The John Oakley Show – Body Language of Cdn Leaders

Hello, After a radio interview this morning and a TV appearance today on the Stephen LeDrew Live show, I have been asked to continue sharing my analysis of the non-verbal communication of the 4 Canadian Leaders during their Tuesday evening debate. I am happy that I will be on the John Oakley Show – AM […]

Correction – TV Appearance Has Changed

Hi “fans” 😉 I have just been informed that the federal leaders will continue talking after 9pm tomorrow (because 2 hours is not enough I guess), so I will not have time to be on LeDrew Live Tuesday at 9pm. HOWEVER they have asked me to come in for WEDNESDAY at NOON instead. So I […]

Body Language at the Cdn Federal Leaders’ Debate on Tuesday

Hello Communication Enthusiasts! Many Canadians will be watching the Federal Leaders’ Debate happening in English this Tuesday April 12th, from 7-9 pm EST. I am sure it will be full of interesting mini-speeches, critiques, replies and maybe some humour. I am also sure it will contain a lot of body language and other non-verbal communication, […]

Good Reason to Live in Vancouver, Toronto or Calgary

A survey published by the Economist Intelligence Unit says Calgary is the fifth most livable city in the world. The U.K.-based group analyzes 30 factors to establish its annual rankings, including stability, health care, culture, environment, education, infrastructure and personal safety. Calgary was among three Canadian cities to land in the top ten, with Vancouver […]

PM and U.S. President Obama announce shared vision

I enjoy watching and listening to politicians give compelling speeches.  Harper’s speech is pretty straight forward and easy to understand for all, with positive emotional content.  It’s a good speech.

Random Canadian English

Hi folks, I originally compiled this list of Canadian English for a workshop I did recently for an organization that helps new immigrants settle and learn job skills, but I also think this list is great for people that visit Canada for business or pleasure. I know there are words and phrases that I’ve missed, […]

Happy Canada Day! – Here is a little history (article)

Canada on July 1, 1867 a lot like Canada today Millions of people are gathering all over Canada to celebrate the country’s 143rd birthday, but the Canada of today in many ways is similar to the one of July 1, 1867. People celebrated, world leaders worked toward a global economy, Canadians felt attached to British […]

I Believe in the Power of You and I…or Me?

Can’t fool you and me: Grammarian says lyrics to ‘I Believe’ anthem flawed By Bruce Cheadle, The Canadian Press Feb 23, 9:00 am EST WHISTLER, B.C. – It has become as emblematic and familiar to TV viewers of the 2010 Winter Games as Alexandre Bilodeau, underperforming Canadian medal hopefuls and venue weather woes. But that […]