The Canadian Story

Scott Pettigrew is a musician and writer from Regina, Saskatchewan. His September debut EP release, “Alone”, was named Saskatchewan’s 5th best album of 2016 by Sask Music, and received international critical acclaim. In 2017 he completed two Western Canadian tours, opened for artists like Serena Ryder and Alex Cuba, and much more. His latest release, “Rising Tide” is available for streaming on all...

Bill started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when he was 19 years old in Burlington, Ontario.  Bill competed as much as he could through his 20's locally and in the U.S.  Bill's love for the sport led him to starting the Grappling Canada Variety Channel (GCVC), a social media platform for Canadian Grapplers.  While currently a social media platform, the GCVC have much bigger plans for the futur...

Drew Weatherhead - Journeyman Welder before becoming a full time entrepreneur. - Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt - Martial Arts Academy Owner - Tournament Promoter - Online Tutorial Producer - Content Creator for @Because_Jitsu, the largest BJJ Meme page on Instagram. - Over a quarter million followers between all platforms and accounts. Find Drew Online: IG: @Because_Jitsu and @Drew. Weatherhead F...

Nathan Bulla is a professional drummer and studio owner out of Cambridge, Ontario.  While widely versatile in playing styles, Nathan specializes in prog rock/metal drumming and plays for Canadian prog metal bands Auras and Intervals.  In the studio he works both with acoustic drums as well as programming midi drums dependant on the artist's needs.   Find Nathan online:  https:/...

Benjamin Sharma is a policy analyst and political activist who has most recently worked as a policy advisor in government. Born and raised in Toronto, Ben has an undergraduate degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Princeton University, a master's degree in Russian from Harvard University, and law and business degrees from the University of Toronto.  Ben's study of Russia has given h...

Josh Andrus is the Executive Director of Project Confederation, which is a subsidiary of the Alberta Institute, a right leaning libertarian think tank. Andrus is fourth-generation Albertan and a former protege of Kevin Avram, the founder of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation. Find Josh online:  www.projectconfederation.ca Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/...

Rabbi Reuben Poupko has served as the rabbi of the Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation in Montreal since 1986. He is presently the co-Chair of CIJA Quebec (Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs). Rabbi Poupko serves as the national co-Chair of the National Catholic-Jewish Dialogue and is the Jewish representative on the recently formed inter-religious table in Quebec. Rabbi Poupko is widely recogni...

Kingston's Arthur Milnes is an award-winning journalist and public historian. His 13 books include studies of Prime Ministers R.B. Bennett, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir John A. Macdonald, Arthur Meighen, Brian Mulroney and John Turner. His other volumes include studies of US Presidents George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, and Franklin Roosevelt, all from a Canadian perspective. He served for five years as...

James is an award-winning historian and author with a PhD in History from the University of Calgary. Most of James' academic work has focused on the history of classical liberalism in 19th-century Canada, particularly the role of religion in politics. He has published peer-reviewed articles on the history of the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion, the separation of church and state, and Protestant-Cathol...

Ellis Ross is the BC MLA for Skeena, representing the riding since 2017. Prior to entering partisan politics in BC, Ross served  the Haisla First Nations band council from 2003 to 2011. Ross has been an ardent defender of Canada's natural resource sector, brokering some of the most monumental LNG deals in the province's history. He is currently a leadership candidate for the BC...

Ian Brodie gets around.  Raised in Toronto, schooled at McGill and University of Calgary. Taught at University of Western Ontario.  Along the way, met a fellow Calgary transplant from Toronto, joined the Harper machine, helped set up the federal Conservative Party and the Harper government. Worked in international development in Washington, DC, for a while.  Now back at the Uni...

Melvin Murray is a touring drummer and has been playing drums for over 18 years.  He has played for acts such as Abandon all Ships, Highs, Three Crowns, and his most recent band Texas King. He has toured all over North America and Europe in his journey with music. Find Melvin online: https://www.instagram.com/melvin_murray/ https://www.instagram.com/texaskingband/ https://www.instagram.com/rh...

Alex Emrich is a Canadian record producer, audio engineer, musician, songwriter, and artist. Currently based in London, Ontario, Alex has recorded, produced, and mixed/mastered singles and albums for a variety of artists across the globe. He also releases original music with his sister, together under the name Mikaila & Alex. Find Alex online: Instagram: @alex.emrich Mikaila & Alex on Spot...

Mikaila Emrich is a Cambridge, Ontario native who attended the University of Guelph for Commerce and was Miss Oktoberfest in 2017. She has given a voice to concussion awareness and understanding for members of parliament, athletes, universities, and businesses. Most recently, she was featured by Masterclass. Collaborating with her brother Alex under the band name Mikaila & Alex , the siblings...

Angelo Isidorou is a political commentator, writer and host of the "Cancel This" podcast. He is also a prominent activist for free speech in Canada and serves as the Director for The Free Speech Club, the largest free speech advocacy organization in the country. Find Angelo online: TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/angeloisidorou YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCioON-JvOyXE-aZ2-UC...

Dr. Vivek Cheba is a Certified Orthodontic Specialist in Calgary Alberta. Having practiced Orthodontics since purchasing his first practice in Red Deer Alberta in 2012, he has since treated over 8000 patients, making him one of the largest dental practitioners in Canada. His practice provides comprehensive orthodontic treatment with traditional braces, Invisalign and other advanced cutting ed...

Carlee Dowsett is a Toronto-based wedding and event planner turned jewelry designer and entrepreneur. After losing all event work due to COVID-19, Carlee turned a hobby of making jewelry into a successful business by transferring knowledge and key characteristics from her event planning career. Find Carlee online: SUNDAY BRUNCH @sundaybrunchca www.shopsundaybrunch.ca EVERLEE EVENT STUDIO @everleee...

Joel Cassady is a drummer, producer and songwriter living in Toronto, ON. Best known as a member of the multi-platinum group "Walk Off the Earth", Joel and the band have amassed billions of views online and performed at iconic venues and festivals all over the world. Find Joel online: https://www.instagram.com/joelcassady/ https://www.instagram.com/walkofftheearth/ https://www.instagram.com/r...

Janet Epp Buckingham is a professor at Trinity Western University and the Director of the Laurentian Leadership Centre, a one-semester public policy program in Ottawa, Canada. She was very involved with the proposal to start a law school at Trinity Western University and in the legal case decided by the Supreme Court of Canada in 2018. Prof. Dr. Buckingham has previously served as director, law an...

Cait Mizzi is a mother, educator, writer and clinician of functional nutrition. Her passionate journey into the health and wellness industry began as a result of her own lifelong struggle with autoimmune disease. Cait has dedicated thousands of hours and many years of study and research into understanding the intricate relationship between the human body, its environment, the way it move...

Anthony Koch has worked on Parliament Hill, was a key member of the movement to oust Andrew Scheer, is a former campaign surrogate for Erin O’Toole and currently serves as Managing Principal of AK Strategies. Find Anthony online:  https://twitter.com/Anthony__Koch Find us online: https://www.facebook.com/thecadstory https://twitter.com/thecadstory https://www.instagram.com/thecadstory/ https:...

Jonathan was born, raised, and educated in Central Alberta. After university graduation, I tried my hand at post graduate studies in International Law at the University of Nottingham, however, it turned out I had neither the temperament nor drive to finish that degree (in hindsight, it’s a minor miracle that I completed any post secondary education). Having always been interested in entrepreneuria...

Originally from Canada’s west coast, Lisa relocated to Ontario in 2002 and spent close to two decades working for government, a public sector not-for-profit agency, and a communications and government relations firm. While working on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, she rose quickly through the ranks, having held senior positions in several political offices, including a former national party leader’s of...

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Born and raised in Thornhill, Ontario Melissa is a first generation Canadian, a female executive and a long time conservative activist. Melissa worked in Stephen Harper’s government in various roles for the Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Environment. Today, Melissa is one of the most sought-after PR and crisis communications experts in the country. She has worked with the world’s...