Talking to Canadians

Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
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Talking to Canadians is a podcast that strives to tell the unique and diverse stories of Canadians. CCDI’s Founder & CEO, Michael Bach, sits down with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and dives into their unique, lived experiences, to share what connects us as Canadians.

Episodes

  1. 30/03/2020

    11 | Paula Simons

    Meet Paula Simons, a recently-appointed senator from Alberta. With a history in journalism, Senator Simons' objectivity and directness make her an ideal person to represent all Canadians.

  2. 02/03/2020

    10 | Marcelo Lu

    Meet Marcelo Lu, a global executive and current President of BASF Canada. Marcelo leads a team that develops unique and innovative solutions to many of our current problems.

  3. 13/11/2019

    9 | Level Chan

    Meet Level Chan, a lawyer originally from Alberta, who now calls Nova Scotia home. His unique experience of being an Asian lawyer in predominantly Caucasian Atlantic Canada has helped him develop a passion for issues around diversity and inclusion.

  4. 21/10/2019

    8 | Spencer West

    Meet Spencer West. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands to speaking in front of thousands of kids in packed stadiums, today’s guest is truly an inspiration. He challenges stereotypes and lives a proud, and uplifting life.

  5. 09/10/2019

    7 | Adrienne Batra

    Meet Adrienne Batra, a conservative, south Asian women who is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Sun. Adrienne joins Michael to talk politics, Saskatchewan, and standing up for one's beliefs.

  6. 10/09/2019

    6 | Michael Chutskoff

    Meet Michael Chutskoff, a young man from BC. Michael talks about growing up in a conservative school, reconciliation, and intersectionality.

  7. 26/08/2019

    5 | Celina Caesar-Chavannes

    Meet Celina Caesar-Chavannes, a member of parliament, representing the riding of Whitby. Celina joins Michael to discuss gender and racial equality, and the role politics has in equity and inclusion.

  8. 13/08/2019

    4 | Khadija Waseem

    Meet Khadija Waseem, a Muslim woman who wears a hijab. Khadija joins Michael to talk about women’s empowerment, mental health for immigrants and indigenous communities, and equal representation of women in various levels of government.

  9. 29/07/2019

    3 | Marni Panas

    Meet Marni Panas, a trans woman living in Alberta. Marni joins Michael to chat about diversity, inclusion, and Alberta’s trans community.

  10. 14/07/2019

    2 | Kevin Rempel

    Meet Kevin Rempel, who was paralyzed in a motocross accident in 2006, at the age of 23, and learned to walk again. Kevin joins Michael to talk about adversity, loss, and sledge hockey.

  11. 01/07/2019

    1 | Renee Bazile Jones

    Michael sits down with Renee Bazile-Jones to talk about racism.

  • 11 Episodes

About

Talking to Canadians is a podcast that strives to tell the unique and diverse stories of Canadians. CCDI’s Founder & CEO, Michael Bach, sits down with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and dives into their unique, lived experiences, to share what connects us as Canadians.

Information

  • Creator
    Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Talking to Canadians