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Affordable Keynote Speakers

Speakers Bureau of Canada's affordable keynote speakers under $4,500 assist organizations to access our roster of speakers for different audience sizes, types of events are flexible with their fees for various types of organizations. We understand that not all organizations can access a big-name speaker for every event. We also recognize that each organization holds various event types with diverse audiences and varying numbers of attendees, each with its own budget constraints. We have long relationships with these speakers or they are new to our bureau, so we can assist them to gain exposure and credibility while building their careers in the Canadian speaking industry. As the leading speaker's bureau in Canada, we focus and specialize in curating a roster of speakers who are accessible for each event.

Budget Speakers

Chief Tony Alexis

Chief Tony Alexis

Indigenous Leader & Chief | Governance, Treaty Rights & Community Leadership Expert

Chief Tony Alexis

Speaker Topics

  • Governance
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Leadership Development
  • Indigenous Leadership & Cultural Wisdom
  • Trust Relationships
  • Organizational Change
  • Leadership and Change
  • Transformation
  • Change Management
Chief Tony Alexis serves as an esteemed leader of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. He fosters a sense of empowerment...
Dr. Vivian Ayoungman

Dr. Vivian Ayoungman

Indigenous Education Leader | Language Preservation & Cultural Revitalization Expert

Dr. Vivian Ayoungman

Speaker Topics

  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Indigenous
  • Indigenous Business & Economics
  • Indigenous Leadership & Cultural Wisdom
Dr. Vivian Ayoungman is a lifelong advocate for Indigenous education, language preservation, known as a First Nation cultural...
Caroline Berglund

Caroline Berglund

Leadership and Team Building | Psychological Safety & Purpose Driven Life Expert

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Caroline Berglund

Speaker Topics

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Hybrid Workplace
  • Inclusive Leadership
Caroline Berglund is a writer, speaker, workshop facilitator, and storyteller with more than twenty-five years of experience helping...
Justin Brien

Justin Brien

Mental Health Advocate & Life Coach | Addiction Recovery & Resilience Expert

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Justin Brien

Speaker Topics

  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
  • Lifestyle & Health
Justin Brien is a mental health awareness expert, transformational life coach, and inspirational, TEDx speaker whose story inspires change....
Cochrane Cochrane, Alberta
Jennifer Buchanan

Jennifer Buchanan

Health And Wellness | Stress Management And Music Therapy Expert

Jennifer Buchanan

Speaker Topics

  • Women In Business
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Talent Management
  • Stress Management
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mindfulness
Jennifer Buchanan, MBA, MTA, is a Certified Music Therapist, author, and leading authority on music and health. With more than 30 years of...
Tammy Buss

Tammy Buss

Family Business & Succession | Leadership, Governance & Legacy Expert

Tammy Buss

Speaker Topics

  • Mentoring & Succession Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Change
  • Inter-Generational Workplace
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Women In Business
  • Workplace Culture
Tammy Buss is an educator, author, and podcast host specializing in family enterprise, succession planning, and generational transition....
Priscilla Cherry

Priscilla Cherry

Social Artist & Mental Health Peer Practitioner | Communication & Wellbeing Expert

Priscilla Cherry

Speaker Topics

  • Mental Health
  • Workplace Culture
  • Communication
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Personal Growth
  • Storytelling
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Community Engagement
Priscilla Cherry is a social artist, radio broadcaster, and nationally certified mental health peer practitioner recognized for her work at...
Pearlene Clunis

Pearlene Clunis

Personal & Professional Life Growth | Diversity | Inclusion Expert

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Pearlene Clunis

Speaker Topics

  • Excellence & Success
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
Pearlene Clunis is an expert in personal and professional life growth, as well as diversity and inclusion. Born in Osoyoos, British...
Michael Crouse

Michael Crouse

Professional Baseball Player & Team Canada Athlete | Leadership, Performance & Sport Expert

Michael Crouse

Speaker Topics

  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Peak Performance
  • Personal Growth
  • Personal Leadership
  • Time Management & Productivity
Michael Crouse is a professional baseball player & proud member of Team Canada, known for his participation in major international...
Tyson Guilles & Michael Crouse

Tyson Guilles & Michael Crouse

Former Team Canada Athletes | Performance, Resilience & Athlete Development Experts

Tyson Guilles & Michael Crouse

Speaker Topics

  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Peak Performance
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Teamwork
Tyson Guilles & Michael Crouse are former professional baseball players and Team Canada athletes, with decorated careers that include Gold...
Carole Anne Devaney

Carole Anne Devaney

Master of Ceremonies | Seniors | Family And Parenting Expert

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Carole Anne Devaney

Speaker Topics

  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Health & Wellness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Happiness & Positivity
Carole Anne Devaney is a veteran television journalist who co-anchors the #1 rated Global News Hour at 6.00 p.m. with Gord Steinke on...
Robert Dunlop

Robert Dunlop

Author & Educator | Assessment Evaluation, Learning Systems & Educational Technology Expert

Robert Dunlop

Speaker Topics

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Teamwork
Robert Dunlop is a teacher, curriculum consultant, author and inspiring speaker who believes that there is nothing more powerful than an...
Viviane Forest

Viviane Forest

Gold Medalist | Paralympic Athlete And Overcoming Adversity Expert

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Viviane Forest

Speaker Topics

  • Disability
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Accessibility
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • PTSD & Trauma
Viviane Forest is one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympic athletes and an inspiring public speaker on topics of corporate, education...
Tanya Fox

Tanya Fox

Collaboration & Profit Growth Specialist | Humorous Learning | Entrepreneurial Motivation

Tanya Fox

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Women's Leadership
  • Business Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Mindfulness
  • Business Growth
After starting her first business in 1998, Tanya Fox has owned service, retail and franchise businesses, still running 3 of them today....
Cassie Hawrysh

Cassie Hawrysh

Chaos Coordinator, TV Host & Journalist | Leadership, Wellness & Performance Expert

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Cassie Hawrysh

Speaker Topics

  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Women's Leadership
Cassie Hawrysh is a Wordsmith & Media Personality. Cassie Hawrysh is an ex-collegiate athlete, former Olympian, and current journalist and...
Tom Higgins

Tom Higgins

Leadership And Accountability Expert | Health and Wellness

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Tom Higgins

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Health Performance
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
Tom Higgins is a Leadership and Accountability and overcoming adversity expert & a former Head Coach & VP of Operations of Calgary...
David Houle

David Houle

Performer & Recovery Advocate | Addiction, Resilience & Mental Wellness Expert

David Houle

Speaker Topics

  • Work Life Balance
  • Leadership and Change
  • Personal Leadership
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Health Performance
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Lifestyle & Health
David Houle is a multidisciplinary artist and bilingual motivational speaker from Loretteville, Quebec, known for combining performance and...
Aleem Jaffer

Aleem Jaffer

Inclusion Consultant & Accessibility Advisor | Diversity, Equity & Workplace Inclusion Expert

Aleem Jaffer

Speaker Topics

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Disability
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
Aleem Jaffer is the definition of diversity. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he has overcome significant challenges to become a public speaker,...
Shafiq Jamal

Shafiq Jamal

Independent Consultant | Crisis Response | Reputation Management Expert | Media Trainer

Shafiq Jamal

Speaker Topics

  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Leadership Development
Shafiq Jamal is s Crisis & Reputation Management Expert. With over 26 years of experience in the corporate sector, Shafiq has garnered...
Vanessa Judelman

Vanessa Judelman

Leading Leaders | Aligning Teams | Managing Conflict | Driving Change | Elevating Women

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Vanessa Judelman

Speaker Topics

  • Leadership Development
  • Women's Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Workplace Culture
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Confidence
Vanessa Judelman is a keynote speaker, leadership expert, executive coach and author of Mastering Leadership: What It Takes to Lead in...
Fred Keating

Fred Keating

Master Of Ceremonies & Performing Arts Expert

Fred Keating

Speaker Topics

  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Humour in the Workplace
  • Mental Health
  • Personal Growth
  • Presentation Skills
  • Workplace Culture
Fred Keating is a Master of Ceremonies and Performing Arts Expert who has a long & multi-faceted career in theatre, radio, TV & film in...
Ken Larson

Ken Larson

Certified Executive Coach | Business Strategy | Productivity And Performance Expert

Ken Larson

Speaker Topics

  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Career Advancement
  • Change Management
  • Collaboration
  • Employee Management
  • Health & Wellness
Ken Larson is a high-performance executive coaching, strategic thinking, execution planning, leadership, team development & overall...
Sinclair MacRae

Sinclair MacRae

Professional & Business Ethics Professor | Trust, Integrity & Workplace Culture Expert

Sinclair MacRae

Speaker Topics

  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Leadership
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Retention
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Leadership and Change
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Personal Growth
Sinclair MacRae is a seasoned public speaker and Associate Professor of Professional and Business Ethics with over 25 years of teaching...
Juan O'Quinn

Juan O'Quinn

Lawyer | Mental Health & Wellness Specialist | Inclusion & Leadership In Life Expert

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Juan O'Quinn

Speaker Topics

  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Neurodiversity
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
Juan O'Quinn is a Neurodiversity Inclusion Expert. Juan O'Quinn is living proof that anyone can overcome just about any obstacle to achieve...
Joe Pavelka

Joe Pavelka

Recreation Management | Adventurer And Leisure Expert

Joe Pavelka

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Personal Growth
  • Transformation
  • Work Life Balance
Joe Pavelka is a practitioner, researcher, educator, speaker, author, and consultant in leisure, sustainable tourism & destination planning...
Terri Ann Richards

Terri Ann Richards

Leadership Coach & Workplace Culture Strategist | Resilience & Well-being Expert

Terri Ann Richards

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Transitions
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Corporations & Businesses
Terri Ann Richards is a workplace culture and well-being expert who helps organizations build resilience, engagement, and trust. With over...
Saint John Saint John, New Brunswick
Ryan Rishaug

Ryan Rishaug

Sports Journalist & Broadcaster | Edmonton Oilers & Canadian Sports Media Expert

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Ryan Rishaug

Speaker Topics

  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Soft Skills Development
  • Talent Management
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Communication
  • Endorsement & Product Launch
  • Athletes & Sports
Ryan Rishaug is a Canadian sports journalist and broadcaster best known as the Edmonton Bureau Reporter for TSN’s SportsCentre. A former...
Eurico Rosa da Silva

Eurico Rosa da Silva

Award Winning Athlete & Coach With Tricks To Help Everyone Reach Their Peak

Eurico Rosa da Silva

Speaker Topics

  • Health & Wellness
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Leadership
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Personal Growth
  • Resilience & Change
Eurico Da Silva is a world-class athlete, mentor, and speaker with over 2,900 victories, seven Canadian Sovereign Awards, and the 2017...
Austin Smeenk

Austin Smeenk

Paralympic Champion| World Record Holder & Inspiring Speaker in Wheelchair Racing

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Austin Smeenk

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Disability
  • Peak Performance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Mindset & Attitude
Austin Smeenk is a Canadian Paralympian and elite wheelchair track athlete from Oakville, Ontario. With a lifelong passion for sport,...
Oakville, Ontario & Victoria Oakville, Ontario & Victoria, British Columbia
Carly Sotas

Carly Sotas

Tech Executive & Breathwork Practitioner | Leadership, Resilience & Wellbeing Expert

Carly Sotas

Speaker Topics

  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Leadership
Carly Sotas is a Tech Executive and Integrative Breathwork Practitioner recognized for her expertise in leadership, nervous system...
Jessica Spence

Jessica Spence

Personal Transformation | Resilience and Wellness | Digital Marketing Strategist

Jessica Spence

Speaker Topics

  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Health & Wellness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Business Growth
  • Personal Growth
  • Digital & Social Media Marketing
  • Digital transformation
Jessica Spence is a certified motivational speaker, resilience and wellness expert, and digital marketing strategist recognized for...
Dr. Zina Suissa

Dr. Zina Suissa

Inspires And Motivates People To Find Their Own Unique Perspective

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Dr. Zina Suissa

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Excellence & Success
  • Happiness & Positivity
Dr. Zina Suissa is an Executive & Professional Coach, professor, speaker with diversified background which benefits her clients,...
Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Leadership Consultant & Coach | Emotional Intelligence, Resilience & Transformation

Michael Thompson

Speaker Topics

  • Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Health Performance
  • Health & Wellness
  • Peak Performance
  • Workplace Culture
  • Work Life Balance
  • Consultants & Coaches
Michael Thompson is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and emotional intelligence expert with more than 10 years of experience...
Johanne Vézina

Johanne Vézina

Health & Nutrition Specialist | Workplace Wellness, Productivity & Healthy Eating Expert

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Johanne Vézina

Speaker Topics

  • Health & Wellness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Stress Management
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Peak Performance
  • Mindfulness
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Women In Business
Johanne Vézina is a nutritionist and motivational speaker recognized for her expertise in organizational nutrition, workplace performance...
Bob Wilkie

Bob Wilkie

Former NHL Player | Mental Health, Resilience & Trauma Recovery Expert

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Bob Wilkie

Speaker Topics

  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Athletes & Sports
Bob Wilkie is a former NHL player, mental health advocate, and international speaker recognized for his leadership in trauma recovery,...
Neville Wright

Neville Wright

Performance| Overcoming Adversity | Diversity, Inclusion And Teamwork Expert

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Neville Wright

Speaker Topics

  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Teamwork
  • Racial Justice
Neville Wright is a 3x Olympian, multitalented performance Therapist, Coach, Mentor, and most notably a keynote speaker with an athletic...
Keld Jensen

Keld Jensen

Communication | Negotiation | Behavioral Economics Expert

Keld Jensen

Speaker Topics

  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Global Business & Trade
  • Future of Work
  • Disruption Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Influence & Negotiation
Keld Jensen is an international author, professor, speaker, advisor & negotiations, behavioural economics & trust expert who has worked in...
Laguna Niguel, USA Laguna Niguel, USA, USA
Vaishali Joshi

Vaishali Joshi

Workplace Wellness Strategist | Mental Agility, Mindset & Project Leadership Coach

Vaishali Joshi

Speaker Topics

  • Leadership Development
  • Change Management
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Organizational Change
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Stress Management
  • Mindfulness
  • Human Connection
Vaishali Joshi is a mental health speaker and human skills strategist, and the founder and CEO of oraHuman℠, a workplace wellness...
Darren Lang

Darren Lang

Stress Management | Resiliency And Productivity Expert

Darren Lang

Speaker Topics

  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Change Management
  • Confidence
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Happiness & Positivity
Darren Lang is a professional, motivational, de-stress speaker and trainer who helps in dealing with the hectic pace of work and personal...
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

Productivity | Leadership & Accountability Expert | Teamwork | Employee Engagement

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Bruce Lee

Speaker Topics

  • Business Growth
  • Customer Service & Experience
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Change Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Management
  • Personal Growth
Bruce Lee keynote speaker helps build trust within teams to manage relationships at work. His talent management solutions improve teamwork...

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