The Canadian Story

Angelo Isidorou is a political commentator, writer and host of the "Cancel This" podcast. He is also a prominent activist for free speech in Canada and serves as the Director for The Free Speech Club, the largest free speech advocacy organization in the country. Find Angelo online: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/angeloisidorou YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCioON-JvOyXE-aZ2-UCBqDw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/angeloisidoroupublic/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Angelo Isidorou is a political commentator, writer and host of the "Cancel This" podcast. He is also a prominent activist for free speech in Canada and serves as the Director for The Free Speech Club, the largest free speech advocacy organization in the country. Find Angelo online: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/angeloisidorou YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCioON-JvOyXE-aZ2-UCBqDw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/angeloisidoroupublic/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Carlee Dowsett is a Toronto-based wedding and event planner turned jewelry designer and entrepreneur. After losing all event work due to COVID-19, Carlee turned a hobby of making jewelry into a successful business by transferring knowledge and key characteristics from her event planning career. Find Carlee online: SUNDAY BRUNCH @sundaybrunchca www.shopsundaybrunch.ca EVERLEE EVENT STUDIO @everleeeventstudio www.everlee-eventstudio.com Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Dr. Vivek Cheba is a Certified Orthodontic Specialist in Calgary Alberta. Having practiced Orthodontics since purchasing his first practice in Red Deer Alberta in 2012, he has since treated over 8000 patients, making him one of the largest dental practitioners in Canada. His practice provides comprehensive orthodontic treatment with traditional braces, Invisalign and other advanced cutting edge medical technology available for all ages of patients. Find Vivek online: https://www.drvivekcheba.com/site/about-dr-vivek-cheba Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Joel Cassady is a drummer, producer and songwriter living in Toronto, ON. Best known as a member of the multi-platinum group "Walk Off the Earth", Joel and the band have amassed billions of views online and performed at iconic venues and festivals all over the world. Find Joel online: https://www.instagram.com/joelcassady/ https://www.instagram.com/walkofftheearth/ https://www.instagram.com/restacres/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Welcome to The Lexicon of Labour where David, Dan and Zach get together to talk about labour, business, and whatever else they might fancy their whim. Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Originally from Canada’s west coast, Lisa relocated to Ontario in 2002 and spent close to two decades working for government, a public sector not-for-profit agency, and a communications and government relations firm. While working on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, she rose quickly through the ranks, having held senior positions in several political offices, including a former national party leader’s office. Well known for her political skills, Lisa was also tapped to lead issues management in a War Room. In early 2010, with her extensive legislative and political experience, she was quickly hired by a large Ontario public sector agency to lead its government relations department and assist with communications strategies. In addition to her UBC Okanagan Bachelor of Arts degree, Lisa has also completed a graduate year in Public Relations (2007), with honours – her academic and professional accomplishments resulted in Lisa being nominated for a Premier's Award as an Outstanding Ontario Graduate. Before launching Blackbird, Lisa spent seven years at a Toronto-based communications and government relations agency. Lisa led both its federal government relations department and Indigenous practice. Lisa is an award-winning public relations professional and has also had many government relations successes. She is a member of the Canadian Public Relations Society, the Government Relations Institute of Canada, and the International Association of Business Communicators. Lisa is also a commentator on various television and radio news programs. Lisa is the mother of two grown children, one of whom is studying math and data sciences at the University of Toronto and the other provides translation services to Blackbird while she and her husband raise Lisa’s very busy grandson. Find Lisa Online: Twitter: @lisakirbie Instagram: @blackbirdstrat Blackbirdstrategies.ca Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Born and raised in Thornhill, Ontario Melissa is a first generation Canadian, a female executive and a long time conservative activist. Melissa worked in Stephen Harper’s government in various roles for the Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Environment. Today, Melissa is one of the most sought-after PR and crisis communications experts in the country. She has worked with the world’s biggest brands and Canada’s largest companies. She is no stranger to winning elections and driving decision-making. She has worked on nearly every Conservative national campaign since 2006. In 2018, she became the youngest female to ever run a winning war room for the Progressive Conservative Party, winning ridings we had not won for a generation. She speaks French and Russian fluently. You’ve probably seen her on CBC’s Power and Politics and CTV’s Power Play, or heard her on her own weekly radio show on NewsTalk 1010. Melissa also serves on the boards of a Toronto Hospital, the Hot Docs Film Festival, Jewish Addictions and Community Services (JACS) and the Canadian Jewish Public Affairs Committee. Find Melissa online: https://www.melissalantsman.ca/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Ian Blackwood is a Crossbow Hunter and a real human male born & raised in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. With over two decades in the entertainment industry from musician to actor to producer to photographer and even podcast host, Blackwood is a jack of all trades. Find Ian online: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theianblackwood IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2179036/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IBTS PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xy1mkx1vUGs32hDdCZhnS?si=i5gD5W4rSHWtemiSzt2P-g IBTS PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ibts-podcast/id1369809036 Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

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Nathan Giede is a pundit who has commented on political matters in print, radio, and television for many years. He resides near Prince George, BC on the family farm. Find Nathan online: https://www.facebook.com/nathan.giede Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Chad Krahn is a community builder based out of Red Deer, Alberta. He is currently a constituency manager for the local MLA, President of his community association and a foster parent. Previously, Chad worked as a poverty reduction advocate and a church planter. He holds a Masters in Theological Studies and has two, soon to be three, but usually more, kids with his wife Heather. You can find Chad on Twitter @ChadinRedDeer where he spend his time trying to convince people that #LocalMatters and to #BuildNotBreak Find Chad online: https://twitter.com/ChadinRedDeer Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Cole has a Degree in Political Studies from the University of Alberta. He has worked extensively in all three levels of government, campaigned in four provinces, helped run the unity campaign between the Wildrose and PCs, and also ran for office himself. He also has his Private Pilots license and competes in powerlifting in his freetime. Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Andrej is a lawyer specializing in corporate/commercial law. He has held senior positions in the federal public service and Canada's space sector. He earned his law degree cum laude from the University of Ottawa and holds two graduate degrees in political science and economics. He aspires to own a '67 Mustang one day. Find Andrej online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrej-litvinjenko-5964666a/ Read Andrej's articles about GameStop: 1. https://westernstandardonline.com/2021/01/litvinjenko-cant-stop-wont-stop-gamestop/ 2. https://westernstandardonline.com/2021/01/litvinjenko-up-against-the-ropes-wall-street-does-what-it-does-best-cheat/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory Disclaimer: The views expressed in this content are for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide financial, insurance, legal, accounting or tax advice, and should not be construed as such.

Vitor Marciano is a political and communications strategist who has been involved in small "c" conservative politics for over 30 years. He has been a campaign manager many times at all levels in politics. He was on the first national council of the conservative party of Canada, served as the national policy chair for the CPC, the executive director of Wildrose and the press secretary to 2 Alberta Leaders of the Opposition. Vitor is an immigrant who came to Alberta from Portugal as a four year old and has been pretty much a life-long Edmontonian. Find Vitor online: https://twitter.com/Vitormarciano https://www.facebook.com/vitor.marciano/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Dan Leytham is an entrepreneur, musician and keyboard/synth player in the band Mucho Disaster based out of Hamilton, Ontario. A few years ago Dan made the decision that although music was his first love, it was more pragmatic to leverage his skills in roofing to start a roofing company. 5 years after starting the company, his company Peak Roofing now generates half a million in revenue annually and his band Mucho Disaster has plans for multiple releases in 2021. Check out Mucho Disasters most recent track here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-AttqaRqn_Y To find Dan’s company you can visit their website at: www.peakroofing.ca Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/

Garnett Genuis is the Member of Parliament for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, and is the Conservative Shadow Minister for International Development and Human Rights. Prior to this, he was the Conservative Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism & for Canada-China Relations. Since having been elected to the House of Commons in the 2015 federal election, he has been an ardent advocate for pluralism, human rights and a principled Canadian foreign policy. Find Garnett online: https://www.garnettgenuismp.ca https://twitter.com/GarnettGenuis https://www.facebook.com/MPGenuis Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Senator Leo Housakos was appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2008. He was named Speaker of the Senate in 2014. During his tenure, he has been at the forefront of Senate modernization both as Chair of Internal Economy and Chair of Rules and Procedures of the Senate. One of his proudest achievements in the Senate, was the passing of a bill, of which he was the sponsor, calling for a national framework for PTSD amongst first responders. He is also a member of the Foreign Affairs committee and is very outspoken on matters such as the Chinese crackdown on pro democracy activists in Hong Kong and the persecution of Uighur Muslims, as well as speaking out against the Iranian regime and Turkish regimes. Senator Housakos is also involved in his community including raising awareness and funds for the Greek schools of Socrates and Demosthenes of Greater Montreal and for Giant Steps School and Resource Centre, which provides education and services for autistic children and their families. A graduate of McGill University, enjoyed a successful career in business while engaging in public service through various initiatives including serving two terms as Vice-President of the Hellenic Congress of Quebec and as a founding member of the Hellenic Board of Trade of Greater Montreal. In 2018, Senator Housakos was invested as an Archon of the Greek Orthodox Church in recognition of his unwavering support of the church, his leadership within the Hellenic community and his work on behalf of all Canadians as a parliamentarian. Senator Housakos’s greatest sources of pride and joy remain his wife Demi and their two sons Peter and Tasso. Find Senator Housakos online: https://twitter.com/SenatorHousakos Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Walied Soliman is the Canadian chair of Norton Rose Fulbright. He is widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading lawyers in his field of practice, having been involved in some of the most significant and complex M&A transactions and proxy battles in the country. As co-chair of the firm’s Special Situations team, he advises buyers and sellers, boards of directors, hostile bidders as well as shareholder activists. In addition, his practice focuses on restructurings, corporate finance, corporate governance and structured products. Sought after for his depth of knowledge and experience, Mr. Soliman was mandated in 2020 by the government of Ontario to chair the landmark Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce, which conducted a full review of the capital markets regulatory regime. In 2019, Mr. Soliman was chosen by the United Nations Association in Canada to be its Global Citizen Laureate, an honour bestowed upon him for his professional merit and service to the community. He was the only lawyer recognized in the Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine Power 50 list for 2017; was designated as a "Star Lawyer" by Acritas that same year for ranking in the top 28 lawyers globally among more than 5,000 practitioners, as selected by a panel of over 3,000 senior in-house counsel; has been ranked as a leading Canadian corporate lawyer by both Chambers Canada and Lexpert Canada since 2016; was named one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer magazine in 2014; has been ranked by Best Lawyers in Canada since 2013; and was named one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 in Canada by Lexpert magazine in 2009. Mr. Soliman sits on the boards of the BlackNorth Initiative against anti-Black racism, Ryerson University, and the Toronto SickKids Hospital Foundation, among other philanthropic endeavours. Find Walied online: https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us https://twitter.com/waliedesq Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/

Benjamin Sharma is a policy analyst and political activist who has most recently worked as a policy advisor in government. Born and raised in Toronto, Ben has an undergraduate degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Princeton University, a master's degree in Russian from Harvard University, and law and business degrees from the University of Toronto. Ben's study of Russia has given him a firm preference for the liberal traditions and institutions of the English-speaking world. His work in the insolvency and restructuring industry has taught him about many of the ways in which people's dreams can fall apart when confronted with reality. Find Ben online: https://twitter.com/BenSharmaTO Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/

Dan Leytham is an entrepreneur, musician and keyboard/synth player in the band Mucho Disaster based out of Hamilton, Ontario. A few years ago Dan made the decision that although music was his first love, it was more pragmatic to leverage his skills in roofing to start a roofing company. 5 years after starting the company, his company Peak Roofing now generates half a million in revenue annually and his band Mucho Disaster has plans for multiple releases in 2021. Check out Mucho Disasters most recent track here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-AttqaRqn_Y To find Dan’s company you can visit their website at: www.peakroofing.ca

Derek Fildebrandt is the Publisher of the Western Standard. He was a Wildrose MLA and then Leader of the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta from 2015 to 2019. From 2009 to 2015 he was Alberta Director and National Research Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Find Derek online: https://www.westernstandardonline.com https://www.westernstandardonline.com/subscribe/ https://twitter.com/Dfildebrandt https://www.facebook.com/fildebrandtderek https://www.facebook.com/westernstandardonline Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/

Aisha Gerber (Godbout) was a Canadian competitive gymnast, competing at the international level beginning in 2003. She then earned a scholarship to UCLA, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in World Arts and Cultures and competed with the UCLA gymnastics team. After graduating in 2012 she spent the next 5 years coaching gymnasts at the recreational and competitive level, eventually shifting into the General Manager position at her home club in Cambridge, Ontario. Following a brief hiatus after the birth of her daughter in 2019, Aisha took a position with the City of Brantford as the Coordinator for the Ontario 55+ Winter Games, set to come to the City of Brantford and the County of Brant in 2022. Find Aisha online: https://www.instagram.com/aishajoyg/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/

A graduate of Queen’s University, Brent Cameron is a writer and researcher whose 2005 book “The Case for Commonwealth Free Trade” outlined many of the themes that would become part of the CANZUK concept. Formerly a Research Associate with SES Canada Research (now Nanos Research), and an assistant to a member of the Ontario Legislature, Brent is a Trade Policy Advisor with Toronto-based Concierge Strategies, as well as a member of the boards of Commonwealth Exchange and CANZUK International. Since 2014, Brent was elected as a Councillor in the eastern Ontario municipality of Central Frontenac, serving as its Deputy Mayor in 2017. Find Brent Online: https://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthTradeNow https://twitter.com/BrentHCameron Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/

Erin's driving purpose is to help people find their truest, most rebellious path through mindset training, movement, and true community. Erin Moraghan is a long-time grinder in the fitness and wellness world, both as a business developer and a wellness coach. She believes every successful wellness or business strategy begins with mindset training, and considers a daily mindset practice even more important than a nutrition or movement program. "If we're not training the brain first, the rest of our hard work simply won't gain the traction it could. It's not easy - this is why it's the rebel's path." Her signature Rebel Mindset practice has been making an impact on lives across North America and beyond throughout COVID 19, which served as the catalyst for the creation of Litethriive™ Wellness, her team's virtual holistic wellness platform. The Litethriive team includes Erin, along with world class fitness and movement coaches, nutrition experts, therapists, mindset experts, and monthly special guests. Find Erin online: https://www.litethriive.com/ https://www.instagram.com/erinmoraghan/ https://www.instagram.com/litethriive/ Erin's 10 seconds morning: https://www.litethriive.com/10secondmorning/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/