Best Enseigner Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 68: We're back! 14:18

2M ago14:18

14:18

It's been almost a year since I last published an episode, but today we are back and ready to relaunch The Future is Bilingual Podcast! This podcast is for everyone interested in languages and in making the future more multilingual, multicultural, diverse and inclusive. If you would like to be a guest, please reach out to me at [email protected]…

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The Best of Season 4 | Moments marquants de notre quatrième saison 49:42

4M ago49:42

49:42

Students from Westboro Academy discuss what privacy means to them [00:52] Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer explains the privacy risks of facial recognition technology [3:37] Robert Fabes of The Ottawa Mission shares insights on the barriers people experiencing homelessness face and how to provide access to essential services whi…

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Lessons in Health Privacy: Key Takeaways from 2024 | La protection de la vie privée dans le secteur de la santé : principaux enseignements de 2024 36:04

5M ago36:04

36:04

In this episode, Commissioner Patricia Kosseim delves into significant health privacy cases of 2024 with her colleagues from the IPC. The conversation highlights challenges, practical takeaways, and lessons learned from recent cases and investigations under Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act. Whether you're a health care provider,…

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Technology in the classroom: Digital education, privacy, and student well-being | La technologie à l’école : éducation numérique, vie privée et bien-être des élèves 36:37

6M ago36:37

36:37

Anthony Carabache is a staff officer in the Professional Development Department at Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association. Journey from educational assistant to becoming a resource teacher focused on integrating technology in the classroom. [2:22] Examples of artificial intelligence being used by teachers and students [6:05] Privatization in…

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Une conversation avec Fabrice Chanut: Le handicap à l’écran 48:07

7M ago48:07

48:07

Dans cet épisode - le dernier de la deuxième saison de Broadcastability - Chloë et Isabelle échangent abec Fabrice Chanut, réalisateur de la série française “Vestiaires.” Fabrice partage son parcours de vie et ses espoirs pour le future des médias et du handicap. Vous pouvez trouver une transcription de l’épisode accessible aux lecteurs d’écran ICI…

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Indigenous led innovation: Aligning technology with community values | L'innovation dirigée par les Autochtones : harmoniser la technologie avec les valeurs de la communauté 29:17

7M ago29:17

29:17

Jeff Ward, is the CEO of Animikii and a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence working group on responsible AI. His areas of expertise encompass the development of technology solutions tailored for Indigenous communities and organizations and the integration of traditional Indigenous values and culture into modern business prac…

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The beauty and benefits of transparency: Ontario's public institutions rise to the challenge with innovative projects 37:35

8M ago37:35

37:35

Guests and Transparency Showcase exhibits Council of Ontario Universities Steve Orsini, President and CEO Josh Lovell, Director, Policy and Planning Town of Innisfil Mike Melinyshyn, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Services and Innovation Damien Mainprize, Business Performance Specialist Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservat…

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A Conversation with Brian Petraits: Skill-building and Career Flexibility 1:03:33

9M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

In the seventh episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Brian Petraits, the Director of Manufacturing at Bosma Enterprises. Brian discusses his experiences navigating multiple education systems, his experience with internships, and his current work at Bosma Enterprises. Bosma is a social enterprise that both produ…

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Why mediation matters: Improving outcomes in FOI appeals | L'importance de la médiation : Améliorer les résultats des appels en matière d'accès à l'information 37:43

9M ago37:43

37:43

Mediation is a powerful and efficient way to resolve freedom of information appeals. This episode explores the value-add of mediation and how building trust, active listening, and education can lead to win-win settlements for both parties. Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Shaun Sanderson, a mediator at the IPC, about how mediation works, what parti…

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Addressing intimate partner violence: Information sharing, trust, and privacy | Lutter contre la violence conjugale : Échange de renseignements, confiance et confidentialité 30:47

10M ago30:47

30:47

Timely information sharing is crucial to prevent harm resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV). Sometimes, however, professionals may hesitate to share information due to misunderstandings about privacy laws. Priya Shastri, Director of Programs at WomanAct, provides insights from the front lines on information sharing, building trusting relat…

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Une conversation avec Brandon Marlière : Le rôle inclusif des entreprises adaptées 45:03

11M ago45:03

45:03

Dans ce sixième épisode de la deuxième saison de Broadcastability, les animatrices Chloë et Isabelle échangent avec Brandon Marlière, un chef d’équipe chez APF à Calais. Dans cet épisode, Brandon, qui a été né “avec une jambe beaucoup plus courte que l’autre,” raconte son parcours professionnel, partage ses conseils pour les gestionnaires des emplo…

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Artificial intelligence in health care: Balancing innovation with privacy | L’intelligence artificielle dans les soins de santé : mettre en balance l’innovation et la protection de la vie privée 37:30

12M ago37:30

37:30

Dr. Devin Singh is an emergency physician and lead of clinical AI and machine learning in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He is also co-founder and CEO of Hero AI. Combining medicine and machine learning [2:21] A patient death as a spark for thinking differently about health care delivery [3:27] Demystify…

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A Conversation with Bryn Anderson: (In)visibility and the Winding Path to Inclusion 1:03:27

12M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

In the fifth episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Bryn Anderson, a British accessibility specialist. Bryn discusses his experiences growing up with albinism, his unconventional career path, and his current work promoting accessibility. Bryn also shares his advice for disabled workers, for companies looking to …

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Ep. 67: Speaking 4.5 languages - Interview with Urmi 41:56

1y ago41:56

41:56

Today's podcast guest is Urmi, a polyglot who speaks 4.5 languages (I love this description!) She grew up in Italy speaking both Italian and Bengali as her first languages. She currently resides in Montréal, the largest city in the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec. She tells us about living and working in a bilingual city and how they kn…

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No government ID: Navigating homelessness, identity, and privacy | Pas de carte d'identité gouvernementale : Gérer son itinérance, son identité et sa vie privée 31:54

1y ago31:54

31:54

Robert Fabes is a registered psychotherapist. His focus is on meaning-based existential mental health and addictions counselling. In addition to counselling clients in his private practice, he’s an addictions and trauma counsellor at The Ottawa Mission. Misconceptions about homelessness [5:06] Privacy concerns for people experiencing homelessness […

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At face value: Facial recognition technologies and privacy | La technologie de reconnaissance faciale et la protection de la vie privée 35:28

1y ago35:28

35:28

Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer and most recently, a senior associate at the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C. She is a research fellow at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab. How facial recognition technology works [4:09] Use of facial recognition technology by government agencies [8:0…

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Une Conversation avec Laurent Colart: Enseigner l’inclusion pour construire un monde accessible 50:27

1y ago50:27

50:27

Dans cet quatrième épisode de la deuxième saison de Broadcastability, les animatrices Chloë et Isabelle échangent avec Laurent Colart, un enseignant de cours pratique pour les conducteurs d’engins de chantier. Laurent habite en Wallonie en Belgique et il a la sclérose en plaques. Durant cet épisode, Laurent raconte sa transition entre entrepreneur …

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In their own words: Students from Westboro Academy speak out about privacy | Des élèves de l’Académie Westboro parlent de protection de la vie privée 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

39:46

Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Elyane Ruel, Head of School, and Grade 7 and 8 students from Westboro Academy in Ottawa, Ontario. Do kids even care about privacy anymore? [2:01] What does privacy mean, how would you define it? [3:43] Sharing information with some, but not with others [5:56] Strategies for protecting yourself online [8:22] Respecti…

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A Conversation with Matilda Feyisayo Ibini Part 2: The Power of Stories 44:47

1+ y ago44:47

44:47

*Watch the captioned video HERE *Read the accessible transcript HERE *Listen to Part 1 of Matilda’s story HERE. In the third episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Matilda Feyisayo Ibini, a Nigerian-British playwright and screenwriter. In this episode, Ibini shares her advice for disabled young people who want t…

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Best of season three | Les meilleurs moments de la troisième saison 34:29

1+ y ago34:29

34:29

A round up of key moments from season three of the Info Matters podcast, winner of the 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for Outstanding Technology Series. How policing tools and methods have leapt decades in a few short years [1:03] (from S3-Episode 1: Predicting crimes before they occur: not so sci-fi anymore with the IPC’s Dr. Christopher Parsons) Why…

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Ep. 66: Expert Advice from Fellow Polyglot, Teacher and World Traveler - Interview with Christina 1:14:57

1+ y ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Today's interview is with Christina, Heather's friend and colleague at Freestyle Languages. Christina's life has brought her into contact with many languages and she has embraced each opportunity to broaden her horizons and learn more. She tells us about how she learned Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, French and Moroccan Darija, and not only that but how…

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Empowering young women and girls in the digital world | Renforcer l’autonomie des jeunes femmes et des jeunes filles dans le monde numérique 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

28:29

Professors Jane Bailey and Valerie Steeves co-lead the eQuality Project. Its mission is to help young people create a networked environment where they can participate equally, free from surveillance, and identity-based harassment. What led to research investigating the societal and cultural impacts of the internet on teens and particularly girls [3…

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What’s on your mind? Neurotechnology and mental privacy | Qu'est-ce qui vous préoccupe ? Neurotechnologie et protection de la vie privée 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

30:50

Jennifer Chandler is a professor at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics. You can learn more about her research at jennniferchandler.ca. A career that combines law, brain sciences and neurotechnology [2:54] Neurotechnology explained [4:29] Examples of how neurotechnology is used in health care [7:17] Applications of n…

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Ep. 65: Multilingual Parent, Poet & Teacher - Interview with Suzy 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

59:04

Suzy is an Armenian-American EFL (English as a foreign language) instructor, multilingual poet and mom raising two young multilingual children. She grew up bilingually and much of her poetry focuses on the immigrant experience, especially for children of immigrants like herself. She shares with us her journey learning her various languages, how she…

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A Conversation with Matilda Feyisayo Ibini Part 1: Writing as a Career 59:56

1+ y ago59:56

59:56

*Watch the captioned video HERE *Read the accessible transcript HERE In the second episode of Broadcastability Season 2, co-hosts Chloë and Isabelle interview Matilda Feyisayo Ibini, a Nigerian-British freelance playwright and screenwriter. In this episode, Matilda discusses the importance of health equity, family, culture, narrative and imaginatio…

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Unmasking digital threats: How to guard against cyber crime | Démasquer les menaces numériques : Comment se prémunir contre la cybercriminalité 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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Jason Besner is Director of Partnerships at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre). Jason’s group is responsible for managing strategic engagements, with Canadian and international partners, that have the greatest impact on cyber security for Canadians. Focusing on national level outcomes, Partnerships supports and enables all ot…

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A woman’s right to know: Closing the gender gap with access to information // Le droit de savoir d'une femme : Combler le fossé entre les hommes et les femmes grâce à l'accès à l'information 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

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Laura Neuman is a Senior Advisor with the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She leads the implementation of the center’s Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign. Prior to joining the Carter Center in 1999, she was staff attorney at Legal Action of Wisconsin and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. The journey from a law practice…

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Ep. 64: Deep Dive into Indian Linguistics - Interview with Devina 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

56:22

Today's episode is a deep dive into the complex linguistic reality in India with Dr. Devina Krishna, assistant professor of linguistics at Patna Women's College in India. Not only is she an expert in the field but she is also raising her son to be multilingual. We get into the languages they speak and what communication looks like (spoiler: there i…

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Une conversation avec Vincent Léone: Les technologies de l’inclusion 58:45

1+ y ago58:45

58:45

Dans cet premier épisode de la deuxième saison de Broadcastability, les animatrices Chloë et Isabelle acceuillent Vincent Léone, expert en technologies. Vincent habite en Belgique et il a une déficience visuelle. Vincent discute de son propre parcours professionel et l’importance du réseautage, ainsi que des opportunités et défis des technologies i…

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Ep. 63: Heritage Speaker Connecting Us to S. Asian Languages - Interview with Anita of Bhasha Kids 1:16:04

1+ y ago1:16:04

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So many truth bombs and inspiring tales in this interview episode with Anita, the founder of Bhasha Kids (⁠@BhashaKids⁠)! Anita is a Malayalam-American mom whose company helps kids (and adults!) connect with South Asian Languages and Cultures.Anita and Heather talk all about raising multilingual kids and the best ways to support them in their langu…

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Co-designing digital health systems with patients and families | Concevoir des systèmes de santé numériques en collaboration avec les patients et les familles 27:45

2y ago27:45

27:45

Engaging with patients, families, and caregivers can help build a better, more inclusive health system. Betty-Lou Kristy, Chair of the Minister’s Patient and Family Advisory Council, speaks about her mission to improve patient care in Ontario by putting patients and families at the center of policy-making. Through their lived experiences in the hea…

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Ethical Uses of Genetic Data: A Conversation with Dr. Bartha Knoppers | Les utilisations éthiques des données génétiques : entretien avec Bartha Knoppers, Ph. D. 39:55

2y ago39:55

39:55

Dr. Bartha Maria Knoppers is a world-renowned expert and pioneer in the field of health law and bioethics, with particular focus on genomics. Her groundbreaking work has fundamentally changed our understanding of the complex intersection between science law, technology and ethics. She currently serves as the Director of the Centre for Genomics and …

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A casual conversation between two Canadian privacy commissioners | Une conversation informelle entre deux commissaires canadiens à la protection de la vie privée 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, is a leading legal expert on human rights, administrative, and constitutional law. He previously served as the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel of the House of Commons. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) oversees compliance with the Privacy Act, which covers the personal info…

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Ep. 62: Studying Japanese at Uni - Interview with Tanner 57:08

2y ago57:08

57:08

Today's interview is with Tanner, a college student majoring in music business and minoring in Japanese. We talk a lot about Japan and Japanese culture, but first we discuss the other languages she has studied and what got her interested in Japanese. We touch on how her classes are taught using a flipped classroom model, which Heather also uses whe…

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Ep. 61: Straddling Two Cultures - Interview with Maria, author of "MariVi: The Master Navigator" 46:47

2y ago46:47

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Today's interview is with Maria Twena, a second-generation Latina, a bilingual children’s book author, and the creator of "MariVi: The Master Navigator". Maria tells us about what it was like growing up and straddling not only two languages but also two cultures and two opposing worldviews, one collectivist and one individualist. She only realized …

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Ep. 60: Empowering our children - Interview with Jesse 1:22:13

2y ago1:22:13

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Today's guest, Jesse, is a multilingual father of two and a seasoned English teacher living in Spain. He first started teaching English in South Korea and shares stories of his seven years spent over there. Throughout the episode we talk about the importance of intentionality when raising our children, for example we both make a concerted effort to…

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Trust and truth: Navigating the age of misinformation | Confiance et vérité : S’y retrouver dans l’ère de la mésinformation 32:08

2y ago32:08

32:08

Dr. Alex Himelfarb is the chair of Council of Canadian Academies’ Expert Panel on the Socioeconomic Impacts of Science and Health Misinformation. He chairs the board of the Narwhal and is a member of the boards of Atkinson Foundation, the Public Service Foundation and the Advisory Committee of the Auditor General, and is a fellow of the Broadbent a…

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Ep. 59: Les enseignants de langue natifs vs. non-natifs 47:37

2y ago47:37

47:37

Bienvenue au premier épisode du podcast "The Future is Bilingual" en français ! 🎉Nous savons que les mots "natif" et "non-natif" sont problématiques, mais ils font partie de notre réalité et peuvent sembler inévitables. Réfléchissons un peu plus sur ce sujet. Cet épisode est divisé en trois parties :1. Mes expériences personnelles en tant qu'appren…

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Ep. 58: Native vs. Non-native Language Teachers 57:49

2y ago57:49

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In this episode, I attempt to tackle the highly controversial topic of native speakerism and what it means to be a good language teacher. The episode is divided into three main parts: 1. My personal experiences learning multiple languages, including a shameful secret 2. My professional experiences as a teacher of 4 languages 3. What I learned from …

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Ep. 57: Planting Multilingual Seeds 🌱 - Interview with Maman Earth aka Tiffany 1:05:05

2y ago1:05:05

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Episode 57 - Tiffany takes us on a journey around the world from Colombia to France to the U.S. and back again. She tells us about her adoption, growing up bilingual in France, what it was like going to an international school, how she met her husband, and how they are raising their two children multilingually. So much wisdom in this episode! Tiffa…

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Predicting crimes before they occur: not so sci-fi anymore | Prédire les crimes avant qu’ils ne soient commis : ce n’est plus de la science-fiction 31:22

2y ago31:22

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Christopher Parsons is a Senior Technology and Policy Advisor at the IPC. Prior to joining the IPC in early 2023, he was a Senior Research Associate at the Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Choosing to focus on research related to privacy, national secu…

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Ep. 56: How to Learn Languages with TV Shows - Interview with Lauren 45:33

2y ago45:33

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Episode 56 - Today's episode is with Lauren from Polyglot Station and Language TV Club! She is a language enthusiast and a speech language pathologist. She tells us how she started Polyglot Station and where the idea for the Language TV Club came from. They regularly have clubs in German, Italian, French, and Spanish, but they also include other la…

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Ep. 55: What It Really Takes to Raise a Bilingual Child - Interview with Mackenzie 1:17:17

2+ y ago1:17:17

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Episode 55 - In this episode, Heather chats with Mackenzie, one of the hosts of the podcast The ABCs of Matrescence, about how she is raising her two children completely in French while living in the US. Mackenzie's husband is Vietnamese and she tells us about how they considered adding Vietnamese into their family language plan and what their fina…

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Ep. 54: 35+ Free Ways to Practice Your Language(s) 41:44

2+ y ago41:44

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Episode 54 - Looking for new ways to practice your language without breaking the bank? No matter what language you're learning or how advanced or rusty you are, this episode gives you close to 40 ideas to try without spending a penny. Let me know if I forgot something or what you favorite tip is! You can find me on Instagram @thefutureisbilingual, …

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Ep. 53: Ask yourself this one thing 13:54

2+ y ago13:54

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Episode 53 - This short episode invites you to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in the new year with one simple question. The end of the year is an exciting time with lots of energy, but it's also a difficult time for many and can be filled with negative thoughts and self doubts. Let's focus on what we love and what brings us joy as we create plans …

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Health equity: Using data to make a positive difference for communities | Équité en matière de santé : Utiliser les données pour faire une différence positive pour les communautés 33:20

2+ y ago33:20

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Dr. Kwame McKenzie is CEO of the Wellesley Institute, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and Director of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). A professional journey combining psychiatry and leading a policy think tank [2:20] Mental health information, more sensitive that other ki…

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Back to the Future: Using strategic foresight in the new digital age | Retour vers le futur : Utiliser la prospective stratégique dans la nouvelle ère numérique 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

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Eric Ward is the Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Initiatives and External Relations at the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). Prior to joining the IPC, he was the Senior Director at Policy Horizons Canada, the federal government’s centre for strategic foresight. The road to the IPC and strategic foresight work …

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Ep. 52: Celebrate Your Weekly Wins 16:10

2+ y ago16:10

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Episode 52 - In this episode, Heather talks about the idea of celebrating a "weekly win" as you go about your language learning journey. What is a weekly win and why do we need them? Tune in to find out.---This idea came to life during a work meeting at Freestyle Languages, where Heather teaches French and Spanish. To learn more about our classes, …

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Ep. 51: Spice up your language learning routine 🌶️ 11:11

2+ y ago11:11

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Episode 51 - Stuck in a language learning rut? Wish you had a more consistent study routine? This short episode gives you a weekly plan with different ideas for each day of the week. To see the original instagram post click here.---Enjoy this podcast? Please take a minute to leave a rating & review here or on your favorite streaming service (Spotif…

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Seeing privacy through an equity lens in the child welfare sector | Envisager la protection de la vie privée sous l’angle de l’équité dans le secteur du bien-être de l’enfance 36:58

2+ y ago36:58

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Nicole Bonnie is the CEO of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS). She’s also a member of the IPC’s Strategic Advisory Council. Pursuing a career in the child welfare sector [2:52] Making history as the first Black CEO of the OACAS [4:53] Privacy misunderstandings and hesitancy about sharing information with a children’s aid s…

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