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French Speakers

French Speakers bring authentic experiences and specialized knowledge to the stage—whether they’re educating, entertaining, or challenging audiences to think bigger. These speakers represent excellence in their respectiv...

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Jennifer Heil

Entrepreneur | Gender Equity Advocate | Olympic Champion

Jennifer Heil’s pursuit of challenging the status quo saw her circling the globe for over a decade of competition. As a result, she became the first freestyle skier to achieve the...

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Dr. Pamela Palmater

Indigenous Lawyer, Author & Activist

Dr. Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaw lawyer, professor, author, and social justice activist from Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation). She has 4 university degrees, including a Doc...

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Lucas Arsenault

Shark Attack Survivor | Professional Athlete

Lucas Arsenault is a resilience speaker and former professional athlete whose life changed in a matter of seconds. While snorkeling on vacation, a shark attacked Lucas and turned a...

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Iliana Oris Valiente

Innovation and Emerging Tech Pioneer | Managing Director and Innovation Lead, Accenture Canada

Iliana Oris Valiente, CPA, CA is a recognized authority on artificial intelligence, future of work strategy, and global talent mobility. She has been featured across television, ra...

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Danièle Sauvageau

General Manager, PWHL's Montréal Victoire | Former Olympic Hockey Coach | Peak Performance Expert

A true builder of the sport of hockey, Danièle Sauvageau has reached the pinnacle of her profession with her selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. This honour recog...

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Samantha Nutt

Founder, War Child Canada | One of 25 Transformational Canadians (As Named By The Globe & Mail)

Samantha Nutt is an award-winning humanitarian, bestselling author and acclaimed public speaker. A medical doctor and a founder of the renowned international humanitarian organizat...

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Chantal & Raine

Famed Performers, Activists and Educators

Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida have been critical members of the global music scene for over 20 years. They have topped the charts with their original sounds — Chantal as a solo...

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Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Award-Winning Business Consultant | Bestselling Author | Former Member of Parliament

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a visionary leader at the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and social transformation. She is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at Queen’s Universi...

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Beyond A Ballot

Canada’s Go-To Podcast for Women in Politics | Breaking Barriers & Making Politics Accessible

Amanda Alvaro and Rachael Segal co-host Beyond A Ballot, a podcast dedicated to empowering Canadian women to engage in politics. Amanda Alvaro is the accomplished co-founder of Tor...

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Chantal Hébert

Iconic Canadian Journalist | National Affairs Writer for The Toronto Star | Weekly Participant on CBC’s At Issue Panel

Chantal Hébert is a Canadian political columnist, journalist, and author. She delivers sharp analysis of national affairs in both French and English. Audiences know her from the we...

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Florence K

Host, C’est Formidable | Global Bi-Lingual Recording Artist | Bell Let’s Talk Spokesperson

Since the release of her debut album 2005, Florence K has continually earned accolades for her wide-ranging musical approach. Free-spirited, open-minded, Florence sings in Spanish,...

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Chantal Kreviazuk

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter | Renowned Activist

Chantal Kreviazuk is a platinum-selling, Grammy and three-time Juno Award-winning artist from Winnipeg. In 2016, she returned with her sixth album “Hard Sail.” While raising her th...

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Dr. Jasmin Bergeron

Professor and Pioneering Researcher on the WOW effect

Dr. Jasmin Bergeron, Ph.D. is a veteran of 2000 keynote presentations and workshops in 12 countries around the world! Jasmin received the “Certified Speaking Professional” designat...

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Dr. Onye Nnorom

MD, Anti-Racism & Health Expert

Dr. Onye Nnorom is a medical doctor, public health specialist, and educator who has a passion for equity, inclusion and justice. She engages audiences on these topics because it tu...

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Raia “Coach” Carey

Celebrated Coach | Media Maverick | Manager of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at SickKids Foundation

Raia ‘Coach’ Carey is a firm believer that everyone is capable of greatness, and she’s made a career of empowering others to reach it. Coach Carey is a captivating motivational spe...

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Larissa Crawford

Award-Winning Anti-Racism and Indigenous Researcher | Entrepreneur

Larissa Crawford proudly passes on Métis and Jamaican ancestry to her daughter, Zyra. She is a published Indigenous, anti-racism, and climate justice researcher, policy advisor, an...

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Jean-François Carrey

Adventurer | Everest Summiteer | Firefighter

Jean-François Carrey found himself at a crossroads at just 17, uncertain about his future. Little did he know that a year later; while traveling in Nepal, he would lay eyes on the...

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Sébastien Sasseville

Endurance Athlete | Motivational Speaker | Building Unstoppable Teams, Change Management and Leadership

Sébastien Sasseville helps leaders and organizations to build high-performing teams, to lead with purpose, to remain engaged, and win at the long game. One of the most accomplished...

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Dr. Chitra Anand

Doctoral Researcher, Innovation and Culture Change Keynote Speaker | Intrapreneurialism Expert

Dr. Chitra Anand is an award-winning technology, communications, and marketing executive with over two decades of experience. She specializes in driving growth and transformation i...

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Alexandre Bilodeau

Double Olympic Champion | Associate, Walter Capital Partners

As a two-time Olympic champion, Alexandre Bilodeau is well placed to bear witness to the importance of the mental strength in athletic success. The same strength and determination...

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Mark Black

Resilience Expert | Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient | Marathon Runner | Author | Coach

Mark Black is a husband and father of three. He is also the only man in history to have completed a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. Born with a life-threatening heart...

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Marc André Morel

Bilingual Leadership & Motivational Keynote Speaker | Change Expert

Marc André is known for his unique keynote presentations on the results of his 22-year research on the impact of character on performance and well-being. With humour, he presents p...

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Georges “The Rock” Laraque

NHL Legend and Humanitarian

Fluently bilingual, Georges’ gregarious personality is matched only by the size of his heart. Known as an enforcer during his 13-year NHL career, “The Rock” is the recipient of bot...

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ÉTIENNE

Educational Consultant | 2x Canadian Artist of the Year | Author, Rock Your Class

Steven “ÉTIENNE” Langlois is an exciting blend of rockstar and educational consultant. He is an award-winning Canadian musician and recording artist and recipient of multiple Lifet...

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Chantal Petitclerc

Most Decorated Paralympian in Canadian History | Former Canadian Athlete of The Year

Chantal Petitclerc lost the use of both legs following an accident at thirteen. After the accident, her high school physical education teacher, Gaston Jacques, convinced her to tak...

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Jeff Adams

Paralympian and World Champion

For Jeff Adams, a wheelchair is a vehicle for success. This six-time Paralympian and six-time World Champion in Athletics is living proof that focus, determination, and spirit are...

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Catriona Le May Doan

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist | “The Fastest Woman On Ice” | CBC Broadcaster and Olympic Torch Lighter, 2010 Opening Ceremony

Catriona Le May Doan has done what no other Canadian athlete has ever accomplished- she won an Olympic Gold medal and then successfully defended her Olympic Gold title. It is only...

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