We are proud to extend our congratulations to Farrah Khan, who was recently named a recipient of a 2022 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking Persons Case. This decision marked the […]

June is National Indigenous History Month and on June 21, Canada celebrates the heritage, culture and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. During National Indigenous Peoples Day many communities celebrate their culture and heritage on or around the summer solstice — the longest day of the year. It also marks an opportunity […]

Introducing New Keynote Speakers Added to our Roster. These engaging experts, within a range of sought-after topic areas, are now available to inspire and inform your next meeting or conference.

Break things down. We are often told to ‘think big,’ but sometimes, in so doing, we intimidate ourselves with the enormity of the task that lies ahead. To get around this, in my start-up days, my co-founder and I jokingly developed the “sushi principle,” – that is, break things down. The best way to break a 1000 mile journey down is to start with a single step. Nobody becomes an expert and virtuoso overnight. That comes through hours of labour and years of practice. So whether you want to learn to play the piano or how to be an aerospace engineer, the key is to break things down into bite-sized pieces – just like sushi (or tofu-shi, for us vegetarians).

With Black History Month right around the corner, we’re featuring some of our leading voices on the subject. At a time when we reflect on our Nation’s 150-year legacy, these individuals inspire audiences to be the change makers towards a better future.Today’s guest blog is courtesy of Award-Winning Blogger, Journalist & Community Activist Bee Quammie. Bee uses her […]

Today’s guest blog comes from Rocket Scientist & Advocate for Women in Technology Natalie Panek. As a Member of Technical Staff at MDA’s Robotics and Automation division, she works on the next generation of Canadian space robotics and space exploration programs. Natalie is passionate about lifelong learning through experiences removed from your comfort zones. Her education presentation ‘Learning Should Know No Boundaries’ illustrates how the on-going pursuit of knowledge should take place throughout life and across an array of experiences.