineering sector.
Creating a national right of way that connects Canadians, communities, and markets.
This cornerstone ACEC advocacy activity transforms delegates of the ACEC national leadership conference into citizen advocates who help shape policy affecting our sector by meeting with Members of Parliament.
ACEC-Canada invites you to showcase your project and share your firm's contribution to Canada's social, economic, and environmental quality of life.
In support of free trade and the NAFTA renegotiations, ACEC supports an important initiative during a time of unprecedented trade uncertainty.
National Engineering Month is Canada’s biggest celebration of engineering. Over 500 events take place across the country for young Canadians to learn about the exciting, fun and rewarding world of careers in engineering.
