Conrad Black on Canada’s place in the global economic stage

In an exclusive video appearance, Conrad Black shares his thoughts on Canada’s economic successes.

Watch Preston Manning on Training Better Politicians

Preston Manning thinks that training isn’t just for baristas – politicians should get on the job know-how too.

Watch Peter Diamandis on the Future

Is technology the key to an optimistic future? Peter Diamandis unequivocally thinks so.

Adam Cohen performs “So Long Marianne”

Adam Cohen performs his father Leonard’s classic tune “So Long, Marianne”.

Dan Gardner on intelligence, knowledge and bullshit

Dan Gardner discusses the importance of self-doubt in predicting future events.

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CNN – Tavi Gevinson may take over the world while you read this

January 2, 2013

Tavi Gevinson started a blog at age 11, became a front-row fixture at Fashion Week, was called “the future of journalism” by Lady Gaga, delivered a TED talk about feminism and female role models in pop culture, is the founder and editor-in-chief … Read more

Tod Machover’s App lets you be a part of the Toronto Symphony

December 18, 2012

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is taking crowdsourcing to a new level with its much-hyped electro-acoustic project with American composer Tod Machover. A Toronto Symphony: Concerto for Composer and City will have its premiere on March 9, 2013, at the TSO’s New Creations Festival. For the … Read more

Former astronaut Marc Garneau to announce bid for Liberal leader

November 28, 2012

MONTREAL—Former astronaut and Westmount-Ville-Marie MP Marc Garneau is expected to launch his bid for the Liberal leadership on Wednesday morning, joining an already crowded field. First elected to the House of Commons in 2008, the 63-year-old was the first Canadian … Read more

Part 5 of ideacity on CBC Radio’s Ideas

October 5, 2012

Tune in to CBC Radio’s Ideas program to hear the final episode of the ideacity series. ideacity is a three day festival of talk, produced and hosted by Moses Znaimer. The focus this year was optimism and pessimism. In this episode, … Read more