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Often referred to as a godfather of Artificial Intelligence, he has developed a blueprint for an AI system that won’t harm people and society

The head of the International Energy Agency is the leading voice in the urgent global discussion on energy security affordability and climate change

As Ambassador to the U.S. for six years, she navigated the country’s most consequential bilateral relationship at a time of unprecedented change

As Senior Director of Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Bryan Detchou has a front row seat on government efforts to supercharge the economy.

As co-founder and co-president of family-run Germain hotels, Christiane Germain has earned a reputation for strong governance and a ‘buy local’ philosophy  

Dragon’s Den star, venture capitalist and author Arlene Dickinson is using her fame to weigh in on Canada’s challenging political moment.

His experience over 30 years in federal public service spanned eight different departments, leading some of the country’s most strategic policy files.

The investigative journalist, author and Ottawa bureau chief at The Globe and Mail has led a legendary career, shaping political journalism for five decades.

With a career that spans the private and public sectors, Marc-André Blanchard is the ultimate consensus builder, driving policy change at a global level. 

The founder and CEO of Tribe Network has built a Halifax-based organization to support BIPOC entrepreneurs that’s on track to launch a $20-million venture fund

Steve Paikin, veteran journalist and author has had a front row seat observing and analyzing political, social and economic issues facing Canadians for over 30 years. 

Chief Crystal Smith is the guiding force behind Cedar LNG, the world’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG project, and a model of economic reconciliation.

After a storied career that spanned all levels of government and culminated as the longest-serving lieutenant-governor of Ontario, Elizabeth Dowdeswell says she has much more she wants to do in the “unfinished business” of democracy

Canada’s chief statistician from 2016 to 2024, Anil Arora modernized Statistics Canada, and found innovative ways to explain data — what he calls ‘the GPS of your day’

Chief Mi’sel Joe, of Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland, negotiated with government, industry and business partners to help build a thriving community and success story