Yes, Senator

Melanie Taddeo and Steven Christianson

Yes, Senator is a weekly show about the journey of a Canadian woman who wants to dedicate her life to serving in the Senate of Canada. This program offers light-hearted insights about the role of the Senate of Canada, as well as the public awareness campaign by Melanie Taddeo to become appointed as Canada's first blind Senator. Join Melanie with her co-host Steven Christianson in this weekly podcast, and for a chance for every listener to participate in influencing the Senate of Canada. Visit https://melanietaddeo.ca/. A Production of https://henleypoint.ca/

Episodes

  1. Aug 30

    Episode 3: It’s All About Family Ties

    Episode 3 It’s All About Family Ties Where do our values come from? What is the meaning of service? In this episode of Yes, Senator, co-hosts Melanie Taddeo and Steven Christianson talk about Melanie’s lifelong commitment to service – and how these values were instilled at a young age by working as a family in the family business. If you liked this episode, consider liking and subscribing to Yes, Senator. And if you agree that Melanie Taddeo would make a great Canadian Senator, please nominate her at the following link – it's totally free and only takes 4 minutes of your time. https://pco-bcp-gc.hiringplatform.ca/244015-senate-nomination-form/1108544-nomination-form/en Learn more at https://melanietaddeo.ca/ Remember, once we’re successful, and Melanie receives an appointment to the Senate, when she calls you on your personal phone to ask your advice, you’ll be able to answer her call with, “Yes, Senator”. #melanietaddeo #stevenchristianson #canadianpolitics #cdnpoli #cdnmedia #senate #hoc #canadiansenate #parliament #yessenator #yesminister #yesprimeminister #ottawa #gainingvision #gainingvision2020 #accessibility #accessiblecanada #disability #canada

  2. Aug 11

    Episode 2: By Appointment of His Majesty

    Episode 2: By Appointment of His Majesty What is the Senate of Canada? How does it work? What can a newly appointed Senator (perhaps Melanie Taddeo?) expect when that person arrives on Parliament Hill.? In this episode of Yes, Senator, co-hosts Melanie Taddeo and Steven Christianson take a deep dive into the process of Senate appointments and the functions of the Senate of Canada. “It’s certainly not a 9-to-5 job,” Melanie and Steve point out. “You need to feel the joy of service, in serving others,” Melanie explains. Melanie’s entire career has been dedicated to serving others, both in her role as the founder and CEO of a national disability charity in Canada, but also in producing and sharing this educational and informative podcast about the significance of democratic renewal through the public nomination feature of choosing our Senators. If you liked this episode, consider liking and subscribing to Yes, Senator. And if you agree that Melanie Taddeo would make a great Canadian Senator, please nominate her at the following link – it's totally free and only takes 4 minutes of your time. https://pco-bcp-gc.hiringplatform.ca/244015-senate-nomination-form/1108544-nomination-form/en Learn more at https://melanietaddeo.ca/ Remember, once we’re successful, and Melanie receives an appointment to the Senate, when she calls you on your personal phone to ask your advice, you’ll be able to answer her call with, “Yes, Senator”. #melanietaddeo #stevenchristianson #canadianpolitics #cdnpoli #cdnmedia #senate #hoc #canadiansenate #parliament #yessenator #yesminister #yesprimeminister #ottawa #gainingvision #gainingvision2020 #accessibility #accessiblecanada #disability #canada

  3. Aug 9

    Episode 1: There’s No Such Thing as a Blind Senator!

    Episode 1: There’s No Such Thing as a Blind Senator! In this first episode co-hosts Melanie Taddeo and Steven Christianson chat about the perceptions of ability in life, and whether Melanie (who is legally blind) can actually serve as a senator. Yes, Senator is the accompanying podcast series for the campaign to nominate Melanie Taddeo to the Senate of Canada. If you liked this episode, consider liking and subscribing to Yes, Senator. And if you agree that Melanie Taddeo would make a great Canadian Senator, please nominate her at the following link – it's totally free and only takes 4 minutes of your time. https://pco-bcp-gc.hiringplatform.ca/244015-senate-nomination-form/1108544-nomination-form/en Learn more at https://melanietaddeo.ca/ Remember, once we’re successful, and Melanie receives an appointment to the Senate, when she calls you on your personal phone to ask your advice, you’ll be able to answer her call with, “Yes, Senator”. #melanietaddeo #stevenchristianson #canadianpolitics #cdnpoli #cdnmedia #senate #hoc #canadiansenate #parliament #yessenator #yesminister #yesprimeminister #ottawa #gainingvision #gainingvision2020 #accessibility #accessiblecanada #disability #canada

  4. Aug 4

    Trailer for Yes, Senator

    Program Trailer for Yes, Senator Yes, Senator is a weekly talk show about Canada's Senate and highlights the journey of a Canadian woman who wants to dedicate her life to serving Canadians in the Senate of Canada. This weekly show offers light-hearted insights about the functioning and role of the Senate of Canada, as well as the public awareness campaign by Melanie Taddeo to become appointed as Canada's first blind Senator. Join Melanie with her co-host Steven Christianson for informative fun, a conversation with a purpose, and a chance for every listener to participate in influencing the Senate of Canada. Visit https://melanietaddeo.ca/ for more information. A production of https://henleypoint.ca/ Yes, Senator is the accompanying podcast series for the campaign to nominate Melanie Taddeo to the Senate of Canada. If you liked this episode, consider liking and subscribing to Yes, Senator. And if you agree that Melanie Taddeo would make a great Canadian Senator, please nominate her at the following link – it's totally free and only takes 4 minutes of your time. https://pco-bcp-gc.hiringplatform.ca/244015-senate-nomination-form/1108544-nomination-form/en Learn more at https://melanietaddeo.ca/ Remember, once we’re successful, and Melanie receives an appointment to the Senate, when she calls you on your personal phone to ask your advice, you’ll be able to answer her call with, “Yes, Senator”. #melanietaddeo #stevenchristianson #canadianpolitics #cdnpoli #cdnmedia #senate #hoc #canadiansenate #parliament #yessenator #yesminister #yesprimeminister #ottawa #gainingvision #gainingvision2020 #accessibility #accessiblecanada #disability #canada

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Yes, Senator is a weekly show about the journey of a Canadian woman who wants to dedicate her life to serving in the Senate of Canada. This program offers light-hearted insights about the role of the Senate of Canada, as well as the public awareness campaign by Melanie Taddeo to become appointed as Canada's first blind Senator. Join Melanie with her co-host Steven Christianson in this weekly podcast, and for a chance for every listener to participate in influencing the Senate of Canada. Visit https://melanietaddeo.ca/. A Production of https://henleypoint.ca/

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  • Creator
    Melanie Taddeo and Steven Christianson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Melanie Taddeo and Steven Christianson
  • Show Website
    Yes, Senator