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Hosts/MCs

The success of any event often hinges on the person guiding it. Hosts/MCs (Masters of Ceremonies) bring energy, professionalism, and a seamless flow to any gathering, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and keeps audi...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Rayhan Azmat

Vice President, Cineplex | Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities

Rayhan Azmat’s leadership journey began with a diagnosis that changed everything. In his early twenties, he was diagnosed with an ultra-rare muscular condition affecting only two p...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Derek Seguin

Popular Canadian Stand-Up Comedian

Montreal-based Derek Seguin is one of the most sought-after stand-up comedians on the international circuit. He has performed at the prestigious invitation-only Just For Laughs fes...

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Anne T. Donahue

Writer & Media Personality | Mental Health Advocate

Anne T. Donahue is a writer and person from Cambridge, Ontario. Her first book, Nobody Cares, came out in 2018 and was a national bestseller. Currently, she writes a weekly newslet...

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Katelyn Duban

Founder, Wild Rose Farmer Inc | Host, The Rural Woman Podcast

Katelyn Duban, originally hailing from Southern Alberta, Canada, is breaking ground as a first-generation farmer within her multi-generational family farm. Initially, she hadn’t pl...

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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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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...

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Brent Butt

Creator & Star of Corner Gas | Standup Comedian

Brent Butt is one of the most recognizable and beloved comedians in Canada. He is a television icon, a stand-up comedy legend, and the creative mind behind one of the most successf...

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Humble the Poet

Recording Artist & Best-Selling Author

Kanwer Singh aka Humble The Poet is a Toronto-bred MC/Spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one of the world’s most unique cities. With his...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Caroline Rhea

Stand-Up Comedian | Actress | Television Host

Caroline Rhea is a renowned stand-up comedian, actress, and talk show host, best known for her role as “Aunt Hilda” on the hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch. With her razor-shar...

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Mandy Gill

Leadership & Resiliency Expert | Adventurer | Respected Media Personality

After building and scaling one of the most effective behavior change apps, Mandy Gill has one of the world’s largest datasets. The app, Hooked on Healthy Habits, provides data focu...

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Sickboy

Top-Rated Canadian Podcast | North America’s Revolutionary Voice in Health and Wellness

The three guys who make up Sickboy – Jeremie Saunders, Taylor Macgillivary and Brian Stever – are hilarious, ridiculously insightful and determined to break down the stigmas associ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Cabral "Cabbie" Richards

One of Canada’s Most Influential Sports Broadcasters

Cabral “Cabbie” Richards has redefined what it means to be a reporter in the world of sports. Cabbie found his calling in front of the camera while pursuing a media degree at Ryers...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Turn Me On Podcast

Popular Canadian Podcast

With Bryde Maclean & Jeremie Saunders The Turn Me On (TMO) Podcast is a married couple’s quest for meaningful conversations surrounding sex and relationships. Married, polyamorous,...

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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...

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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...

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Jacquie McNish

Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal | Bestselling Author – Losing The Signal: The Rise and Fall of Blackberry

Jacquie McNish is Canada’s most respected business journalist. She is the recipient of numerous awards for revealing newspaper investigations and writing gripping non-fiction books...

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Brooke Lynn Hytes

Judge, Canada's Drag Race

Equal parts ballerina, showgirl, and 90’s supermodel, Brooke Lynn Hytes is drag perfection – personified. After training at the National Ballet School of Canada, this extraordinari...

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