The Canadian Story

Drew Weatherhead - Journeyman Welder before becoming a full time entrepreneur. - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt - Martial Arts Academy Owner - Tournament Promoter - Online Tutorial Producer - Content Creator for @Because_Jitsu, the largest BJJ Meme page on Instagram. - Over a quarter million followers between all platforms and accounts. Find Drew Online: IG: @Because_Jitsu and @Drew.Weatherhead FB: Because Jitsu, Drew Weatherhead Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Jeff Callaway comes from a dairy farm background and was in finance for 20 years. He has been involved in founding, financing, taking public, and supporting the development of a number of natural resource and cannabis companies. He is currently the CEO of High Ground Medica and Blacksteel Energy. Jeff was the President of a start up political party that grew to be one of the founding 2 parties of the governing party of Alberta today. Find High Ground Medica online: https://high-ground.ca/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Operating primarily within the field of Sociology of Religion but with occasional forays into Communication Studies, Dr. Haskell’s teaching and research focuses on religion in Canada, media in Canada, and religion and media in Canada. Before academia, Dr. Haskell was a journalist. He started as a print features writer and later moved to TV working as a reporter in London, Windsor, and Waterloo Region. He has received awards from TV Ontario and the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) for his news reporting. Just prior to joining the faculty at Laurier's Brantford campus in 2005, he spent four years as a professor of Journalism at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario. He has also enjoyed careers as a high school teacher, professional musician and motivational speaker. PhD, Potchefstroom University MA, University of Western Ontario BEd, University of Toronto BA, University of Western Ontario Professor Haskell's Links: https://brownstone.org/ Find us online: https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Dr. Julie Ponesse has a PhD in Philosophy (Western, 2008) with areas of specialization in ethics and ancient philosophy. She has a Masters in Philosophy with Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Ethics from the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Dr. Ponesse has published in the areas of ancient philosophy, ethical theory, and applied ethics, and has taught at universities in Canada and the US for 20 years. Dr. Ponesse's Links: https://www.mychoicebook.ca Find us online: https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Drew Weatherhead - Journeyman Welder before becoming a full time entrepreneur. - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt - Martial Arts Academy Owner - Tournament Promoter - Online Tutorial Producer - Content Creator for @Because_Jitsu, the largest BJJ Meme page on Instagram. - Over a quarter million followers between all platforms and accounts. Find Drew Online: IG: @Because_Jitsu and @Drew.Weatherhead FB: Because Jitsu, Drew Weatherhead Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/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/

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.

Wade Paterson is co-host of Show Me The Crypto, which is a weekly YouTube interview series + podcast that aims to provide informative and entertaining content for those who are brand new to the blockchain space. In the podcast's first year of existence, Wade and his co-host, Ulf Lonegren, have interviewed several big name guests, including: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson and Actress Amanda Cerny. Outside of crypto, Wade is passionate about impactful communication, and enjoys life in the beautiful city of Kelowna, British Columbia. Find Wade Online: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXe1fVyGUHUlH6zbZtntMkQ https://twitter.com/ShowCrypto Find us online: https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Janis Monture is from Six Nations of the Grand River, Mohawk Nation Turtle Clan. Janis has recently returned as the Executive Director of the Woodland Cultural Centre. Previously, Janis was appointed the Director of Tourism and Cultural Initiatives for the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation. Janis was a committee member for the Great Lakes Research Alliance for the Study of Aboriginal Arts and Cultures and for the Arts & Culture Advisory Council for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Para Pan American Games. Currently Janis is the President of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and Board Member for the Brant Community Foundation. Find the Woodland Cultural Centre online: https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandCulturalCentre https://www.instagram.com/woodlandculturalcentre/?hl=en https://twitter.com/woodlandcc 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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Rob currently operates a cottage business in PEI and works in sales for an import consulting company. Prior to moving to PEI in 2019, Rob lived in Ajax, ON and worked as an account executive for a Toronto based company specializing in import/export software, customs brokerage and customs consulting. Between 1995 and 2003, Rob lived in Massachusetts and Arizona where he worked as a software developer and team manager for a US military contractor and also taught college level courses in computer programming. Before moving to the USA in 1995, Rob was a computer games and multimedia developer for a Toronto based company where he also managed a team of programmers. After completing his university degrees, he worked as a programmer for a software company that specialized in automating legal documents. Academically his background is history, philosophy and computer science. He earned an Hons. B.A. at McMaster and an M.A. at Waterloo University. Rob is an avid motorcyclist and amateur photographer with a passion for long road trips. He has motorcycled all over the USA as well as across Canada. Find Rob online: www.robfaucher.com www.tracadiecottages.com www.philosophycrush.com Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

I.J. Makan is the co-host of Kazingram Dialogue, a podcast dedicated to having open and honest conversations about the topics that matter most to our culture and society. He's a philosopher, product designer, and martial artist. He holds an M.A. in Philosophy from St. Mary's University where he specialized in philosophy of religion and ethics. He's also a first-generation immigrant to Canada. Find IJ online: https://twitter.com/ijmakan https://kazingram.com/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Roman Baber is the Member of Provincial Parliament for the Riding of York Centre. Roman was elected in the June 2018 Ontario Election and currently serves as Chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy. Roman is a lawyer called to the Ontario Bar in 2006 and practiced law until his election, primarily in the areas of insurance and commercial litigation. He attended high school at W.L. Mackenzie C.I., obtained a B.A. from York University and graduated law school at the University of Western Ontario. Roman was born and raised in the Soviet Union until age eight and then lived in Israel until age fifteen.  He immigrated to Canada with his family in 1995 and settled in the heart of York Centre at Sheppard and Bathurst. Roman is an occasional lecturer at an after-school program, engaging high school students on constitutional and criminal law topics. He is a member of the Jewish Russian Community Centre, belongs to the Order of the Knights of Rizal and is a loyal fan of the Toronto Raptors. Find Roman online: https://www.facebook.com/yorkcentrepc/ https://twitter.com/Roman_Baber https://www.instagram.com/roman_baber/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Josh Andrus is the Executive Director of Project Confederation, which is a subsidiary of the Alberta Institute, a right leaning libertarian think tank. Andrus is fourth-generation Albertan and a former protege of Kevin Avram, the founder of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. Find Josh online: www.projectconfederation.ca Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Ryan Guay is the lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter for the reggae rock group Street Pharmacy. After a brief stint on the MuchMusic reality television show disBAND in 2009, Guay’s group went on to reach #1 on the UR11 charts the following year. Since then, Guay has been busy writing and producing music for organizations such as Tic-Tac, Electronic Arts, CBC Kids and Brock University as well as for a plethora of national and international artists through his company, Stereofolk Entertainment. Aside from participating actively on the creative side of the Canadian music business, Guay is passionate about teaching English, History, Geography and Music at the secondary school level in the Niagara Region. Find Ryan online: www.streetpharmacymusic.com www.streetpharmacyepk.com www.stereofolk.com www.facebook.com/streetpharmacy https://twitter.com/streetpharmacy https://www.instagram.com/streetpharmacy/ Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Fred Wilson is author of "A New Kind of Union - Unifor and the Birth of the Modern Canadian Union" published in 2019 by James Lorimer and Co. Fred retired from full time work with Unifor in 2017. He was a facilitator for the New Union Project that created Unifor and was Director of Strategic Planning for the first three years of the new union. Fred continues to be a volunteer in union activities and is one of the Unifor representatives in the North America Solidarity Project. Prior to the formation of Unifor, Fred was assistant to the president of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union. Fred worked with the union's pattern bargaining committees in energy and forestry, coordinated policy and campaigns and was a lead author of the union's forestry and energy policies. A lifetime social activist, Fred was an organizer and campaign manager in Vancouver politics for 20 years, and he was a volunteer Board member of the Council of Canadians for 15 years. Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Reg Porter is an Islander who has devoted a significant part of his life to the study and preservation of Prince Edward Island heritage, especially its architecture. His childhood was spent in Tignish with his grandparents, where he received his early education. He then attended high school in Montreal and began his university studies with the Jesuits at Loyola College. He continued his education at Mount Allison University where he took degrees in Classical Civilisation and Education. He became Librarian and Director of the Resource Centre at Tantramar Regional High School in Sackville New Brunswick for eight years. During that time he introduced and taught the equivalent of a first-year university course in the History of Art. In 1979 he was invited by Mount Allison University to become Research Associate at the Centre for Canadian Studies, and Lecturer in Education, teaching courses in Social Studies Methodology and Audio-Visual Theory and Practice. He also began research projects in local historical topography. He returned to PEI in 1982 and until 1988 worked at the Heritage Foundation (now the PEI Museum) as Curator of Exhibits and Public Programmes. In 1989 he became self-employed as a Heritage Consultant and spent the next ten years working in museum planning, archaeological survey, and historic building restoration. From 1987-97, he was also a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Prince Edward Island, teaching courses in Art History. In 2000, in poor health, he retired to Belle River where he lives, with his cats, in a late Victorian farmhouse, which was restored and filled with the happy and inspiring accumulations of a lifetime. He planned and constructed an enclosed formal garden – a hortus conclusus – whose geometry comforts him. In the past twenty years he has enjoyed going out to give public lectures and trying to complete several manuscript projects on Island Heritage. For a number of years, he wrote about a dozen articles for RED Magazine and produced substantial manuscripts about various aspects of Island architecture. His most recent project – which he hopes will bring him to the limits of his life – is a heritage blog where he recreates the major lectures, he gave during the past fifty years. He believes that the ultimate sweetness of living is sharing one’s passions with others. Find Reg online: regporter.com Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory

Andrej Litvinjenko Andrej is a Canadian lawyer. He has over a decade of public policy experience accumulated through various roles in the federal legislature and public service. He earned his law degree cum laude from the University of Ottawa, and holds graduate degrees in Political Science and Economic Policy. His academic studies focused on the perpetration of genocides, ethnic cleansings, and war crimes and processes by which society was acclimatized to perpetrate them. https://www.thecanadianstory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/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/

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/

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

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

Cait Mizzi is a mother, educator, writer and clinician of functional nutrition. Her passionate journey into the health and wellness industry began as a result of her own lifelong struggle with autoimmune disease. Cait has dedicated thousands of hours and many years of study and research into understanding the intricate relationship between the human body, its environment, the way it moves and of course, the foods that we feed it. Cait's private practice focuses on total health optimization - from pediatrics to geriatrics. Find Cait online: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caitmizzi/ Facebook Facebook.com/caitmizzi Website www.caitmizzi.ca 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

Alex Emrich is a Canadian record producer, audio engineer, musician, songwriter, and artist. Currently based in London, Ontario, Alex has recorded, produced, and mixed/mastered singles and albums for a variety of artists across the globe. He also releases original music with his sister, together under the name Mikaila & Alex. Find Alex online: Instagram: @alex.emrich Mikaila & Alex on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5anN8oFqBj4RMzaO4DM19D?si=jV2p3YB-SPSuvPhwk_6G1Q Website: alexemrichmusic.com Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https://anchor.fm/thecadstory