Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Valerie Pringle is one of Canada’s most beloved broadcasters known for her eight-year tenure as co-host of “Canada AM” and her transformational leadership raising over $1 billion for mental health through CAMH Foundation. From Olympic coverage to documentary production, this Order of Canada recipient brings decades of storytelling expertise and authentic Canadian perspective especially as an event moderator and MC.
This presentation is based upon four key messages — there is no shame, demand help, realize there is hope and you’re not alone.
Valerie Pringle is one of Canada’s most trusted and recognizable broadcast journalists, with a distinguished career spanning over four decades in television, radio, and documentary production. Following the completion of her acclaimed PBS series “Canada Files,” where she conducted 39 in-depth interviews with remarkable Canadians and created a compelling compilation program exploring “What Does Being Canadian Mean?”, Valerie continues to be a powerful voice in Canadian storytelling and cultural dialogue.
Her commitment to mental health advocacy is equally impressive, having completed 18 transformative years on the CAMH Foundation Board, including three years as Chair. Under her leadership, the Foundation raised over $1 billion for mental health care and research, fundamentally changing how Canada approaches mental health treatment and support. Additionally, Valerie dedicated 20 years to chairing and building the Trans Canada Trail, helping create the world’s longest recreational trail network spanning coast to coast to coast.
Throughout her broadcasting career, Valerie has been the trusted host of CBC’s “Midday” and co-host of “Canada AM” on CTV, reaching millions of Canadians with her warm, intelligent, and insightful approach to journalism. Her ability to connect with people from all walks of life, combined with her extensive experience in major project leadership and fundraising, makes her an exceptional choice for events seeking authentic Canadian perspective and inspirational leadership stories.
She is an accomplished master of ceremonies and delivers presentations that focus on bringing people together to find solutions, whether it’s about mental health, empowering women, or workplace awareness.
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