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Krista Pawley

Founder | Imperative Impact / Wavemakers / IdentityNORTH

Digital identity, digital economy, inclusive design, inclusive governance, digital inclusion, virtual worlds, virtual reality work-integrated learning, digital platforms designed for inclusion, learning and work in metaverse

Aileen McManamon

Managing Partner | 5T Sports Group

Sustainability Strategist - Sports Industry Futurist - Sponsorship Expert - Brand Leverage and Optimization Specialist

Michèle Biss

National Director | National Right to Housing Network

right to housing, housing rights, renters, housing justice, homelessness, human rights, Renters Bill of Rights, encampments, Federal Housing Advocate, National Housing Council

Heather Bastedo

Principal | Public Square Research

Heather Bastedo has more than ten years of experience in persuasion and motivation research

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Senator Kim Pate

Former Executive Director | Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies

Kim Pate is a Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Governor General’s Award, five honourary doctorates, and numerous other awards