Podcasts about administrative studies

Amanda Marshall on her return to music, Juno success, and a new summer tour (1:33) Guest: Amanda Marshall, Canadian singer-songwriter The voice of the Edmonton Oilers on the playing for a Stanley Cup (31:19) Guest: Jack Michaels, play-by-play announcer of the Edmonton Oilers on 630 CHED What should we know about Mexico's first female president? (50:35) Guest: Joy Langston, a political science professor at the College of Mexico's Center for International Studies Why does Canada face a firefighting pilot shortage? (1:06:08) Guest: Eric B. Kennedy, Associate Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management School of Administrative Studies, York University Why sweater-eating moths are such a formidable foe (1:20:25) Guest: Isabel Novick, biologist and PhD candidate, Boston University

Unlocking the Secrets to Small Talk Success and Making a First Impression Want to become a master of engaging conversations and build better relationships effortlessly? I've got the solution to help you achieve that. We just had an engaging and insightful conversation with Jamila Musayeva, where she shared invaluable tips on enhancing personal development skills and mastering the art of engaging conversations. Stay tuned as we dive into the keys to career success, wellness and self-care strategies, and so much more. Get ready to level up your personal and professional life! My special guest is Jamila Musayeva. Jamila Musayeva is a certified etiquette expert and summa cum laude graduate in International Affairs from George Washington University. She is an 3x author, and YouTube creator with nearly 1 million subscribers, focusing on international etiquette. Based in Azerbaijan, Jamila was raised in a culturally rich environment. She is fluent in six languages and obtained her Master's Degree in European Political and Administrative Studies from the College of Europe, Belgium. Jamila's global perspective is deeply ingrained in her work. Her profound knowledge of diplomatic protocol, coupled with her mastery of etiquette, good manners, and luxury etiquette, positions her as a leading figure in the realm of refined behavior. Her modern approach integrates personal development, female empowerment, and multicultural understanding. Jamila conducts private and group workshops on etiquette and personal development both in Azerbaijan and internationally. She consistently posts new YouTube videos for her nearly 1M subscribers, she documents her life for her 65K Instagram followers, and she creates monthly etiquette review videos of different films for her paid Patreon community. Jamila's mission is to foster open-mindedness, cultural appreciation, and a balance between progressive living and preserving traditions, establishing her as a global ambassador for etiquette and cultural understanding. In this episode, you will have fresh insight into: Master the art of personal development to unlock your full potential. Discover effective strategies for building better relationships in both your personal and professional life. Unlock the keys to career success and take your professional journey to the next level. Prioritize wellness and self-care to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. Learn the art of mastering engaging conversations to leave a lasting impression.

“Our purpose and our value is to be able to diagnose and consult and create something valuable and meaningful. It is not our role, and our value does not come from taking orders and just doing what people say.” - Melissa LawEver been frustrated with talent initiatives that get built but don't make it across the finish line when it comes to implementation and adoption by the business? How can middle stakeholders, such as regional operations directors and HR business partners, be effectively engaged to drive adoption and support for new initiatives?Today's guest is back for her 5th appearance on the show and she shares several must-have conditions that ensure your initiatives will make it past the concept stage. My guest is Melissa Law. Melissa has 25+ years of progressive leadership experience, spanning five industries.  Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, Aecon, and Revera.  At present, she is the Vice President – Culture, Talent, and OD at Liberty Utilities.  As an Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Melissa founded Sunrise Coaching. She is also a graduate of Queen's MIR Program and an active alumnus of Trent University where she received her Bachelor of Administrative Studies.  In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:Ideas on how to overcome the issue of stakeholders prescribing solutions prematurelyStrategies to empower middle stakeholders in talent management initiativesTips on project governance frameworks that can help with role and process clarityLinksMelissa Law on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-law-cpcc-acc-22ba3421/ Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let's chat and see if there's a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact Stay Connected JOIN our free, value-added Community of Peers and Learning! Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks Share the Show Like what you've heard? Pretty please with an apple on top - kindly leave me a 5* review so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Here are the simple instructions: Launch Apple's Podcast app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Search icon (on the botton) and search for “Talent Management Truths.” Tap the album art. On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom of this page. Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/ Instagram: @greenappleconsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca

“Uncertainty is life.”-Melissa LawHow many times have your life and career thrown you some curveballs?  If you're like me and today's guest, it's a big number!  So, how do you LEAD while acknowledging that all of us are experiencing change almost constantly? In this episode, we start to dig into what this looks like from a practical perspective.My guest is Melissa Law. Melissa has 25+ years of progressive leadership experience, spanning five industries.  Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, Aecon, and Revera.  At present, she is the Vice President – Culture, Talent, and OD at Liberty Utilities.  As an Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Melissa founded Sunrise Coaching. She is also a graduate of Queen's MIR Program and an active alumnus of Trent University where she received her Bachelor of Administrative Studies.In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

“Leave any judgments and any assumptions or jumping to conclusions at the door.” - Melissa Law All of us share the experience of being new into a role or organization - at least once! It can be uncomfortable AND exciting. And yet it can be easy to forget that mix of emotion when it comes to designing or sustaining onboarding programs and processes for other people. There are important learnings you can extrapolate when considering how to create or improve support systems for new leaders and employees in your organization. In today's episode, we discuss my guest's recent experience of being the new person around town for the first time in awhile, and break down the do's and don'ts when starting in a new role and company. My guest is Melissa Law, who is the VP of Culture, Talent and Organizational Development at Liberty Utilities and is also a certified coach. This is Melissa's third visit to the show! I keep inviting her because she is incredibly articulate and smart and brings so much wisdom. Our conversations simply flow! I invite you to go back to Episode #1 on Creating Buy-in and Episode #18 on Succession Planning for more great content with Melissa. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

When it comes to succession planning], one of the most important things is to learn to walk before you run.” -Melissa Law Succession planning is often a core responsibility for Talent Leaders. So much so, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to the topic. From ideas for how to do 9-box right, to whether it's time to move on from the 9-box, we cover it here. This episode is your chance to hear two seasoned succession-planners discuss (very enthusiastically) what they've learned about succession planning and targeted talent development since first encountering it in the 90's. My guest is Melissa Law who is a former Talent Management executive and current Leadership Coach and this is her second visit to the show! I received so much positive feedback about her episode that it was obvious I needed to have her back! If you haven't already listened to her episode, I invite you to go back and check out Episode #1. Melissa is highly accomplished and articulate and I was so interested in our discussion, I forgot we were recording! In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

The Behavior Change podcast is hosted by Dr. Kerry E. Evers, Ph.D. discussing innovative and evidence-based behavior change strategies designed to increase wellbeing. Today's guest, Dr. Ron Goetzel, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized and widely published expert in health and productivity management return on investment program, evaluation and outcome research. Dr. Goetzel is the senior scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of public health, the director of the Institute for health and productivity studies, and the president and CEO of the health project. Tune in for Dr. Kerry Evers and Dr. Ron Goetzel's conversation as they discuss workplace wellbeing in addition to establishing a relationship between employee wellbeing, productivity and organizational success! IN THIS EPISODE: [01:00] Americans will spend about a third of their lives at work [02:45] There is a relationship between employee health and well-being and economic and business outcomes [04:00] Can you improve the health and wellbeing of your employees? [06:00] The culture of the organization and leadership are central to any programs [08:00] What will emerge post COVID-19 [11:30] Top 10 list of magic ingredients for workplace programs [16:00] Recommendations for small businesses [21:00] C Everett Koop National Health Awards   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Worksites are doing more well-being and disease prevention work than any other entity in society today. There are many benefits to implementing wellness effectively, not only for the employees, but also for the organizations. Simple wellness-focused changes can cost almost nothing and create monumental change.   BIO: Ron Z. Goetzel, PhD, Senior Scientist and Director, Institute for Health and Productivity Studies at Johns Hopkins University and Vice President of Consulting and Applied Research at Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters Healthcare Business) is a nationally recognized expert in health management, data analysis, and applied research. He has led numerous projects focusing on documenting the health and productivity cost burden of various disease conditions and the ROI achieved by health management programs. He is Principal Investigator (PI) on several large-scale NIH, CDC, and CMS funded studies focused on risk reduction and cost savings. Dr. Goetzel earned his doctorate in Organizational and Administrative Studies and his MA in Applied Social Psychology from New York University, and his BS degree in Psychology from the City College of New York.

“Senior leaders need options. They need options to say no to, options to say yes to. They need options for buy-in, options for buyout.” - Melissa Law Ever struggled to create buy-in when recommending or implement a high stakes talent initiative? Then listen to this episode! My guest is Melissa Law, who is VP of Talent Management in a large seniors living organization. She oversees several teams within her portfolio: talent acquisition, talent development, and total rewards. Like a match that ignites a flame, Melissa ignites progress by envisioning what's possible and inspiring change among the people and organizations she works with. Her passion for talent, growth and achievement are at the forefront of many professional and personal accomplishments. In today's episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover: Melissa's insights into how Senior Leaders think and how to build buy-in How Melissa started out in a Business degree and wound up in HR and Talent Management What sparked her passion and how she knew what she was meant to do with her life About Melissa Law: Melissa has 25 years of progressive leadership experience, spanning four industries. Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, and Aecon. She is currently the VP of Talent Management at Revera, one of the largest Senior Living companies in Canada. In 2020, Revera won gold at the HR Canadian Awards in the category of Best Talent Management Strategy and Melissa achieved her designations of Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Melissa is a graduate of Queen's MIR Program as well as an active alumnus of Trent University where she received her Bachelor of Administrative Studies. Links You [Reframed] Group Coaching Experience: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/you-reframed-coaching Stay Connected Like what you've heard? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others! You'll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you. I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/ Instagram: @greenappleconsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1

Malawi is my second home. Every year, for the past fifteen years, I have made numerous trips from Norway to this beautiful country in Southern Africa to conduct research and to teach at the University of Malawi’s Chancellor College. During this time, I have been privileged to strike up many friendships with Malawians from all walks of life. I miss my friends. With borders closed all over the world, I worry that I may not be able to return to this beautiful country for a very long time. My initial interest in Malawi was spurred by two Masters students of political science at the University of Oslo who were studying health policy and local perceptions of the impact of democracy in Malawi in 2004-2005. While supervising these students, I began to learn about a country that did not normally elicit much international attention. The more I read, the more intrigued I became. The narrative then, as is also often the case now, was of Malawi struggling to achieve economic growth and address poverty reduction while undergoing democratic consolidation. The social science literature on Malawi then was limited. And the few good books that offered nuanced analyses explaining Malawi’s underdevelopment highlighted a dysfunctional political system, pervasive corruption, and the general lack of trust in democratic institutions. Hence, many questioned the added value of democracy and whether hard fought democratic freedoms have provided citizens with improved livelihoods. Many of these issues remain as relevant today as they were fifteen years ago. I have tried to decode the “Malawi paradox” – i.e. despite peace, political stability and consistent support for democracy, most Malawians have not witnessed radical improvement in their living standards and the country continues to perform poorly on most development indicators. And high levels of corruption, administrative inefficiency and political inaction and the lack of foresightedness continue to dominate the development landscape. Malawi lags behind its neighbours, and hence the international development discourse is frequently characterised by the perception that “there are developing countries, and then there is Malawi”. Such statements imply a sense of hopelessness about the country’s development trajectory. We address many of these issues in a book that I edited with Professor Blessings Chinsinga in 2016 entitled Political Transition and Inclusive Development in Malawi: The Democratic Dividend (open access). In this book, we concluded that democracy does not necessarily always foster or guarantee development when the desire to win the support of the electorate results in the adoption of populist policies. Indeed, although the overarching policy goals of the various governments in Malawi since 1994 have been poverty alleviation, the empirical evidence suggests that the impact of democracy on poverty reduction and socio-economic development has been negligible. Will the upcoming elections usher in a new age for Malawi? Only time will tell. My guest in this episode is Dr. Boniface Dulani, who studied at York and Sussex universities in the UK and has a doctorate in political science from Michigan State University in the United States. He is the Director of Survey at Afrobarometer – a non-partisan, pan-African research institution conducting public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, the economy and society in over 30 countries on the African continent. Dr. Dulani is senior lecturer at the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at Chancellor College, University of Malawi.

Tanner Knorr manages EplerWood International’s new business, develops the newsletter, and continues to build a presence for the company via public relations, social media, and events. Tanner holds a Bachelor’s in Archaeology and a Master’s in Administrative Studies, concentrating in Economic Development and Tourism Management from Boston University. He was also a Teaching Assistant at Harvard Extension. He owns a business called Off Season Adventures that strives for sustainable tourism practices in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Nepal, and is the President of Second Look Worldwide, a 501(c)(3) organization that sponsors infrastructure improvements around tourism destinations in the developing world. In this episode of Destination on the Left, Tanner Knorr, the Program Manager at EplerWood International and the Founder of Off Season Adventures, joins us to talk about Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism. He discusses the impact of crisis scenarios and overtourism on destinations, and explains what we can do to manage unaccounted for destination costs to provide local infrastructure and protection of eco and sociocultural systems for tourism and local people. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How to access The Invisible Burden Report, a report that helps destinations uncover and account for hidden costs to protect and manage vital assets worldwide Why The Invisible Burden Report can help DMOs support responsible tourism growth The primary goal of The Invisible Burden Report and how it came about Who was involved in the collaborative effort it took for The Invisible Burden Report to materialize The individual subsectors of a destination that are affected by overtourism Phase two of the research report and what we can expect to see The key findings of last year’s research report The concept of holistic accounting and how it works Collaboration in a Time of Crisis Tanner Knorr is the Program Manager at EplerWood International and Owner and Founder of Off Season Adventures. He is a self-proclaimed sustainable tourism entrepreneur who is dedicated to making infrastructure improvements around tourism destinations in the developing world. Through our conversation, Tanner discusses the recently-released research study, Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism. At a time when our industry is in turmoil due to the impacts of the global pandemic, there is an opportunity to open our minds to new ideas and possibilities. Download the research report and start understanding what we can do to support responsible tourism growth. The Invisible Burden The Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism report was put together by EplerWood International, the Cornell Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise and The Travel Foundation in the UK. The main goal of this report is to uncover the “invisible burden” of tourism which Tanner defines as the unaccounted for destination costs to provide local infrastructure and protection of eco and sociocultural systems for tourism and local people. It is difficult enough for destinations to find those pieces of the puzzle, so EplerWood International and its collaborators are stepping in to help them manage and finance more efficiently. Overtourism When we talk about The Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism report, there are a number of different subsectors of a destination that are affected. When tourism populations exceed the populations of the destination, we start to see destinations crack under the weight of it. It affects things like energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, solid waste, sewage, and other natural and social capital. Tanner Knorr and his associates are working diligently to mitigate the risks of overtourism and manage the issues that have already arisen. Currently, they are working on phase two of The Invisible Burden where they will provide the necessary skills training to people on the ground. Website: http://www.eplerwoodinternational.com/ https://offseasonadventures.com/ Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism Report: https://www.thetravelfoundation.org.uk/invisible-burden/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-c-knorr-40a2a666/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/off-season-adventures-llc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/eplerwood-international/about/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffSeasonAdventures Twitter: @tannercknorr @EplerWood

Is Vegan Food a Right? Guest: Camille Labchuk, Executive Director, Animal Justice Transit Pay Pilot Guest: Aurelio Perri, Global News Fort Calgary Beer Guest: Adriano Di Marino, Commander in Cheif, Elite brewing & Cidery Emergency Preparedness Guest: Jack Rozdilsky, Associate Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, School of Administrative Studies, York University

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development With An Armchair Discussion on the Future of Data in the Digital Economy: Minister Bains' Vision for Canada as a Global Leader in Trust, Privacy and Innovation The Honourable Navdeep Bains has been the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development since November 2015. He is the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Malton and a member of Privy Council. Since he was first elected in 2004, he has served in various roles, including Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Paul Martin and critic for Public Works and Government Services, Treasury Board, International Trade, Natural Resources, and Small Business and Tourism. Minister Bains is a former adjunct lecturer at the University of Waterloo. He is also a former visiting professor at Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Management. His private sector experience includes several years at the Ford Motor Company of Canada. Minister Bains has a Bachelor of Administrative Studies from York University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Windsor. He also holds a Certified Management Accountant designation. He is a long-time resident of Mississauga, where he lives now with his wife and two children. Moderator: The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Panelists: Adam Felesky, CEO at Portag3 Ventures, Executive Chairman at KOHO Melissa Kargiannakis, Founder and CEO, skritswap Nicole Verkindt, Founder and CEO, OMX Sam Sebastian, President and CEO, Pelmorex Corp. *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Dr. Atyia Martin was appointed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in 2015 as the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Boston as part of the 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller foundation. The chief resilience officer’s role was to figure out how cities should prepare for the social and physical pressures of climate change. Dr. Martin’s award-winning program powerfully demonstrated that one could not build a truly resilient city without simultaneously addressing the structural problems of racism head on.Dr. Martin came well prepared to this position. Having worked as the Regional Planner for the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management among the public health and healthcare system, Dr. Martin helped to develop techniques for emergency preparedness, psychological trauma response, coordination, and education and training She also served as a civilian at the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in the Boston Field Intelligence Group and as an adjunct faculty at Northeastern University in the Master of Homeland Security program.Dr. Martin earned her Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University, Master in Homeland Security Leadership from the University of Connecticut, Bachelor in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Administrative Studies and Serbian Croatian from Excelsior College, and Associate in Serbian Croatian from the Defense Language Institute She is the founder of All Aces, Inc, her own consulting business where she builds resilient communities by activating the power of consciousness, critical thinking, and community to catalyze the critical action necessary for addressing racism and advancing equity and resilience.

Dr. Atyia Martin was appointed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in 2015 as the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Boston as part of the 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller foundation. The chief resilience officer’s role was to figure out how cities should prepare for the social and physical pressures of climate change. Dr. Martin’s award-winning program powerfully demonstrated that one could not build a truly resilient city without simultaneously addressing the structural problems of racism head on. Dr. Martin came well prepared to this position. Having worked as the Regional Planner for the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management among the public health and healthcare system, Dr. Martin helped to develop techniques for emergency preparedness, psychological trauma response, coordination, and education and training She also served as a civilian at the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in the Boston Field Intelligence Group and as an adjunct faculty at Northeastern University in the Master of Homeland Security program.Dr. Martin earned her Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University, Master in Homeland Security Leadership from the University of Connecticut, Bachelor in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Administrative Studies and Serbian Croatian from Excelsior College, and Associate in Serbian Croatian from the Defense Language Institute She is the founder of All Aces, Inc, her own consulting business where she builds resilient communities by activating the power of consciousness, critical thinking, and community to catalyze the critical action necessary for addressing racism and advancing equity and resilience.

Dr. Atyia Martin was appointed by Mayor Martin J. Walsh in 2015 as the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Boston as part of the 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller foundation. The chief resilience officer’s role was to figure out how cities should prepare for the social and physical pressures of climate change. Dr. Martin’s award-winning program powerfully demonstrated that one could not build a truly resilient city without simultaneously addressing the structural problems of racism head on.Dr. Martin came well prepared to this position. Having worked as the Regional Planner for the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management among the public health and healthcare system, Dr. Martin helped to develop techniques for emergency preparedness, psychological trauma response, coordination, and education and training She also served as a civilian at the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in the Boston Field Intelligence Group and as an adjunct faculty at Northeastern University in the Master of Homeland Security program.Dr. Martin earned her Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University, Master in Homeland Security Leadership from the University of Connecticut, Bachelor in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Administrative Studies and Serbian Croatian from Excelsior College, and Associate in Serbian Croatian from the Defense Language Institute She is the founder of All Aces, Inc, her own consulting business where she builds resilient communities by activating the power of consciousness, critical thinking, and community to catalyze the critical action necessary for addressing racism and advancing equity and resilience.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development With The Innovation Agenda The Honourable Navdeep Bains is the Member of Parliament for Mississauga Malton and was appointed Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development on November 4, 2015. He has extensive parliamentary experience, having represented Mississauga Malton from 2004 to 2011. He served as Privy Councillor and Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Paul Martin and then as Critic for Public Works and Government Services, the Treasury Board, International Trade, Natural Resources, and Small Business and Tourism. Minister Bains was an adjunct lecturer at the Master of Public Service program at the University of Waterloo and a distinguished visiting professor at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University. His private sector experience includes several years at the Ford Motor Company of Canada. In addition to ties within the academic and business communities, he has held Director positions with social and cultural organizations within the non profit sector. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his work in promoting diversity in communities. Minister Bains has a Bachelor of Administrative Studies from York University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Windsor. He also holds a Certified Management Accountant designation. He is a long time resident of Mississauga, where he lives now with his wife and two children. Speaker: The Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Dr. Tom's co-host this week is Rev. Claudell County, chair of Leadership and Administrative Studies at Unity Institute and Seminary. Rev. Claudell and Dr. Tom will look at the many faces of diversity in a postmodern world. As the 21st century beckons humankind toward a global society, nations that have historically been homogenous—like the member-states of the European Union—are now becoming racially and ethnically diverse. However, the force that arguably should be leading the way, the Christian Church, remains the least diverse institution in the Western world. Why is the Sunday experience, by and large, the most segregated time of the week for people of faith? Or is there a positive social function for a church which provides safe space for people of similar backgrounds to gather? Let's Talk About It will explore the sometimes uncomfortable reality of life on a truly diverse planet.