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In this episode, we speak with Kelly Langgard, Director and CEO of the Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation, about why arts funding matters in a city under pressure. From the 50th anniversary theme “Believe in Art” to paid mentorship, Black arts operating support, and the balance between public and private investment, the conversation reframes culture as essential infrastructure…
An interview with Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault. We discussed his trip to Ghana to announce a $20 million fund over four years to support four West African countries—Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia, and Togo—with data systems needed to fight climate change.
An interview with David Rawlings, Chief Executive Officer for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Canada. We discuss the interesting nexus between sports and the workplace as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, equity and the power of role models and mentorship. We spoke to Rawlings within the context of his participation in a virtual panel titled 'The Chase Diversity Alliance: The Black Experience in Sports…
An interview with French scientist and explorer Éric Brossier who, aboard his polar expedition boat, the Vagabond, conducts scientific experiments with his wife France in the Arctic while raising their two daughters on board as they sail the world.
An interview with Anthony Morgan, a molecular research scientist, entrepreneur and guest host of CBC's Chef Secrets: The Science of Cooking. The documentary is a real eye-opener about how science enhances cooking and helps us solve some fundamental food mysteries.
An interview with the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. We discuss the announcement of a $19 million investment by the Government of Canada aimed at bolstering the city of Toronto's economic recovery in light of the significant challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We place a particular focus on Black-owned businesses in Toronto's…
An interview with Ali Russell, Extreme E Chief Marketing Officer. The five-race global electric SUV off-road racing series aims to leverage the power and popularity of motorsports to raise awareness about climate change by holding races in extreme environments around the world which have already been damaged or affected by climate and environmental issues.
An interview with South African-born professional ballet dancer Siphesihle November. The young Second Soloist from the National Ballet of Canada discusses his amazing journey from the Zolani township to inspiring a new generation on a global stage.
An interview with Darcy Killeen, executive director of the annual Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
