Profiles in Canada

Dr. James Orbinski accepted the  Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Doctors Without Borders when he served as their President. Hear why Scouting in Canada was so essential for his career as a medical humanitarian, and why young people have an essential role as community leaders, in this, our final episode of our Profiles in Canada season.

Senator Marilou McPhedran (Manitoba) is an advocate for fairness, whether regarding gender equality, or the recognition of youth leadership and citizenship in Canada. Join us as Senator McPhedran discusses her role in shaping Canada's constitution, what it means to be a "feminist" and why young people should shape the world around them.

The Second World War ended 80 years ago. The Holocaust, Adolf Hitler's genocide of Jewish people, Roma people and other minority groups on the basis of their race and religion, ended alongside it. Many survivors came to Canada, a country previously unwelcoming to Holocaust refugees. Join survivor Gershon Willinger as he shares his testimony of hope and life against all odds. His testimony reminds Canadians never to take freedoms for granted, and always fight to keep them, for ourselves and all others irrespective of race, religion, orientation or ability. Given the mature subject matter of this episode, it is recommended that parents listen with or before their younger children, to determine whether they are yet ready to handle the mature subject matter discussed.

We know you'll love this interview with Governor Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada -- because his description of his journey from Scouting to leading Canada's Bank and with his advice to young people keeps our interest rates high. Join Kaelem, as Governor Macklem reveals how the Bank of Canada serves Canadians, and what Canada means to him.

As British Columbia's Premier, Gordon Campbell showcased Canada to the world at the 2010 Olympic Games. Join Profiles in Canada as Premier Campbell reflects on his career in the public service, why every Canadian should visit British Columbia (and every province) and how, for him, it all started with Scouts.

From the Aussie Outback to Canada's Boreal Forest, Survivorman Les Stroud has survived it all. Now, he's also survived three years as Scouts Canada's Chief Scout. Join Kaelem as Les shares his love of the outdoors, advice for young people wanting to get more into nature, and what Canada means to him.

Catherine Grenier est présidente et cheffe de la direction de Conservation de la nature Canada. Rejoignez-nous pour discuter de sa passion pour le plein air, de l'importance de la nature pour nous tous et des meilleures façons d'explorer le Canada.

On November 11, 1918, guns fell silent across Europe as the most devastating war in global history to that point reached an armistice. Since then, November 11 is Remembrance Day -- an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of Canada's servicepeople and the immeasurable value of peace. Join Kaelem in conversation with Commander Fraser McKee, a Naval veteran of the Second World War, and maritime historian, as they discuss Commander McKee's wartime story and the importance of remembering today and every day.

Ambassador Kerry Buck was Canada's Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Join Kaelem as Ambassador Buck discusses her time as Ambassador and advocating for human rights, why Canada is so important as a global leader for good, and how young people can give back in their communities.

Minister Lloyd Axworthy was Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister, and former President of the United Nations Security Council. Join Kaelem as he discusses his life in politics, why his human security agenda ("the Axworthy Doctrine") is so critical for protecting human rights globally, and how young Canadians can do good in the world around them.

When Premier Brad Wall left office in 2018, he was Canada's most popular Premier by opinion polling. Join us as Premier Wall explains how he found his passion in governance, how young Canadians can find what they're interested in and why every Canadian should visit Saskatchewan.

Senator Brian Francis has represented Epikwitk, Prince Edward Island, in Canada's Senate since 2018. Senator Francis sponsored the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in honour of survivors of Residential and Day Schools like himself, and those who never returned home. Join Kaelem as Senator Francis discusses Canada's Reconciliation journey, what role Scouts and Scouters have to play, and his own journey to serving in Canada's Senate.

David Collenette is a former Minister of National Defence and Veteran's Affairs, among other portfolios like Multiculturalism. He also is a former Cub Scout who vividly remembers his old tartan necker. Join Kaelem as Minister Collenette shares the value of Scouting values, his vision for good citizenship today and advice for young Canadians.

Professor Jack Szostak is the recipient of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, currently researching the origins of life on Earth. Join Kaelem as Professor Szostak shares the importance of innovation, why he finds scientific discovery so fascinating and offers advice to the next generation of Canadian leaders in any field.

Minister Perrin Beatty's experiences are far longer than the interview itself -- but as a Cabinet Minister with seven portfolios, former President of the CBC and a member of Canada's COVID-19 Supply Council, he has lessons to share with young people today. Join Kaelem as Minister Beatty reflects on Canada's unique history and character, shares his path into public service, and argues how important it is for young Canadians today to "get involved!"

Professor Art McDonald is the recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics -- and a former Cub Scouter with the 1st Deep River. Join us as Professor McDonald discusses his work in dark matter, his passion for scientific research and why Scouting is so impactful in Canada today.

Professor John Meehan is the Director of the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary History at the University of Toronto. A historian by trade, join Kaelem as he shares his travels across the world and the country, discusses why studying history is so important and provides his advice to young Canadians today.

Join us for the second half of our Eco Double-Header, this time with Scouter Andrew Francis, the Chief Financial Officer at Parks Canada and a Scouter with the 17th Ottawa. Andrew discusses the importance of Scouting today, why his work with Parks Canada is so meaningful, and his Troop's upcoming West Coast adventure.

Sean Southey is at the fore of environmental conservation in Canada, and conservation education internationally Join Kaelem as Sean discusses his path to the Presidency of the Canadian Wildlife Trust, his advice for bringing young people closer to nature and the value of Scouting today. This episode is Part One of a two-part "Eco Double-Header" in English, including a third part en français.

L'honorable Louise Arbour est une ancienne juge de la Cour suprême et ancienne Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l'homme. Rejoignez Kaelem Moniz dans une édition spéciale en français de Profils au Canada, où la juge Arbour partage son expérience de défense des droits de la personne sur la scène internationale, son parcours vers le droit et ses conseils aux jeunes Canadiens d'aujourd'hui.

Harrison Lowman is the Managing Editor of thehub.ca, a non-profit news agency sporting over 2 million monthly readers. Join us as he discusses his path to journalism, the importance of volunteerism today and how he gives back as a Pack Scouter with the 153rd Old Mill (Kaelem's own group!)

Happy Canada Day! Join Kaelem for a special Canada Day episode of Profiles in Canada with The Honourable Jean Augustine, Canada's first Black woman in Parliament and federal cabinet. In our exclusive interview Minister Augustine discusses her journey from Grenada to Ottawa, the power of young people getting involved and what Canada Day means to her. For Beavers to Akelas, you don’t want to miss it!

Ambassador Rosemary McCarney served as Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva between 2015 and 2019, after her successful tenure advocating for children's rights as CEO of Plan Canada. Join Kaelem and Ambassador McCarney as she discusses her human rights advocacy, her children's book series, and the importance of Canadian leadership on the world stage.

Neil Hetherington is the President and CEO of the Daily Bread Foodbank, one of Canada's largest foodbanks, catering to our country's most vulnerable. He was previously CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Toronto. Join in as he shares why his work is more important now than ever, discusses his decision to give back as a career, and advises young people seeking to give back in their communities.

Premier Darrell Dexter served as Nova Scotia's 27th Premier between 2009 and 2013. Listen in as he discusses his East Coast roots, why Canada's provinces and territories should better work together and offers advice to Canada's next generation of leaders.

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin presided as the first female Chief Justice of Canada's Supreme Court after her time leading British Columbia's Supreme Court. Join Kaelem as Justice McLachlin discusses her passion for law, why Canadian judicial independence is so important, and how young people today can make a difference in their communities.

Minister Allan Rock was Canada's Justice Minister, and then Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Join Kaelem as Minister Rock discusses why human rights advocacy is so central to Canada's influence globally, his path to parliament and the UN, and why young Canadians are Canada's most necessary citizens.

Chris Hadfield can say what few others can -- his passion for our country is literally out of this world. Join host Kaelem Moniz, as Chris discusses his path from Cub Scouts to becoming Canada's eminent astronaut, the skills Scouts have that astronauts share, and advice that he has for young Canadians today.