Hosts/MCs

David A. Robertson

Acclaimed Author & Graphic Novelist | Advocate for Indigenous Stories & Mental Health

David A. Robertson stands as one of Canada’s most influential voices in literature and public discourse. A member of Norway House Cree Nation, he is a celebrated author, graphic no...

Andi Petrillo

CBC Sports and OneSoccer Host | Former Hockey Night in Canada and Leafs Lunch Host

Andi Petrillo is an award-winning sportscaster whose career has spanned over two decades. Currently, Petrillo hosts CBC Sports, where she covers and shares the stories of high-perf...

Ashley Callingbull

Actress | Model | Host | First Nations Activist

Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model, host and First Nations activist from the Enoch Cree Nation. She is an actress on Blackstone, Tribal, The Great Salish Heist and was a conte...

Ali Hassan

Stand-up Comic | Actor | Radio and Television Personality

Ali Hassan is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud – which also airs across North America on SiriusXM. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a...

Layne (the Auctionista)

Trailblazing CEO | Creator Of The ‘Impact Workshop’ | Engaging Keynote Speaker

Layne (the Auctionista) is on a mission to fire up human connection and ignite transformation. Known to millions as The Auctionista, Layne is a non-binary Canadian entrepreneur, au...

Anthony Morgan

Host, The Nature of Things | Leading Collaboration Expert

Anthony Morgan is an innovation leader and collaboration guru who helps organizations solve complex problems by harnessing the power of human curiosity and creativity. He delivers...

Rory Gardiner

CCMA-Nominated Country Artist & Comedian

Rory Gardiner is an award-winning comedian, CCMA-nominated country artist, and former corporate software consultant who brings a unique blend of entertainment and enterprise insigh...

Jon Erlichman

Financial Commentator | Host, Ticker Take

Jon Erlichman is a renowned financial commentator and contributor on BNN Bloomberg, celebrated for his engaging interviews with top global CEOs, athletes, and entertainers. With a...

Harnarayan Singh

Play-by-Play Commentator, Hockey Night in Canada | National Bestselling Author

Harnarayan Singh, born and raised in small-town Alberta, has become one of Canada’s top media personalities. He has over 800 games of experience as an NHL broadcaster. Known for hi...

Kori Cheverie

Head Coach, PWHL Montréal Victoire | First Woman in U Sports Men's Hockey

Kori Cheverie has been a trailblazer in ice hockey as both a player and coach. She began her playing career with the Saint Mary’s Huskies women’s ice hockey team, earning recogniti...

James Duthie

TSN Sportscaster | Acclaimed Author | Renowned After Dinner Speaker

One of the most talented and humorous stars in sports broadcasting today, James Duthie is the host of TSN’s extensive NHL coverage, including the award-winning NHL on TSN. From cov...

Mariana Atencio

Peabody Award-Winning Journalist | Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Inspiring Storyteller | Host/Moderator

Mariana Atencio is on a mission to help people supercharge their careers, their workplace cultures, and their happiness by embracing the power of authenticity. Coming to America fr...

Kevin Weekes

NHL Network Star | Former NHL Goalie

Twelve-year veteran NHL goaltender, Kevin Weekes, can also add the titles of broadcaster, philanthropist, and advocate to his already long list of accomplishments. In 1993, Weekes...

Adam Growe

Host, Cash Cab

Adam Growe has become a familiar face as the host of Cash Cab now in its 10th Season. A professional comedian and host/MC, Adam performs at events, conferences and theatres, and ha...

Madison Tevlin

Accessibility & Inclusion Advocate | Famed Content Creator | Model & Actor

Madison Tevlin is an acclaimed keynote speaker, a trailblazing advocate for inclusion and Down syndrome, and a celebrated content creator whose magnetic presence captivates audienc...

Devo Brown

Host, Breakfast Television | Multi-Platform Media Personality

Devo Brown is a nationally recognized television and radio host, currently seen across Canada on Breakfast Television, a popular morning show known for its engaging content and liv...

Shaun Majumder

Gemini Award-Winning Actor | Comedian | Former Star, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Shaun Majumder had blossomed into one of Canada’s award-winning comedians in just a few short years. As a former cast member on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Majumder provided viewers...

Terry Ryan

Canadian Actor | Former NHL Player

Terry Ryan, a former NHL first-round draft pick turned actor, has found an extraordinary second act as an actor and entertainer. Selected eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens i...

Kate Beirness

Host, SportsCentre TSN | Founder, Her Mark Canada

Kate Beirness is a leading voice in Canadian sports broadcasting, serving as the host for all Toronto Raptors broadcasts and the CFL on TSN. Her journey to the forefront of sports...

Tessa Bonhomme

TSN Sportscentre Anchor, Olympic Champion

Tessa Bonhomme is an Olympic gold medalist, TSN SportsCentre anchor, and a prominent figure in sports broadcasting. As a reporter and anchor for Canada’s most-watched sports news s...

Ron MacLean

Co-Host, Hockey Night In Canada | Host, Hometown Hockey

Ron MacLean is a name synonymous with Canadian sports, and for over 25 years, his presence has been a staple in the homes of millions across the nation. As the host of Hockey Night...

Rod Black

Canadian Sports Commentator

Rod Black is one of Canada’s most accomplished and recognizable sportscasters, known for his versatility, deep sports knowledge, and dynamic presence on air. With a broadcasting ca...

Marina Iakovleva

Culture & Communication Expert | Founder, Dating Beyond Borders

Marina Iakovleva is the founder of the popular YouTube channel, Dating Beyond Borders, which explores the intersection of culture and communication trends worldwide. Through her wo...

Ken Reid

Co-Anchor, Sportsnet Central | Hockey Historian | Author

Quick wit, boundless energy, and authentic storytelling define Ken Reid. As a longtime anchor of Sportsnet Central, Ken has been a trusted voice in Canadian sports media for over a...

Michelle Cederberg

High Performance Optimizer | Coach | Author

For over 20 years, Health and Productivity Expert Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages that educate busy, driv...

Jay Baer

Business Growth Expert | Best-Selling Author | Internet Pioneer | Entrepreneur

Jay Baer is a business growth and customer experience expert, advisor, researcher, author, and analyst. He has spent 30 years helping more than 700 of the world’s most iconic brand...

Christophe Fox

Mentalist & Motivational Speaker | Trusted by Amazon, JP Morgan & Deloitte | Expert on Peak Performance & Audience Engagement

In the world of corporate events, creating a truly unforgettable experience is the ultimate goal. Christophe Fox is the key to unlocking that goal. A multi-award-winning emcee, men...

Devin Heroux

Award-Winning Sports Journalist | Veteran CBC & Olympic Games Reporter | LGBTQ+ Advocate

Award-winning journalist Devin Heroux is a multi-platform reporter, recognized for his captivating and empathetic storytelling. Heroux’s reporting, now spanning nearly two decades,...

Urs Koenig

Leadership Expert | Bestselling Author | UN Peacekeeper | Ultra Endurance Champion

Urs Koenig is a bestselling author, one of the world’s leading experts on humble leadership, a former UN peacekeeper and NATO peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultraend...

Nabil Karim

Sportscentre Anchor, TSN

Nabil Karim joined TSN at the end of 2011, leaving CBC, where he had hosted Hockey Night in Canada Online and acted as sports anchor for CBC News. Since then, he has become a mains...

Evanka Osmak

Sports Media Powerhouse & Mentor | Anchor, Sportsnet Central | Youth Sports Advocate

Evanka Osmak is a nightly anchor on Sportsnet Central and a leading figure in Canadian sports broadcasting with 17 years of experience. She has covered some of Canada’s most iconic...

Steven Caldwell

Soccer Analyst, TSN | CEO, Best Athletes | Former Professional Soccer Player

Steven Caldwell is a former professional soccer player with an 18-year career spanning two continents and 400+ games. He played for renowned clubs, including Newcastle United, Sund...

Geoff Colvin

Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune | Bestselling Author

Experience counts in serious times. For four decades at Fortune, Geoff Colvin has covered the economic, political, technological, and competitive forces disrupting business and how...

Colin Mochrie

Star, Whose Line Is It Anyway? | Recognized Canadian Comedian

Colin Mochrie is a master of improvisation. Whether he’s hosting or performing a memorable stand-up (or sit-down if it’s virtual) routine, Colin is guaranteed to have your audience...

Laura Schwartz

Professional Emcee | Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed | Television Commentator

Laura’s story is impressive. She got her start as the youngest female presidential appointee in history, as the White House Director of Events for Bill Clinton. She authored a book...

Tony Chapman

Conference Host | Moderator | Interviewer | Radio and Podcast Host

With a name synonymous with excellence in the world of marketing and advertising, Tony Chapman stands as a trailblazer in the industry, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape....

Darrin Rose

Star on the Comedy Network | Co-star on CBC’s Mr. D | Host, Match Game

Darrin Rose is one of Canada’s most popular comedians, and an award-winning writer and actor. Audiences know him best for playing Bill on the hit CBC sitcom Mr. D for eight seasons...

Jessi Cruickshank

Beloved Television and Media Personality

Jessi Cruickshank is a well-known Canadian television host and popular media personality. This Vancouver native started her career as the only female in an all-male improv group al...

Ben Smith

Editor-in-Chief, Semafor | Author of "Traffic: Genius, Rivalry and Delusions in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral" | Formerly of Politico, Buzzfeed and The New York Times

Ben Smith is the former Editor-in-Chief at BuzzFeed, and current Media Columnist at the New York Times. He joined the BuzzFeed team in January 2010 and was responsible for overseei...

André-Phillipe Gagnon

World Renowned Impressionist and Performance Artist | Known as “The Man of 400 Voices” | Performed In Front of 5 Million People

André-Philippe Gagnon was just a young hopeful when he did his very first impressions… at five years old! From Josh Groban to Tracy Chapman, Louis Armstrong, James Brown, The Rat P...

Tim Raines

Member, Baseball Hall of Fame | Former Montreal Expo

Tim Raines finished his big league career as the most successful base stealer – ranked by percentage – in MLB history. He is now a part of baseball’s most exclusive club: The one p...

Katty Kay

U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios | Award-winning Journalist | Bestselling Author

Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived and worked in the Middle East, South...

Christine D’Ercole

Peloton Instructor | Storyteller | Former Competitive Track Cyclist

Christine is a public speaker whose work is rooted in self-talk. Our conversations with ourselves have a tremendous impact on our quality of life. Her Wordshops™ are workshops in s...