Best Connectivity Infrastructure Act Podcasts (2025)

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Ep003 - The Act and Principles of Reconciliation 46:54

29d ago46:54

46:54

How well do you know the Declaration Act and the 10 Draft Principles that Guide the Province of British Columbia’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples? In this episode, host Russel Lolacher joins members of our ministry's Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation team to discuss how these documents impact and inform our work, the role their team pla…

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Ep002 - A Look at the Legacy of Kevin Richter 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

The man, the myth, the legend. In this episode, host Russel Lolacher welcomes former Associate Deputy Minister Kevin Richter for a conversation about his lasting impact on leadership, culture, and progress over the past few decades. A long-standing pillar of this ministry, Kevin shares what has mattered most to him, as well as valuable insights and…

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Ep001 - Get to Know Our People Workforce Initiatives Branch (And a New Podcast Launches) 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

The ministry's podcast has returned! Introducing the Our People Podcast - new name, new focus, same great conversations. In this episode, host Russel Lolacher joins the People and Workplace Initiatives (PWI) branch leadership to talk about what they do, how their work has changed since the pandemic, and how we as a ministry can help drive changes t…

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Ep48 - Engaging Our Emergency Program 30:53

1y ago30:53

30:53

Today, we’re getting into emergencies. We’ve gotten into them a few times on this show and we should, we seem to be getting into them more and more, every year. We’re either in an emergency, preparing for an emergency or recovering from an emergency. It’s almost like our ministry needs an Emergency Program. Oh wait, we do. And we’re digging into th…

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Ep47 - Understanding Maintenance Contracts 35:35

1+ y ago35:35

35:35

What do we have 28 of, across our province, that ensures our roads are well maintained through our many seasons? Maintenance Contracts! We work with various maintenance contractors across our province to keep our roads in working condition and travel ready. But what does that even mean? Host Russel Lolacher chats with Manager of Maintenance Program…

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internet lab hot item | KS Park - A Reaction to ETNO & KTOA’s Joint Network Fees Statement 10:48

1+ y ago10:48

10:48

🔥 In this 'Hot Item', Kyung Sin Park (aka ‘KS Park’), Professor at Korea University Law School and co-founder and Director of Open Net Korea, & the internet lab discuss the recent joint statement by the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO) and the Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) on network fees. 📌H…

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Ep46 - Updating Digital Delivery 46:12

2y ago46:12

46:12

Change. It’s probably the biggest constant in what we do. And nothing changes faster than technology. Not only in the tools we use but also in the public’s expectations in how we serve them. One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in my time in government is this tectonic shift around digital transformation. And the need for the public service to mode…

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1:1 with Klaus Landefeld 6:51

2y ago6:51

6:51

In this podcast Klaus Landefeld (DE-CIX Group) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:47] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[06:08] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Klaus Landefeld | Member of the Supervisory Board, DE-CIX Group 🌐 …

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1:1 with Tito Rendas 5:33

2y ago5:33

5:33

In this podcast Dr. Tito Rendas (Católica Global School of Law) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:53] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[04:08] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Dr. Tito Rendas | Executive Dean and Assistant Pr…

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1:1 with Rudolf van der Berg 6:49

2y ago6:49

6:49

In this podcast Rudolf van der Berg (Stratix) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:43] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[06:19] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Rudolf van der Berg | Partner, Stratix 🐦 https://twitter.com/intern…

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1:1 with Ernesto Falcon 6:57

2y ago6:57

6:57

In this podcast Ernesto Falcon (EFF) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:45] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[05:31] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Ernesto Falcon | Senior Legislative Counsel, Electronic Frontier Foundation …

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1:1 with MEP Sabine Verheyen 9:17

2y ago9:17

9:17

In this podcast German MEP Sabine Verheyen (EPP Group) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:45] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[07:27] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ MEP Sabine Verheyen | German MEP, EPP Group 🐦 https://twit…

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1:1 with Luca Belli 9:45

2y ago9:45

9:45

In this podcast Prof. Luca Belli (Center for Technology and Society, FGV Law School) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:55] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[08:03] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Prof. Luca Belli | Professor…

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1:1 with Dean Bubley 9:23

2y ago9:23

9:23

In this podcast Dean Bubley (Disruptive Analysis) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:53] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[06:14] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Dean Bubley | Founder, Disruptive Analysis 🐦 https://twitter.co…

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1:1 with Nicolas Guillaume 11:07

2y ago11:07

11:07

In this podcast Nicolas Guillaume (Nasca) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:49] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[09:02] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Nicolas Guillaume | Président, Nasca 🐦 https://twitter.com/nguillam 🌐 T…

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1:1 with Cláudio Teixeira 6:27

2y ago6:27

6:27

In this podcast Cláudio Teixeira (BEUC) & the internet lab discuss what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[00:50] What’s Wrong With the EC Consultation on the Future of Telecoms ⏲️[05:47] Outro 📌About Our Guest 🎙️ Cláudio Teixeira | Digital Rights Legal Officer, BEUC 🐦 https://twitter.c…

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Ep45 - Getting Down with DFAA 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

When disasters strike our province, big/small, floods, fires, etc. we’re there to work to reopen our highways. But what happens after those events? What’s our role in recovery and financial assistance. Quite a bit actually and today we’re going to talk about it… Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements. Host Russel Lolacher chats with Senior Mana…

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1:1 with Bill Woodcock 24:52

2+ y ago24:52

24:52

In this podcast Bill Woodcock (Packet Clearing House) & the internet lab discuss the tech dimension of internet regulation 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:43] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[08:58] Q2 - What are the inherent dang…

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1:1 with Chris Marsden 32:38

2+ y ago32:38

32:38

In this podcast Prof. Chris Marsden (Monash University, Australia) & the internet lab discuss the academic dimension of internet regulation 📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:05] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[10:12] Q2 - What are …

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1:1 with Joan Barata 19:28

2+ y ago19:28

19:28

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:43] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[05:46] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[09:58] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Andrew Odlyzko 22:09

2+ y ago22:09

22:09

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:51] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[06:18] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[12:41] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with MEP Patrick Breyer 10:11

2+ y ago10:11

10:11

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:21] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[03:30] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[05:41] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Brian Williamson 10:40

2+ y ago10:40

10:40

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:12] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[02:53] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[05:42] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Konstantinos Komaitis 28:25

2+ y ago28:25

28:25

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:26] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[06:21] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[16:22] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Rudolf van der Berg 40:22

2+ y ago40:22

40:22

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:24] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[08:47] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[18:39] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Francesca Musiani 18:09

2+ y ago18:09

18:09

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:29] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[05:01] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[10:10] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with David Frautschy 14:08

2+ y ago14:08

14:08

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:00] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[05:31] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[09:24] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Milton Mueller 15:49

2+ y ago15:49

15:49

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:29] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[05:12] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[10:31] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Jesper Lund 21:06

2+ y ago21:06

21:06

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:11] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[06:25] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[13:31] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Thomas Lohninger 11:41

2+ y ago11:41

11:41

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:09] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[02:18] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[05:16] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Žiga Turk 17:10

2+ y ago17:10

17:10

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:34] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[05:28] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[10:50] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Frode Sørensen 13:52

2+ y ago13:52

13:52

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:18] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[04:03] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[07:37] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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Ep44 - Into All Things Invasive Species 47:07

2+ y ago47:07

47:07

I’m not trying to scare you or anything but we’re being invaded. By land, by water… we are being invaded by… invasive species. What does that even mean, what’s our role and how afraid should we be? Our guests on the latest TRANsmissions podcast episode will get into all of that. Host Russel Lolacher sits down with Environmental Roadside Manager Gra…

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1:1 with Josh Choi 21:29

2+ y ago21:29

21:29

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:23] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[06:16] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[13:28] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with MEP Karen Melchior 16:14

2+ y ago16:14

16:14

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:27] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[04:17] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[08:28] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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1:1 with Michal Boni 22:01

2+ y ago22:01

22:01

📌Episode Highlights ⏲️[00:00] Intro ⏲️[01:41] Q1 - How do you interpret the relationship between users accessing more content and services online and the impact this may have on telcos? ⏲️[07:41] Q2 - What are the inherent dangers (if any) of Big Tech being requested to pay for the network of telcos? ⏲️[13:02] Q3 - Do you think it is appropriate to…

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Ep43 - The Path to Policy 38:34

3y ago38:34

38:34

“POLICY” - a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual. Is that what it is in the world of Transportation and Infrastructure? Is it a simple process or a complicated one? What’s involved? Who’s involved? Great questions our guests today have answers. Host Russel Lolacher sits down with Executi…

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Ep42 - Caring About Corporate Safety 24:43

3y ago24:43

24:43

Our number one priority is safety. You know it. I know it. But what does that MEAN?! Sure we prioritize safety but what are the behaviours? What does that look like as an organization? In this episode, we get into the corporate safety world to understand its influence and impact. Host Russel Lolacher sits down with our Acting Manager of Corporate S…

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Ep41 - Painting the Picture of Atmospheric River 2021 50:13

3y ago50:13

50:13

Natural disasters, big emergencies… flooding, wildfire… are becoming more and more common. The “new normal” as they call it. But here’s the thing when we start saying “new normal”… there’s a “new abnormal”. And we got a big slice of that in November of 2021 when we got hit with one of the biggest flooding events in Canadian history. Host Russel Lol…

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Ep40 - Understanding the Usefulness of Utilities 40:03

3y ago40:03

40:03

There are a LOT of what this ministry does that you don’t see. That you might not even consider. Driving along, checking out our beautiful scenery with no idea the work that goes into making it all… work. I’m talking about utilities. Host Russel Lolacher chats with Utilities Project Analyst Ryan Pinches and Senior Project Manager in Major Projects …

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Ep39 - Remember Your Records Management 28:41

3y ago28:41

28:41

Every once in a while we get an email reminding us about our records management. We look at, we know we gotta do it, we think about it, we wonder what “transitory” means… and go on with our day. Sound familiar? Well, records ARE a big deal. Prepare to learn! Host Russel Lolacher chats with Records Officer with the Information Management Branch Deb …

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Ep38 - Into the Wilds of Wildlife Management 35:38

3+ y ago35:38

35:38

Our beautiful province is hugely populated by various wildlife, who make their way around the land. And they don’t often travel by highways. But we still need to ensure they travel safely when they get to them, which is what we’re talking about today. Host Russel Lolacher chats with Manager of the Wildlife Program Leonard Sielecki and Regional Mana…

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Ep37 - Anything and Everything Avalanche 41:54

3+ y ago41:54

41:54

Some of the most amazing photos/videos and coolest stories come from this program. From weather stations, to backcountry adventures, avalanche control to safety preparation. Hello Avalanche Program! Host Russel Lolacher chats with Senior Manager of the Avalanche and Weather Program Robb Anderson, and District Avalanche Supervisors Mark Talbot and M…

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Ep36 - Get In Line for Inland Ferries 29:13

3+ y ago29:13

29:13

We talk a lot of highways on this podcast. Which makes sense as they cover a large part of our province, BUT there are some bodies of water that highways have to stop at and allow for other modes of transportation to step up. Inland Ferries! And all about them, is the topic today. Host Russel Lolacher chats with Inland Ferries Manager Layle Lintern…

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Ep35 - An Understanding of GBA+ and IGBA+ 48:41

3+ y ago48:41

48:41

Today on the show we’ll be discussing GBA+ and IGBA+, Gender-Based Analysis Plus and Indigenous Gender-Based Analysis Plus. You’ll hear personal and passionate stories of how important this learning and understanding is to how we can build better relationships, both with the public and with our coworkers. It’s something we really need to incorporat…

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Ep34 - Take a Ride with DriveBC 35:39

3+ y ago35:39

35:39

DriveBC. You know it. You love it. It’s one of the key products we use to communicate to the public on travel advisories, incident information, closures and construction impacts while also providing highwaycams, weather info and so much more to help you know before you go. And we’re digging into it today! Host Russel Lolacher sits down with Web Ser…

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Ep33 - A Play by Play with Procurement 34:51

4y ago34:51

34:51

According to Wikipedia, procurement is “the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity.” Is that how the BC government and our ministry see it? Toda…

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Ep32 - Say Hi to BC HighwayCams 39:33

4y ago39:33

39:33

They are one of the most popular things we do. They are one of the many ways we help the public know before they go and they have a very happy home on our DriveBC web properties. They’ve also been an amazing source of fun in highlighting our province – sunsets, sunrises, winter maintenance, cone zone construction and giant spiders cover up the lens…

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Ep31 - Getting Insight into Integrated Transportation Planning 26:34

4y ago26:34

26:34

There are so many modes of transportation, and there really needs to be a more holistic look at how they compliment and work with each other. Including the use of technology in those relationships. And that’s why we’re talking about Integrated Transportation Development planning today! Podcast host Russel Lolacher sits down with Executive Lead Davi…

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EP30 - Everything Ethics 16:02

4y ago16:02

16:02

Ethics - “moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.” That’s what dictionary.com tells us. And in this episode, we’re going to hear from our ministry’s Ethics advisor on how that pertains to us. Host Russel Lolacher sits down with David Greer to understand what this role is responsible for, how he can help me…

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