Latest Episodes

In Conversation with Pierre Poilievre
Guest host Ves Sobot welcomes Federal Finance Critic, Pierre Poilievre, for his take on the Liberal Government’s response to the pandemic, how businesses have been affected and government overreach.

“Violet”
In this episode, Jocelyn introduces an amazing new Canadian Innovation. A robotic disinfectant for home and business.

Canadian Manufacturing Success Story
Jocelyn welcomes Bob Repovs, President and CEO of Samco Machinery, to discuss how 50 years of innovation has helped them overcome challenges and remain a manufacturing powerhouse in Ontario.

Investing in Canada
Jocelyn welcomes Thomas Caldwell, Chairman of Caldwell Securities Ltd, to discuss his career in private equity investing and some of the major challenges that he sees affecting Canada’s economic growth.

Reopening Borders
Jocelyn sits down with Steve Foxcroft, vice president of fluke transport, and Jim Diodati, mayor of Niagara Falls, to discuss the implications of border closures on business and tourism.

Energy Development and COVID
Perpetual Energy INC. CEO, Sue Riddell Rose joins Jocelyn to talk about how her company is coming back to COVID and how they are attracting workers in the current political climate.

Recovering Manufacturers
Jocelyn is joined by Dan Pawlick of Copper Core, and Anthony Furey of Post Media, to discuss supply chain recovery and the future of manufacturing in Canada.

NGEN Innovation in Canada
NGEN started during COVID. Its President and CEO, Jay Myers, joins Jocelyn to talk about why the company exists and how they are changing the tech landscape in Canada.

Northern Cables
Northern Cables was born out of frustration. Jocelyn talks through why, how they got started, and where they are now.

Businesses Are Not the Bad Guys
Today on Canadian Innovators, Jocelyn talks with Mark Josephs of Kisko Products, makers of your favourite frozen treats, about how his company got started and his charitable work.

An Economic Reflection
Senior Economic Stateswoman, Catherine Swift, joins Jocelyn for a feature interview.

Retooling for COVID
Steve Wagner, president of Salus Marine Wear talks about his company and how they retooled and redesigned their production flow to make protective gear for first responders during the first wave of COVID.
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.