Hugh Segal   

Darrell Bricker  

President of the Institute for Research on Public Policy Most Requested Topics - Why No One in Government    Listens to Doctors - Health Care Spending: Bridging    to the Health Technology    Economy - Economic and Social    Productivity: A Dual Mandate    for the Health Sector

A changing dynamic in Parliament, uncertain economic, social and political times – what does it all mean for the health care profession, the workers, the patients and the voter? A Senior Fellow at The School of Policy Studies at Queen's University and the President of the non-partisan Institute for Research on Public Policy, Hugh Segal combines his years in politics with his decade and a half in the private sector, to bring rare and penetrating insight into our present prospects as a country and as citizens of the world. 

Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada and Associate Secretary of the Ontario Cabinet, Hugh Segal is one of Canada's best-known public policy experts in the country.

Bilingual and easily recognizable as an expert on Canada's current situation, Hugh Segal quickly warms the hearts and fills the minds of any audience.

Rave Reviews
“He was the perfect choice! Hugh was a refreshing, informative and a highly entertaining reminder of current events…What made it so entertaining was Hugh’s incredible ability to present his thoughts and messages with humor and to laugh at himself.”

Canadian Wholesale Drug Association

President and COO – Public Affairs Practice of Ipsos-Reid Corp Most Requested Topics - Understanding The New    Canadian Mindset - The Ties That Bind: Social    Capital And The New Social    Policy - The Internet And Its Impact    On Canada And Canadians

Darrell Bricker explains that the New Canadian Mindset with regards to health, is focused on choice and self-control in our search for certainty. "Make sure that what my family needs is there when we need it." 

Bricker is President and COO of Public Affairs North America for Ipsos Reid, the leading market research firm in Canada. He is an experienced observer and commentator on social, political and consumer trends in Canada and what they mean for governments, companies and not-for-profit organizations.

Bricker is quoted frequently in national and provincial media, and is also the co-author (with Edward Greenspon) of the book Searching for Certainty: Understanding the New Canadian Mindset, with features on The Health Care Revolution and on 'Who Owns My Life?'

Rave Reviews
"(It) was of great interest to the audience and many have requested copies of your remarks 
— a sure sign that we were all on topic.”

The Canadian Medical Protective Association

Jim Carroll  

Michael Clarkson  

Strategic Futurist Most Requested Topics - Health Care Trends and    Transformations in an Era    of Constant Change - The Future of Health Care:    What Comes Next? - Supply Chain Restructuring     in the Health Care Sector - Health Care Leadership in an    Era of Innovation and Change

As a futurist, Jim Carroll helps health care professionals and executives understand the massive change occurring in the world of health care as new technologies emerge, in particular how services are provided and delivered in the electronic age. 

Jim has provided workshops to hundreds of health care professionals, opening their minds to the impact of the future and providing effective new business models to leverage new opportunities. Jim is also an exceptional trainer and motivator for medical company sales force staff.

A talented writer, Jim is co-author of Good Health Online, a book that examines the role the Internet can play in our own health care system.

Rave Reviews
"You left us buzzing on Wednesday with new ideas and inspiration! You managed to dispel myths particularly around accessibility that limited our thinking and inspired a sense of experimentation. And the challenges you set out for us were dead on, many of which reached well beyond the CHN website. An excellent reality check. Thank you for renewing our energy and framing our challenges poignantly!"    

Onyx / Canadian Health Network

World Authority on Fear Management Most Requested Topics - Fear and Stress Management    in Health Care, Education and    Women’s Issues - Creating More Room in Time - Coping With Change, Worry     and Phobias

Michael Clarkson puts a whole new spin on stress – it is always a product of our fear response and it can be used for production at work and in our personal lives. Backed by cutting-edge research, Michael says that through pressure management and focusing techniques, we can actually use our fears to our advantage, like they were intended to do by nature.

In an often-funny presentation, the author of the new book Quick Fixes for Everyday Fears relates not only to highly-motivated business people, but to students, health care workers and single mothers. Michael Clarkson is one of the most prolific psychology authors with four books in as many years and he is considered a world authority in the growing field of fear management.  

Rave Reviews
“Thank you for giving so generously of your time and knowledge. Your lecture on “Intelligent Fear” was both interesting and thought provoking.”

Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories

Dr. James Orbinski  

Dr. Peter Marshall  

Humanitarian Advocate and Past President of Doctors Without Borders Most Requested Topics - Doctors Without Borders    /Médecins Sans Frontiers:    The Story - Leadership and Vision - Teamwork and Humanity - Why What You Do and Who    You Are Matters - Courage, Courage My Friend:    Go and Let Live Your Courage

During his search for a practical, in-depth understanding of what constitutes well-being and health, at the age of 39, Dr. James Orbinski became President of the world's largest independent medical humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) and accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for the work of the organization. He has been involved in many of the most complex humanitarian emergencies of our era. 

James challenges audiences to take action in life, by recognizing that ‘who you are and what you do matters.’ Will you seek out and address real need? Will you reveal injustice? Will you provoke change? Will you insist on political responsibility? How hard will you fight? Who will you speak for? 

He remains outspoken, passionate and deeply committed to the core principles of volunteerism, impartiality, and a belief that everyone deserves recognition of his or her humanity.

Rave Reviews
"As his life testifies, James Orbinski has felt compassionately for the victims of injustice in our society, (and) has embodied his compassion in action… He has never evaded his responsibility."

Dr. James Neufeld, Trent University

Family Psychologist - Work Life Balance Most Requested Topics - Two Jobs - No Life? Balancing    Work and Home - From Socrates to Spock:     Surviving the Childcare    Experts - Dealing with Learning    Disabilities Among Children    and Adults - Witnessing Spousal Violence:    Impact, Causes and    Intervention

We live in an era of 'superparents' who are committed to both their careers and families. Balancing the demands of work and home, however, is no easy task. Parents want to be successful in their careers, but do their children lose out as a result? Dr. Peter Marshall brings a practical, light-hearted approach to this subject matter, focusing on ways to balance and establish priorities so that all members of the family can emerge winners.

Peter presents thought provoking suggestions and solutions based on his clients’ histories and frequently on his own personal experiences.  Combining his experiences as a psychologist, a father and the survivor of a divorce, Peter works with both parents, business leaders and educators in developing more effective ways of dealing and interacting with work, personal needs and family.

Rave Reviews
"I would like to thank you for coming to Vernon and putting on two terrific conferences. Your enthusiasm was infectious. On Saturday, you guided participants to look at their own parenting skills and then provided them, in a humorous and concrete way, some new, practical approaches to parenting. Above all, you were reaffirming and encouraging. I still have people stopping to tell me how much they enjoyed Saturday.... The community has truly benefited from your visit."

Community Health Education Action Committee

Peter McCoppin   

Delivering Inspiration Most Requested Topics - The Heart of Communication - Living a Life of Unreasonable    Dreams - Conducting Your Business,     Orchestrating Your Dreams - The Gift of Mentorship

Peter McCoppin is a conductor of international stature who is nationally recognized as a dynamic broadcaster and communicator. He has distinguished himself in a wide repertoire spanning four centuries and has won praise and respect for the depth, spontaneity, and energy of his performances.

Peter McCoppin is first and foremost a communicator, both charismatic and effective. Peter's public speaking career began with a personal commitment to be a vital advocate for the arts. After two decades, he is known as an exceptional, multi-faceted individual whose diverse range of interests make him a sought-after speaker in many forums. Through his motivational presentations, public speaking and coaching programs, he is responding to a global need to move and motivate people to realize the potential of their voice "within" and "without".

Rave Reviews
"I am most impressed with Peter's skill and native ability to move and motivate people and to instil in them the power of "positive thinking." This talent is given to few people, today, at a time when improved communication is most essential in our troubled world and, if we are to maintain our free and democratic way of life."

The Hon. Robert G. Rogers, Former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia