We invited Maureen Palmer, the author of “You Don’t Have to Quit,” for a Conversation That Matters about science-backed strategies based in compassion, empathy, and healthy boundaries that can help your loved one drink less.

We invited US Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about a path forward that can ensure a positive and financially beneficial relationship for both countries.

We invited Dr. Sam Aparicio of BC Cancer to join us for a Conversation That Matters about addressing cancer through genomics and British Columbia’s role as a global leader in research and treatment.

We invited Cruz Gamboa to join us for a Conversation That Matters about purpose-driven leadership.

We invited Anne McMullin, the President and CEO of the Urban Development Institute, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to encourage builders to build.

We invited Allison Macfarlane, Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at UBC and a recognized expert on SMRs. to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the reality of small modular reactors.

We invited Jason Morehouse of HiBoop to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the resources needed by anyone when facing a range of mental and emotional challenges.

We invited Dr. Linda Carlson, a 2023 Dr. Rogers Prize co-winner, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about “Mindful Cancer Care.”

We invited David Chalk to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the challenges he lived with for more than 60 years, what it means to him to now be able to read, and how he wants to help others to read, through his course called “AI Literacy, The Reading Roadmap.”

We invited Brian Scudamore, the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to build your own business, be your own boss, and go on the ride of a lifetime.

We invited Aubrey Kelly of UBC Property Trust to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the power of innovative thinking to address housing issues and support universities.

We invited Greg Barnsdale, the author of “Do Not Ignore Your Mortality,” to join us for a Conversation That Matters about healthy and practical planning for our own mortality.

We invited veteran campaign manager Kareem Allam to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the ebb, flow, knowns and unknowns of running successful election campaigns.

We invited Krystle Wittevrongel, the Director of Research at the Montreal Economic Institute, to join me for a Conversation That Matters about healing our ailing health care system.

We invited Mr. NJ Ayuk of the African Energy Chamber to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how to utilize those resources to ignite economies throughout Africa.

We invited Murray Leith, Chief Investment Officer at Odlum Brown, to join us for a Conversation That Matters on what to know if we dare to venture into AI investments.

We invited James Donaldson to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the challenges the industry faces in BC and paths to solutions that will ensure we have access to the food we need at prices we can afford.

We invited Andrew Lawton to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the man who wants to run Canada.

We invited Gavin Dew to join us for a Conversation That Matters about our inability to get to “yes” and what it is doing to our reputation as a place to innovate and grow.

We invited Christy Smith and Michael McPhie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the path forward, together.