In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik explore how advanced technologies are revolutionizing Canada’s automotive sector with special guests Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of GM Canada, and Paul Soubry, CEO of New Flyer Industries. From electric delivery vans to zero-emission buses, they discuss what’s driving the transformation of mobility and Canada’s role in the global EV landscape.

From AI to the Final Frontier: Tech Trends Shaping 2025

Disruptors, now in its 11th season, has become your front-row seat to Canada’s innovation story—200+ episodes exploring the people, ideas, and technologies reshaping Canada’s future.  

Each episode, hosted by John Stackhouse, SVP, Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada—and former Editor-in-Chief of The Globe and Mail—cuts through the hype and focuses on what you need to know.

This season, we’re leaning into urgency: the global economy is shifting, geopolitics are noisy, and Canada needs to respond. You’ll hear from founders, investors, scientists, operators, and policy leaders at the forefront. Listen for a clearer understanding of the tech and innovation shaping Canada and the world—and practical insights to help you make sense of what’s coming next.