Emilea Semancik

Haleon Canada, led by Head of Corporate Affairs Sarey Wulf, is stepping up to support Canadian communities with critical healthcare resources. This October, the company donated 280,000 bottles of Children’s Advil, valued at nearly $2 million, to Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) and GlobalMedic. Aimed at ensuring no child faces untreated fever or pain, the donation is part of Haleon’s broader mission to foster everyday health with humanity.

My first encounter with Alex Pouliot was a sort of half-fulfilled, one-directional game of glances, too early one morning while waiting at a bus

Unsettled Scores is a dynamic creative collective that produces musical and theatrical works exploring complex Canadian and global histories, while addressing contemporary issues and themes. Dedicated to uplifting emerging Indigenous performing arts professionals, the company prioritizes inclusive collaboration and mentorship.

Antoniya is swiftly emerging as one of Montreal's most exciting new talents, establishing herself with a distinctive fusion of electro and indie dance music.

Nestled in the scenic Montérégie Ouest region, Anna Herrera, co-founder and herbalist of Ierba, is on a mission to reconnect people with nature's healing power.

Harrison Amit, Founder and CEO of HOVR, launched the Toronto-based on-demand driver service to address issues of unfair compensation in the rideshare industry. Inspired by conversations with drivers and passengers, Harrison created HOVR with a membership model that allows drivers to keep 100% of their fares while offering affordable, safe rides for customers.

Steel James MacDonald, Founder and Executive Director of Welfare Avenue, leads an inspiring mission to address poverty, food insecurity, and social isolation in Montreal and Toronto.

Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada, leads the national charity in its mission to advance breast cancer research, raise awareness, and advocate for equitable healthcare policies across Canada. Since joining in 2015, Carson has been instrumental in the organization’s focus on personalized care, expanding early detection, and advancing therapies tailored to patients’ unique diagnoses. Key initiatives include the REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance, a coalition that promotes equitable care, and the Progress CONNECT platform, which empowers patients to make informed choices.

June Gutman has always been a creative person but it is in the face of a reality-shattering injury at the hands of the psychiatric system that kicked her art practice into gear.

I’ve always known my dad Le Shi as a quiet man with bold brushstrokes. Growing up in China in the 1960s, his journey as an artist didn’t have any grand aspirations or formal training–it started purely as a way to survive back then, a practical skill he picked up as a teenager studying from a set painter at a local theatre. It then quickly grew into a passion for my dad. Through layering colours, shaping compositions, and carving out light, my dad discovered a way to express all the feelings and ideas he couldn’t put into words.