The Company We Keep: Recent Episodes
Catherine Clark, Megan Buttle & Alayne Crawford
The Company We Keep, a podcast which looks at Canadian history through the eyes of the spouses, partners, children, and strategic advisors of the political leaders who shaped our country. This podcast will tell the other side of the story, from the perspective of the other halves of some of Canada’s most notable figures. The historical forces you should know in Canadian politics. Subscribe now or follow us @companywekeep_
Vidal Chavannes is former Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes’ husband. He serves as the current Director of Strategy, Research & Organizational Performance with the Durham Regional Police Service.
Vidal has more than 15 years of extensive experience in education and training in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He is currently also a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow with the University of Toronto, where he is working on a national research study focused on Black student university access. He is also an Associate Member of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies at the Toronto Metropolitan University.
He holds a B.A. and B.Ed from York University, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Calgary.
Arlene Perly Rae is a renowned Canadian author, literary critic, and board member, she also happens to be married to the Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations - and former Premier of Ontario - Bob Rae. You may also know Mr. Rae as the interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada between 2011 to 2013.
Tune in to hear about the early days at university Arlene and Bob had together, to Bob's decision to enter political life, the ground game that Arlene loves and all the unique experiences politics offered their family.
Our first episode with guest host, Jennifer Ditchburn, President and CEO of the Institute for Research on Public Policy, we speak with Jane Routhwaite. Jane is President and Managing Partner of The Osborne Group – an executive support organization, and partner of former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Jane breaks down what it was like as the partner of powerhouse Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne and the impact of politics on their family.
This episodes guest is Chima Nkemdirim, former Chief of Staff and senior advisor to Mayor Naheed Nenshi. A born and raised Calgarian, Chima gives TCWK followers a look back on the successful mayoral campaign, what it took to get there, and how that experience has shaped his perspective on politics at all levels of government. A leader and visionary in his approach to politics and campaigning, Chima has learned many important lessons as a senior advisor to one of Canadian's big city mayors.
Listen to hear the untold stories from the people beside the politicians and leaders we have followed so closely.
Take a listen to Canadian history through the eyes of the spouses, children, partners and senior advisors of the political leaders who shaped our country.
Our podcast is all about putting the spotlight on the individuals whose stories are too often left untold.
To kick-off the launch of our new podcast, we are turning the tables on our host so you can learn a bit more about her, her family and what is was like growing up as the daughter of a Canadian Prime Minister. Today, you will hear from co-founders, Alayne Crawford and Megan Buttle, as well as our on-going host, Catherine Clark!