Latest Episodes
Media Legislation & Freedom of Speech
Catherine Swift returns to speak with Peter Menzies, former Vice-Chairman of the CRTC, and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They discuss current and future legislation that will impact freedom of speech and freedom of expression in Canadian media
How Competition Leads to Innovation
Catherine Swift joins Canadian Innovators as a guest host. She is joined by Anthony Lacavera, Founder and CEO of Globalive, to discuss his advocacy for entrepreneurs, his work supporting sustainable businesses, and his long-time objective to bring affordable telecommunications to Canadians
The Key to Successful Manufacturing in Canada
Jocelyn is joined by Steve Loftus, CEO of Innovative Automation, and Michael Lalonde, President at Innovative Automation, to discuss how innovation is affecting manufacturing in Canada.
Highlights From the Canada Strong and Free Conference 2022
Jocelyn talks with the Hon. Preston Manning, Roman Baber, and Catherine Swift
The State of Innovation in Canada
Jocelyn welcomes Stephen Armstrong – Professor of Innovation U of T, to discuss how academia is fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in Canada.
Breaking Down the Federal Budget
Jocelyn is joined by Dean Allison, MP Niagara West, and host of The Hill Update, for an in-depth discussion on the latest federal budget and some of the challenges and missed opportunities that were not addressed.
Post-Pandemic Priorities For Ontario’s Government
Jocelyn welcomes The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, MPP, Brampton South, to look at his life in politics, specifically his role on the treasury board, and what Ontario’s plans are to create prosperity in the province.
Heddle Shipyards
Jocelyn welcomes Shaun Padulo, President of Heddle Shipyards, for an in-depth discussion on his career, his current role at the largest Canadian operator of shipyards, and to offer a deeper understanding of the Canadian Shipbuilding Industry.
Husky Technologies
Jocelyn welcomes John Galt, President and CEO of Husky Technologies, to discuss the genesis of this international supply company as well as the current challenges that they are facing.
‘Violet’
In this episode, Jocelyn introduces an amazing new Canadian Innovation. A robotic disinfectant for home and business.
The COVID Hangover
Jocelyn joins Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati, and editor-in-chief at the Toronto Sun, Adrienne Batra, to discuss the lasting impacts of the Covid lockdowns on businesses and people.
Trucking Industry Update
Supply chains are dependent on trucks. Jocelyn is joined by Fluke Trucking CEO, Ron Foxcroft to talk about what’s happening and what might be changed to make things better.
Meet The Host
Jocelyn Bamford
HostJocelyn Bamford
Jocelyn Bamford is the founder of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Ontario. Jocelyn is also the Vice President of Automatic Coating Limited, located in Scarborough, Ontario.
In addition to sitting on the Board of Directors for the Scarborough Hospital Foundation, Jocelyn is also the former Co-Chair for The Scarborough Hospital Foundation’s Women of Philanthropy Council.