From migrant justice to The Amazing Race Canada

In this episode, hosts Carol and Jeevan sit down with Jonathon Braun (JD’15), Allard Law alum, Legal Director of the Migrant Workers Centre, and winner of Season 11 of The Amazing Race Canada. Jonathon shares the realities facing migrant workers in Canada today—from closed work permits and systemic vulnerability to the human cost of shifting immigration policy—and challenges the myths that continue to fuel anti-immigrant sentiment.Later, Jonathon pulls back the curtain on his The Amazing Race Canada experience. He shares how the pressure, strategy, and surprising authenticity of reality TV, as well as his lifelong love of games, performance, and community, helped carry him through both law school and the race itself.🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Contact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardFrom Here Forward is on LinkedInPodium Podcast CompanyJonathon BraunThe Migrant Workers CentreAmazing Race CanadaThe Greatest Survivor Scene (00:00) - Welcome and Intro (02:34) - From UBC Law to Migrant Justice (07:56) - The Reality Facing Migrant Workers (13:54) - Correcting Misconceptions (15:30) - Winning Amazing Race Canada (17:36) - The Fun & Games That Make a Better Lawyer (20:48) - What the Amazing Race Is Really Like (24:35) - Community, Purpose, and Why This Work Matters (26:34) - How Survivor Prepped Jonathon for the Amazing Race (28:28) - Reflections and Wrap-Up