June 2, 2025 | Vancouver, BC — Foresight Canada today announced the launch of a new season of its acclaimed Cleantech Forward podcast, focused on the evolution of clean transportation in British Columbia.
This season, hosted by Foresight CEO Jeanette Jackson—recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award (2023) and Business in Vancouver Influential Women in Business Award (2023)—dives into the urgent challenges, exciting opportunities, and practical solutions shaping the future of mobility and accelerating the decarbonization of transportation. Each episode features conversations with leading innovators, industry experts, early adopters, and problem-solvers who are not just sharing ideas, but actively breaking down barriers and scaling impactful solutions.
Listeners will gain insights into key themes, including:
- Shared electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
- The development and adoption of alternative fuels
- The electrification of heavy-duty vehicles
- Strategies for decarbonizing ports and shipping
“We're thrilled to bring these important conversations to the public," says Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight Canada. “British Columbia is a hub of cleantech innovation, and this podcast showcases the incredible work being done to decarbonize transportation. Our goal is to entertain listeners and inspire action and collaboration to accelerate the transition to a more productive, sustainable future economy.”
The Cleantech Forward podcast is a key part of Foresight Canada's mission to support the growth and adoption of cleantech solutions. This new season underscores the organization’s commitment to driving meaningful change and building a sustainable economy powered by clean productivity.
“We’re proud to partner with Foresight Canada to bring these vital conversations to life through podcasting,” says Jennifer Smith, CEO and President of Everything Podcast. “The shift to clean transportation is one of the most pressing challenges of our time—and it’s about more than innovation. It’s about securing a healthier, more sustainable future for the generations that follow.”
The episodes are now available:
Episode 1: The Future of EV Charging Infrastructure
Jeanette Jackson is joined by Randy Zadra, Clean Transportation Advisor in Foresight’s BC Net Zero Innovation Network (BCNZIN), and David Agosti, Director of Parking and Sustainable Mobility at Simon Fraser University. Together, they explore the most viable solutions for expanding EV charging infrastructure across BC to get more electric vehicles on the road and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Episode 2: Electrifying Public Fleets
This episode shifts focus to municipal transportation. Jeanette is joined by Tauseef Waraich, Manager of Fleet and Equipment at the City of Burnaby, and Rob Safrata, CEO of Fuse Power Management, to explore how cities are transitioning to electric service vehicles—and how technologies like vehicle-to-grid (V2G) are reshaping the economics of fleet electrification. From pilot projects to policy challenges, this episode offers practical insights for municipalities, utilities, and innovators alike.
Episode 3: Decarbonizing BC's Ports and Shipping
This episode explores how decarbonizing ports and shipping in British Columbia isn’t just a challenge––it’s a major opportunity for our province and our country to lead in clean fuels, sustainable infrastructure, and global collaboration. Host Jeanette Jackson chats with Juvarya Veltkamp from C40’s Green Ports Forum, and Robin Silvester, former CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, about BC’s role in shaping a cleaner shipping future.
Episode 4: An Electric Future for Mining and Logging
In this episode, host Jeanette Jackson talks to the people doing the heavy lifting when it comes to decarbonizing transportation in BC’s foundational industries. Flyn McCarthy, mining industry advisor to Foresight’s BC Net Zero Innovation Network, shares how he’s helping mining companies go back to the industry’s electric roots. And Eric Little shares the inspiring story of how Edison Motors is reviving BC’s reputation for building cool trucks...and this time, they’re electric.
Episode 5: An Electric Future for Mining and Logging
In this episode, host Jeanette Jackson explores how hydrogen fits into BC’s clean energy future—what’s working now, what’s holding us back, and what it will take to get more hydrogen vehicles on the road. Foresight’s Director of Research, Alyssa Kelly, joins to talk about how hydrogen is being tried and tested in the cleantech ecosystem, and Norm Barmeier from HTEC shares his passion for hydrogen’s potential and how his company is leading efforts to scale hydrogen fuel infrastructure and technology across BC, and the rest of Canada.
Cleantech Forward is also available wherever you get your podcasts.
About Foresight Canada
Foresight Canada helps the world do more with less, sustainably. As Canada's largest cleantech innovation and adoption accelerator, they connect public and private sectors to the world’s best clean technologies, de-risking and simplifying the adoption of innovative solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and economic competitiveness, all while addressing today’s most urgent climate challenges.
Media Contacts:
Heather Kingdon
Communications Manager
hkingdon@foresightcac.com
